Talk Media

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Joyce McMillan (theatre critic and political commentator) to discuss the initial results of the US election, confusion over furlough support for Scotland, issues related to new social media guidelines for BBC employees and the verdict of the Johnny Depp trial. Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Rex...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Catriona Stewart (journalist) to discuss the response to Jason Leitch’s ‘virtual Christmas’ comments on BBC Radio Scotland, the final countdown to the US election and the role of social media in raising awareness of police brutality in Nigeria. Stuart, Eamonn and Catriona go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Writing the Futu...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Scottish film-maker Anthony Baxter (You’ve Been Trumped, A Dangerous Game) to discuss the future of the licence fee in Scotland, calls from UK broadcasters for tighter media regulations in an effort to compete with streaming services, and President Trump’s new golf course in Aberdeenshire. Stuart, Eamonn and Anthony go on to share their personal media recommendation...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Paul Hutcheon (Daily Record Political Editor and Scotland's Political Journalist of the Year) to discuss the response to reports of divisions between Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond, reactions to the return of Spitting Image on BritBox and updates on the US election campaign. Stuart, Eamonn and Paul go on to share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Eamon...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Gayle Anderson (journalist) to discuss the media's response to COVID-19 in Scotland, President Trump's coronavirus diagnosis and the closure of cinemas. Stuart, Eamonn and Gayle go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Dennistoun in Glasgow is named one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods' - TimeOut article - https://www.timeo...

Following on from our US election special with Ahmed Baba, we're back in Scotland for 'The After Party' - a bonus episode taking a close look at the Internal Market Bill, the future of the licence fee and more. Enjoy the double act. Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Ahmed Baba of Rantt Media for a US election special. The discussion includes: reactions to the first TV debate between President Trump and Vice-President Biden, tax avoidance and voter suppression. Stuart, Eamonn and Ahmed go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Rowan on Byres Road' by photographer Wattie Cheung - https:/...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Sunny Hundal (writer, journalist and commentator) to discuss Keir Starmer and different interpretations of 'patriotism' around the UK, climate change coverage and the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Stuart, Eamonn and Sunny go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'A Tomb With a View: The Stories and Glories of Graveyards' book Pet...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Shona Craven (journalist and commentator) to discuss the COVID briefings row - following BBC Scotland’s decision to end the live streams - the Scottish Hate Crime Bill and the return of Ed Miliband. Stuart, Eamonn and Shona go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Des’ ITV drama (available on STV player) https://player.stv.tv/su...

It’s our 30th show! Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Ayesha Hazarika (broadcaster, political commentator and Times Radio host) to discuss ‘Baroness’ Ruth Davidson, topical stories related to press freedom and the backlash to 'Mulan' (now streaming on Disney+). Stuart, Eamonn and Ayesha also share their personal media recommendations.  Ayesha hosts weekend drive time (4-7pm) on Times Radio: ht...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Jim Cusick, editor of openMedia at openDemocracy, to discuss Douglas Ross and food standards (following a recent BBC Radio Scotland interview), the media response to the death of Mercy Baguma in Glasgow and Tim Davie, the new BBC Director-General. Stuart, Eamonn and Jim also share their personal media recommendations.  ENTER THE GIVEAWAY (RHA TrueConnect2 Wireless E...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Tamara Keith, NPR White House Correspondent, to discuss the Republican National Convention, reporting on US politics and the fallout from ‘The Trial of Alex Salmond’. Stuart, Eamonn and Tamara also share their personal media recommendations.  ENTER THE GIVEAWAY (RHA TrueConnect2 Wireless Earbuds): www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia-giveaway RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Sear...

