David DesRosiers, a contributor to RealClearPolitics, and Sarah Steele, a host at Harvard's Salient Magazine, dive into the challenges facing today's media landscape. They discuss the rise of alternative platforms amid the decline of traditional outlets and the urgent need for viewpoint diversity. The conversation highlights issues of trust, the role of elite institutions in shaping leaders, and the importance of grassroots movements for open debate, especially in higher education. Together, they explore the balancing act between free speech and censorship in an increasingly polarized world.