Ayala Panievsky
Researcher, journalist, and activist specializing in populism, media under attack, and democratic backsliding; author of The New Censorship and co-author of the MOLAD report 'Eyes Wide Shut.'
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Oct 31, 2025 • 36min
Inside the Israeli media’s ‘shocking self-censorship’ of the horrors of Gaza
Dr. Ayala Panievsky, a researcher and journalist specializing in media and populism, shares insights on the unprecedented self-censorship in Israeli media during the Gaza war. She highlights the stark contrast between international coverage and local reporting, revealing that only 3% of the media mentioned Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Panievsky discusses the pressures exerted by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s camp on journalists, which have stifled dissent and diverse voices. She also explores global trends in censorship and offers practical steps to defend journalism today.
Sep 24, 2025 • 32min
From Trump to Reform – Inside the right wing’s war on free speech
Ayala Panievsky, an academic and journalist known for her work on media censorship, discusses the alarming trend of political leaders undermining journalistic integrity. She explains how appeasing authoritarian figures like Trump only worsens the situation. Ayala highlights the dangers of self-censorship in media, particularly in relation to Israeli journalism, and how misinformation thrives in today's climate. She advocates for clearer distinctions between real journalism and propaganda, urging the public to support credible news sources.
