WAN-IFRA, World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers

The Backstory: A media freedom podcast

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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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Episodes

It's personal: female journalists facing harassment, and what to do about it (The Backstory S1E4) 02.05.2018 23:34

Journalism can be a dangerous job and for female journalists, there is the added layer of sexual violence. Even when they are not working on stories that put them in physical danger, they face harassment and threats online. This episode looks at the specific threats that female journalists face -- in the field, online and in the workplace -- and what they, and the profession, can do about it. WAN-...

Social media and journalism: The good, the bad and the ugly (The Backstory S1E3) 29.03.2018 24:07

Social media has opened new channels for journalists to connect with their audiences, but with mixed results. With the rise of trolling, online harassment and the manipulation of social media, how do journalists and editors see the role of social media today? How are journalists adapting? How can they move forward in these seemingly chaotic times? WAN-IFRA Press Freedom Director, Andrew Heslop, sp...

Show me the money: Censorship + financial independence (The Backstory S1E2) 01.03.2018 24:53

How do you run an independent media organisation in a country where the government imposes censorship rules? How do you support a successful media company without folding to pressure from your funders or your sponsors? The internet has exploded traditional media funding models. And yet, in some parts of the world, legacy media - even print! - remain a strong source of independent information. How...

Dying to be a journalist (The Backstory S1E1) 31.01.2018 25:30

We start with the basics: the threats facing journalists worldwide. Too often, journalists put safety aside to “get” the story; editors don’t anticipate the problems that their reporters or their newsrooms can face. How can journalists be prepared? What should editors think about? To explore the issue, WAN-IFRA Media Freedom Director Andrew Heslop speaks with: - Javier Garza, a journalist in Mexic...

Investigative journalism in Africa: A necessary expense (The Backstory S4E3) 07.08.2011 29:06

Investigative journalism is the lifeblood of media, but it is also the most expensive element of any media operation. Yet even as resources to produce investigations dwindle, journalists in Africa continue to dedicate themselves to in-depth reporting into the most serious issues on the continent. Donor-funded investigative centres or platforms have been created to fill in the gaps of legacy media,...