Digital Media and Democracy

October 6, 2011

Who Controls the Message? Producing and Distributing Media Content in the Digital Age (September 29, 2011)

Drawing on research by the Open Society Foundations into the worldwide impact of new and digital media, a recent panel discussion covered the role that these evolving forms of media can play in the development and strengthening of democratic societies.

How can digital media help or harm public interest journalism? Is editorial independence being strengthened or undermined? What is the overall impact of these changes and issues on democracy?

Panelists considered these questions and more. Listen above.

Topics

Independent Journalism, Media Freedom

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Video journalists and reporters around a man with car tires in the background

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a man at a table with microphones, a computer and equipment cables

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