Shooting the Messenger: The Case for Press Freedom with Hannah Storm. Episode 5. A conversation with Branko Brkic

In this episode of "Shooting the Messenger," host Hannah Storm interviews Branko Brkic, founder of Project Kontinuum and co-founder of the Daily Maverick. The conversation charts Branko's journey from Serbia to South Africa, highlighting the moments in his media career that proved pivotal to his commitment to press freedom. Branko shares insights into the establishment of the Daily Maverick, its impact on investigative journalism, and its ground-breaking coverage of the Marikana massacre and the Gupta Leaks. The discussion also explores the role of media as critical infrastructure and Branko's vision for Project Kontinuum, aiming to unite media organizations globally to address misinformation, promote truth and work towards sustaining media.
Throughout the conversation, we hear of an individual whose own story of resilience and fight for truth offers a narrative of courage, impact and collaboration.