Best BBC Media Action Podcasts (2025)

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Gaza Special with David Pratt 22:59

10d ago22:59

22:59

Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full Gaza Special with Listener questions and recommendations, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Professor Isa Blumi - Part 2 54:12

13d ago54:12

54:12

Western Powers know no shame as they continue to support the deliberate Starvation of the Palestinians despite the meaningless 'liberal' talk. As Part 2 of our powerful interview with Isa Blumi explains, merciless Western Imperialism is nothing new...By Clare Daly

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‘Greens at War’, ‘Wetransfer’s A.I. Harvest’ and ‘70% of Scottish Businesses back a Scots Visa’ 23:11

17d ago23:11

23:11

Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full 3 topic podcast with listener questions and recommendations, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Professor Isa Blumi - Part 1 53:21

19d ago53:21

53:21

If you want to understand what's going on in the world today, this jaw dropping interview with Professor Isa Blumi is a must listen - The truth you won't hear from our US controlled Mainstream Media...By Clare Daly

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‘Super Injunctions are back!’, ‘Fake News Travels Fast’ and ‘Trump’s Coming to Scotland’ 18:31

22d ago18:31

18:31

Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full 3 topic podcast with listener questions and recommendations, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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The slow death of international law 43:02

26d ago43:02

43:02

Our 200th podcast where we look at the slow death of international law, the repression of the dissenting voice, all linked to the decay of Capitalist Imperialism...By Clare Daly

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‘Gregg Wallace’, ‘Jeremy Corbyn’s new political party’ and ‘Raynor Winn’s Salt Path memoir’ 16:27

29d ago16:27

16:27

Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full hour long podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Repression of Free Speech in the west 39:34

1M ago39:34

39:34

There is a growing Rebellion against Zionism and the response from the so called 'Democratic West' is the repression of Free Speech...By Clare Daly

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How to wage war like a Roman 48:57

1M ago48:57

48:57

What was the Romans’ weakest link when it came to warfare? Do we underestimate the military might of other ancient civilisations in favour of Rome? And which battles from the imperial era have been overlooked? In this special bonus episode of History’s Greatest Battles, Emily Briffett is joined once again by Dr Adrian Goldsworthy to revisit the fiv…

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‘Glastonbury’, ‘Labour’s Welfare Bill’ and ‘Crime in Scotland’ 17:55

1M ago17:55

17:55

Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full hour long podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Nahid Poureisa from Iran and an interview with journalist Richard Medhurst 59:32

1M ago59:32

59:32

In this weeks podcast we host 2 important interviews, our friend Nahid Poureisa joins us with the latest from Tehran, while we chat to Richard Medhurst, pro-Palestinian journalist being targeted in 2 European states, a shocking account of repression in our so-called 'democratic garden'..a warning to all! Time to step up the struggle..…

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‘Palestine Action’, ‘You’ve Had Your Democracy’ and ‘Mind Your Language’ 21:21

1M ago21:21

21:21

Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full hour long podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Trump bombs Iran 36:51

2M ago36:51

36:51

As Trump bombs Iranian nuclear sites, in the hunt for the nuclear weapons that everyone knows don't exist, he gets cover from the EU & the media! All in the service of Israel who continue to starve & slaughter Palestinians. It's Iraq & the WMD all over again! This week's Podcast..By Clare Daly

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‘Bad News for The News’, ‘Union Jack Stooshie’ and ‘What a Lot of Rubbish’ 22:14

2M ago22:14

22:14

Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full hour long podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Iran attacked by Israel 35:55

2M ago35:55

35:55

There are no 2 sides or Iranian nukes. Iran has been attacked by settler colonial 🇮🇱 with 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇬🇧 & arab lackeys 🇯🇴🇸🇦 to eliminate those who support Palestine & the right to their own sovereignty. We stand with Iran- No War.By Clare Daly

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‘By-Election Coverage - how did our media do?’, ‘The Freedom Flotilla’ and ‘The BBC to Serve the Reform Audience’ 23:11

2M ago23:11

23:11

Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full hour long podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Syria's Jolani gives Israel a free pass while Irish politicians disgrace themselves on Iran 45:21

2M ago45:21

45:21

As Israel's ethnic cleansing in Gaza escalates with ever greater horror, they get a free pass in Syria from NATO's Al-Qaida man...while Irish politicians disgrace themselves re Iran AGAIN..we discuss..By Clare Daly

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‘Organised Crime Reporting’, ‘Forget Independence, Prepare for War’ and ‘Gerry Adams wins Libel Case’ 20:03

2M ago20:03

20:03

Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full hour long podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Strategy of extermination in Gaza, Irish complicity, Gerry Adams beats the BBC 50:19

2M ago50:19

50:19

https://x.com/ezzingaza/status/1924173298080063881 I no longer go to the Indonesian hospital. What foolishness it is, to speak of hospitals in a place where life is no longer preserved but merely postponed. Once, I believed, oh, how bitterly I believed, that the presence of a doctor among the dying was a sacred thing, a last stand against the void.…

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‘Racism and Sectarianism - Farage Style’, ‘The Centralisation of the Scottish Media’ and an extended Listener's questions. 17:52

