When governments fund journalism: walking the independence tightrope

Many investigative journalism outlets depend on public funding to carry out their work, especially when traditional revenue streams are shrinking. But reliance on taxpayer money raises critical challenges: How can these outlets ensure editorial independence while managing public perceptions and countering the growing trend of bad actors labelling journalists as foreign agents? Join us for a frank discussion about how best to balance accountability, credibility and integrity.
Moderated by Timothy Large.

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