Under the Mask
Produced by In Stereo Studios, Under the Mask was a limited podcast by the American Friends Service Committee. Throughout history, governments have exploited crises to impose dangerous, authoritarian policies, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. In this series, we explored government overreach and restrictions in Israel, Mexico, and Kenya, delving into the impact of these policies on civil liberties and human rights.
Middle East
We interviewed AFSC’s Sahar Vardi and Kerri Kennedy about resisting government efforts to increase surveillance and criminalize dissent.
Central America
We cover how migration and inequality are impacted by the pandemic and policies from the U.S. and Mexico, exploring efforts to build movements for justice and human dignity.
East Africa
The finale of AFSC’s Under the Mask series explores how the pandemic exacerbated political fragmentation and repressive laws in Kenya.