About this episode
For the first time since the Cold War, an American reporter has been charged with espionage in Russia. On this week’s On the Media, hear about one journalist who stayed to cover Putin’s invasion, and from one who left. Plus, a look at why NPR has sworn off Twitter for good, and how it will affect people who get their news from the app. 1. OTM producer Molly Schwartz [ @mollyfication ], takes a deep dive into the imprisonment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, and the challenges of reporting on the ground in Russia right now. Listen. 2. Nikita Kondratyev , reporter for Novaya Gazeta Europe, on leaving Russia and covering Putin's invasion in exile. Listen . 3. Zoe Schiffer [ @ZoeSchiffer ], managing editor of Platformer, on Elon Musk's newest fight with the press and the departure of NPR from Twitter. Listen . Music from this week's show: Berotim - John Zorn We Insist - Zoe Keating April - Kino Fellini’s Waltz - Enrico Pieranunzi Bryter Layter - Nick Drake Blue Monk - Jimmy Giuffre Cello Song - Nick Drake On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today ( https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm ). Follow our show on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.