Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky Ronan Farrow
Aug 26, 2025
Ronan Farrow, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his fearless investigative reporting, opens up about the emotional toll of uncovering the truth about powerful figures. He discusses the nuances of disinformation in today's media landscape and the importance of compassion in a world driven by cruelty. The conversation takes a personal turn as they reflect on the challenges of public scrutiny and the journey of resilience. Plus, hear a humorous anecdote about Monica's experience getting catfished by a fake Greta Thunberg.
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Fragmented Reality Enables Disinformation
- The fragmentation of shared reality plus declining critical thinking lets disinformation flourish and seize power.
- Ronan warns that more accessible data helps only if people actively verify sources and think critically.
Monica's Greta Thunberg Catfish
- Monica recounts being catfished by someone impersonating Greta Thunberg and even getting on the phone with a fake Greta and her father.
- Ronan uses this to note how anyone can fall for deception and gatekeeping must improve.
Doxxing From A Viral Conspiracy
- Ronan describes being targeted by an alt-right influencer who propagated a false conspiracy about him orchestrating a smear via Taylor Swift.
- The attacks escalated to doxxing and hateful messages until many followers apologized after being shown facts.
