Michael Safi

The podcast delves into the unsettling world of deepfake technology, exploring the havoc caused by a sinister AI app called ClothOff. The investigation uncovers the disturbing impact on young girls worldwide and the legal complexities surrounding the misuse of AI. The hosts unravel the mystery behind ClothOff's creators and their elusive identities, shedding light on the tangled web of deceit and online trolling campaigns.

Michael Safi, a former presenter and current host of Guardian Investigates, shares touching stories from post-Assad Syria, highlighting moments of fleeting freedom in Damascus. Oliver Lachland, the Southern bureau chief, gives a stark account of the Alligator Alcatraz detention center and the protests against it. John Reid describes the vast, isolated Jabari Valley and its indigenous communities. Hannah Ellis-Peterson reports on the Kumbh Mela's immense scale and a tragic stampede, while Angélique Chrysafis recounts the emotional public response during a court appeal for justice.

Michael Safi, a prominent presenter for Guardian Investigates, discusses the gripping saga of Australian mother Sally Faulkner, who garnered worldwide attention in 2016 after a failed attempt to retrieve her children from Lebanon. Fast forward a decade, Safi reveals the dramatic turn of events as recent US court documents show Faulkner's reunion with her kids. The conversation dives into the harrowing details of the original operation, the legal battles that ensued, and how various entities, including the media, played roles in this emotional journey.