Andrei Popoviciu

Andrei Popoviciu, a Romanian freelance investigative journalist, dives into the shocking cancellation of Romania's presidential election amidst allegations of Russian interference via TikTok influencers. He discusses the rise of a far-right candidate and the crisis of misinformation surrounding the situation. The conversation highlights the urgent need for greater transparency among social media influencers and confronts TikTok’s responsibility in managing election disinformation. Popoviciu sheds light on how these events could reshape future European elections.

This week’s guests are Andrei Popoviciu, an award-winning investigative journalist skilled in navigating Romanian politics, and Chris Ntonis, a Greek-Albanian student in Sweden with insights on gender perceptions across cultures. They dive deep into Romania’s political shift with the rise of the 'TikTok Messiah' and explore the generational divide on feminism among young Europeans. Expect laughter over an incident involving 132 runaway hamsters and a discussion on combating online misogyny in a digital age!