Press Access, Political Communication and a Fragmented Media Landscape

Sept. 28, 2026
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Read time: 5-15 mins

As a dispute over White House press access moves through the courts, U-M professor Joyojeet Pal looks at what can happen when political leaders communicate directly with the public instead of taking questions from journalists. Drawing on examples from India, he considers how that shift can shape political communication long after a leader leaves office.

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