169. Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia vs. Musk, AI, and the Battle for Truth

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  • 5 January 2026

  • Posted by Alastair Campbell

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Who gave us an encyclopedia in our pockets? Why is the statement that Donald Trump is the "worst president in US history" allowed on his Wikipedia page? How do Brazilians and Americans differ on the history of the airplane?

Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell are joined by the creator of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, to discuss all this and more.

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