Freedom IndexMedia & Culture
Media & Culture explores how journalism, entertainment, and creative industries influence—and are influenced by—free speech. From press freedom to artistic expression, this category highlights the cultural impact of censorship and the ongoing struggle for open dialogue.
This week, guest host Zach Weissmueller is joined by Fardad Farahzad, a prominent Iranian journalist and the primetime anchor of 24 with…
In brief Cumulative altcoin sell pressure hit -$209 billion, plunging from near-zero in January 2025 Binance now holds $47.5 billion…
from the one-flu-over-the-cuckoo’s-nest dept Dr. Vinay Prasad is currently the FDA’s top vaccine regulator. He’s also one of many medical…
Do you remember Judge Robert Pratt from the Southern District of Iowa? Probably not. In December 2020, he made headlines…
Four years ago, amid the run-up to the 2022 Winter Olympics, an Indigenous-led Canadian group announced it was seeking to…
In brief Fed economists argue that prediction markets can work to complement existing policy forecasting tools. The paper finds macro…
New York City is already one of the most expensive places to live in the United States, but residents should…
Populism’s Self-Defeating Trap Populist rhetoric is exceptionally effective for pursuing and gaining power, but it provides no program for the…
Seth Ferranti was driving his Ford pickup on a southeastern Nebraska stretch of the interstate in November 2024 when law…
In brief Publicly traded Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms must move more quickly if it wants to take advantage of a…
Oklahoma City’s police department is the latest law enforcement agency exposed for mishandling forfeited money. Former city attorney Orval Jones…
In brief ETH Denver founder says the market downturn has trimmed hype and sharpened builder focus. Conference attendees describe a…