Branko Brkic on why journalism is a light we cannot lose
Description
Ahead of World News Day 2025, Daily Maverick co-founder and Project Kontinuum’s Leader Branko Brkic speaks to Rebecca Davis about the crisis facing global media, from Africa’s “media deserts” to growing distrust in journalism. In this candid conversation, he asks: if not the media, then what? And despite the challenges, he insists there is hope, grounded in the decency of ordinary people and the resilience of journalists worldwide.
Hosted by: Rebecca Davis
Guest: Branko Brkic
Produced by Emilie Gambade, Joel Seboa & Bernard Kotze
Original Theme Music & Design by Bernard Kotze
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01:30 Project Kontinuum: An Overview
02:37 The Existential Threat to Civilization
03:11 The Role of Media in Crisis
03:46 Project Continuum's Mission
05:31 The Decline of Democracy and Media
06:17 The Urgency of Media Survival
07:10 World News Day: Importance and Impact
07:39 The Disappearance of News Media
11:27 Rebuilding Trust in Media
11:58 The Role of Social Media
15:47 Government and Consumer Roles in Supporting Media
21:44 Hope for the Future: Fighting for Truth
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