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In this week’s Q&A, Alan and Lionel are asked where they go for analysis of the situation in the Middle East, including the Israel-Iran war.
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The hosts also are asked about a foreign scheme where young people can access a two year free subscription to news sites…could it work here?
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In this week’s Q&A, Alan and Lionel are asked where they go for analysis of the situation in the Middle East, including the Israel-Iran war.
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1 Mehdi Hasan: ‘The media doesn’t want to hear certain people’ 39:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHas mainstream media failed? While Media Confidential is on a short break, we’re bringing you the best of the Prospect Podcast. Back in February, broadcaster and author Mehdi Hasan visited Prospect HQ. After MSNBC cancelled the Mehdi Hasan Show in November 2023, Mehdi founded the independent media company Zeteo. He joined Prospect’s Ben Clark to talk about his departure from mainstream media, Gaza, cancel culture, and the press in an age of Trump. You’ve been listening to the Prospect Podcast , Media Confidential ’s sister podcast. To subscribe on Spotify, click HERE. For Apple podcasts, click HERE . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Slavoj Žižek: ‘Elon Musk lives like a communist’ 41:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDoes the Left need its own Trump? While Media Confidential takes a short break, we’re bringing you the best of our sister podcast, the Prospect Podcast. In April, Prospect’s Ellen Halliday and Alona Ferber were joined by Slavoj Zizek, the philosopher and public intellectual, who spoke to them about fatherhood, the “obscenity” of Donald Trump, and whether he’s hopeful about the future of the left. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Q&A: Has the media contributed to ‘tinderbox Britain’? 20:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHas the media contributed to “tinderbox Britain”? Alan and Lionel discuss in this week’s Q&A episode, in light of protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Epping, as authorities anticipate a summer of unrest. The hosts also explore whether journalistic freedoms are under threat, and the responsibility of the press when reporting—or speculating on—medical diagnoses. Do we need a UK equivalent of the “Goldwater rule”? Plus, Media Confidential sets the record straight, having accidentally broadcasted fake news... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Tesla exposed: how a whistleblower lifted the lid on Elon Musk 57:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat turns a loyal devotee into a whistleblower seeking revenge? And what would you do if an anonymous source handed over reams of sensitive information on one of the biggest companies in the world? This week, Alan and Lionel are joined by the co-author of The Tesla Files , Sönke Iwersen, an investigative journalist at Germany’s top business newspaper Handelsblatt . Sönke reveals exactly what happens at the heart of Elon Musk’s empire: when serious safety concerns were exposed, how did the richest man in the world react? Plus, the hosts discuss Keir Starmer giving former Sun editor David Dinsmore a senior role overseeing government communications. Lionel shares a “scoop-ette” about why the Washington Post had to publish their Trump-Epstein story, and the hosts examine a Times article and ask “is it really news?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Q&A: Can you express your own views as an editor? 23:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s Q&A episode, Alan and Lionel are asked how much an editor’s personal opinions and politics affect their judgements. They also discuss Mehdi Hasan’s viral debate against far right Republicans on the latest edition of Jubilee’s ‘Surrounded’. Plus, which place captures the national mood of the UK? And which publications are doing the most exciting work at the moment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 How long can Ofcom allow Nigel Farage to keep his own show? 58:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week, Alan and Lionel are joined by Stewart Purvis, formerly editor-in-chief of ITN and content regulator for Ofcom. Stewart talks about confronting Ofcom about their judgement on GB News. Are current impartiality rules fit for purpose? Amid mounting pressure over Tim Davie’s leadership, they also discuss the crisis at the top of the BBC—and which candidates might be next in line for the biggest job in broadcasting. Plus, Alan reveals a telling text he received from a top BBC journalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
In this week's Q&A episode, Alan and Lionel are asked about Zohran Mamdani, Democratic candidate for New York mayor, and whether big newspapers have made any impact on his campaign. The hosts also discuss how to capture people’s attention while reporting on climate change. Plus, as AI threatens to replace some human jobs, what can journalists do to ensure they’re ahead of the game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Tom McTague: ‘This country’s problems run deeper than Starmer thinks’ 52:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week, Alan and Lionel are joined by Tom McTague, former Unherd political editor and recently appointed editor-in-chief at the New Statesman. Tom explains his vision, both for the magazine and for the UK. He also spills the beans on his interview with Keir Starmer, and shares what he talked about over a drink with Spectator editor and former Tory cabinet minister Michael Gove. The hosts also discuss the two BBC reports out this week about the corporation’s handling of the documentary Gaza: How to survive in a warzone , as well as an independent review into “inappropriate behaviour” by former MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
