Hannah Barnes

Hannah Barnes, political journalist and associate editor who covers public policy and social issues, discusses the US verdict holding Meta and Google liable and what it means for UK plans to restrict children’s social media. She explains alleged addictive design features, reviews internal memos, and outlines UK trial approaches and the political and practical hurdles around any ban.

Joining the discussion are Rachel Cunliffe, a journalist with personal ties to recent antisemitic events, and Hannah Barnes, an associate editor who analyzes current trends. They reflect on the shocking Bondi Beach attack, discussing how such events target Jewish festivals to instill fear. The rise in antisemitism, especially since the conflict escalation on October 7th, is explored alongside the idea that casual rhetoric on the left normalizes these sentiments. The conversation also touches on the psychological cost of heightened security and the significance of Hanukkah's themes of resilience.