undefined

Janine Gibson

Journalist and former editor, filling in for Lionel Barber in this episode. Shares insights from her career.

Top 3 podcasts with Janine Gibson

Ranked by the Snipd community
undefined
9 snips
Jan 16, 2025 • 47min

Armando Iannucci: "X is an industrial piss factory"

In this engaging discussion, Armando Iannucci, renowned Scottish satirist behind classics like Veep, shares his sharp insights on Elon Musk's impact on media and political discourse. He humorously critiques Musk's penchant for using X as a personal megaphone and questions the ramifications for global democracy. Joining him is Janine Gibson, Editor of the Weekend FT, who navigates the absurd customer service dynamics on social media. Together, they tackle the challenges of journalism in the age of sensationalism and the evolving nature of public conversation.
undefined
Jan 20, 2025 • 22min

Q&A: The BBC, a broken tape recorder and a fake Meryl Streep

Janine Gibson, a seasoned journalist and former editor, joins Alan to share her fascinating career insights. They recount amusing blunders, including an unforgettable encounter with a Meryl Streep impersonator. The duo discusses the future of the BBC, exploring funding challenges and potential changes to its governance. Personal anecdotes about messy interviews add humor, while reflections on journalism's critical role in democracy resonate throughout. Get ready for entertaining stories mixed with pressing media questions!
undefined
Jan 9, 2025 • 45min

2025: Buckle up! It’s going to be quite a year

Janine Gibson, editor of FT Weekend, delves into the media landscape of 2025, exploring how Trump's potential second term could threaten press freedoms. The conversation highlights Mark Zuckerberg's controversial stance on fact-checking and the rise of new media figures like Joe Rogan and ConnorEatsPants. Gibson and the hosts discuss the implications of ongoing high-profile legal battles, including Prince Harry's potential court case against Murdoch, painting a vivid picture of an evolving and tumultuous media environment.