Courtney Radsch
Director of the Center for Journalism and Liberty at the Open Markets Institute and a non-resident fellow at the Perkins Institution. Also serves on the board of Tech Policy Press.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 41min
Courtney Radsch: Information is an Ecosystem. Without Journalism, It Collapses
Courtney Radsch, Director of the Center for Journalism and Liberty, brings her expertise in press freedom and digital rights to discuss the critical role of journalism in the information ecosystem. She argues that journalism serves as a keystone species, essential for transparency and community trust. The conversation delves into the health of the U.S. information system, highlighting threats from AI and surveillance capitalism. Courtney also advocates for reforms including breaking up monopolies and regulatory frameworks to rebuild trust and support independent journalism.
Jun 1, 2025 • 52min
Assessing the Relationship Between Information Ecosystems and Democracy's Woes
Guests Robin Mansell, a Professor Emeritus at the LSE, and Courtney Radsch, Director at the Center for Journalism and Liberty, dive into the pressing interplay of information ecosystems and democracy. They discuss insights from a groundbreaking report on how misinformation erodes democratic values, stressing the implications of AI and corporate practices. The conversation highlights the need for qualitative research to address these complexities and suggests innovative partnerships among NGOs to navigate the challenges posed by big tech and political populism.