2M ago17:52

17:52

Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full hour long podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Israeli barbarism escalates, while the need for direct action takes centre stage 45:46

2M ago45:46

45:46

Bono is not Kneecap, one serves US Empire, one serves Peace + Justice. Isreali Barbarism escalates, the need for Direct Action takes centre stage...By Clare Daly

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‘The UK makes a fishy deal’, ‘Lineker leaves the BBC’ and ‘Who actually took that photograph?’ 14:00

3M ago14:00

14:00

Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full hour long podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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A chat with Nahid Poureisa from Tehran 46:33

3M ago46:33

46:33

Western Imperialism has cynically weaponised women's rights as a vehicle for regieme change in Iran. Rarely do we hear the voices of Iranian women, so we are absolutely delighted to speak with Nahid Poureisa joining us from Tehran. A must listen!By Clare Daly

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‘Enoch Starmer’, ‘Hamas Hostage Release’ and ‘Assisted Dying Vote In Holyrood’ 21:22

3M ago21:22

21:22

Here's a 20 min listen to this week's Talk Media. To hear the full 3 topics, Listener questions and recommendations, go to https://www.patreon.com/posts/enoch-starmer-in-128938550?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkBy The Big Light

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Our trip to Iran 53:35

3M ago53:35

53:35

Iran has long been targeted by Western Imperialism and demonised by the Political Class + Media across Europe. We went there to see for ourselves. Life is difficult after years of Sanctions but the Iranians know who they are and are not for bowing to the US + Israel...Donate to the Neutrality Roadshow - https://gofund.me/67c9e6a3…

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Sustained efforts to crush support for Palestine, US colonial project in Ukraine continues 36:55

3M ago36:55

36:55

Israel attacks the Freedom Flotilla aid ship while EU Governments and the mainstream media continue their efforts to crush actions to support Palestine from Kneecap, Palestine Action Éire and Yemen. Meanwhile the US continues its Colonial Project in Ukraine with the Rare Earth Minerals Agreement.By Clare Daly

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Goodbye to Pope Francis, targeting of Kneecap support for Palestine 42:14

3M ago42:14

42:14

As the world says goodbye to Pope Francis a strong ally for peace & Palestine, the zionist enablers in the west clamp down on 🇵🇸 solidarity now targeting Kneecap..join us for this & Irish militarisation on @i4ctroublewithdalyand wallaceThe Neutrality Roadshow - on instagram at @neutrality_nowBy Clare Daly

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Irish government ignores Palestine while promoting NATO proxy war in Ukraine 33:43

4M ago33:43

33:43

While the Genocide in Gaza continues, the Irish Government prefers to add lip service to promoting the NATO Proxy War in Ukraine, ignoring the numbers dying in Palestine + Ukraine. Meanwhile we waste more money on Public Inquiries that deliver zero accountability...By Clare Daly

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The Media under a Global Threat - Part 2 Ukraine 21:19

4M ago21:19

21:19

This week, in the second of our series of deep dives, we are talking about Ukraine with Talk Media pal David Pratt. We are really grateful to David for bringing his real life experiences and insights to the podcast and listeners. This podcast was recorded in advance of release.By The Big Light

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Rachel Murphy's report from the West Bank 55:14

4M ago55:14

55:14

Powerful & Moving testimony from Rachel Murphy recently returned from months in the West Bank on the constant humiliation, theft, assault & degradation by the apartheid state of Israel ..Shlomo Sand's "The Invention of the Jewish people" Free download: https://archive.org/details/shlomo-sand-the-invention-of-the-jewish-people (2008)Rashid Khalidi's…

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The Media under a Global Threat - Part 1 Palestine 21:19

4M ago21:19

21:19

We've taken this opportunity to welcome Talk Media regular David Pratt in to the studio to record this 2 part series starting with Palestine. With Trump taking up so much of the news space, this gives us a chance to do a deep dive into this horrific conflict that seems to have dropped down the news cycle. A huge thanks to David for taking the time …

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Part 2 of our report from Yemen 34:47

4M ago34:47

34:47

The US bombs civilians in Yemen and the EU says nothing...Part 2 of our Report from YemenBy Clare Daly

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‘Le Pen Held to Account’, ‘Documentary Power’ and an extended Listener Questions. 21:23

4M ago21:23

21:23

This week we've gone for 2 topics and 7 listener questions. Get the kettle on! We made the 6 part podcast Hunting The Whisky Bandits with BBC Disclosure. Check itnout here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0029kxzBy The Big Light

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Our trip to Yemen 38:08

4M ago38:08

38:08

Yemen has refused for years to submit to Western Imperialism, so Western Governments call them Terrorists. We went to Yemen to see for ourselves...By Clare Daly

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https://pod.co/talk-media/farewell-to-nicola-bbc-news-head-leaves-the-building-and-us-defend-signal-leaks 21:20

4M ago21:20

21:20

The boys are in great form this week as they chat through the topics that hit their media radar. Listener questions from Lorraine Kerr, Roger Hyam and Thomas Devlin.

