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BBC News cuts, Isis Prisons Museum, the perils of press junkets

The Media Show

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BBC's Troubling Cuts: The Hard Talk Controversy

This chapter discusses the BBC's recent job cuts affecting 155 positions, primarily in journalism, and the closure of the respected program 'Hard Talk.' The conversation delves into the public reaction to these changes, emphasizing the importance of independent journalism and the potential implications for the BBC's future. Speakers express their deep concern for the impact of these cuts on the quality of news coverage and the emotional response from global audiences.

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