Giving Thought

 In episode 46, we talk to Sameer Padania about Philanthropy & Journalism. We ask why the media is looking to philanthropy as a source of funding; why philanthropic funders are interested in supporting journalism; and what challenges and opportunities this might bring. Including: Why has journalism come to the attention of funders and philanthropists recently? How are funders and CSOs using journalism to further their causes? How many funders see journalism and a free press as an important public good in and of themselves, and are thus willing to fund general journalism? What role could philanthropic funding for news media play in addressing problems like targeted online misinformation and the erosion of public discourse online? What should we make of the rise of non-profit newsrooms like ProPublica? Is the reader voluntary subscription model taken by the Guardian etc. is better than relying on a single major donor? What approaches are philanthropic funders taking to supporting news media? Is there a cha