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Battle of Adrianople 38:52

5M ago38:52

38:52

Across the 370s AD, displaced Gothic tribes had flooded into the eastern Roman empire seeking refuge and settlement – but what they found instead was hardship and desperation. Such appalling ill treatment soon ignited a furious revolt that the Romans were determined to crush swiftly. However, these attempts to dampen resistance would instead culmin…

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The 'Triple Lock' and Irish neutrality with Niamh Ni Bhriain 35:29

5M ago35:29

35:29

The assault on Irish neutrality is on steroids as our Political Leaders look for a place at the Warmongers table... first target, the 'Triple Lock'..this is a battle for the whole of Europe..we are joined by the wonderful Niamh Ni Bhriain to explain all..By Clare Daly

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‘Labour’s disability crisis’, ‘Lost in Space’ and ‘Culture or Cringe’ with Stuart Cosgrove and Prof. Eamonn O'Neill 21:21

5M ago21:21

21:21

This week the boys are on good form as they chew over the week's topics. Listener questions come from Alex MacDonald and Kevin Rinchey. Apologies for not getting the shout out for questions earlier. If you want to submit a question for the boys, please fire us a question in by 2pm on a Wednesday in the comments areas or messaging areas of Patreon a…

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Siege of Amida 44:58

5M ago44:58

44:58

In 359 AD, the Roman fortress of Amida held fast against the might of the Sassanian Persian army, in a gruelling 73-day siege that saw the city’s defenders face desperation, disease… and betrayal. This was a standoff that left the honour of two formidable military opponents hanging in the balance. The question was, who would come out on top? In thi…

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US bombs Yemen, EU kills 'democracy' in Romania 27:25

5M ago27:25

27:25

US bombs Yemen while Irish leader heads to Washington on bended knee to pay homage to 🇺🇸Empire, as EU kills 'democracy' in Romania..By Clare Daly

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‘Kransov - Agent Orange Baby or Conspiracy Theory’, ‘More SNP lifers to stand down’ and ‘Michael Sheen - Man of the People’ / with the dynamic duo of Stuart and Eamonn 21:19

5M ago21:19

21:19

This week the dynamic duo return to talk the week's big media stories with listener questions from Iain Campbell, Gordon Cuthbertson, Alex MacDonald and Michael Mackinnon.By The Big Light

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EP 173 - Irish war games, Jolani in Syria, worker's rights in Georgia 48:10

5M ago48:10

48:10

While Irish Leaders go back to their childhood and play expensive war games, EU Leaders pretend their man in Syria, former Deputy Leader of ISIS Jolani, is not slaughtering innocent civilians there. Meanwhile the EU that's obsessed with Georgia is not remotely obsessed about Workers Rights in Georgia...Name: Tariel MikatsadzeIBan: BE29 9053 4680 01…

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Battle of Watling Street 43:39

5M ago43:39

43:39

In 61 AD, the fate of Britannia hung in the balance. Thousands had risen up in open rebellion against Roman rule – at their head was Iceni queen Boudica, seeking vengeance for her people’s suffering. Overwhelmingly outnumbered but unyielding, the Roman legions made their desperate last stand at Watling Street, in one of the most famous clashes of t…

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Today, as Talk Media moves into its 5th year, the boys take a look at the changes in the media landscape as we all come to terms with news and communication in 2025. 10:09

5M ago10:09

10:09

This week we welcome Stuart back to the podcast as we start our 5th year of Talk Media on The Big Light. Thank you to all of you who support us - every penny you give us goes towards the costs of making the podcast. To hear the full episode, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Battle of the Teutoburg Forest 49:04

5M ago49:04

49:04

In the year 9 AD, three Roman legions marched headlong into the shadowy depths of the Teutoburg Forest in the troublesome province of Germania. But little did they know, they were walking into a trap. Things soon took a turn for the worse with an ambush that landed a catastrophic blow, forever halting Roman expansion into Germania. In this first se…

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EP 172 - Simon goes to China 55:12

5M ago55:12

55:12

This week’s podcast features a special guest who spent over 5 years living in China before returning to Europe a few months ago. We talk about what life is really like there and discuss some of the common misconceptions that exist around the country.By Clare Daly

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Labour Defence Announcement, Public Prayer and Sunset Song and book banning / with Lesley Riddoch and John Nicolson 21:06

5M ago21:06

21:06

Here's the first topic of today's Talk Media. To hear the full episode go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Battle of Actium 50:53

6M ago50:53

50:53

In the year 31 BC, the waters off the coast of Greece became the stage for a naval showdown that would alter the future of the ancient world. Two mighty, opposing juggernauts vied for the position of Roman top dog, and the clash of fleets would seal the fate of the republic – birthing an empire and bringing a love story for the ages to a crushing e…

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EP 172 - Jeffrey Sachs tells the truth about Ukraine 1:02:33

6M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Jeffrey Sachs comes to the European Parliament and tells the truth about the Ukraine War, much to the displeasure of the Politicians + Mainstream Media in Europe who've peddled a lie for so long. This is gold dust, a must listen Podcast..By Clare Daly