

23: Courtrooms, Councillors and Completely Bogus News - a triple bill!
Dec 3, 2016
Ian Hislop, Editor of Private Eye, shares his sharp insights into the challenges of court reporting, especially in sensitive abuse cases. Jane Mackenzie discusses the complexities of the Anglesey trial and its implications for accountability in governance. Tim Minogue brightens the conversation with an interactive map exposing councillors’ financial misdeeds. The trio dives into the murky waters of fake news, exploring its motivations and the role journalists must play in fostering transparency, all wrapped in humor and keen observation.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Challenges in Court Reporting
02:02 • 6min
Unusual Investigations: The Anglesey Trial and Operation Pallio
07:58 • 2min
Uncovering Secrets: Operation Palliol and Financial Accountability of Councillors
09:34 • 2min
Councillors and Accountability in Local Governance
11:33 • 10min
Navigating the Fake News Landscape
21:32 • 6min