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Julian Assange: journalist or activist?

The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his impact on journalism.

On the day Julian Assange is freed, we explore the story of WikiLeaks' unprecedented data releases, how he and the organisation changed the way journalists and newsrooms operate and how these releases ultimately led to his incarceration. Also in the programme, ITV's Julie Etchingham explains the secrets behind chairing prime ministerial debates and Steven Moffat, writer of new comedy drama Douglas is Cancelled, on why he's making journalism his subject.

Guests: Leila Nathoo, Political Correspondent, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ; Dominic Wring, Professor of Political Communication, Loughborough University; Jonathan Munro, Deputy Director, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News; Julie Etchingham, journalist and moderator, ITV news; James Ball, Political Editor, The New European; Carrie DeCell, senior staff attorney, Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University; Katie Mark, Deputy Editor, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism; Steven Moffat, writer, Douglas is Cancelled.

Presenters: Katie Razzall & Ros Atkins
Producer: Simon Richardson

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58 minutes

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Thu 27 Jun 2024 20:00

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  • Wed 26 Jun 2024 16:00
  • Thu 27 Jun 2024 20:00

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