Katie Paul

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and Tesla, hosts a chaotic conversation with former President Donald Trump, exploring the absurdity of their Twitter stream antics. Erin Ryan joins to dissect Musk's questionable leadership and J.D. Vance's ties to Silicon Valley elites. Vance, known for 'Hillbilly Elegy,' faces scrutiny for his investments in Rumble, a platform for right-wing voices, highlighting his tech agenda that seems to favor personal profit over public good. The discussion raises critical questions about wealth's influence on politics.

Katie Paul, Director of the Tech Transparency Project, shares her insights on the detrimental effects of misinformation in today's digital landscape. They discuss Meta's decision to dismantle its fact-checking program and its implications for society. The conversation highlights how shifts in social media moderation are influencing political discourse and youth exposure to extremist content. Paul also examines the global ramifications of misinformation and the contrasting regulatory responses from the US and EU, all while navigating Meta's changing leadership.