Narrative Wars (with Jamie Fly)

Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia are joined by Jamie Fly, president and chief executive officer of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) to discuss how the media organization has adapted to a changing information landscape since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Although the Kremlin forced RFE/RL to close its Russia bureau, Fly shares how Russian demand for RFE/RL content has actually doubled during the war. Fly also discusses how Russia’s censorship has encouraged other undemocratic states, such as Hungary, to restrict their own media environments. He ultimately stresses the importance of providing free access to information, especially as authoritarian states increasingly engage in disinformation campaigns to legitimize their own power and weaken dissent. Show notes: Sign up for The Eastern Front's biweekly newsletter here, and connect with us on Twitter here.