In a recent three-hour interview on Joe Rogan's podcast, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed the company's controversial decision to scale back content moderation policies. He announced the end of the independent fact-checker program, opting for a community notes approach instead. Zuckerberg emphasized the need for free expression on social media and acknowledged internal and external criticism surrounding these changes. He stated that the timing of the announcement was coincidental, despite its proximity to Donald Trump's inauguration. Zuckerberg believes that social media should reflect mainstream discourse, allowing for previously censored voices.