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Poland’s Media Watchdog Slaps Radio Station With Record Fine

The decision sets a dangerous precedent, giving authorities the power to fine media as they please. Poland’s National Broadcasting Council…

7 months ago

Spain’s Aspiring Prime Minister Spreads Bunkum on Primetime Television

The leading candidate for the Spanish prime minister position is using a deceptive technique called Gish gallop during a televised…

9 months ago

BuzzFeed News Closure Highlights Harsh Realities of Digital Publishing Industry

The digital publishing industry is currently grappling with a myriad of intricate challenges as it endeavors to adjust to an…

11 months ago

Why Is Iran Shaking up Its Media?

A major reform of Iran’s media is underway as the country’s leadership wants to boost its influence, both at home…

2 years ago

Anya Schiffrin: Media Capture Got Worse

Media capture is a useful concept for understanding the state of the media today, describing a situation in which governments…

3 years ago

Internet Freedom in Europe: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Turkey

An increasing number of governments are increasingly turning the screws on internet freedom. Funnily enough, they look at the EU…

3 years ago

Journalism in Ukraine: A Feast of the Oligarchs

With the Ukrainian media ruled by four influential oligarchs, the future of the country’s independent journalism looks bleaker than ever.…

3 years ago

Nic Newman: “Divided Societies Seem to Trust the Media Less”

Nic Newman is a senior research associate at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford. As…

4 years ago

What Happens When Academia and Media Work Together

When journalists team up with university researchers, only good things can come of it. With scale and structure, this type…

4 years ago

How Covid-19 Threatens Media Freedom

Access to accurate information is essential to fighting a pandemic. However, many governments hide behind the emergency to restrict media…

4 years ago