Media

Historian Henrik Berggren reflects on the role of media in times of crisis, highlighting a past decision by Dagens Nyheter's culture editor not to cover the 9/11 attacks due to insufficient information. Berggren's Summer in P1 offers a refreshing perspective on history and current affairs, exploring themes like Europe's fascination with the US and the challenges facing Ivy League universities.

The coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict has sparked intense debate, with journalists expressing dissatisfaction over perceived editorial restrictions. Investigative reporter Lisa Röstlund claims she faced opposition when trying to deepen the narrative on Gaza, leading her to leave her job. She attributes this resistance to fear of diminishing the October 7 attack and appearing antisemitic. Despite recent improvements, Röstlund believes media outlets have failed their audiences, calling for introspection to regain public trust.