Welcome to the Parrhesia Tapes, a podcast about whistleblowers and whistleblowing. Each episode shines a spotlight on a whistleblower's untold story, unravelling the secrets that demand attention and change across various sectors and institutions in the UK. Our whistleblowers are accompanied by experts in the field, providing insightful explorations into the realms of transparency and accountability.
Every story deserves to be heard - and we're here to amplify its voice
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Martin Bright is an award-winning journalist with over 30 years of experience. He has worked for the Guardian, the Observer and the New Statesman among others. He is currently acting editor of the freedom of expression magazine Index on Censorship. In 2003 he broke the story of Iraq War whistleblower Katharine Gun, which was recently made into the movie Official Secrets. He now co-hosts the Parrhesia Tapes alongside Natasha Lovel.
Natasha is an award winning campaigner who advocated for the rights of survivors of sexual violence during her time at the University of Oxford. It was due to her continued advocacy that she was recognised as a ‘Young Activist of the Year’ by TargetJobs and Clifford Chance and received the Centre of Applied Human Rights Scholarship based on her academic and practical experience. She now co-hosts the Parrhesia Tapes with Martin Bright.