Maria Bustillos, a journalist and court reporter for the Gawker trial, Samuel Earle, an author researching political movements, and Marine Doux, a media co-creator, delve into the explosive ramifications of the Gawker trial on media and politics. They discuss Peter Thiel's vendetta against Gawker, the legal strategies that led to its downfall, and the deeper political shifts towards authoritarianism. The conversation touches on media independence, cooperative models, and the critical role of digital ownership in preserving journalism's future.