Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press and former New York Times editor, joins Michael Schellenberger, an environmental advocate and author, and Renee DiResta, a Stanford expert on misinformation. They dive into the fallout from the Twitter files and the trust crisis in media and government. Discussion topics include the challenges of content moderation, the impact of misinformation on public perception, and the complexities of transparency in journalism. They also tackle political bias and the need for genuine dialogue in today's digital landscape.

In this discussion, digital disinformation expert Renee Diresta dives into the shifting landscape of social media amid political tensions. She unpacks how platforms like Meta, X, and TikTok are aligning with MAGA ideologies, questioning the balance between censorship and free speech. Renee shares personal insights on past censorship, comparing it to today's challenges in content moderation. The conversation also highlights the impact of propaganda and the evolution of internet design towards decentralized user control.

Renee Diresta, an expert in disinformation, discusses her book 'Invisible Rulers' and the challenges of combating misinformation. The podcast explores the blurred lines between commentary and journalism in the age of social media, the dangers of disinformation, the influence of narratives on controlling information, and the evolution of media technology impacting society.