
The Media Show
Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.
Latest episodes

Oct 11, 2023 • 28min
Reporting the Israel Gaza war
Exploring how the media is covering the conflict, we look at the battle for influence online and some of the misinformation that has been circulating, plus we talk to the BBC’s director of editorial policy about why BBC journalists won't use the word 'terrorists' to describe the perpetrators of the atrocities. Guests:Secunder Kermani, Foreign Correspondent, Channel 4 News; Bel Trew, International Correspondent, The Independent; Ben Goggin, Deputy Tech Editor, NBC News Digital; Sherif Mansour, Committee to Protect Journalists; David Jordan, Director, Editorial Policy and Standards, BBCPresenter: Katie Razzall
Producer: Simon Richardson

Oct 4, 2023 • 28min
The Tories, the message and the media
Tim Montgomerie, Eleni Courea, Cleo Watson, Jennie King, and Marco Silva discuss the Conservative party conference and media dynamics, incident at Conservative gala dinner, distrust between media and politicians, examples of misleading information in politics, and the interplay between legacy media and social media in shaping public opinion.

Sep 27, 2023 • 28min
Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine Viner
We look at Rumble, the online platform where Russell Brand's is now hosting a regular show, and explore the politics of free speech on the internet. Plus Guardian editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, tells Katie Razzall about their expansion into Europe and Nick Robinson talks about his new Today Podcast, which he's hosting with Amol Rajan.Guests: Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief, Guardian; Nick Robinson, presenter, The Today Podcast; Libby Emmons, Editor-in-chief, The Post Millennial; Sarah Grevy Gotfredsen, Research Fellow, Tow Center for Digital Journalism Presenter: Katie Razzall
Producer: Simon Richardson

Sep 20, 2023 • 28min
The Russell Brand allegations
Discussion on the Russell Brand allegations and their implications for the TV industry. The importance of victims coming forward and the ongoing investigations. The response of the Culture Secretary and the Director General of the BBC. Wider regulation on Internet TV and Russell Brand's business model. Fallout from controversial journalism and the responsibility of platforms.

Sep 13, 2023 • 28min
Who will buy The Telegraph?
The podcast discusses potential buyers for The Telegraph and The Spectator, including middle-eastern investors and the Barclay family. It also explores the government task force to combat SLAPPs, the rivalry between George Osborne and Ed Balls, and the relationship between lawyers and journalism.

Sep 6, 2023 • 28min
A rulebook for the web
The EU Digital Services Act, which aims to tackle disinformation and misuse of user data, offers a blueprint for internet regulation around the world, but will it work? Plus we hear results of a new survey from entertainment union Bectu about the plight of UK freelancers during the Hollywood writers' strike.Guests: Jen Baker, European tech and policy journalist; Adam Satariano, Technology Correspondent, New York Times; Chris Stokel-Walker, tech journalist; Nick Seeber, Global Lead Partner for Internet Regulation, Deloitte; Jackie Sweeny, independent hair and makeup artist; Spencer MacDonald, National Secretary, Bectu.Presenter: Ros Atkins
Producer: Simon Richardson

Aug 30, 2023 • 28min
Is AI now coming for your private data?
Guests Minal Modha, Scott Bryan, Brian Merchant, and Eugene Kim discuss the dilemmas faced by streaming companies, the changing face of sports broadcasting, and concerns about AI trawling our private data. They touch on topics such as the extensive data collection by platforms like Zoom, the ethics of AI systems, the state of TV production and streaming services, different ways of consuming football, the issue of piracy in UK football, and Apple's involvement in live sports streaming.

Aug 23, 2023 • 28min
Reporting the Lucy Letby Trial
The murder trial of Lucy Letby lasted 10 months and came to its conclusion this week, with the former nurse being sentenced to a whole life prison sentence. For journalists covering the trial, their work was complicated by strict reporting restrictions the judge had imposed from the outset. Also in the programme, a new Channel 4 documentary tells the story of the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta and its Nobel Peace prize winning editor Dmitry Muratov.Guests: Judith Moritz, North of England Correspondent, BBC News; Steve Ford, Editor, Nursing Times; Marc Waddington, Senior Editor, Cheshire Live; Patrick Forbes, Director, The Price of Truth; Kirill Martynov, Editor in Chief, Novaya Gazeta EuropeProducer: Simon RichardsonPresenter: Ros Atkins

Aug 16, 2023 • 28min
AI - destroyer of journalism?
The podcast features guests like Madhumita Murgia, Tom Clarke, Eliz Mizon, and Jackson Ryan, discussing the impact of AI in journalism. They explore topics such as the use of AI in newsrooms, concerns about accuracy and bias, implementation of AI policies, transparency in journalism, implications of AI summarizing articles, and the future of AI in journalism.

Aug 9, 2023 • 28min
Trying Trump
As of now, Donald Trump has three criminal trials pending – the latest, and most serious, concerns allegations that he conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 election. When it gets to full trial, it will be box office. But the conventions of the Federal Court ban any electronic broadcast or photography. What are the implications for Trump and for American democracy?Plus Jeff Jarvis discusses his book The Gutenberg Parenthesis and we hear about the row consuming France’s only national Sunday newspaper.Guests: Jeff Jarvis, Associate Professor, City University of New York's Graduate School of Journalism; Elie Honig, Senior Legal Analyst, CNN; Naomi Lim, White House Reporter, The Washington Examiner; Jeremy Barr, Media Reporter, The Washington Post. Presenter: Katie Razzall
Producer: Simon Richardson
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