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1991 ushered in a new epoch of hope as Russia marched toward democracy and prosperity on the ruins of the Soviet Union. In 2025 those hopes for a thriving, democratic Russia have not panned out. Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov lived it as journalis... more

How do we narrate history, both the troubling past and what we chose to remember? Clint Smith sets out to wrestle with this question and its relationship to enslavement in his first nonfiction book, How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the Histor... more

How is artificial intelligence transforming journalism as both a profession and an institution? In this episode, Ning Ao speaks to Dr. Joanne Kuai, exploring how AI reshapes journalistic roles, organisational structures, and governance systems throug... more

From the United States to China and from Brazil to India, an authoritarian approach to news is spreading across the world. Increasingly, the media is no longer a check on power or a source of objective information but a means by which governments and... more

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Irina Borogan
Author and Russian investigative journalist in exile
Episode: Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov, "Our Dear Friends in Moscow: The Inside Story of a Broken Generation" (PublicAffairs, 2025)
Andrei Soldatov
Author and Russian investigative journalist in exile
Episode: Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov, "Our Dear Friends in Moscow: The Inside Story of a Broken Generation" (PublicAffairs, 2025)
Dr. Joanne Kuai
Research fellow in the School of Media and Communication at RMIT University
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Episode: AI, News, and the State: Reinstitutionalising Journalism in Global China’s Algorithmic Age: A conversation with Dr. Joanne Kuai
Dr. Martin Moore
Specializes in political communication and runs a center for the study of media communication and power at King's College London.
King's College London
Episode: Martin Moore and Thomas Colley, "Dictating Reality: The Global Battle to Control the News" (Columbia UP, 2025)
Dr. Thomas Colley
Visiting fellow at King's College London and a lecturer at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, focusing on war, national security, and disinformation.
King's College London
Episode: Martin Moore and Thomas Colley, "Dictating Reality: The Global Battle to Control the News" (Columbia UP, 2025)
Rob Wells
Author of "The Insider: How the Kiplinger Newsletter Bridged Washington and Wall Street"
University of Massachusetts Press
Episode: Rob Wells, "The Insider: How the Kiplinger Newsletter Bridged Washington and Wall Street" (U Massachusetts Press, 2022)
Aletta André
Dutch historian and journalist covering South Asia since 2009
Dutch International Media
Episode: Abhimanyu Kumar and Aletta André, "The House of Awadh: A Hidden Tragedy" (HarperCollins India, 2025)
Abhimanyu Kumar
Indian poet and journalist experienced in politics, arts, culture, and minority issues
Various Indian Publications
Episode: Abhimanyu Kumar and Aletta André, "The House of Awadh: A Hidden Tragedy" (HarperCollins India, 2025)
Tim Weiner
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author specializing in American intelligence and national security
Episode: Tim Weiner, "The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century" (Mariner Books, 2025)

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Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov, "Our Dear Friends in Moscow: The Inside Story of a Broken Generation" (PublicAffairs, 2025)
Q: How did your careers as journalists evolve?
We started our careers with hopes for independent journalism but recognized early on the danger posed by Putin and the government.
Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov, "Our Dear Friends in Moscow: The Inside Story of a Broken Generation" (PublicAffairs, 2025)
Q: Why did you decide to write this book?
We could not stop thinking about what happened after the war started in Ukraine, leading us to write the book to understand the mindsets of our friends in Moscow.
Rob Wells, "The Insider: How the Kiplinger Newsletter Bridged Washington and Wall Street" (U Massachusetts Press, 2022)
Q: If there's one thing that you want readers to take away from your book, what would it be?
Kiplinger had a sophisticated and risk-taking approach, innovating in journalism and not settling for the safety of traditional roles.
Rob Wells, "The Insider: How the Kiplinger Newsletter Bridged Washington and Wall Street" (U Massachusetts Press, 2022)
Q: Do you think it's possible for journalism now to still be unbiased or bipartisan in the way that it used to mean?
No, the media system is too different now, and biases must be disclosed for journalism to regain public trust.
Rob Wells, "The Insider: How the Kiplinger Newsletter Bridged Washington and Wall Street" (U Massachusetts Press, 2022)
Q: What is something that you found really surprising in your study of Kiplinger's life and his journalistic style?
Kiplinger had the chance to be partisan but consistently promoted a message of social responsibility in business, which reflects his fairness in a highly charged atmosphere.

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The content focuses on the intersection of journalism and academia, highlighting discussions with scholars who publish new works related to journalism studies. Episodes frequently examine pressing issues within the media landscape, such as representation, censorship, and the evolution of public communication. Unique points of interest include the exploration of historical journalism practices in various contexts and the implications for contemporary media ethics and practices. This podcast stands out by not only engaging with theoretical discourse but also intertwining personal narratives and case studies that resonate with broader societal conversations, making it both informative and thought-provoking for listeners invested in the nuances... more

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