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Shooting the Messenger - with Hannah Storm: The Case for Press Freedom

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Foley Foundation
Safety and Mental Health In Journalism
Committee To Protect Journalists
James Foley
ACOS Alliance
Ukraine
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National Union Of Journalists Of Ukraine
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The threats to press freedom and journalism safety are more serious than at any time in recorded history. Around the world, democracy is dying in the darkness of physical assaults on media professionals, imprisonment, and political polarisation, online attacks, and a haemorrhaging of media jobs. Journalists are often conditioned to not become the story, but this podcast hears from the storytellers... more

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In this episode of Shooting the Messenger: The Case for Press Freedom, host Hannah Storm speaks with Phil Chetwynd, the Global News Director for Agence France-Presse.

They talk about how challenges to journalists and journalism are changing. Their c... more

In this episode of "Shooting the Messenger," host Hannah Storm interviews Branko Brkic, founder of Project Kontinuum and co-founder of the Daily Maverick. The conversation charts Branko's journey from Serbia to South Africa, highlighting the moments ... more

In this episode of "Shooting the Messenger," Hannah Storm hosts Rachel Corp, CEO of ITN, to explore the vital importance of eyewitness journalism, the challenges faced by journalists today, and the enduring need for press freedom. Rachel shares her e... more

In this episode, Hannah Storm speaks with Sergiy Tomilenko, head of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine, about the vital role of journalism amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. They explore the evolving threats journalists face, innovativ... more

In this episode, join Hannah Storm as she speaks with Diane Foley, who shares the inspiring story of how she turned personal tragedy into a global call for press freedom, moral courage, and understanding. Diane shares insights from her journey—her so... more

Join Hannah Storm for this launch episode, featuring an in-depth conversation with Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists. Here they discuss the critical importance of press freedom amidst increasing threats to journalists worldw... more

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Phil Chetwynd
Global News Editor at Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse
Episode: 6: Shooting the Messenger: The Case for Press Freedom with Hannah Storm. Episode 6. A conversation with Phil Chetwynd of Agence France-Presse
Branko Brkic
Founder of Project Kontinuum; former editor of Daily Maverick
Project Kontinuum; Daily Maverick
Episode: 5: Shooting the Messenger: The Case for Press Freedom with Hannah Storm. Episode 5. A conversation with Branko Brkic
Rachel Corp
CEO of ITN
ITN
Episode: 4: Shooting the Messenger: the Case for Press Freedom. Episode 4: a conversation with Rachel Corp, CEO of ITN
Sergiy Tomilenko
Head of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine
National Union of Journalists of Ukraine
Episode: 3: Shooting the Messenger: the Case for Press Freedom. Episode 3 - a conversation with Sergiy Tomilenko, head of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine
Diane Foley
Mother of James Foley; Foley Foundation founder
Foley Foundation
Episode: 2: Shooting the Messenger: the Case for Press Freedom. Episode 2 - a conversation with Diane Foley, mother of American journalist Jim Foley
Jodie Ginsberg
CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists
Episode: 1: Shooting the Messenger: The Case for Press Freedom. Episode 1: a conversation with Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists

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Hannah Storm
Host of Shooting the Messenger: The Case for Press Freedom

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5: Shooting the Messenger: The Case for Press Freedom with Hannah Storm. Episode 5. A conversation with Branko Brkic
Q: But let's go back to the early days. What was it that drove you to become a journalist?
Branko explains that he actually started as an editor rather than a traditional reporter, moved by a desire to shape the narrative and bring accountability, and then found a calling in building platforms that can expose corruption and defend vulnerable communities.
4: Shooting the Messenger: the Case for Press Freedom. Episode 4: a conversation with Rachel Corp, CEO of ITN
Q: Why is journalism important and how does it underpin democracy?
She argues for public service journalism grounded in impartial, fact-based reporting; ITN aims to be trusted and easily findable across platforms, supporting informed democracy without taking sides.
4: Shooting the Messenger: the Case for Press Freedom. Episode 4: a conversation with Rachel Corp, CEO of ITN
Q: What message would you give to people considering journalism given current global challenges?
She emphasizes journalism as a purposeful career with tangible daily outcomes, urging perseverance, hard graft, and a willingness to talk to people, knock on doors, and engage with communities to uncover real stories.
4: Shooting the Messenger: the Case for Press Freedom. Episode 4: a conversation with Rachel Corp, CEO of ITN
Q: What drove you to become a journalist?
She explains a natural curiosity about people and stories, starting in university radio, progressing from student projects to freelance reporting, and eventually joining ITN as a trainee where she built her career in news and current affairs.
2: Shooting the Messenger: the Case for Press Freedom. Episode 2 - a conversation with Diane Foley, mother of American journalist Jim Foley
Q: How important is it for those outside of journalism to understand what a conflict journalist endures?
Understanding the risks helps the public appreciate journalism as a public service, reinforcing the need to protect reporters who bring ground-truth information to light, even when it's dangerous.

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Listeners tuning in are drawn to urgent, globally minded conversations about press freedom, journalist safety, and the evolving media landscape. Episodes feature high-profile Editors, CEOs, union leaders, and advocates who share firsthand experiences—from frontline reporting under conflict zones to strategies for safeguarding reporters, mentoring next-generation journalists, and shaping policy or institutional responses. The show often pairs personal narratives with practical resources, watchdog perspectives, and calls to action for supporting independent journalism, safeguarding truth, and strengthening public-service reporting amid rising misinformation and political pressure. A standout pattern is its emphasis on solidarity across border... more

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5. Diane Foley
6. Jodie Ginsberg

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