The White House launched something unprecedented: an official government website targeting journalists by name. As a Senior Editor and a journalist at The Süddeutsche Zeitung, Germany's largest daily newspaper based in Munich, and podcast co-host of Over Here, Over There, Claudia Koestler breaks down what this means for democracy, press freedom, and why European media is sounding an alarm.

What You'll Learn:

• Inside the White House "Media Offenders" website and its chilling features
• Why German journalists are calling this a "frightening step" toward authoritarianism
• The psychological appeal of lists and why that makes this so dangerous
• How this affects young people considering journalism careers
• Why accountability should come from citizens, not governments
• The international implications for global press freedom

TRANSATLANTIC PERSPECTIVE: Get the outside view on America's press freedom crisis from someone who understands both sides of the Atlantic.

Why This Matters:
This isn't just about journalists - it's about your right to know what your government does in your name. When governments start making enemies lists of reporters, democracy itself is under threat.

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