In a world where disinformation spreads faster than facts, can traditional media still protect us from manipulation? Social platforms reward speed and outrage, while public trust in journalism continues to erode. In this episode of Anatomy of Disinformation, Maia Mazurkiewicz examines whether legacy media can remain a pillar of democratic stability or whether they are losing the battle to algorithms, influencers, and political pressure.
Michel Viatteau, a journalist for the European Newsroom and a veteran AFP correspondent, explains how newsrooms verify information, debunk viral fakes, and navigate the growing tension between freedom of speech and digital regulation. Later, Dániel Kovács, Hungarian journalist and founder of Forum Europaeum, discusses the shrinking space for independent media in Hungary, political influence on public broadcasters, and how disinformation thrives where press freedom declines.
00:00 – Intro
02:00 – Why Disinformation Spreads Faster Than Ever
05:00 – Michel Viatteau: How Newsrooms Fight Fake News
09:00 – Regulation vs. Free Speech: Is EU Policy Helping?
12:30 – Legacy Media’s Role in Countering Viral Misinformation
15:00 – Dániel Kovács: Media Freedom Under Pressure in Hungary
19:00 – Fact-Checking, Algorithms & The Future of Journalism
22:00 – How Audiences Can Protect Themselves from Disinformation
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