Daniel Thomas

Daniel Thomas, FT's global media editor, shares insights on the ongoing BBC controversy, including staff resignations and pressures on the broadcaster. David Pilling, FT's Africa editor, discusses the monumental $23 billion iron ore mining project in Guinea, highlighting its importance for China's expansion. The project not only increases global iron ore supply but also shifts pricing power toward China, potentially lowering prices. Their conversation unpacks the broader implications for global markets and geopolitics.

Daniel Thomas, the Financial Times global media editor, and Caitríona Perry, a BBC journalist in Washington, dive into the UK's independent review into foreign financial interference following Nathan Gill's bribery case. They discuss alarming implications for democracy and calls for scrutiny of China's influence. The conversation shifts to Donald Trump's $5 billion lawsuit against the BBC over alleged defamation and edited statements from his January 6 speech. They analyze the legal complexities, the BBC's defense and how this reflects Trump’s history of suing media.