Around The Bloc

Marcela Kunova on Propaganda, Broken Trust, Rebuilding Credible Reporting & More

John Byrne Season 1 Episode 4

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In this episode of Around the Bloc, we’re joined by journalist and editor Marcela Kunova to discuss the growing crisis of trust in media.

We talk about:

  • Why public trust in journalism is collapsing
  • Media ownership and political influence
  • How algorithms fragment reality
  • The dangers of activism and propaganda
  • Low journalist pay and industry pressure
  • How to rebuild pride and credibility in reporting
  • Whether journalism can survive financially

From Slovakia to the UK, Marcela explains how democracy, media freedom, and business models shape what we read — and what we believe.

🎙️ A deep dive into journalism, media ethics, and the future of news.