Truth Talks: Disinformation in Finland

In the latest episode of Truth Talks, we sit down with Mikko Salo, the founder and executive director of Faktabaari, Finland’s leading fact-checking and digital literacy organization. Mikko shares his insights on the growing threat of disinformation in Finland, highlighting key narratives aimed at undermining support for Ukraine, questioning NATO’s credibility, and using topics like migration to divide society. We discuss the role of the media, the influence of Russia, and how disinformation is shaping Finnish politics and social cohesion. The conversation also touches on the increasing power of digital platforms and individuals like Elon Musk, who can have an outsized impact on public opinion. How can we combat disinformation? How do we build resilience against manipulation? Tune in to find out! 🎧 Listen now to uncover the truth behind disinformation in Finland! The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.