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The Media Show

BBC Radio 4
BBC
Donald Trump
Social Media
Journalism
Gaza
Tiktok
Channel 4
Elon Musk
Prince Harry
Artificial Intelligence
Russia
Israel
Huw Edwards
China
Pro-Palestinian Protests
Piers Morgan
The Sun
Iran
Keir Starmer
Gary Lineker

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

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As the BBC announces new cuts, Jonathan Munro, Interim CEO of BBC News & Current Affairs, joins Katie and Ros to discuss the decision. Ritula Shah, former presenter of the World Tonight on Radio 4, reacts to the news that the programme is being axed.... more

As the World Cup kicks off, Ros and Katie speak to Alex Kay-Jelski, the BBC’s Director of Sport about his ambitions for the tournament and vision for BBC Sport. We also hear from two football journalists covering the World Cup: Craig Hope from the Da... more

The BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg joins Ros and Katie to discuss her exclusive interview with Nicola Sturgeon, the first since her estranged husband pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the SNP. John Ferguson, Political Editor at the Sunday Mail in Sc... more

TV grandee and former Chairman of Ofcom, Michael Grade, joins Katie Razzall to discuss his outlook on the broadcasting sector. The Society of Editors is warning that local journalists are struggling to get access to elected councillors. Its CEO Dawn ... more

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Alex Kajelski
Director of BBC Sport
BBC
Episode: Alex Kay-Jelski, World Cup coverage, Belfast reporting, Influencers in Russia
John Ferguson
Political editor at the Sunday Mail in Scotland
Sunday Mail
Episode: Laura Kuenssberg, SNP embezzlement story, Rafa documentary, 60 Minutes
Zach Heinzerling
Director of the Netflix documentary about Rafa Nadal
Netflix
Episode: Laura Kuenssberg, SNP embezzlement story, Rafa documentary, 60 Minutes
Minal Modha
Senior Research Director at Ampere Analysis
Ampere Analysis
Episode: Laura Kuenssberg, SNP embezzlement story, Rafa documentary, 60 Minutes
Michael Grynbaum
Media correspondent at The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Laura Kuenssberg, SNP embezzlement story, Rafa documentary, 60 Minutes
Dawn Alford
CEO of the Society of Editors
Society of Editors
Episode: Lord Grade, Media access to local councils, Vincent Bolloré profile, Reporting on the heatwave
Oliver Rouane-Williams
Founder and editor
ipswich.co.uk
Episode: Lord Grade, Media access to local councils, Vincent Bolloré profile, Reporting on the heatwave
Michael Hadwen
Reform Leader of Suffolk County Council
Reform UK
Episode: Lord Grade, Media access to local councils, Vincent Bolloré profile, Reporting on the heatwave
James Waterhouse
BBC Paris correspondent
BBC
Episode: Lord Grade, Media access to local councils, Vincent Bolloré profile, Reporting on the heatwave

Hosts

Katy Razzall
Host commonly associated with The Media Show; BBC Radio 4
Ros Atkins
Co-host/producer; host of The Media Show

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 605 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    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

    Apple Podcasts
    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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Some criticisms center on audio quality and pacing, with calls for more balanced or clearer moderation.
Listeners appreciate the depth and insiders' perspective on media dynamics.
Feedback highlights strong interview quality and coverage of timely industry topics.

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The new BBC Director General Matt Brittin, MAFS under investigation & Richard Madeley goes inside El Salvadore's CECOT mega jail
Q: Do you think there are learning opportunities from YouTube about high-impact content at lower budgets?
Yes, there are ways to produce compelling content efficiently by leveraging new formats and technologies learned from platforms like YouTube, while maintaining the BBC's standards.
The new BBC Director General Matt Brittin, MAFS under investigation & Richard Madeley goes inside El Salvadore's CECOT mega jail
Q: What is your media diet and how do you start the day as BBC Director General?
I start by listening and learning, then providing clarity and leadership, drawing on a velocity of change from the tech world while staying focused on delivering editorial excellence across platforms.
King Charles's US visit, attacks on journalists, I'm a Celeb editing row
Q: How does reality-TV editing work, and how do producers ensure fairness while delivering compelling narratives?
Editors and executive producers describe balancing fairness with storytelling, noting that footage can be reordered and edited to shape events, but emphasize that misrepresentation is avoided and safeguards exist, though complaints about edits persist.
King Charles's US visit, attacks on journalists, I'm a Celeb editing row
Q: Why is there a push for an independent body to investigate crimes against journalists?
Christina Lamb explains that journalists have long worn identifiable press vests, yet are increasingly targeted, sometimes by states; an independent body would centralize investigations, deter impunity, and better protect reporters in war zones.
King Charles's US visit, attacks on journalists, I'm a Celeb editing row
Q: What are the practicalities and accessibility limits for UK media covering the royal visit in the US?
The UK media have some access to key moments like the Congress speech and White House events, but there are clear boundaries—no regular press conferences—and the visit is heavily scripted to minimize off-the-cuff remarks, with journalists acting as observers rather than participants.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Media Show

What is The Media Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program offers sharp analysis of media, tech, and politics, spotlighting how news is gathered, presented, and monetized across traditional outlets, social platforms, and streaming. Episodes frequently feature veteran journalists, editors, and industry analysts alongside policymakers and media creators, unpacking topics from live-broadcast mishaps to investigative journalism, platform governance, and the business of media. Noteworthy are deep dives into accountability, press freedom, and the evolving relationship between platforms and traditional media, with occasional forays into entertainment industry coverage and cultural policy. Potential listeners likely include media professionals, PR and marketing teams, and policy researchers see... more

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Recent guests on The Media Show include:

1. Alex Kajelski
2. John Ferguson
3. Zach Heinzerling
4. Minal Modha
5. Michael Grynbaum
6. Dawn Alford
7. Oliver Rouane-Williams
8. Michael Hadwen

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