Noel King is an American journalist currently serving as a host for *The New York Times*' daily news podcast, "The Daily." She is widely recognized for her previous work as a co-host of NPR's *Morning Edition* and *Up First*, where she was known for her sharp interviewing and clear explanation of complex issues.
“I've always been a bit of a skeptic about whether disinformation really changes people's opinions. You, American individual — regardless of what you come across on Twitter, you're going to hold the same opinion.”
This is a bold, contrarian admission from a journalist that cuts against the prevailing moral panic around disinformation and invites serious pushback from researchers and policymakers alike.
Noel King
“I'm a journalist and I have rhetorically questioned whether the war in Iran is a distraction from Epstein files. You don't have to be a conspiracy theorist to look for reasons why the United States is in Iran in the first place.”
A journalist openly admitting they've entertained the same narrative that foreign propaganda networks are actively amplifying is a striking and self-aware moment about the blurry line between legitimate skepticism and influence operations.
Noel King