Episode 48 - Privacy, Control & the Darknet – Alex Winter with Abby Martin

from Empire Files · host Empire Files

Out of the periphery of most online users, there’s a vast, hidden space used by people who want to remain anonymous, which filmmaker Alex Winter explores in his documentary Deep Web. The film focuses on the Silk Road, a black market hosted on the Darknet using bitcoin cryptocurrency, and the trial of Ross Ulbricht, who was given a double life sentence without the possibility of parole for creating and hosting the site. Abby Martin and Alex Winter discuss more about the Deep Web, the Drug War, and why encryption on things like signal still matter in light of the Wikileaks’ Vault 7 release. FOLLOW // http://twitter.com/empirefiles LIKE // http://facebook.com/theempirefiles

What this episode covers

NOW PLAYING

0:00 26:55

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Augusti Retirement

Apr 24, 2026 ·31m

The Tetrarchic Persecution of Christians

Mar 31, 2026 ·42m

How the Tetrarchy Won the East

Mar 21, 2026 ·34m

Reclaiming Britannia

Feb 28, 2026 ·27m

Tetrarchy

Feb 6, 2026 ·39m

Support Emperors of Rome on Patreon!

Dec 9, 2025 ·8m

Similar Podcasts

The Burrowing Rodent Empire - Origins gopherit This podcast includes chapter readings of the epic sci-fi story which follows Mari, Jerro and Greg as they learn and explore The Burrowing Rodent Empire. Fall of Rome Podcast Ibnul Jaif Farabi / Light Knot Studios What does the collapse of history's greatest superpower tell us about our own world? Was it barbarian invasions, economic decay, religious change, or a fatal cocktail of systemic failures? "Fall of Rome Podcast" delivers a compelling, daily narrative that dissects the epic unraveling of the Western Roman Empire, moving beyond simple myths to explore the complex, human-driven causes of one of history's most pivotal transformations.This show chronicles the dramatic centuries from the crisis of the third century to the final eclipse of imperial power in the West. Each concise episode tackles a specific event, theme, or figure: from the reforms of Diocletian and Constantine's conversion, to the Gothic migrations, the sacks of Rome, and the rise of barbarian kingdoms. We examine military decay, bureaucratic bloating, economic collapse, and the profound cultural shift from paganism to Christianity, weaving political drama with social and economic realities.Listeners will gain a nuanced, co Summer 2011 | Public lectures and events | Video London School of Economics and Political Science Video files from LSE's summer 2011 programme of public lectures and events, for more recordings and pdf documents see the corresponding audio collection. Fireside Giants - A New York Giants Podcast Empire Sports Media For the die-hards, by the die-hards, on Empire Sports Media. Stay updated about the New York Giants with "Fireside Giants!"

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Empire Files?

This episode is 26 minutes long.

When was this Empire Files episode published?

This episode was published on December 19, 2017.

What is this episode about?

Can I download this Empire Files episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!