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This week - BBC Scotland , Harry and the Phone Hackers, Margaret Ferrier expelled from Parliament and the Art of the obituary / with Michael Stewart At the end of the show a listener's question from Rodger Hyam on BBC Verify Recommendations: Eamonn: David Grann 'The Devil and Sherlock Holmes https://www.davidgrann.com/book/the-devil-and-sherlock-holmes/  Michael: 'The Offer'  https://tv.apple.com/...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Andrea Baker down the line from Toronto. This week: The BBC Bafta Edit, Zelensky in the UK and Alex Cole-Hamilton and a listener question about media presenters of the 70’s. At the end of the show the trio share their media recommendations. Recommendations: ANDREA : Obituary: Legendary & Trailblazing Mezzo-Soprano Grace Bumbry Dies at 86 https://operawire.com/obitua...

This week Stuart and Eamonn are joined by the wonderful Joyce McMillan. This week: The Deposit Return Scheme, Whattsapp Boris, and Glasgow goes clean. At the end of the show the trio share their media recommendations. Recommendations: Eamonn White House Plumbers https://www.skygroup.sky/article/trailer-released-for-the-limited-series-white-house-plumbers-exclusively-available-on-sky-and-now  Stuar...

This week Stuart and Eamonn are joined , for his first time on the show, by journalist and commentator Kevin McKenna. This week: BBC Verify, Madeleine McCann and unconscious bias v justified criticism. At the end of the show the trio share their media recommendations. Recommendations: Eamonn: Dublin Narcos The new three-part docu-series tells the story of how Dublin transformed from a recession-bl...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Andrea Baker down the line from Toronto. This week: The BBC Bafta Edit, Zelensky in the UK and Alex Cole-Hamilton and a listener question about media presenters of the 70’s. At the end of the show the trio share their media recommendations. Recommendations: ANDREA : Obituary: Legendary & Trailblazing Mezzo-Soprano Grace Bumbry Dies at 86 https://operawire.com/obitua...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Journalist and Lecturer Simon Pia. This week - The Coronation Hangover, The Tories lose 1000 seats at English Local Elections, GB News in ‘significant breach’ of Ofcom rules and the news that a New York, civil case jury has found that Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed writer E Jean Carroll / with journalist and lecturer Simon Pia. Recommendations Stuart: Futu...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined this week by columnist/reporter Catriona Stewart. This week - BBC Chairman Richard Sharp quits after inquiry finds he breached public appointment rules, Jerry Springer - American Mayor and TV host dies at 79, The UK Government under fire for trying to curtail Scottish ministers’ overseas work. and a listener's question about Coronation coverage. At the end of the show...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by a dynamic duo of author and commentator Lesley Riddoch and Big Issue editor Paul McNamee. This week : Today, Our Views on the Scottish News, Murdoch fires Tucker Carlson and The Big Issue Northern edition to close after 30 years. This week's listener question is from David McParland. Recommendations: Stuart: 2022 Booker Prize-winning novel: The Seven Moons of Maali...

With Stuart yet to touch down in The Big Light Studio, Eamonn talks with Ricky Ross and Paddy Duffy.  This week, as the SNP go from nightmare to nightmare, some parts of the press are in a feeding frenzy as they try to find more sticks to bash Scotland’s governing party. Is there a risk that certain parts of the press have taken their eye off the ball when it comes to legitimate targets? Fox v Dom...

The SNP in crisis as Peter Murrell arrested The Cost of The Crown And the US Defence Department have sprung a leak / withShona Craven and David Pratt Eamonn is joined by journalist Shana Craven and war correspondent David Pratt. This week, SNP in crisis, Royal finances exposed and Ukraine files leaked from US Defence Dept. Recommendations: EAMONN: BBC Scotland Series: GOLD TOWN 3 part series follo...

