Category: Media
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Why Are African Governments Criminalizing Online Speech? Because They Fear Its Power
African nations are cracking down on bloggers and social media in order to stifle activism. Nwachukwu Egbunike reports from Nigeria.
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How Turkey Silences Journalists Online, One Removal Request at a Time
How Turkish censors use Twitter’s “country withheld content” to suppress journalism, from Ahmed Zidan.
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The Kuchars at the Lighthouse
Dennis Nyback reminisces about the film universe of George and Mike Kuchar.
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Rethinking Journalism: How to Fight Disinformation and Save The Media
The crisis of journalism is a direct threat to democracy itself. Harold Feld and Gus Rossi consider how to fix both.
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History in the Age of the Internet: Setting the Record Straight on Dan Ireland
Film historian Dennis Nyback sets the record straight on Dan Ireland’s death.
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If You Came at Night Like A Broken King
Robert Lashley watches Black Panther and comes out thinking.
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Radio and a Sense of Community in India
Sanjay Kumar praises the radio and its ability to become social glue.
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The Ghastly Impermanence: Eighth Wonder, Part 2
The second part of our publisher’s appreciation of Big Finish’s audio dramas featuring the Eighth Doctor.
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How can we create an ethical framework for journalism in an age of terror?
A new book argues that it’s the job of journalists and intelligence agencies to negotiate a responsible middle-ground between public safety and public knowledge. But where is the line?
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The Ghastly Impermanence: Eighth Wonder, Part 1
An appreciation of Big Finish’s Doctor Who audio dramas featuring Paul McGann.