How Useful is Advocacy Journalism Today?

How Useful is Advocacy Journalism Today?

From Double Take by Centre for Media Transition

May 5, 2026 · 29 min · Season 1 · Episode 32

About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Associate Professor Margaret Simons on the evolving concept of objectivity in journalism.

This month, journalist, academic and author Associate Professor Margaret Simons joins us to discuss the evolving concept of objectivity in journalism.

People in this episode

Guest: Associate Professor Margaret Simons

Topics covered

  • advocacy journalism
  • objectivity in journalism
  • media ethics
  • journalism evolution

Keywords

  • advocacy journalism
  • objectivity
  • journalism
  • media
  • Margaret Simons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Centre for Media Transition

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