Tim Montgomerie, Eleni Courea, Cleo Watson, Jennie King, and Marco Silva discuss the Conservative party conference and media dynamics, incident at Conservative gala dinner, distrust between media and politicians, examples of misleading information in politics, and the interplay between legacy media and social media in shaping public opinion.
The Conservative Party Conference faced challenges in controlling the narrative due to the evolving media landscape.
Misleading claims by Conservative Party members during the conference were fact-checked by the media, highlighting its role in providing accurate information to the public.
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Conservative Party Conference and Media Interactions
The podcast discusses the recent Conservative Party Conference and how it interacted with the media. The main focus is on the issue of communication between the party and the media, with guests examining the challenges and dynamics at play. They explore how the media landscape has evolved, making it difficult for the party to control the narrative. The podcast highlights the tensions between the Conservative Party and certain media outlets, as well as the party's attempts to appeal to its base while navigating the broader media landscape.
The Impact of Media Coverage on Party Messaging
The episode delves into how media coverage can shape party messaging and influence public opinion. It highlights specific instances where misleading or inaccurate claims were made by Conservative Party members during the conference. The media's role in fact-checking these claims and providing accurate information to the public is emphasized. The discussion also touches on the tactics employed by politicians to generate controversy and attention, considering the potential short-term advantages versus long-term damage to the party's reputation.
Conspiracy Theories and Media Influence
The podcast explores the role of conspiracy theories and their influence on public discourse, specifically focusing on the issue of '15-minute cities.' It highlights how conspiracy theories can spread and become normalized through social media and certain media outlets. The guests discuss the dangers of misinformation and false claims becoming part of the political conversation. The need for a responsible and evidence-based debate on public policy issues is emphasized, rather than relying on unsubstantiated claims and conspiratorial thinking.
Tim Montgomerie Eleni Courea and Cleo Watson discuss goings on at the Conservative party conference with Ros Atkins. Plus Jennie King and Marco Silva on 15 Minute Cities.
Guests: Tim Montgomerie, journalist; Eleni Courea, Deputy Editor, Politico's London Playbook; Cleo Watson, presenter, Radio 4 series How to Win a Campaign; Jennie King, Head of Climate Research and Policy, Institute for Strategic Dialogue; Marco Silva, BBC Verify.
Producer: Simon Richardson
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