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Breaking GB News: The Ava-Santina Interview

Sep 27, 2023

Ava-Santina shares her feelings about the misogynistic comments made by GB News presenter Laurence Fox. They discuss the approval of the UK's largest untapped oil field and the need for renewable energy. The chapter also touches on online harassment and the lack of protection for women.

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The suspension of GB News presenter Laurence Fox and contributor Dan Wootton highlights the issue of misogyny and online harassment towards women in the media, calling for better protection and support for journalists facing such attacks.

The approval of the Rosebank oil field raises concerns about the UK's environmental commitments and the long-term sustainability of relying on fossil fuels, sparking a discussion on energy security and the need to prioritize renewable energy sources.

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Misogynistic comments on GB News lead to presenter and contributor suspension

Political journalist Ava Santina from the Politics Joe website was subject to misogynistic comments on GB News, resulting in the suspension of both the presenter and contributor involved. GB News has since apologized to Ava Santina. She discusses the incident and the outcome on this episode of Newscast.

Introduction

4min

Uncomfortable experiences and concerns about GB News

12min

Discussing Credible Threats, Harassment, and the Lack of Protection for Women Online

4min

Discussion on Political Output and Off-Com, and Equinor's Oil and Gas Drilling Plans

3min

Controversial Approval of UK's Largest Untapped Oil and Gas Field

10min

Discussion on the International Energy Agency, behavioral change, and the need for increasing renewable energy

4min

“It’s made me feel disgusting, it’s made me feel vile".

Political correspondent at PoliticsJoe Ava-Santina speaks about the comments made about her by GB News presenter Laurence Fox. He and Dan Wootton have both been suspended by the broadcaster.

And, the UK's largest untapped oil field has been approved by regulators. Adam speaks to the country manager for Equinor Alex Grant, one of the main stakeholders and Scotland Editor James Cook.

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Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Sam McLaren. The technical producer is Ben Andrews. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

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Breaking GB News: The Ava-Santina Interview

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Deep dives

Misogynistic comments on GB News lead to presenter and contributor suspension

Implications of the government's decision to license a new oil and gas field

Debate on energy security and reducing carbon footprint

Challenges of online harassment and abuse in journalism

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