Freedom of speech v misinformation: Spy boss weighs in over greatest threat to democracy | THE ISSUE

26/10/2025 32 min Temporada 1 Episodio 15
Freedom of speech v misinformation: Spy boss weighs in over greatest threat to democracy | THE ISSUE

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The world is more divided online. The public’s trust in governments and security agencies is weakened. Activists like Julian Assange and Edward Snowden have divided opinion with their actions – exposing government and military secrets to the world. Retired four-star admiral Mike Rogers says misinformation is a defining challenge of these times. The former Director of the United States National Security Agency sits down with The Issue to unpack these problems.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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