Eurovision News Podcast
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Eurovision News Podcast: How the News Gets Made.


Have you ever wondered what it really takes to get the story from a warzone or a world leaders’ summit to your screen?


The Eurovision News Podcast explores how public service media organizations across Europe and beyond cover major news events.


In Season 2, Giles Gibson - Eurovision News Field Producer and former foreign correspondent - takes you behind the scenes of the world's biggest stories.


Listen in to learn first hand from journalists about the challenges they face covering global news -from major conflicts to critical climate negotiations in Brazil.


This is how the news really gets made.

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S2, E3: Press Pass: Davos
28 January 2026

S2, E3: Press Pass: Davos

What's it like backstage in Davos? In Episode 3 of Season 2 of the Eurovision News Podcast, host Giles Gibson travels to the Swiss Alps for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting. The conference brings together the most influential figures in global business and politics. For journalists, it's a chance to rub shoulders with people who shape the global economy. However, even the world leaders...
S2, E2: Is AI Breaking the News?
19 December 2025

S2, E2: Is AI Breaking the News?

In Episode 2, Season 2 of the Eurovision News Podcast, host Giles Gibson examines the relationship between AI companies and the news industry.He visits the BBC's headquarters in London to dig into cutting-edge research on the growing use of AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Perplexity for news related questions. Experts warn these assistants are "still not a reliable way to access and consume...
Season 2, Episode 1: Behind the Scenes at COP30
13 November 2025

Season 2, Episode 1: Behind the Scenes at COP30

What’s it like being a journalist covering the COP30 climate talks in Brazil?In Season 2 of the Eurovision News Podcast, Eurovision News Field Producer Giles Gibson pulls back the curtain on how major news events are captured and broadcast to audiences worldwide.In Episode 1, we learn about how Giles got his start in journalism before travelling with him to Belem, Brazil. There we meet Anne...
Leading Newsrooms in the Age of Generative AI with Olle Zachrison and Alexandra Borchardt
23 April 2025

Leading Newsrooms in the Age of Generative AI with Olle Zachrison and Alexandra Borchardt

The European Broadcasting Union's 2025 News Report -- Leading Newsrooms in the Age of Generative AI -- has just been published. In this episode, Laurent Frat speaks with Dr Alexandra Borchardt, the lead author, and Olle Zachrison, Director of AI at Swedish Radio. We dive into the insights and practical steps in the report -- from the tech advances, industry trends and public adoption of AI to the...
Playing with Fire: Investigating Russia's Hybrid War
07 April 2025

Playing with Fire: Investigating Russia's Hybrid War

In this episode, we delve into the latest report by the EBU Investigative Journalism Network's (IJN), "Playing with Fire," which uncovers the extent of Russian hybrid attacks in European countries. This cross-border project, carried out by EBU Members in ten countries, reveals among other things how low-level agents, often recruited via social media, are orchestrating cyberattacks, arson,...
Radio in the Modern Media Landscape with Cilla Benko
13 March 2025

Radio in the Modern Media Landscape with Cilla Benko

In this episode, Cilla Benko, Director General of Swedish Radio and Vice President of the EBU, joins Laurent Frat on the sidelines of Radio Days Europe 2025 in Athens. Cilla talks about innovative AI projects aimed at enhancing user experience and about the future of radio in cars. She delves into the continued resilience and role of radio in the evolving media landscape, and the importance of...
Inside Hostile Environment Safety Training
23 January 2025

Inside Hostile Environment Safety Training

Laurence Brecx, Eric Feijten, and Charlie McGrath join Laurent Frat to discuss Hostile Environment Safety Training (HEST). They share valuable insights and stories about the importance of preparation, the role of digital security, the advantages of networking within the course, and the unique challenges faced by journalists in high-risk environments. The conversation highlights practical tips,...
Conflict Reporting: Jan-Christoph Kitzler on War, Trust, and Resilience
12 December 2024

Conflict Reporting: Jan-Christoph Kitzler on War, Trust, and Resilience

Jan-Christoph Kitzler, a correspondent with ARD in Tel Aviv, covers conflicts in Gaza, the West Bank, and nearby regions. In this interview, he shares the challenges of reporting in war zones, including a harrowing experience of being held at gunpoint and detained by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank. Jan discusses the balance required when reporting sensitive issues, the limitations imposed by...
Rebuilding trust: RTÉ’s transformation with Kevin Bakhurst
02 December 2024

Rebuilding trust: RTÉ’s transformation with Kevin Bakhurst

In this special episode of the Eurovision News Podcast, in collaboration with the Public Media Alliance, Harry Lock hosts an in-depth interview with Kevin Bakhurst, the new Director General of Irish broadcaster RTÉ. They discuss the revival and future of the broadcaster, exploring significant challenges and transformative decisions to restore trust in the network following a series of financial...
Forecasting the Future of Media with Laura Ellis
12 November 2024

Forecasting the Future of Media with Laura Ellis

In this episode, Laurent Frat sits down with Laura Ellis, Head of Technology and Forecasting at the BBC. They cover a wide variety of topics including the impact of machine learning on journalism, content recommendations, the ethics involved, and projects like C2PA that aim to verify media provenance. Laura shares insights on how the BBC adapts to changing audience habits, tackles misinformation,...