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When the entire staff of a prominent newspaper in Ukraine gets fired for defending their editorial independence, they do something bold: They launch a brand new media outlet on their own. Join them on this adventure by listening to our new podcast.

Episodes

  1. 08/03/2022

    Media in Progress Final Episode: An established Kyiv Independent?

    In the final episode of the Media in Progress podcast series, we follow how the Kyiv Independent has become a world-renowned established media outlet since Russia's full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, and how our team of journalists continues to work during the war.

    44 min

  2. 02/12/2022

    Can independent media be sustainable? We want to prove it can

    The Kyiv Independent aims to be a self-sustaining media company in Ukraine but independence comes with a price. Our commercial team is working hard to tackle the challenge.

    12 min

  3. 01/27/2022

    Company culture: What can make or break a team

    As the Kyiv Independent team develops its new media start-up while working around the clock amid an ever-growing threat of Russian invasion, the company needs to create a corporate culture that protects morale and productivity.

    11 min

  4. 01/13/2022

    Popular protest, inter-elite feuds or Russian intervention: What’s going on in Kazakhstan?

    As Kazakhstan suppresses anti-government protests with the help of Russian-led troops, the Kyiv Independent closely monitors and reports on a situation that could affect Ukraine’s future

    13 min

  5. 12/23/2021

    Will Russia invade again?

    Russia’s invasion threat seen through the eyes of a reporter who knows the consequences of war all too well.

    12 min

  6. 12/16/2021

    With you on our side

    How does a new media company with no budget get a website and an office for free? It turns to its supporters.

    12 min

  7. 12/09/2021

    Who, what, where

    The newsroom of a nascent publication is separated by borders and time zones, as the threat of a full-blown Russian invasion of Ukraine calls for round-the-clock coverage.

    12 min

  8. 12/02/2021

    What’s in a name?

    Finding investors and developing a sustainable business model are high on the to-do list for the ex-Kyiv Post staff. But first, the team has to choose a name for their new media. That proved... difficult.

    13 min

  9. 11/25/2021

    Our Fight For Independent Journalism in Ukraine

    When the entire staff of a prominent newspaper in Ukraine gets fired for defending their editorial independence, they do something bold: They launch a brand new media outlet on their own. Join them on this adventure by listening to our new podcast.

    11 min
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When the entire staff of a prominent newspaper in Ukraine gets fired for defending their editorial independence, they do something bold: They launch a brand new media outlet on their own. Join them on this adventure by listening to our new podcast.

Information

  • Creator
    The Kyiv Independent
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Kyiv Independent
  • Show Website
    Media in Progress