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Focus On Poland: Pressure on independent media

Despite an improvement in press freedom, Poland’s independent media continues to suffer under the PiS government.


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PMA condemns racist abuse of ABC journalist

Stan Grant – a prominent Wiradjuri journalist with the ABC – has stepped down from his role following a torrent of racist abuse online.


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US: Political pressures on public service media

Oklahoma's public service media is at risk of being closed down, while a report has found 'gross mismanagement' by a former CEO of the USAGM.


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PMA has significant concerns about a new panel to "help shape" the future of public service broadcasting in the UK.

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PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 November 2020

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

Podcasts and public media: Local news

Public radio has a long history of creating content that meets the changing needs of society while informing, educating, and entertaining listeners. But how is it adapting to provide public service…

World Press Freedom Conference 2020

Join us at the digital edition of this year’s WPFC conference where we will be hosting a session called Why Public Media Matters.

Hong Kong: RTHK faces escalating pressures

In the past year, RTHK has been subject to official warnings, tightening restrictions, and “political persecution”. The arrest of a producer earlier this week is just the latest in a string of…