Huo Jingnan, an NPR reporter specializing in Meta's fact-checking policies, and Naomi Nix, a tech reporter from the Washington Post, dive into Meta's recent shift to end its third-party fact-checking program. They explore how this move could impact misinformation on social media and discuss the balance between free speech and user safety. As they dissect Meta's relationship with misinformation and the U.S. government's role in content moderation, they also share heartfelt reflections on the vibrant culture of Los Angeles amid its challenges.