In this special episode to mark World Press Freedom Day, Jeffrey Gedmin, cofounder and editor-in-chief of American Purpose and former president of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, joins Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the global state of press freedom. They cover the challenges that a growing number of journalists face in exile or imprisonment, the U.S. role in upholding freedom of the press, and more.
Mentioned on the Podcast
“Exile Journalists Map—Fleeing to Europe and North America),” Reporters Without Borders
“Media Freedom),” Freedom House
2023 World Press Freedom Index), Reporters Without Borders
Journalists:
Parnaz Azima)
Jamal Khashoggi)
Alsu Kurmasheva)
Monica Lovinescu)
Georgi Markov)
For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/world-press-freedom-day-2024-mounting-threats-renewed-purpose)
