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The Media Show

BBC Radio 4
Prince Harry
Pro-Palestinian Protests
Mirror Group Newspapers
Gaza
Tiktok
Princess Of Wales
Piers Morgan
Israel
Channel 4
Disinformation
The Daily Telegraph
Russia
GB News
Associated Newspapers
Disney
News Group Newspapers
BBC
Journalism
China
BBC Radio 4

Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.

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The BBC’s interim Director General Rhodri Talfan Davies talks to Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins following the announcement of major job cuts across the corporation. Jodie Ginsberg from the Committee to Protect Journalists on the detention of Ahmed Shih... more

This week on "The Media Show" with Katie Razzall we hear from Ronan Farrow about his major New Yorker investigation into OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman.

Madhumita Murgia, the Financial Times’ Artificial Intelligence Editor, examines how t... more

Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins discuss some of the week's biggest media stories:

Jane Martinson of the Guardian and Max Goldbart of Deadline on Scott Mills' departure from the BBC and Tim Davie's legacy as Director General of the corporation.

As news... more

As Matt Brittin is confirmed as the BBC’s new Director-General, we discuss his in-tray with Alex Farber from The Times. We look at the relationship between the press and police with Alan Woods from the National Police Chiefs’ Council and Rebecca Camb... more

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Ronan Farrow
Investigative journalist and New Yorker writer
The New Yorker
Episode: Ronan Farrow on investigating OpenAI and Sam Altman, Misha Glenny, Bel Trew & Madhumita Murgia
Madhumita Murgia
Artificial intelligence editor at the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Ronan Farrow on investigating OpenAI and Sam Altman, Misha Glenny, Bel Trew & Madhumita Murgia
Misha Glenny
Presenter of In Our Time, author
BBC
Episode: Ronan Farrow on investigating OpenAI and Sam Altman, Misha Glenny, Bel Trew & Madhumita Murgia
Nick Lichtenberg
Business editor, Fortune
Fortune
Episode: Scott Mills' exit & Tim Davie's final week at the BBC, AI-assisted journalism, new UK research project on teens & social media
Lily Jamali
BBC North America technology correspondent
BBC
Episode: Scott Mills' exit & Tim Davie's final week at the BBC, AI-assisted journalism, new UK research project on teens & social media
Amy Orben
psychologist from University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Scott Mills' exit & Tim Davie's final week at the BBC, AI-assisted journalism, new UK research project on teens & social media
Aza Raskin
technology designer, Infinite Scroll inventor
Centre for Humane Technology
Episode: Scott Mills' exit & Tim Davie's final week at the BBC, AI-assisted journalism, new UK research project on teens & social media
Edward Luce
Financial Times journalist; interviewee in this episode
Financial Times
Episode: Matt Brittin profile, How to cold call a president, The Policing and Media Charter, Jamie Bartlett
Jamie Bartlett
Journalist and writer; host of Everything is Fake and Nobody Cares podcast
BBC Sounds
Episode: Matt Brittin profile, How to cold call a president, The Policing and Media Charter, Jamie Bartlett

Hosts

Katy Razzall
Host and co-host with experience presenting significant media topics and engaging in cultural discussions.
Ros Atkins
Co-host and prominent journalist known for in-depth coverage of media-related issues and current events.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 603 ratings
  • Often poor journalistic standards

    Just listen to the Gary lineker take down. They get an old golf commentator (who., uniquely, clearly hated Gary) trash talk him largely without any push back. The programme often follows the (v rightish) UK press memes unquestioningly.

    Worth a listen if they’re not covering anything vaguely political.

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    JerryBerks
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Has gone completely downhill

    This used required listening both when presented by the peerless Steve Hewlett and, following his sad death, by Amol Rajan, it is almost unlistenable with the latest presenters.

    Firstly, this show just doesn’t need two presenters — I think this is just a decision blindly to follow the standard podcast blueprint of having two presenters, but this show doesn’t need two and is the lesser for it. Secondly, the new presenters are dreadful. Katie Razzle is particularly awful. She talks over guests,... more

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    3
    Radionoush
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Has gone completely downhill

    This used required listening both when presented by the peerless Steve Richardson and, following his sad death, by Amol Rajan, it is almost unlistenable with the latest presenters.

    Firstly, this show just doesn’t need two presenters — I think this is just a decision blindly to follow the standard podcast blueprint of having two presenters, but this show doesn’t need two and is the lesser for it.

    Secondly, the new presenters are dreadful. Katie Razzle is particularly awful. She talks over gu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Radionoush
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Very enjoyable and accessible insight into the media world with engaging presenters and wide range of perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fbfghvfgvfg
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Sound levels

    I really struggled to hear Alex Mahon, she is a quiet talker and no one seemed to adjust her mic level in comparison with the host, content is great when the contribs mic levels are right

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    vanessalouwill
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Ronan Farrow on investigating OpenAI and Sam Altman, Misha Glenny, Bel Trew & Madhumita Murgia
Q: What are the implications for accountability journalism when tech moguls have vast resources and platforms at their disposal?
The host and Farrow reflect that accountability journalism remains essential and can prompt governance and transparency, though it requires significant resources and is increasingly challenged by consolidation in the media landscape.
Ronan Farrow on investigating OpenAI and Sam Altman, Misha Glenny, Bel Trew & Madhumita Murgia
Q: How did you manage to get insiders to speak and how risky was it to share internal memos and documents?
Farrow describes approaching conversations with sensitivity to self-interest, listening carefully to fears and business imperatives, and leveraging a combination of direct conversations and documents to build trust and corroborate information.
Ronan Farrow on investigating OpenAI and Sam Altman, Misha Glenny, Bel Trew & Madhumita Murgia
Q: Let's talk about this piece, this lengthy piece then that you've written. Why did you want to write it about Sam Altman and OpenAI and why now?
Ronan Farrow explains that the piece is a deep dive into the central question of power in AI, built on a year and a half of interviews and internal documents to scrutinize whether Altman's leadership could be trusted, and to illuminate broader governance challenges in the tech sector.
Bonus interview Lisa Nandy MP Culture Secretary
Q: What are your thoughts on the BBC's charter and its permanence versus the traditional 10-year cycle?
The minister signals a move toward a more permanent arrangement for the BBC, arguing the charter should secure its existence long-term and redefine accountability without compromising editorial independence.
Bonus interview Lisa Nandy MP Culture Secretary
Q: Given your reservations about the BBC's leadership, what should change in the BBC governance structure during the charter review?
The guest expresses that there should be more regional accountability and potentially a rethinking of the board structure, while preserving independence from government and ensuring the BBC can be held to account by its regions and the public.

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Content covers a broad array of media-related themes, with significant emphasis on the evolving dynamics of journalism, the impact of technology on media reporting, and critical discussions surrounding ethical journalism practices. The episodes frequently touch on contemporary issues, such as media representation, significant events like the Ukraine war, celebrity media narratives, and the intersection of politics and media reporting. Distinctively, the discussions highlight both critical analysis of traditional media practices and exploration of new media trends, making it particularly appealing for listeners interested in the ongoing transformation within the media landscape.

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1. Ronan Farrow
2. Madhumita Murgia
3. Misha Glenny
4. Nick Lichtenberg
5. Lily Jamali
6. Amy Orben
7. Aza Raskin
8. Edward Luce

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