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How far should journalists go with AI? Filip Struhárik, media reporter at Denník N, joins David Tvrdon from FatChilli to discuss how AI is changing journalism, from writing articles and preparing interviews to generating images, thumbnails and voice clones. They explore where AI can help journalists, where it risks undermining trust, and why the rules may be different for newsrooms and independent creators.Learn more about David Tvrdon and Filip StruhárikTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member today

Are journalism degrees still relevant in an age of AI and rapidly changing media? In this episode of FixEd, Steve Hill from the University of Westminster discusses how journalism education needs to adapt, the role of AI in teaching, and the skills future journalists need. He also explains why interviewing, creativity, and finding your own voice remain essential skills that AI cannot easily replace.Learn more about Steve HillTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member today

Can a traditional medium help a major newspaper reach people who increasingly avoid the news?In this episode of Fix.Ed, The Fix contributor Emma Löfgren speaks with Aftonbladet publisher and CEO Lotta Folcker about the launch of Radio Aftonbladet, Sweden’s first news-oriented commercial FM station. They discuss why Aftonbladet is betting on radio, how the newsroom adapted to breaking news on air, and whether FM can expand reach, strengthen the brand and create new revenue.Note: the interview was recorded at the end of August 2026. Dive deeper:Learn more about Lotta FolckerTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member today

The Fix's Anton Protsiuk talks with James Savage, co-founder of The Local, a network of English-language news sites across nine non-English-speaking European countries. They dig into James' two-decade journey building the company through a turbulent era for the media sector — and his recent decision to step down as CEO.First episode in a new series on different roles across the media industry. Want to take part? Email [email protected] deeper:Learn more about The Local and James SavageTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayPhoto: Tor Johnsson

OBCT has spent 25 years reporting across borders, combining journalism, research and European collaboration. Host Orsolya Seregely talks with Chiara Sighele, Executive Director at Centro per la Cooperazione Internazionale about making specialist foreign reporting relevant to Italian audiences, building lasting media partnerships, and reducing dependence on short-term project funding.Dive deeper:Learn more about Osservatorio Balcani Caucaso Transeuropa (OBCT)To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayNote: This conversation is part of a series produced under the MOST project, where The Fix works as a mentor and consultant.MOST - Media Organisations for Stronger Transnational Journalism іs a Journalism Partnership focussed on independent media specialising in international reporting. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

The Fix's senior editor Anton Protsiuk speaks with Overtone AI's Christopher Brennan about how AI agents could reshape news consumption and distribution, publisher infrastructure and control, personalisation without publishers needing user data, and new models for subscriptions and advertising in an agentic future. They also explore what "journalism as an intelligence layer" could mean for how stories are packaged and delivered.Dive deeper:Learn more about Christopher BrennanTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member today

The Fix's director Jakub Parusinski speaks with Act3 Agency founder John Taylor about podcast discoverability, platform-specific strategy, short-form clips, organic growth, and sustainable monetisation. They also explore why clear positioning and consistent distribution matter as much as the podcast itself. Dive deeper:Learn more about John TaylorTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member today

The Fix's contributor Christoph Schwaiger speaks with Martin Schori, former head of AI and innovation at Aftonbladet, about his new book AI in the Newsroom. They discuss where newsrooms are succeeding and failing with AI, how journalists can remain relevant, and why the biggest opportunities may lie beyond editorial efficiency. Dive deeper:Learn more about Martin SchoriTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member today

How does a small, reader-supported newsroom report on the Balkans for French-speaking audiences? Host Orsi Seregely speaks with Le Courrier des Balkans editor Mathilde Warda about cross-border reporting, audience strategy, and building a sustainable independent media organisation.Dive deeper:Learn more about Le Courrier des Balkans and Mathilde WardaTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayNote: This conversation is part of a series produced under the MOST project, where The Fix works as a mentor and consultant. MOST - Media Organisations for Stronger Transnational Journalism іs a Journalism Partnership focussed on independent media specialising in international reporting. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

How can a highly specialized publication turn complex policy reporting into a sustainable media product? Priti Patnaik, founding editor of Geneva Health Files, explains how the newsletter serves expert readers, builds trust, reports on the power behind global health policy, and combines subscriptions, grants and specialist journalism. Dive deeper: Learn more about more of Geneva Health Files and Priti PatnaikTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn To support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds Pixabay music