In this week’s Q&A episode, Alan and Lionel react to a petition signed by hundreds of media industry figures and BBC journalists, which criticises the broadcaster’s coverage of the war in Gaza and calls for the resignation of Robbie Gibb. The editors also discuss non-disclosure agreements—what can you do when a potential whistleblower has signed one? Plus, one listener asks about the relationship between relationship between press lobby journalists and government special advisors or “spads”. Send us your media questions! Mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Sophia Smith Galer: How to make the truth go viral 41:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn the age of TikTok, how can newsrooms earn attention? Alan and Lionel are joined by Sophia Smith Galer, digital journalist, author and founder of Viralect. Sophia shares why TikTok shouldn’t be underestimated as a form of journalism, the resistance she’s faced, and why she decided to leave the BBC. She also demonstrates her new AI-powered app ‘Sophiana’ which helps journalists make vertical videos. But why choose to develop it now, when the use of AI in journalism is met with suspicion? Plus, after an Observer exposé about Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir The Salt Path , Alan and Lionel discuss the role publishers should play in seeking truth. And Alan reveals he asked the BBC for documents related to its reporting on Israel-Gaza, and suggests that they aren’t being as transparent as they claim to be... Send us your questions about the media at mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s Q&A, the hosts weigh in on the BBC bringing in paid services for across the pond. They also discuss Anna Wintour stepping down from Vogue ...or is she? Plus, after a court found that the BBC defamed former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams, one listener asks Alan and Lionel for their reactions. If you have a question for Alan and Lionel, send it to mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk and we’ll answer it on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Only in Denmark? Meet the ‘existential editor’ covering life, death, love and everything in between 43:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Media Confidential , Alan and Lionel are joined by Line Vaaben, who is ‘existential editor’ at Danish newspaper Politiken . Line and her team write stories that explore the complexities of life, love and death. She discusses her award-winning journalism with Alan and Lionel, which included spending time embedded in a palliative care ward, notepad in hand, as people took their last breaths. Line also talks about how she fiercely debated her editor on whether she could be in the room as a patient took a lethal cocktail of drugs. Plus, the hosts discuss the BBC under fire after Glastonbury—and whether Sir Robbie Gibb had a hand in axing the documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack , now picked up by Channel 4. Is there a conflict of interest? To read Alan’s latest column on this topic, head to prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
This week, Alan and Lionel discuss every editor’s nightmare: what do you do if news breaks just as the papers have gone to print? They also explain “pyjama injunctions”, and are asked about whether the BBC’s Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, is still safe while reporting from Moscow. Plus, Lionel responds to a listener asking about his Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Scaramucci on Trump: ‘He’s going to tell 10,000 lies this year as president’ 59:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week’s guest on Media Confidential is Anthony Scaramucci, financier and former communications director at the White House. He now co-hosts The Rest is Politics US podcast. Anthony argues that the media needs to stop overreacting to Donald Trump. He explains how the president is undermining the credibility of the press, while using it to his advantage. Alan and Lionel also discuss Rupert Murdoch’s summer party (despite mysteriously not receiving invitations)—as well as an ongoing controversy at the BBC, following its dropping of a documentary called Gaza: Doctors Under Attack . Plus, this week’s episode comes with an explicit content warning, as Alan tells the story of how the Sun ’s business page was founded... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s Q&A, Alan and Lionel are asked where they go for analysis of the situation in the Middle East, including the Israel-Iran war. They also discuss diversity in journalism and how cuts have made it a harder industry to break into. The hosts also are asked about a foreign scheme where young people can access a two year free subscription to news sites…could it work here? If you have a question for Alan and Lionel, send it to mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk and we’ll answer it on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Substack’s co-founder: Elon Musk ‘saw it as a declaration of war’ 43:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Media Confidential , Alan and Lionel are joined by Hamish McKenzie, co-founder of Substack. The platform, which now has over five million paid subscriptions, allows writers to self-publish their newsletters and make money directly from readers. Since launching in 2017, it has gained huge popularity with journalists and the public. Alan, Lionel and Hamish discuss what makes it fundamentally different to other social media sites, including the platform's surprising approach to content moderation. Hamish also shares how Elon Musk offered to buy Substack, and why he was turned down. Plus, Lionel makes a faux pas... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this week’s Q&A, Alan and Lionel discuss a media screw up: who’s to blame for the Telegraph publishing a fake story about the fictional “Al Moy” and his family? They break down how editors should deal with stories that seem too good to be true. The hosts also discuss award ceremonies for journalists...do they matter? Plus, Alan and Lionel answer a question sent in by listener Tony which asks “How can you help the BBC?” If you have a question for Alan and Lionel, send it to mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk and we’ll answer it on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Why AI companies don’t want journalism to exist 55:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week's episode of Media Confidential , Alan and Lionel are joined by Karen Hao, journalist and author of Empire of AI . Karen talks about being banned from returning to OpenAI, after being embedded there to write a profile of the company in its early days. She charts the rise of AI companies and the three discuss why journalists and newsrooms should be wary of making deals with “a company or industry that fundamentally doesn't want you to exist”. Karen’s book ‘ Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman ’ s OpenAI ’ is available now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Q&A: What's the biggest risk you've ever taken? 22:04
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s Q&A, Alan and Lionel look back over their journalistic careers and recall their toughest decisions. The former editors also discuss why they left the Guardian and the FT when they did, and what they read in their free time. Plus, as the New York Times signs an AI deal with Amazon, what will it mean for readers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this week’s episode of Media Confidential , Alan and Lionel talk to Vox editor-in-chief Swati Sharma. They discuss why Vox ’s change in style is working for a younger audience, the ways in which the company is responding to new digital challenges—and how AI is pushing them towards more innovative journalism. The hosts also discuss Business Insider axing a fifth of its staff. And after chairing the European Press Prize judging panel for the last time, Alan reflects on his trip to Bari, Italy, and how he’s feeling about the future of journalism. Plus, Alan shares his concerns about why he could be banned from the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this week’s Q&A episode, Alan and Lionel are asked if they would ever pay for an interview—and if there are any interviewees who would be off limits. They discuss whether media studies should be added to the UK curriculum for 11-16 year olds to combat misinformation. Plus, will news organisations suffer financially when Donald Trump is no longer president? Send your questions in to us mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week, Alan and Lionel are joined by historian Fara Dabhoiwala to discuss his new book What is Free Speech? They discuss how the concept of “free speech” came about—and how the notion has always been weaponised. They also analyse the role of media and social media companies and answer: are broadcasters responsible for everything shared on their platforms? And after being called out in a speech, Alan responds to right-wing media baron Paul Marshall , who recently lamented the problems with today’s media landscape. Plus, the hosts reflect on the passing of presenter Alan Yentob. Fara’s book ‘What is Free Speech? The history of a dangerous idea’ is out now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this week’s Q&A, Alan and Lionel discuss the sale of the Telegraph and what comes next for the newspaper. They also talk about whether anything can be done to revive the print newspaper and are asked about what's happening with the sale of Paramount in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week on Media Confidential, Alan and Lionel are joined by Joseph Kahn, executive editor of the New York Times . Alan, Lionel and Joe discuss editing in the time of Trump, why US media organisations are bending to the president, and whether publications owned by corporations are really equipped to resist the government. Plus, the hosts talk about Gary Lineker’s departure from the BBC—and a new book which explores what journalists knew about former president Joe Biden’s deteriorating health but withheld from the public, for fear of losing access to the White House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Q&A: Who is the rudest person you've ever interviewed? 22:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s Q&A episode, Alan and Lionel discuss their most difficult interviews. They also discuss why journalists are no longer sent out to cover council meetings and whether that has an impact on democracy. Plus, the hosts answer an email about the BBC’s dominance over online news in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 CNN's CEO: ‘If we didn't have politicians on air who might lie, we'd struggle to fill the airwaves’ 38:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAt the Truth Tellers summit in London, Alan and Lionel sit down with Mark Thompson, the CEO of American media giant CNN.Mark is asked if he has sat down with Trump since he started in office. Does he feel a slide towards state-owned media, monitored by the White House? And why does CNN continue to give the president airtime? “If the rule was [that] we didn't have politicians on the air who might lie", he says, "we'd be struggling possibly to fill the airwaves.” Plus, after listening to the ‘Rest is Classified’ podcast series on whistleblower Edward Snowden, Alan discusses his role in publishing the Snowden documents, and how he believes the BBC was too timid to cover the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Q&A: How to make the Evening Standard great again 31:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s Q&A session, Alan and Lionel are asked whether there’s still a market for the London Standard and what they would do if its owner Evgeny Lebedev came asking for advice. They also discuss undercover reporting: after interviewing Harry Shukman who spent a year infiltrating far right groups in the UK, the editors discuss how to prepare a reporter for covert investigations. Plus, as press freedom hits an all-time low , how can we make the world safer for journalists? To submit your questions to