Disinformation's Deep Roots

Mike discusses the evolution of disinformation studies, tracing its origins to the 2016 election and highlighting how entrenched these systems have become in media and government. He argues that the field now resembles a "too big to fail" institution, heavily funded and integrated into various sectors, making it difficult to dismantle. As political tides shift, concerns arise about the potential fallout for these established entities and their funding sources.