ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Everyone loves to win awards. But what does it mean to reward good journalism?
In the latest Backlight episode, Beatriz and Tessa speak to Jennifer Athanasiou-Prins, executive director of the European Press Prize, and Patrick Boehler, founder of the Gazzetta research lab, about
- The influence of awards on journalism
- The pitfalls of award categories
- How awards can be reimagined to value journalism that serves the public interest
Hosts: Beatriz Ramalho da Silva, Tessa Pang
Sound editing and design: Elli Xypolitaki / Spoovio
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OTHER EPISODES IN THIS PODCAST
We've put together a highlights reel featuring some of our favorite episodes from Seasons 2 and 3 of Backlight. This special short episode was created in anticipation of the 2025 iMEdD Conference in Athens - a global gathering of journalists, media professionals, and academics.
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