Joel Simon, former Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, discusses the alarming threats journalists face at protests, especially highlighted by the George Floyd incident. Katy Glenn Bass, Research Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute, joins the discussion, emphasizing the critical role media plays in ensuring protestors' grievances are heard. They explore the historical patterns of violence against the press, the challenges posed by law enforcement, and the need for better protections to uphold press freedom in turbulent times.
