Beyond the Filter

Beyond the Filter is a podcast about censorship. It includes censorship through laws, self-censorship, and corporate censorship. It includes censorship of art and fiction, censorship of political dissent, and censorship of self-expression, especially when it comes to sex and gender. It also looks at the reasons why we censor, the effects of censorship, and alternatives to censorship.

Beyond the Filter is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Beyond the Filter, a news show with 13 episodes published.

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  Beyond the Filter: Cyber Harassment Support

  Jun 18, 2026—

  In this episode of Beyond the Filter , Brandy and Jeremy host Varsha Vaishali, founder of Cyber Harassment Support, to explore the multifaceted issue of cyber harassment. They delve into practical support strategies, the evolving landscape of online abuse, and innovative solutions to make digital spaces safer for all. Key Topics: The core mission and scope of Cyber Harassment Support (CHS) in raising awareness, prevention, and victim navigation Why practical support is crucial beyond reporting and blocking Types of common online harms: sextortion, doxing, impersonation, AI-enabled scams The importance of preserving evidence and when to involve authorities Challenges platforms face in responding to reports of harassment How AI and technology can both exacerbate and help mitigate cyber harassment The influence of social media platform design on cyberbullying and online conflicts Legal gaps in Canada and globally regarding image-based abuse and cross-border harassment The particular vulnerability of marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ communities How online harassment trends have shifted over time, including moral justifications for increased hostility Strategies for creating safer online communities through design and policy Resources & Links: Cyber Harassent Support (CHS) AI Fraud Detection Tool by CHS Canadian Law on Image-Based Abuse GDPR & International Data Laws The post Beyond the Filter: Cyber Harassment Support appeared first on Center for Online Safety and Liberty .

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  Beyond the Filter: Sexual Content Online: Who Gets Protected and Who Gets Policed?

  Mar 3, 2026—S0

  <p>In the season finale of Beyond the Filter, Jeremy and Brandy are joined by Shambhawi Paudel (ILGA Asia) and Mar Díaz (digital rights and LGBTQ advocate) for a wide-ranging conversation on censorship, platform power, and queer expression across Europe and Asia.</p> <p>From colonial-era morality laws and online entrapment in parts of Asia to shadowbanning, algorithmic bias, and the limits of the EU’s Digital Services Act, the episode explores how governments and platforms alike are reshaping digital space in the name of “safety.” The guests examine why sex workers and LGBTQ+ communities are often first and hardest...

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  Beyond the Filter: Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

  Feb 1, 2026—S0

  <p>In this episode of Beyond the Filter, Brandy and Jeremy examine how gender-based harm is being amplified by digital platforms and AI tools, using the recent Grok scandal on X as a case study. The chatbot’s ability to generate sexualized, non-consensual images of real women and girls exposed serious failures in platform governance and safeguards beyond-the-filter-ep-11.</p> <p>Joining the discussion is Sofia Bonilla, Strategy & Partnerships Lead at the Integrity Institute, who explains what TFGBV is, who is most vulnerable to it, and why online abuse often escalates into lasting psychological, social, and economic harm. The conversation explores how AI...

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  Beyond the Filter: Australia’s Under 16 Social Media Ban

  Jan 1, 2026—S0

  <p>This episode discusses Australia’s groundbreaking social media minimum age law, which mandates that platforms block users under 16. The conversation explores the implications of this law on free expression, mental health, cyberbullying, and the responsibilities of both the government and parents. It also delves into the enforcement challenges and the potential impact on adult users’ privacy, while considering alternative approaches to protecting children online without infringing on their rights.</p> <h3 >Further reading for this episode</h3> <p>Australian social media minimum-age law & age assurance</p> Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 – Bill Digest, Parliament of Australia. Austra...

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  Beyond the Filter: Drawing the Line Watchlist

  Dec 10, 2025—S0

  <p>In this special edition of Beyond the Filter, hosts Brandy Brightman and Jeremy Malcolm present the global launch of the Drawing the Line Watchlist—a groundbreaking report examining how ten countries around the world are increasingly blurring the line between personal expression (art, fiction, advocacy, consensual adult material) and lived abuse involving real victims.</p> <p>Joined by three members of the project’s Advisory Board—Emma Shapiro, Ashley Remminga, and Zora Rush—this live podcast-webinar explores how censorship, moral panic, and poorly drafted laws are reshaping the digital landscape for artists, queer communities, and marginalized creators.</p> <p>Together...

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