MEDIAdelcom H2020

This is the final episode of the Mediadelcom podcasts. We base the project’s final discussion on the talks at the roundtable of the Mediadelcom conference in Brussels. You can catch up the entire conference from the Facebook pages of Mediadelcom and the Media Diversity Institute. Popped up during the concluding remarks, research on deliberative communication … Continue reading #55. Mediadelcom wrapped up

IThe episode responds to a letter from a listener who, based on earlier episodes, asked if journalism was out of date. And also to tell more about the state-of-journalists according to the Mediadelcom findings. The essence of the letter, which gives feedbacki to episodes #37 and #40. Conditions in particular countries: Ioana Avădani, RO (4:10); … Continue reading #54. Responce to a listener: the state-of-art of journalism and journalists

We have mics on the Mediadeldom final conference (Panel 1) discussing the results of the project and its impact on the media governance. Listening the keynote speeches. Professor Zrinjka Peruško (University of Zagreb, HR) talking about on the Mediadelcom project results: the European deliberative communication index and more (1:29). Marius Dragomir (Director of the Media … Continue reading #53. Final conference in Brussels, panel 1: discussing the results of the project and its impact on the media governance

In this episode, we deliberate upon Mediadelcom recommendations for media governance: for the EU and all participating countries. Texts can be accessed on our website. Country parties and the Coordinator open up some backgrounds. The speakers are: Halliki Harro-Loit, EE (1:42); Ioana Avădani, RO (4:43); Michał Głowacki, PL (8:19); Jan Motal, CZ (11:50); Marcus Kreutler, … Continue reading #52. Mediadelcom recommendations address media governance

One of the last tasks for Mediadelcom is to develop scenarios upon deliberative communication. The innovation lies in agent-based approach involving computer analysis. To large extent, it has been a pilot testing the compatibility of the chosen methodology for the particular aim. Moreover, the work of the project has exhibited that there are more gaps … Continue reading #51. Mediadelcom compiles scenarios for deliberative communication

As the Mediadelcom project enters its final stages, project coordinator Halliki Harro-Loit (EE) gives an overview of the main risks and opportunities for deliberative communication and explains where the gaps in knowledge on the media are. What has the project found so far and what does it mean for the media and citizens of Europe? … Continue reading #50. Turning risks into opportunities

What benefits would more dialogue between researchers and policy makers have when it comes to the media? In the latest Mediadelcom podcast, project’s coordinator Halliki Harro-Loit explains why she is advocating for a wisdom-based approach to media policy. What is it and what difference would it make? Hosted by Tanya Sakzewski. Intro jingle by Zen … Continue reading #49. Wisdom and dialogue

Mediadelcom podcast continues with the retrospect series, in which the participating teams look back on the three years of the project – and its distinctive character. This is the third part of the series. The consortium members value the most the cooperation between the teams and have plans for future joint activities. Also, the empirical … Continue reading #48. Mediadelcom country teams’ reflections upon the project before Grand Finish. Part 3

Mediadelcom podcast continues with the retrospect series, in which the participating teams look back on the three years of the project – and its distinctive character. This is the second part of the series. This series will conclude the year 2023 but yet not the entire Mediadelcom project. We have two more ongoing months next … Continue reading #47. Mediadelcom country teams’ reflections upon the project before Grand Finish. Part 2

Mediadelcom is closing in upon the final destination, or the finish. Some publications will be going to be prepared and published after that but the regular work of the EU Horizon 2020 project Mediadelcom will come to its scheduled end. This will be at the end of February. In the next three episodes, Mediadelcom country … Continue reading #46. Mediadelcom country teams’ reflections upon the project before Grand Finish. Part 1

What would a debate on migration or elections look like with a deliberative approach? In the latest MEDIADELCOM podcast we find out what those differences would be and how it would affect us – the public. We also take stock of the project as it enters its final stages. The guests in the podcast: Lars … Continue reading #45. What does a deliberative approach look like?

Some six months have been left until the end of the Mediadelcom project. A consortium meeting took place in Bucharest, Romania. In the light of this meeting, we shall talk about the final efforts of Mediadelcom completing all drafted outcomes. There will be two books along with the articles in journals, policy recommendations for media … Continue reading #44. Final efforts by Mediadelcom

Austria has a long tradition of community media. It also has a problem with polarization. What role can grassroots media play in tackling the issue and is there a role for deliberative journalism? In the latest Mediadelcom podcast, we talk to two members of the Mediadelcom team in Austria about their research findings and the … Continue reading #43. Polarisation: challenges for the media in Austria

The media operates relatively freely in the Czech Republic, but like many other countries in the EU, it faces challenges, including concentration of ownership and disinformation. But the rise of independent media and a new generation of journalists are raising hopes of change. In this Mediadelcom podcast, we talk to Iveta Jansová from the Czechia … Continue reading #42. The need for cooperation

Like many countries, Romania’s media is facing numerous challenges including polarization and failing to connect with the public. So what role could deliberative journalism and deliberative communications play in addresses those problems and why is listening so important? In the latest Mediadelcom podcast, we talk to Ioana Avădani, President, Centre for Independent Journalism, Bucharest and … Continue reading #41. The value of listening