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Terry Kirby
Journalism lecturer and author of The Newsmongers: A History of Tabloid Journalism; appears to discuss the history and evolution of the popular press in this episode.
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Oct 23, 2025
• 44min
Sex and sensationalism: a history of the tabloids
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Terry Kirby, journalism lecturer and author of The Newsmongers, dives into the colorful history of tabloid journalism. He explores the origins of tabloids from 19th-century gossip sheets to Murdoch's media empire. Kirby discusses the influence of media moguls like Pulitzer and Hearst, the Daily Mail's appeal for busy commuters, and the Mirror's transformation under Rothermere. The conversation also touches on the tabloids' role in shaping politics and the controversies leading to public distrust, culminating in the infamous phone-hacking scandal.
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