Alan and Lionel, email mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week on Media Confidential, journalist Harry Shukman joins Alan and Lionel to discuss his year spent infiltrating the far right. Harry’s new book Y ear of the Rat explores this journey. He shares why he went undercover to report on the story, why he thinks the threat from the British far right has been underestimated, and moments when he risked discovery. Plus, the editors mull over Jon Voight’s plan to “make Hollywood great again”, and discuss the BBC choosing to shelve a new film about the destruction of Gaza’s health service. Harry ’s book ‘ Year of the Rat : Undercover in the British Far Right ’ is out today (May 8th) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Q&A: It’s ‘Da Business’— The launch of Alan and Lionel's (imaginary) new newspaper 20:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s Q&A, Alan and Lionel are presented with a thought experiment: if they had to join forces, how would they run a brand new media venture? What’s it all about? Where is the money coming from? And, contentiously…who would be the editor? With half a million households cancelling their licence fee in 2023 alone, the hosts are also asked about alternatives to a TV license fee, as the BBC struggles to connect with younger audiences. They also speculate on who might step into the shoes of Alex Mahon, Channel 4’s outgoing CEO, who joined Media Confidential to talk about gen Z’s media habits back in March . Keep your questions coming via mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Alan and Lionel are joined by Lea Korsgaard, co-founder and editor-in-chief at Zetland , the Danish media organisation revolutionising the way people engage with the news. She discusses what makes the media platform, which Alan describes as “ a beacon of optimism”, so unique—and shares the secret to its success. Plus, Alan and Lionel cast their editorial eyes over the first edition of the Observer , now under new ownership, and give their professional opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Q&A: How do you prepare for the death of a Pope? 19:04
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedFollowing the death of Pope Francis last week, Alan and Lionel answer how a reporter should prepare for the expected—and the unexpected. They discuss the perks of having a network of correspondents and give their opinions on freelance journalists: is it better to be a lone operator or under the wing of a big publication? To ask Alan Rusbridger and Lionel Barber your questions, email mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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What is allowed to be a joking matter? And where does one draw the line? This week, Alan and Lionel discuss the pitfalls of being a satirist in 2025. They talk to political cartoonist Steve Bell, who worked for the Guardian for over 40 years before being unceremoniously dismissed after an image of Benjamin Netanyahu drew ire. They’re also joined by former Spectator editor Fraser Nelson, who leapt to Steve’s defence, despite being on opposite ends of the political aisle. Fraser also shares how he put his job on the line whilst at the helm of the magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAlan and Lionel are asked about Tortoise's imminent takeover of the Observer. The hosts discuss a surprisingly timely encounter, and share some breaking news about Prospect. They also discuss blasting off into space and whether they’d rather put their lives in the hands of Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk. Plus, has the press regulator IPSO lost its teeth? Has it ever had any? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Does it matter who funds and owns the media? This week, Alan and Lionel are joined by Rodney Benson, professor and author of How Media Ownership Matters, who compares the ways in which newspapers are funded around the world—and how this fundamentally shapes democracy. Plus, Alan shares stories from his recent trip to Perugia, which holds the annual International Journalism festival. He discusses his mood after the festival, and what columnists are debating (is Donald Trump bonkers? We’ll never know!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this week’s Q&A, Alan and Lionel are asked what makes a good story—and which big ones they’ve missed. They reminisce over the hedonistic days of Vanity Fair magazine, following the release of former editor Graydon Carter’s swashbuckling new memoir. And they remember the legacies, lives and careers of two former colleagues: Gwen Robinson, former foreign correspondent for the Financial Times and Tim Radford, the Guardian science editor known for penning the 25 commandments for journalists . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOn Media Confidential this week, Alan and Lionel discuss the world being turned upside down by Donald Trump’s tariffs. As former editor of the Financial Times , Lionel weighs in on how the press are handling the situation: what are they getting right…and what are they missing? Have financial journalists failed to spot the biggest story yet? And amid a slew of suspensions and politically-motivated arrests at Columbia University, the hosts also talk to Anya Schiffrin, director of the university’s Technology, Media and Communications programme. As the university yields to the Trump administration’s demands, they discuss the pressures colleges are facing, the role of the media, and the importance of resistance to authoritarianism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Q&A: Have you ever felt your life was under threat? 14:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat would you do if you realised your work was putting you in danger? This week, Alan and Lionel are asked if they’ve ever been unsafe because of their journalism. They talk about Tom McTague moving jobs across the political spectrum, from UnHerd 's political editor, to editor at the New Statesman . And as Jim Mullen announces his departure from the media company Reach, the hosts discuss his tenure. If you have a question for Alan and Lionel, send them to mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Is this the most dangerous time to be a journalist? 47:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week, Alan and Lionel discuss alarming threats to global press freedom with guests Jodie Ginsberg and former war correspondent Peter Greste. As an award-winning journalist with Al Jazeera, Peter was reporting on the Arab Spring when he was arrested under charges of terrorism. He shares his story of being wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt for 400 days (later dramatised in the film The Correspondent ). Jodie, director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, an American nonprofit organisation, also highlights the increasing dangers facing journalists in the US, including attacks on public broadcasting and legal threats. In the face of mounting pressures, how can young reporters find hope? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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What would you do if you got added to a messaging group that was discussing top-level classified information? This week, Alan and Lionel are asked about the Atlantic ’s stunning report that some of the highest level figures in American defence discussed war plans in a Signal group containing its editor, Jeff Goldberg. How have new communication technologies changed journalism—and the search for a scoop? Alan and Lionel answer more listeners' questions on the smash Netflix series Adolescence, social media and how Michael Gove’s tenure as Spectator editor is progressing. If you have a question for Alan and Lionel send them to mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode Alan and Lionel talk to journalist and author Michael Wolff, who has chronicled the rise and fall and rise again of Donald Trump across his “Fire and Fury” book series. The latest instalment, “All or Nothing” was published just after Trump re-entered the White House in January.The trio discuss the future of media under Donald Trump, how he has taken control of news cycles and what happens when corporate interests infringe on the business of journalism. Wolff suggests that the media caved in to government pressure about his book. “A lot of television was set up, as happens in the pre-publication of a book, [and] as soon as the White House started to attack me all of my appearances were canceled”. “The executives who we confronted on this were pretty straightforward, they said, ‘look we are in a new climate’ and then they would blame the higher ups, the corporate overlords and super structure who has weighed in on this.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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How will artificial intelligence change how people consume media? Alan and Lionel discuss more listeners' questions on this week's Q&A.The editors also chew over how best to tackle conspiracy theories, and how media outlets can avoid being part of the problem. If you have a question for Alan and Lionel send them to mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 John Sawers: ‘The deep state is what keeps us stable’ 43:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week, Alan and Lionel are joined by former MI6 chief Sir John Sawers to discuss the new world order...or should that be disorder? They share their views on the threat posed by the second Trump presidency and whether the world has reverted to “might is right”. John raises concerns over the future of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance—which consists of the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US. Could this mean the end of intelligence sharing with America? Plus, Alan and Lionel discuss the unexpected outcome of Ofcom’s cases against GB News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Alan and Lionel respond to more listeners ’ questions on this week ’ s Q&A. In this episode they are asked if the amount of low quality journalism available has an impact on public trust in journalism and they discuss the concept of 'flooding the zone' and what can be done by newsrooms to reclaim the narrative. Plus whether or not journalists play a role in promoting and investigating fraudulent influencers. If you have a question for Alan and Lionel send them to mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Ash Sarkar: ‘Media is politics by other means’ 43:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJournalist and political commentator Ash Sarkar joins Alan and Lionel to talk about her debut book Minority rule, adventures in the culture war , which tackles free speech and how so-called culture wars have been manufactured to stoke division and influence politics. How have cultural battles eclipsed economic struggle in public debate? Ash examines the media’s role in fuelling the culture wars, the impact of social media algorithms on political discourse, and how class interests shape coverage of figures like Jeremy Corbyn and Nigel Farage. She also reflects on the future of Novara Media, whether the UK is following a global shift toward right-wing politics, and the challenges of building sustainable left-wing media. Can there ever be a left-wing Joe Rogan? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Q&A: What's the difference between dead cats and real cats? 18:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAlan and Lionel respond to more listeners ’ questions on this week ’ s Q&A. In a world where the news never sleeps, the editors are asked whether news coverage is proactive or reactive. They also discuss the importance of fact-checking, and whether or not young people are equipped with the tools to pick up on political bias across news platforms. Plus, Alan explains what a “ dead cat ” is journalistic jargon for, and how listeners can identify one. If you have a question for Alan and Lionel send them to mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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