Fergus McIntosh

Fergus McIntosh, the head research editor at The New Yorker, discusses fact-checking in the era of Trump and the challenges posed by disinformation. He delves into how deepfakes complicate the verification of facts and Trump's aggressive tactics against government data release. The conversation highlights the obstacles journalists face in assessing credibility and the ripple effects of misinformation on public trust. Fergus emphasizes the need for transparency and improved methodologies in navigating today's complex political narratives.