Pretty Good Podcast Episode 1: Digital Rights and the Asia-Pacific

Pretty Good Podcast Episode 1: Digital Rights and the Asia-Pacific

Author: EngageMedia June 10, 2020 Duration: 54:01

On the pilot episode of Pretty Good Podcast: Discussions on Digital Rights, EngageMedia chats with the Association for Progressive Communications executive director, Chat Garcia Ramilo, on the past, present, and future of digital rights in Asia-Pacific region. The pilot also tackles how the COVID-19 pandemic relates to digital rights and the importance of building and staying in touch with our communities to further the digital rights movement in the region.

Pretty Good Podcast: Discussions on Digital Rights, is a podcast by EngageMedia dedicated to mainstreaming digital rights in the Asia-Pacific by amplifying regional voices and linking current affairs to issues on and related to digital rights. Find out more at EngageMedia.org/podcast


Hosted by EngageMedia, Pretty Good Podcast: Discussions on Digital Rights explores the often unseen connections between daily life and the digital frameworks that shape it. This isn't a series about abstract tech theory; it's grounded in the real-world experiences of the Asia-Pacific region. Each conversation focuses on how current events, from shifting political landscapes to new social movements, directly intersect with critical issues like online privacy, freedom of expression, and digital access. The podcast deliberately amplifies local and regional voices, offering perspectives that are frequently overlooked in global tech discourse. By linking headlines to the underlying principles of digital rights, the show provides essential context for understanding how power operates in our connected world. Tune in for thoughtful, accessible discussions that make the complex landscape of our digital lives not just understandable, but relevant to everyone. You'll find a natural flow of ideas in this podcast, where experts, activists, and community members break down why digital rights matter far beyond the screen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 43

Pretty Good Podcast: Discussions on Digital Rights
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