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May 6, 2025 
In this lively session from the Cambridge Literary Festival, journalist Helen Lewis and writer Adam McQueen dive into the future of print media and the unique charm it holds in a digital world. They highlight hilarious moments from political WhatsApp blunders and discuss the legal challenges journalists face today. The duo also reflects on reader reactions to provocative magazine covers and the role of satire in holding power accountable, all while sharing personal anecdotes about their love for original cartoon artwork.
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Politics via Toxic WhatsApp Groups
- Government nowadays operates through toxic WhatsApp groups and meetings, revealing dysfunction behind the scenes.
- This digital communication style has replaced traditional political processes with leaked, rude messages publicly surfacing.
Libel Law Changes Impact Media
- Libel laws have changed, making it harder for public figures and bodies to sue media and reducing lawsuit frequency.
- Online libeling is rampant, shifting legal battles to confidentiality and privacy issues rather than traditional libel suits.
Mocking Carter Ruck Solicitors
- Private Eye irreverently edited solicitors Carter Ruck's name weekly, irritating the serious lawyer.
- They humorously replaced it with variations like "Peter Carter Fuck" and "Peter Far To Cuck" to mock their suitors.