

We Interrupt This Podcast for New Research + Emily Atkin and Guardian CEO Anna Bateson on Banning Fossil Fuel Ads
Feb 18, 2020
Climate journalist Emily Atkin interviews The Guardian's interim CEO Anna Bateson about the decision to stop accepting ads from fossil fuel companies. They discuss the ethical considerations, financial implications, and the impact on public perceptions. The conversation delves into the balance between revenue and values in journalism, highlighting the shift towards reader-funded models.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Decision-making Process on Advertising Acceptance
04:18 • 2min
Ethical Advertising Choices: Banning Fossil Fuel Ads
06:43 • 9min
Debating the Decision to Banning Fossil Fuel Ads and Financial Considerations
15:53 • 2min
Discussion on Revenue Importance, Ad Bans, and Reader Funding
18:14 • 6min