The Eurovision News Podcast holiday playlist: 10 essential listens
Make your Christmas travel count with 10 deep dives into Russian hybrid warfare, AI 'zombies', and the fight for global truth
Looking for a deep dive into the world of international journalism while you travel or relax this Christmas? Here are 10 standout episodes from the Eurovision News Podcast archive that explore the biggest challenges and most inspiring stories in media today.
đľď¸ Investigative & hybrid warfare
Playing with fire: Investigating Russiaâs hybrid war â A chilling look at how low-level sabotage and digital tactics are being used to destabilize Europe.
Inside the investigation of Russiaâs covert operations â Learn how journalists tracked âghost shipsâ and underwater activity to uncover threats to Europeâs energy and data infrastructure.
đ¤ The battle for truth & AI
The rise of Japanâs âimpression zombiesâ â How NHK is fighting a bizarre new wave of AI-driven misinformation that clogs social feeds for profit.
The fight for truth: How C2PA is fixing our broken media landscape â A technical but vital look at the new ânutrition labelsâ for digital content that help us prove what is real.
Truth in the age of chaos â A deep dive into how the EBU Social Newswire verifies raw eyewitness footage from conflict zones in real-time.
Beyond fact-checking: Why media literacy is a human right â Moving beyond just debunking to empower audiences to think critically about everything they consume.
đ§ Mental health & newsroom culture
Beating burnout in the newsroom â John Crowley discusses the âHeadlines Networkâ and how we can protect the mental health of those on the front lines.
Ethical strategies for reporting on violence â A thoughtful episode on how to report on trauma and tragedy without causing further harm to the subjectsâor the journalists.
đď¸ Inspiration & craft
The journalist the Taliban couldnât silence â The powerful story of Zahra Joya and her relentless fight to report on the lives of Afghan women from exile.
Beyond the microphone: Eric Nuzumâs masterclass â Whether youâre a creator or a listener, this episode on what makes a podcast truly stand out is a must-listen for media enthusiasts.
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