Stuart and Eamonn discuss BBC2's 'The Trial of Alex Salmond', newspaper apologies and the virtual Democratic Convention. Stuart and Eamonn also share their personal media recommendations. There's no guest commentator this week - enjoy the double act! ENTER THE GIVEAWAY (RHA TrueConnect2 Wireless Earbuds): www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia-giveaway RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Humanity' on Creative Boom h...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Angela Haggerty to discuss ongoing controversy surrounding exam results in Scotland, the future of the USA (in light of a recent Rolling Stone article by Wade Davis titled, ‘The Unravelling of America’) and media coverage of migrant crossings. Stuart, Eamonn and Angela also share their personal media recommendations.  READ ‘The Unravelling of America’ (Wa...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and director Jon S. Baird (‘Filth’, ‘Stan and Ollie’) to discuss the sale or ban of TikTok in the US, email hacking, the KGB and controversy surrounding school exam results in Scotland. Stuart, Eamonn and Jon also share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Shuggie Bain’ book by Douglas Stuart www.goodreads.com/book/show/52741293-shu...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster, political columnist and podcast host (‘The Rock N Roll Politics Podcast’) Steve Richards to discuss media moguls, Nicola Sturgeon’s press briefings and Anti-Semitism on social media sites. Stuart, Eamonn and Steve also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart: ‘Fear City: New York vs The Mafia’ series www.netflix.com/title/80218338 ‘Miraculous...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and film-maker Raisah Ahmed to discuss the publication of the Russia Report, Kanye West’s presidential campaign and controversy over the the lack of diversity in TV drama screenwriting. Stuart, Eamonn and Raisah also share their personal media recommendations. Raisah: ‘Stateless’ series on Netflix www.netflix.com/title/81206211 Eamonn: ‘Change or Die: The Thr...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Shona Craven (writer and columnist) to discuss the Johnny Depp trial, Chris Grayling's appointment as head of the Intelligence Committee and Donald Trump's recent commutation of Roger Stone. Stuart, Eamonn and Shona also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart: 'Freedom Is a Constant Struggle' by Angela Davis https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25330108-f...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by A.L. Kennedy (novelist, columnist, commentator and comedian) to discuss freedom of speech, the reopening of pubs and the recent protest at the Scottish border. Stuart, Eamonn and Alison also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart: Hamilton musical https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/hamilton/3uPmBHWlO6HJ  Eamonn: The Kominsky Method drama https://www...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Nanette Burstein (director of the new Hulu documentary, 'Hillary') to discuss COVID milestones (following reports that the global number of cases has reached ten million) leadership during lockdown, Facebook advertising and diversity in Hollywood. Stuart, Eamonn and Nanette also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart: 'Barrowland Ballads: A Recollective...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Bonnie Greer (playwright, novelist, critic and broadcaster) to discuss TikTok's impact on President Trump’s rally in Tulsa, discussions around Joe Biden's pick for Vice President, subscription news and blackface in popular culture. Stuart, Eamonn and Bonnie also share their media recommendations. Stuart: Vietnam War Songs (@VietnamWarSongs) on Twitter twitter.com/Vi...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Nazir Afzal (former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England) to discuss renewed scrutiny of Dominic Cummings and his trip to Durham, Marcus Rashford's successful school meals campaign and the race to become the next US President. Stuart, Eamonn and Nazir also share their media recommendations. Stuart: 'Da 5 Bloods' on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/8104...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Briana Pegado (director of Creative Edinburgh) to discuss the politics of statues, ongoing controversy surrounding Prince Andrew's past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and criticism directed towards J.K Rowling on Twitter. Stuart, Eamonn and Briana go on to share media recommendations. Stuart: 'The Bible Belt' by Ricky Ross http://www.rickyross.com/blog/?p=4957 Br...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Ahmed Baba (Co-Founder & President of Rantt Media) to discuss protests in the US (in response the murder of George Floyd) new media voices and wider issues related to racial equality. Stuart, Eamonn and Ahmed also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart: Washington Post article, ‘This can’t be happening’: An oral history of 48 surreal, violent, biblical m...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Ayesha Hazarika (former Labour Party political adviser and stand-up comedian, now editor of the Londoner Diary at the Evening Standard) to discuss the controversy surrounding Dominic Cummings and his trip to Durham, the Skye care home deaths exposed in The New York Times and the ethics of door-stepping. Stuart, Eamonn and Ayesha also share their personal media recom...