With Cosgrove still on the beach, Eamonn is joined by Journalists Shona Craven and Ruth Wishart. This week, Trump goes to Court, Suella Braverman denies Brexit and the Scottish Tories seem keen to get the Better Together Band back on tour.... Recommendations: RUTH: 1) Best-selling novel - LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by BONNIE GARMUS - about women's lives, careers and struggle for empowerment in the late...

Eamonn is joined by podcast favourites Shona Craven and Paddy Duffy. This week, Humza Yousaf becomes Scotland´s first First Minister, MI5 Spy reveals secret IRA talks as N.I. terrorist threat level hits severe and ´Trump, God and Guns´. Recommendations: SHONA - book by Hannah Barnes: Time to Think- the inside story of the collapse of the Tavistock’s Gender Service for Children. https://www.waterst...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by ex SNP minister and now Professor at St. Andrews University Stephen Gethins.  This week, The DUP reject the Windsor Framework, Boris appears before Privileges Committee, Met Police slammed in report and a listener's question about communications officers in party politics. At the end of the show, the trio share their media recommendations. To listen to the full hour...

This week Stuart and Eamonn take an in-depth look at the latest BBC impartiality crisis in answer to listeners' requests. At the end of the show the duo share their media recommendations. Recommendations: Stuart - Unspeakable Scotland  The Buck Ruxton Murders - top Scottish crime writer, Val McDermid tells Janice Forsyth the true story of the horrific double murder carried out by Indian-born, Lanc...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and critic Joyce McMillan. This week - “Views on the News”, The Herald gets handy with Photoshop, Starmer sends Sue a party invite and a listener’s question about journalistic ethics. At the end of the show, the trio share their media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author and broadcaster Paddy Duffy. This week - "Views on the News", the Windsor Framework, What's up with Whattsapp and a listener question about press reliability. At the end of the show, the trio share their media recommendations.  To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patre...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Shona Craven. This week - the SNP leadership contest, the Nicola Bulley investigation, Vladimir Putin’s speech and a listener question about media coverage of Nicola Sturgeon. At the end of the show, the trio share their media recommendations.  To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p p...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Herald writer-at-large, Catriona Stewart. This week - Nicola Sturgeon resigns, Richard Sharp faces fresh calls to resign, the Deposit Return Scheme and a listener question on Murray Foote. At the end of the episode, the trio share their media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (9...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker. This week - Our "Views of the News", Nicola Sturgeon publishes her tax returns, Rishi Sunak reshuffles his cabinet amid the ghosts of Prime Ministers past and a listener question on where to get reliable Scottish news. At the end of the episode, media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recomme...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by musician and Orwell-prize winning author, Darren McGarvey! This week - the 3rd anniversary of Brexit, Will & Kate visit a foodbank, integrity and the UK Government, and a listener question on Chat GPT. At the end of the episode...media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: EAMONN: 'STUTZ' - Netflix documentary - compelling mental health documentary in which Hollywood st...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by musician and Orwell-prize winning author, Darren McGarvey! This week - the 3rd anniversary of Brexit, Will & Kate visit a foodbank, integrity and the UK Government, and a listener question on Chat GPT. At the end of the episode...media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and podcaster, Steve Richards! This week - Boris Johnson and the BBC Chairman, Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs, Jacinda Ardern’s resignation and a listener question on BBC reporting. At the end of the show, the trio share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media...

Stuart Cosgrove and Eamonn O’Neill are joined by journalist, Shona Craven! This week - devolution and the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, consequences for tech bosses, GB News and a listener question on context. At the end of the show, the trio share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media...

In the first episode of a brand new series of Talk Media, Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and critic, Joyce McMillan. This week - the NHS in crisis, Prince Harry takes on the media and his own family, The Westminster Accounts and a listener question about pro-independence media. At the end of the show, media recommendations! To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list o...

Media events in history: In this special holiday re-release of three mini-episodes, Stuart and Eamonn reflect on the Lockerbie bombing (1988), the death of Princess Diana (1997) and the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. What did these events mean for the media? How were they covered and what impact did they have? Listen to find out. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list...