Makena Kelly, a Wired Politics reporter known for her keen insights into the political landscape, joins David Gilbert, an expert on the intersection of technology and politics from Cork, Ireland. They dive into the unpredictable nature of Trump’s potential second term. Will Elon Musk's rising influence cause friction with Trump? Can Christian nationalists really push for a porn ban? They also speculate on the future of UFO disclosures and the enchanting world of conspiracy theories—both curious and alarming—that will shape the political discourse.

David Gilbert, a Wired reporter specializing in online disinformation and extremism, joins to discuss Meta's bold content moderation shift. He reveals how Meta plans to rely on crowd-sourced Community Notes instead of third-party fact-checkers, igniting debates about transparency and trust. Gilbert highlights the political pressures behind this decision and examines the challenges of community-driven fact-checking, drawing comparisons to existing models on platforms like X, and warns of potential manipulation in this new approach.

David Gilbert, a Wired reporter based in Cork, and Vittoria Elliott, who covers social media trends, dive into the exodus from X to platforms like Threads and Blue Sky. They explore the implications of this migration, questioning what happens to X when those seeking moderation leave. The duo discusses the rise of extreme views and the challenges of engaging with far-right narratives on these platforms. Lastly, they reflect on how social media fragmentation alters community interaction and political discourse, suggesting a future where smaller, trust-based apps could thrive.

David Gilbert, a Wired reporter specializing in online disinformation, delves into Meta's new content moderation strategy. He reveals that Meta will shift from third-party fact-checkers to a community-driven model, inspired by X's Community Notes. The discussion highlights the potential pitfalls of this approach, including biases and the challenges of consensus among users. Gilbert emphasizes the effects this transition may have on trust in information and the effectiveness of crowd-sourced moderation compared to traditional methods.

David Gilbert, a journalist from WIRED who tackles disinformation and online extremism, reveals the alarming rise of constitutional sheriffs. These self-proclaimed enforcers are reshaping election integrity discussions, driven by conspiracy theories from the 2020 election. Gilbert highlights their recruitment efforts and troubling ties to extremist ideologies, particularly as we approach the 2024 elections. The podcast sheds light on the seductive mix of law enforcement and politics, raising significant concerns about the future of democracy.