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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
Disney
News Group Newspapers
Associated 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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Latest Episodes

Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins discuss some of the biggest media stories this week including: The latest on the Pentagon leaks in America from David Smith Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian newspaper. Political commentator Isabel Oakeshott and Pe... more

Katie Razzall talks to Katy Balls, Political Editor of the Spectator as she heads off for her new posting as Washington Editor for the Times and Sunday Times. What's it like reporting on the industrial crisis which led to the recall of parliament at ... more

Katie Razzall and guests discuss some of the biggest media stories this week: As the cricket season gets going Tim Wigmore cricket commentator at The Telegraph focuses on the Indian Premier League which has become one of the most valuable sports medi... more

We explore the impact of the hit Netflix drama, Adolescence, which has sparked national debate over boys' media consumption and online misogyny. Katie talks to Cenk Uygur, founder of US progressive network The Young Turks and, on the afternoon it's r... more

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Recent Guests

Katy Balls
Political editor to the US at The Times and Sunday Times
The Times and Sunday Times
Episode: Reporting on the British Steel crisis, should we 'ditch' intellectual property law? and Saturday Night Live for Britain?
Dr. Hayleigh Bosher
Reader in intellectual property law at Brunel University
Brunel University
Episode: Reporting on the British Steel crisis, should we 'ditch' intellectual property law? and Saturday Night Live for Britain?
Amit Katwala
Features Editor at Wired
Wired
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Rachel Johnson
Former editor of The Lady magazine
The Lady magazine
Episode: IPL cricket , the end of The Lady magazine, Tech bro profile Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, impact of tariffs on TV and the streamers
Dharshini David
BBC's Deputy Economics Editor
BBC
Episode: IPL cricket , the end of The Lady magazine, Tech bro profile Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, impact of tariffs on TV and the streamers
Max Goldbart
International TV Co-editor at Deadline
Deadline
Episode: IPL cricket , the end of The Lady magazine, Tech bro profile Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, impact of tariffs on TV and the streamers
Stephen Witt
Journalist and author of The Thinking Machine
Author
Episode: IPL cricket , the end of The Lady magazine, Tech bro profile Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, impact of tariffs on TV and the streamers
Tony Allen
CEO of Age Check Certification Scheme
Age Check Certification Scheme
Episode: IPL cricket , the end of The Lady magazine, Tech bro profile Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, impact of tariffs on TV and the streamers
Tim Wigmore
Deputy Cricket Correspondent at The Telegraph
The Telegraph
Episode: IPL cricket , the end of The Lady magazine, Tech bro profile Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, impact of tariffs on TV and the streamers

Hosts

Katie Razzall
Host and journalist known for her expertise in media dynamics, providing insights into current events and media accountability.
Ros Atkins
Co-host and well-respected journalist focusing on media analysis and breaking news coverage.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 588 ratings
  • 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 Kingdom8 months 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 Kingdom10 months ago
  • Excellent

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fbfghvfgvfg
    United Kingdom10 months 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Great show but expected analysis of Gaza coverage

    Seems like a glaring omission - where are your voices on this. There is so much that needs saying

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sharron Lovell
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Several listeners express dissatisfaction with recent presenters, noting that the quality has declined compared to previous hosts.
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White House press access, Kursk documentary, Jeff Bezos's new rules for the Washington Post
Q: What impact does the Kursk disaster have on Putin's media approach?
The documentary argues that the disaster significantly influenced Putin's view of media and his subsequent dealings with independent press.
White House press access, Kursk documentary, Jeff Bezos's new rules for the Washington Post
Q: What does the White House's decision regarding the press pool mean for journalists?
It means that the President's team can select which journalists cover him, which could limit unvarnished access to important information.
White House press access, Kursk documentary, Jeff Bezos's new rules for the Washington Post
Q: How did the different networks cover Trump's address?
All networks broadcast Trump's address in full, with varying degrees of fact-checking. Some, like CNN, provided fact checks after the speech, while others did not.
Media diplomacy, The New Yorker at 100, Sam Altman profile
Q: David, when something of this scale is happening in America, to what degree do you feel obliged to turn your magazine towards it and to look it in the eye?
I think we're capable of doing both. The New Yorker is duty-bound to write at this from all kinds of angles with penetrating thinking, but also with deep reporting.
Media diplomacy, The New Yorker at 100, Sam Altman profile
Q: How does NATO as an organization would you as a spokesperson, as a communications expert approach the challenge of finding the appropriate language to describe what's happening?
With great care and with a cool head, because I think with President Trump, both in the first and now even more so in the second term, we have this everything everywhere, all at once, flood the zone approach.

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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?

Exploring the intricacies of modern media, the content extensively covers a range of pressing topics including social media dynamics, breaking news, and issues related to media accountability and ethics. Episodes often feature insightful discussions with industry experts, journalists, and commentators who provide diverse perspectives on the current state of media, the intersection of technology and journalism, and the challenges faced by public service broadcasters. Notably, the program emphasizes the evolving role of media in shaping public discourse and the implications of misinformation, particularly in politically charged environments. This blend of current events and media analysis is designed to appeal to those interested in understan... more

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Recent guests on The Media Show include:

1. Katy Balls
2. Dr. Hayleigh Bosher
3. Amit Katwala
4. Rachel Johnson
5. Dharshini David
6. Max Goldbart
7. Stephen Witt
8. Tony Allen

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