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Alan Rusbridger and Lionel Barber—two of the world’s greatest editors—dive into the hugely important world of media. What—and who—drives it? What do they get right... And what do they get wrong? Lionel, former editor of the Financial Times , and Alan, editor of Prospect and former editor of the Guardian, will bring you revealing, high profile interviews and in-depth discussion. Media Confidential is produced by Prospect Magazine. Subscribe to Prospect and enjoy our rigorously fact-checked, truly independent analysis and perspectives. Get one free issue of Prospect when you sign up today: ...

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Israel, Hamas and media in a time of war 12.10.2023 46:29

Alan and Lionel discuss how the awful violence in Israel and Gaza is being reported by media there (and elsewhere), and the extent to which local news organisations are able to give a balanced and nuanced account of what is happening.   They are joined by Esther Solomon, editor-in-chief of  Haaretz English  and Sarah Helm, former diplomatic editor and Middle East correspondent of&nb...

Legendary US editor Marty Baron on Donald Trump, Edward Snowden and Jeff Bezos 05.10.2023 47:48

Alan and Lionel talk to Marty Baron, perhaps the most distinguished and garlanded editor in America since Watergate. Collision of Power is Baron’s book about his time at the Washington Post , which won 10 Pulitzer Prizes under his leadership. He discusses standing up to then-President Donald Trump and the transformative impact of the Post ’s new owner Jeff Bezos, while Marty and Alan compare notes...

Rupert Murdoch steps back: politics and succession, with Malcolm Turnbull and Michael Wolff 28.09.2023 58:59

Alan and Lionel discuss the Murdoch family ‘succession’, after Rupert Murdoch handed control of Fox and News Corp to his eldest son, Lachlan. They analyse the potential implications for media and politics, helped by Malcolm Turnbull, former prime minster of Australia, who tells them that Murdoch Sr has done “enormous damage" to democracy in the US, the UK and his own country. There’s insight too f...

Preview Episode 20.09.2023 31:47

Welcome to Media Confidential. Who are Alan and Lionel, and what will they be discussing in this brand new show from Prospect Magazine? Our hosts give an overview of their new podcast, why it's important, and their thoughts on the media landscape as they see it today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.