The podcast episodes discuss the increasing prevalence and concerning implications of deep fakes, which can be used to manipulate visual evidence and further erode public trust in authoritative sources.

The episodes highlight how deep fakes, fueled by social media algorithms and programmatic advertising, are a threat to democracy and the integrity of information, especially ahead of elections. Examples can be found in Big Tech Has Destroyed Public Trust. Can We Fix It Before the Election?, The Skeptics Guide #983 - May 11 2024, and Massive Cellphone Outages: Cyber Attack or Solar Flare?.