Media Confidential

• Q&A: Do echo chambers actually exist?

  In this second special episode, Alan and Lionel are joined by aspiring journalists from Oxford Brookes University to tackle their tough questions about the industry’s future.Alan and Lionel discuss optimism: when journalism is suffering a crisis of trust, what can we do to be hopeful?Plus, the editors are asked what sources they trust when it comes to keeping informed.Send us your questions via email at [email protected] on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Murdoch monarchy: Who will take the crown?

  One of the world's biggest media dynasties is in crisis. Last December, in a Nevada court, the Murdoch family battled to decide who would take control of its media empire. Alan and Lionel are joined by Jim Rutenberg, writer-at-large for the New York Times, who was one of two journalists who obtained copies of sealed court documents and published details of the case.He shares the story of reporting on Murdoch’s secret trial—and uncovers the Succession-style drama behind it all.Jim, Alan and Lionel also discuss the effects of the Trump administration cherry-picking its press pool. To listen to more on the Murdoch trial from Media Confidential, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Q&A: What's the role of journalism in the age of Trump?

  In a rapidly changing world, can journalists still cut through the noise? In this special episode, Alan and Lionel are joined by aspiring journalists from Oxford Brookes University to tackle their tough questions about the industry’s future.They explore why gen Z seems increasingly sceptical of democratic processes, whether Prince Harry’s recent trial signals the need for another Leveson Inquiry, and what it truly means to ‘know your patch’ as a young journalist.Plus, in the midst of another chaotic Trump presidency, with endless sources of information at our fingertips, how should journalists pursue the truth? Send us your questions via email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Can you ‘bomb-proof’ the BBC?

  If someone wanted to take over British institutions like Trump's government has done in the USA, what would their first steps be—and how could we guard against them?Joining Alan and Lionel in the Prospect studios is a panel of expert guests: Jean Seaton is Professor of Media History and the Official Historian of the BBC, Peter York and Patrick Barwise are co-authors of the book The War against the BBC: How an Unprecedented Combination of Hostile Forces Is Destroying Britain's Greatest Cultural Institution... And Why You Should Care.Alan and Lionel discuss Boris Johnson’s latest column and how the New York Times got hold of thousands of pages of court documents relating to the Murdoch dynasty’s bitter court fight over custody of the media empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Q&A: How to stay safe in a war zone

  Which actor would you want to be played by? Though that question isn’t hypothetical for Alan (shoutout Toby Jones), Lionel shares his own thoughts in this week’s Media Confidential Q&A.And with the recent arrival of digital newspaper The Londoner, what impact has it had on the capital’s local media landscape? The editors give their verdict on Joshi Hermann’s latest endeavour.Alan and Lionel are asked what measures they have put in place to protect journalists in dangerous situations, including war zones. Plus, in an age of digital surveillance, how can reporters keep themselves safe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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