Marking Press Freedom Day

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.