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Marking Press Freedom Day
Podcast

Marking Press Freedom Day

Why Institutions and Innovations Matter



Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Eye Opening
  • Concrete Examples
  • Insider's Take

Recommendation

In this interview with journalists from Chile and Kenya, Meera Selva, host of the Future of Journalism podcast from the Reuter’s Institute for the Study of Journalism, explores challenges to journalistic freedom, especially in emerging democracies. Nairobi filmmaker Maurice Oniang’o describes politicians’ intimidation tactics in Kenya, and explains why the judiciary must prosecute such unconstitutional practices. Chilean podcaster and BBC correspondent Paula Molina is optimistic that Chile will abandon its authoritarian past, but for that to happen, she says, the press must spur Chileans to address social and gender inequalities. For the press to remain free anywhere, it must be accountable, transparent and relevant to younger generations.

Take-Aways

  • Press freedom is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy, but proves difficult to sustain in today’s social and political climate.
  • Journalists must be transparent and accountable.
  • Innovation plays a large role in helping the press reach a younger, more globally-minded audience.

About the Podcast

Co-founder of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network Meera Selva directs the Journalist Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and hosts the Future of Journalism podcast. Maurice Oniang’o is an award-winning freelance multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker based in Nairobi. BBC News Mundo contributor Paula Molina founded the Chilean podcast platform, CooperativaPodcast.


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