Carole Cadwalladr, an award-winning journalist, voices her concerns about the sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media, warning it could lead to the downfall of The Guardian. The discussion shifts to Syria, where Ribal al-Assad provides insights on the regime's violent legacy. They explore the implications of Bashar al-Assad's absence and whether the UK should acknowledge emerging jihadi leadership. The conversation also touches on the ongoing struggle for democracy in Syria and the changing face of journalism amid organizational upheaval.

Carole Cadwalladr, a Pulitzer Prize finalist known for exposing the Cambridge Analytica scandal, teams up with Yael Eisenstat, a former CIA officer turned Facebook critic. They dive into the disillusionment surrounding tech criticism and dissect the effectiveness of Facebook's Oversight Board. The conversation highlights the urgent need for accountability in tech to combat misinformation and the challenges of maintaining election integrity. They also advocate for practical solutions to drive positive change within the tech industry.

Carole Cadwalladr, an investigative reporter for The Guardian known for exposing the Cambridge Analytica scandal, discusses the intersection of tech and democracy. She highlights the alarming rise of political disinformation and the 'cancer' of far-right misinformation. Cadwalladr shares insights from her encounters with whistleblower Christopher Wylie and critiques Google's lack of accountability. With a focus on the implications of social media in political campaigns, she advocates for stronger press accountability and reflects on the precarious state of journalism today.