The Media Show

BBC Radio 4
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Oct 18, 2023 • 28min

Gaza hospital blast: searching for the facts

The deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza raises many questions about how the media is covering the Israel Gaza war. Ros Atkins talks to senior executives from Reuters, BBC and AFP about how news organisations should report claims being made by both sides. We consider the terms of engagement for journalists after a Reuters video journalist was killed in a strike in Lebanon, and hear what it's like reporting on Hamas.Alessandra Galloni, Editor in Chief, Reuters; Phil Chetwynd, Global News Director, AFP news agency; Richard Burgess, Director of News Content, BBC News; Emily Bell, Director, Tow Center for Digital Journalism; Isobel Yeung, foreign correspondent.Presenter: Ros Atkins Producer: Simon Richardson
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Oct 11, 2023 • 28min

Reporting the Israel Gaza war

Exploring how the media is covering the conflict, we look at the battle for influence online and some of the misinformation that has been circulating, plus we talk to the BBC’s director of editorial policy about why BBC journalists won't use the word 'terrorists' to describe the perpetrators of the atrocities. Guests:Secunder Kermani, Foreign Correspondent, Channel 4 News; Bel Trew, International Correspondent, The Independent; Ben Goggin, Deputy Tech Editor, NBC News Digital; Sherif Mansour, Committee to Protect Journalists; David Jordan, Director, Editorial Policy and Standards, BBCPresenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Simon Richardson
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Oct 4, 2023 • 28min

The Tories, the message and the media

Tim Montgomerie, Eleni Courea, Cleo Watson, Jennie King, and Marco Silva discuss the Conservative party conference and media dynamics, incident at Conservative gala dinner, distrust between media and politicians, examples of misleading information in politics, and the interplay between legacy media and social media in shaping public opinion.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 28min

Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine Viner

We look at Rumble, the online platform where Russell Brand's is now hosting a regular show, and explore the politics of free speech on the internet. Plus Guardian editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, tells Katie Razzall about their expansion into Europe and Nick Robinson talks about his new Today Podcast, which he's hosting with Amol Rajan.Guests: Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief, Guardian; Nick Robinson, presenter, The Today Podcast; Libby Emmons, Editor-in-chief, The Post Millennial; Sarah Grevy Gotfredsen, Research Fellow, Tow Center for Digital Journalism Presenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Simon Richardson
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Sep 20, 2023 • 28min

The Russell Brand allegations

Discussion on the Russell Brand allegations and their implications for the TV industry. The importance of victims coming forward and the ongoing investigations. The response of the Culture Secretary and the Director General of the BBC. Wider regulation on Internet TV and Russell Brand's business model. Fallout from controversial journalism and the responsibility of platforms.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 28min

Who will buy The Telegraph?

The podcast discusses potential buyers for The Telegraph and The Spectator, including middle-eastern investors and the Barclay family. It also explores the government task force to combat SLAPPs, the rivalry between George Osborne and Ed Balls, and the relationship between lawyers and journalism.
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Sep 6, 2023 • 28min

A rulebook for the web

The EU Digital Services Act, which aims to tackle disinformation and misuse of user data, offers a blueprint for internet regulation around the world, but will it work? Plus we hear results of a new survey from entertainment union Bectu about the plight of UK freelancers during the Hollywood writers' strike.Guests: Jen Baker, European tech and policy journalist; Adam Satariano, Technology Correspondent, New York Times; Chris Stokel-Walker, tech journalist; Nick Seeber, Global Lead Partner for Internet Regulation, Deloitte; Jackie Sweeny, independent hair and makeup artist; Spencer MacDonald, National Secretary, Bectu.Presenter: Ros Atkins Producer: Simon Richardson
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Aug 30, 2023 • 28min

Is AI now coming for your private data?

Guests Minal Modha, Scott Bryan, Brian Merchant, and Eugene Kim discuss the dilemmas faced by streaming companies, the changing face of sports broadcasting, and concerns about AI trawling our private data. They touch on topics such as the extensive data collection by platforms like Zoom, the ethics of AI systems, the state of TV production and streaming services, different ways of consuming football, the issue of piracy in UK football, and Apple's involvement in live sports streaming.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 28min

Reporting the Lucy Letby Trial

The murder trial of Lucy Letby lasted 10 months and came to its conclusion this week, with the former nurse being sentenced to a whole life prison sentence. For journalists covering the trial, their work was complicated by strict reporting restrictions the judge had imposed from the outset. Also in the programme, a new Channel 4 documentary tells the story of the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta and its Nobel Peace prize winning editor Dmitry Muratov.Guests: Judith Moritz, North of England Correspondent, BBC News; Steve Ford, Editor, Nursing Times; Marc Waddington, Senior Editor, Cheshire Live; Patrick Forbes, Director, The Price of Truth; Kirill Martynov, Editor in Chief, Novaya Gazeta EuropeProducer: Simon RichardsonPresenter: Ros Atkins
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Aug 16, 2023 • 28min

AI - destroyer of journalism?

The podcast features guests like Madhumita Murgia, Tom Clarke, Eliz Mizon, and Jackson Ryan, discussing the impact of AI in journalism. They explore topics such as the use of AI in newsrooms, concerns about accuracy and bias, implementation of AI policies, transparency in journalism, implications of AI summarizing articles, and the future of AI in journalism.

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