The Media Show YouTube and the battle for television’s future
Aug 26, 2026
Geoffrey Berinsky, broadcast historian who explained BBC longwave’s history. Carlos Barragan, NYT reporter who investigated Lagos romance scammers. Jane Allport, union leader campaigning for retail worker protections. Jennifer Williams, regional FT correspondent analyzing local politics. Yoshi Herman, regional editor commenting on Andy Burnham’s media savvy. They discuss TV’s changing landscape, filmed retail confrontations, reporting ethics, and longwave closure.
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Burnham Built A Media Advantage Through Availability
- Andy Burnham built a media style by being unusually available and comfortable with podcasts and new media.
- Yoshi Herman says Burnham spoke to tiny-audience podcasts and used social media natively, which boosted his local profile.
Local Media Comfort May Not Transfer To Number 10
- Familiarity with a low-pressure local media environment gave Burnham confidence that may not translate to Number 10.
- Yoshi warns the national lobby's density could make him defensive under intense scrutiny.
A Journalist's Eye Made Burnham An Effective Storyteller
- Burnham has a journalist's eye and arrives with ready-formed news lines, making him an effective storyteller.
- Jennifer Williams points to his COVID-era press optics where a candid, frustrated performance resonated with the public.
