The Backstory: A media freedom podcast

A podcast for journalists, editors & anyone interested in the backstory of how news is reported, presented & published. In season 5, we explore the state of press freedom around the world, speaking to journalists, editors and media experts from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and the MENA region about the challenges facing the industry, and possible solutions, as how new technologies, like artificial intelligence, are changing the future of news. #Pressfreedom #Mediafreedom #Media #Journalism

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