Sasa Vucinic: Why we should invest in a free press

The transcript discusses the significance of independent media, highlighting the lack of press freedom for 83% of the global population. It recounts the challenges faced by B92, an independent media outlet in Yugoslavia, and the concept of a media bank to support such companies. Success stories from the media bank's initiatives are shared, emphasizing the impact of providing capital to media companies. The transcript concludes with a discussion on fundraising challenges and the innovative idea of issuing press freedom bonds to support media independence.

Explain the significance of the statistic that 97 percent of scheduled repayments came back on time.

What does Sasha Vucinic mean by saying that independent media is essential for government accountability and fighting corruption?

Discuss the importance of independent media as highlighted in the text and its impact on society.

What innovative idea did Sasha Vucinic propose to address the funding issues for independent media?