Pavol Szalai

Pavol Szalai, a press freedom advocate from Reporters Without Borders, explores Slovakia's alarming slide into post-truth politics. He discusses the complex political landscape dominated by figures like Robert Fico, and the pervasive misinformation impacting public perception. The podcast highlights the tragic consequences of misinformation, including the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak, and critiques the government's interference in media independence. Szalai also examines the rise of conspiracies and the urgent need for accountability and regulation to protect democratic values.