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Trish Wood is Critical
Around the world, the powerful are pulling working journalists out of events, sometimes violently. From Edmonton to Washington DC — where two senior journos at a State Departmentceasefire briefing were removed by force for asking tough...
1:02:50•18 Jan 2025
Journalists Under Fire: Forced Removals and Media Bans
Episode Overview
- Journalists are being forcibly removed from significant events.
- Two senior journalists were removed by force at a State Department briefing.
- Mark Carney’s event denied entry to certain invited reporters.
- The episode explores the broader implications for free speech.
- Trish emphasises the vital role of journalism in holding power accountable.
“When you’re bombing journalists on purpose, there’s a massive failing that needs to be addressed by the powers that be”
In this episode of 'Trish Wood is Critical', Trish dives into the unsettling trend of journalists being forcibly removed from significant events. From Edmonton to Washington DC, the episode highlights the alarming incidents where journalists faced physical removal for asking tough questions. Trish passionately discusses the recent case at a State Department ceasefire briefing, where two senior journalists were removed by force. She also touches on Mark Carney’s event, where certain invited reporters were denied entry by security.
The conversation extends to the broader implications for free speech and the vital role of journalism in holding power accountable. Trish’s critical eye and unfiltered approach provide a raw look at these pressing issues, making this episode a must-listen for those concerned about media freedom and transparency.
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