Fate of flagship TV show uncertain after departure of moderator

Ljubljana, 10 May - The fate of a flagship current-affairs show on the national public broadcaster, Studio City, remains uncertain after RTV Slovenija refused to renew the contract with long-time leader Marcel Štefančič amidst accusations that it is conducting a politically-motivated purge.

Ljubljana Robert Golob, the presumptive prime minister-designate, interviewed at a special show hosted by Marcel Štefančič. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Robert Golob, the presumptive prime minister-designate, interviewed at a special show hosted by Marcel Štefančič.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Star philosopher Slavoj Žižek appears at a special show hosted by former Studio City anchor Marcel Štefančič. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Star philosopher Slavoj Žižek appears at a special show hosted by former Studio City anchor Marcel Štefančič.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana TV show host Marcel Štefančič puts on a special livestreamed show after public broadcaster RTV Slovenija refused to renew his contract after more than two decades. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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TV show host Marcel Štefančič puts on a special livestreamed show after public broadcaster RTV Slovenija refused to renew his contract after more than two decades.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana TV show host Marcel Štefančič puts on a special livestreamed show after public broadcaster RTV Slovenija refused to renew his contract after more than two decades. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
TV show host Marcel Štefančič puts on a special livestreamed show after public broadcaster RTV Slovenija refused to renew his contract after more than two decades.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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