In this compelling podcast conversation, Virginia Stagni engages with Nigel Hanson, a media lawyer with more than a decade of experience as in-house counsel at the Financial Times. Hanson shares his rich career trajectory, from his formative years at Kingsley to his time in legal aid defence, before finally joining the Financial Times after a secondary education in journalism. Hanson highlights the significance of comprehending newsroom dynamics, journalistic ethics, and the cognitive processes of reporters as essential components for success in his unique position. He recounts his involvement in a variety of notable cases, such as the Wirecard scandal and the President's Club investigation, demonstrating the meticulous journalism and collaborative efforts required to produce high-quality work.The dialogue further explores the distinctions between private practice and in-house legal roles, and the emerging challenges presented by defamation in the age of artificial intelligence and deep fakes. Hanson's expertise offers a captivating glimpse into the confluence of law, journalism, and media in an ever-evolving landscape.Looking for a new guide to drive innovation and change?The Talent Show is a new podcast series from FT Talent, a hub of innovation from the Financial Times. Hosted by under 30s for under 30s around the world. Each episode we have important conversations for you and with you. We speak to experts in different fields, and bring you in to ask them your burning questions and delve deep into the topics that really matter to the younger generation today, find inspiring tips, analyse trends and bridge generational gaps. And we didn't just rely on our own curiosity - we invite our audience of bright students and early career professionals from all over the world to ask questions directly to our guests.The FT Talent Challenge is a competition from the Financial Times that invites bright young talent from all over the world to pitch solutions aimed at solving our most pressing business challenges. This podcast gives you a taste of the creative, educational and entrepreneurial atmosphere at FT Talent Challenges. FT Talent is a commercial division of the Financial Times.The FT Newsroom is not involved in its production. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.Subscribe to our Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/3X1kwkkVisit our website: http://bit.ly/3wUut8JFollow us on social media:Instagram: http://bit.ly/3X1N65fLinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3E6k9yv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.