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James O’Brien on the media figures who “broke Britain”

James O’Brien on the media figures who “broke Britain”

FromMedia Confidential


James O’Brien on the media figures who “broke Britain”

FromMedia Confidential

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Alan and Lionel speak to LBC broadcaster and author James O’Brien, who takes aim at Daily Mail chief Paul Dacre, news mogul Rupert Murdoch and journalist, broadcaster and editor Andrew Neil—three media figures he includes in his book about the people he thinks “broke Britain”. O’Brien also reflects on David Cameron’s return to frontline politics and discusses his own version of opinionated political broadcasting.About Prospect Prospect brings rigorously fact-checked analysis, ideas and perspectives to the big topics the world is grappling with. In addition to being the UK’s leading monthly current affairs magazine, Prospect publishes daily commentary and analysis online. Even more discussion about the ideas that matter is available in our growing range of newsletters and podcasts, the most recent of which is Media Confidential. Black Friday offer: Enjoy 50% off an annual digital subscription and receive full access to rigorously fact-checked, truly independent analysis and perspectives.   Take advantage of this time-limited offer. Click here to subscribe now at https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/blfrcymo/prospect-magazine/bfmctext Be quick: promotion ends Mon 27th November.  We'd love your feedback! Tell us more at: https://f9ce3vpjrw3.typeform.com/to/bxJBPxN2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Nov 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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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 a Fresh Air production for Prospect Magazine.About Prospect Prospect brings rigorously fact-checked analysis, ideas and perspectives to the big topics the world is grappling with. In addition to being the UK’s leading monthly current affairs magazine, Prospect publishes daily commentary and analysis online. Even more discussion about the ideas that matter is available in our growing range of newsletters and podcasts, the most recent of which is Media Confidential.Enjoy one-month's free trial to Prospect's digital content, and get full access to rigorously fact-checked, truly independent analysis and perspectives. No commitment - you can cancel at any time.   Unlock your free digital trial today at https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/1mfd/prospect-magazine/mctex1mf We'd love your feedback! Tell us more at: https://f9ce3vpjrw3.typeform.com/to/bxJBPxN2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.