How free is the Press? Journalism in Times of Crisis
In this episode of “Im Krisenmodus”, Jan Jessen head of politics at NRZ and war and crisis reporter for the FUNKE Media Group, speaks with photojournalists Reto Klar and André Hirtz about censorship in everyday reporting, questions of responsibility behind the camera shutter, and the quieter realities of conflict zones.
The episode is prompted by Jessen’s receipt of the 2026 Press Freedom Award and explores where boundaries are necessary—and where public access to information is being restricted.
Guests:
Reto Klar (photographer, FUNKE)
André Hirtz (photographer, FUNKE)
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