The Media Show

The director of Wolf Hall, Peter Kosminsky, and CEO of Bad Wolf, Jane Tranter, discuss a TV industry in crisis. As the editor of the Atlantic magazine reveals he was added to a White House group chat on Signal, we profile the founder of the messaging app. Also on the programme, how authors and publishers are responding to their works allegedly being used to train AI models. And as protests continue in Turkey, we speak to a reporter about the detention of journalists covering the events.Guests: Peter Kosminsky, Director, Wolf Hall; Jane Tranter, Co-founder, Bad Wolf; Alex Reisner, programmer and contributing writer, The Atlantic; Rosie Wilby, author, The Breakup Monologues; Catriona MacLeod Stevenson, Deputy CEO, Publishers Association; James Ball, Political Editor, The New European; Selin Girit, journalist, BBC Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Lucy Wai Assistant Producers: Flora McWilliam and Elena Angelides

Ros, Katie and guests assess Labour's media strategy amid its £5bn welfare cuts and weigh up the impact of Donald Trump’s defunding of US state-backed broadcasters. We've another in our series of 'tech bro' profiles, this week of Chinese AI entrepreneur Liang Wenfeng, whose Deepseek chatbot is challenging the US tech giants. Plus we talk to Dan Reed about Leaving Neverland 2, his latest documentary on the fallout from allegations against Michael Jackson.Guests: Kate McCann, Breakfast Presenter, Times Radio; Sophia Smith Galer, writer and creator; Bay Fang, President, Radio Free Asia; Jennifer Gyrgiel, Associate Professor, Syracuse University; Richard Spencer, China Correspondent, The Times; Dan Reed, Michael Jackson docPresenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

An exclusive interview with Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook executive publishing a revealing new book, Careless People, about her time at the company. Having held a top global public policy role, she shares her views on the tech giant’s values and policies. Also in the programme, literary agent Jonny Geller live from the London Book Fair, we profile AI leader Demis Hassabis and get the inside track on a new reality TV show all about chess, Chess Masters.Guests: Sarah Wynn Williams, former Facebook executive; Suzanne Nossel, Member, Meta Oversight Board; Jonny Geller, CEO, Curtis Brown; Melissa Heikkilä, AI Correspondent, FT; Camilla Lewis, CEO, Curve Media Presenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Emily Channon

As the Trump administration takes control of the 100 year-old media pool system, Eugene Daniels, President of the White House Correspondents' Association shares concerns about government transparency and who now gets access to the President. Max Tani, Media Editor at Semafor explains the Washington Post's controversial new opinions policy and former Managing Editor Cameron Barr tells us why he resigned in protest. A new documentary, Kursk: 10 Days That Shaped Putin, sheds light on the early days of the Russian leader's presidency. Its Director Becky Read tells us how she made it alongside BBC Monitoring’s Francis Scarr who explains how the 2000 submarine disaster shaped Putin’s media strategy. We hear a profile of Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos from Greg Williams, Deputy Global Editorial Director at WIRED. Also in the show, Oscar-winning director Molly O’Brien discusses her film The Only Girl in the Orchestra and the media demands of winning an Academy Award.Eugene Daniels, Chief Playbook and White House Correspondent, POLITICO and WHCA President; Cameron Barr, former Senior Managing Editor, Washington Post; Max Tani, Media Editor, Semafor; Becky Read, Director, Kursk: 10 Days That Shaped Putin; Francis Scarr, Russia Specialist, BBC Monitoring; Greg Williams, Deputy Global Editorial Director, WIRED; Molly O’Brien, Director, The Only Girl in the Orchestra Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

In this discussion, Mehdi Hasan, a British-American broadcaster and CEO of Zeteo, shares insights on his career in opinion journalism and the launch of his new media venture. Chi Onwurah, Labour MP, reacts to a parliamentary inquiry into social media's accountability following misinformation issues. Dorothy Byrne critiques the BBC's controversial Gaza documentary, emphasizing transparency in journalism. Meanwhile, Peter Thiel's significant influence on tech and his complex biography are explored, revealing the tensions between innovation and ethical practices.

Larisa Brown, Defence Editor at The Times, and Oana Lungescu, former NATO spokesperson, delve into media's influence on global diplomacy amid the Ukraine conflict. David Remnick, Editor of The New Yorker, shares insights on the magazine's evolution and the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity in today's landscape. Mike Isaac, Tech Correspondent, discusses the impact of AI and the journey of OpenAI's CEO. Together, they explore how Gen Z's consumption of media impacts trust and truth in journalism.

Jeff Mason, White House Correspondent for Reuters, shares insider details from the unusual press conference with Trump and Musk, showcasing the complexities of media access and accountability. Max Tani from Semafor discusses Trump's lawsuit against CBS News, raising questions about media integrity. Simon Bishop, CEO of BBC Media Action, addresses the consequences of USAID cuts on global media. Lauren Goode profiles venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, while Chris Hayes explores the attention economy and its impact on society.

Alex Mahon, CEO of Channel 4, explores Gen Z's complex relationship with media and truth, emphasizing the need for reliable news sources. David Rhodes of Sky News Group shares his vision for a digital-first journalism approach. Geordie Greig of The Independent reflects on their digital success and funding from the Bill Gates Foundation. Bill Gates himself discusses the interplay between big tech, government, and its societal responsibilities, highlighting the importance of innovation in media amidst shifts in audience trust.

Ciaran Martin, a cybersecurity expert and professor at Oxford, shares insights on global cybersecurity threats and the complexities of China's tech rivalries. Kathrin Hille, the Financial Times' Greater China correspondent, discusses TikTok's influence on Taiwan's youth and the political landscape. Hannah Summers, a family courts journalist, advocates for newfound transparency in family courts, shedding light on how these changes can lead to better accountability. Lastly, Emma Young reflects on the challenges of depicting immigration realities in media.

The long-running legal battle between Prince Harry and the British tabloids has come to a dramatic end. As the owner of the Sun newspaper offers him a full apology and substantial damages, we unpick the significance of the settlement. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have also made headlines as subjects of a new cover story in Vanity Fair - we speak to its author. Also on the programme, we look at how news outlets have reported the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Plus the BBC’s Director of Children & Education joins us to discuss the crisis facing children’s TV.Presenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy WaiGuests: Jake Kanter, International Investigations Editor, Deadline; Joshua Rozenberg, legal commentator; Chris Huhne, former Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change; Anna Peele, Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair; Noga Tarnopolsky, freelance journalist; Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children & Education, BBC; David Kleeman, Senior Vice President of Global Trends, Dubit.