Monica Attard

In this discussion, Monica Attard, a journalism professor and former ABC journalist, dives into the BBC's controversial editing of Trump’s January 6th speech. She analyzes whether the edits misrepresented Trump's intent and the implications for public trust. The backlash led to resignations within the BBC leadership and highlighted wider issues of bias and accountability. Attard also warns of self-censorship in newsrooms, stressing the need for media integrity amidst political pressure. The conversation unveils the precarious position public broadcasters now face.