In an era of rising misinformation, disinformation, and democratic backsliding, the fight for truth has never been more critical. As AI-generated falsehoods spread faster than ever, and trust in institutions continues to erode, how can we protect democracy from bad information?

Chris Morris, CEO of Full Fact and former BBC Reality Check editor, joins BBC journalist and presenter Adam Fleming for an in-depth discussion on the misinformation crisis, its role in fuelling extremism, and how we can fight back.

With years of experience fact-checking major political events – including Brexit, the U.S. elections, and the COVID-19 pandemic – Morris will share insights into the frontline battle against bad information. Can technology be part of the solution? How do we restore trust in public debate? And what role do governments, media, and citizens play in shaping the future of democracy?

Join us for a conversation on truth, trust, and the survival of democracy in the digital age.

This program is presented in collaboration with Pranvera Shema Smith, founder of On Front Line.

Speakers:

Chris Morris is the CEO of Full Fact, an independent charity of fact checkers and campaigners. Prior to joining Full Fact in October 2023, Chris was the BBC’s first dedicated fact-checker on air and online, pioneering fact-checking on mainstream BBC outlets through his development and leadership of BBC Reality Check. His work covered two general elections, post-Brexit politics, the US Presidential election, the pandemic, and the climate crisis.

Before launching Reality Check, Chris spent more than two decades as a senior BBC correspondent, winning awards and interacting with government and business leaders around the world on a daily basis.

Adam Fleming is a journalist and presenter for BBC News. He co-presented the podcast and television programme Brexitcast, before becoming lead presenter of its successor, Newscast. He was the Chief Political correspondent, Brussels correspondent, and has previously worked for Daily Politics and Newsround.