The Crisis Room Q&A: Prince Andrew's titles & is Brexit to blame for the small boats crisis?
Oct 27, 2025
Marc Polymeropoulos, a former senior CIA officer and expert on intelligence and national security, joins to dive into various pressing issues. He shares insights on the anticipated release of the Epstein Files and discusses the implications of stripping Prince Andrew of his titles. The conversation shifts to Brexit's role in the small boats crisis, highlighting significant policy changes. Marc also tackles the challenges of covering espionage amidst rising AI misinformation, emphasizing the need for journalistic integrity in today’s complex landscape.
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Scale Of Disinformation Demands Constant Response
- Marc Polymeropoulos warns that endless manipulated content requires a near 24/7 war-room to counter lies.
- Mark Urban notes AI video tools let actors create fake inflammatory political messages that rapidly spread.
Intelligence Better At Verifying Reality
- Amber Rudd trusts intelligence services more than the public in sorting truth from lies on the ground.
- Marc Polymeropoulos adds governments lag unless they mount a concerted, continuous response to adversary disinformation.
Weigh Whether To Publicly Counter Falsehoods
- Avoid reflexive responses to every lie; consider harms of forcing private people into public proof battles.
- Amber Rudd highlights the personal cost when targets must legally defend private identity against influencers' falsehoods.
