2017
Episodes • 2017
1. Netanyahu's media manipulation revealed
minThe tale of the tape that puts the lie to the Israeli PM's media narrative. Plus, the Zimbabwean journalists' dilemma.
▶ Watch Episode2. The future of journalism under President Trump
minWill the White House press corps fall in line or fight back with adversarial journalism? Plus, Obama's media legacy.
▶ Watch Episode3. Reporting the rise of Europe's populist parties
minThe challenges of covering the rise of the far right in Europe, plus, how Israel polices Palestinian voices online.
▶ Watch Episode4. The media, Muslims and Trump's travel ban
minAs US borders tighten, we trace the media narratives on immigrants, refugees and Muslim 'Others'.
▶ Watch Episode5. Media, old and new, drive France's presidential race
minWe explore what is driving the presidential campaign in France; plus, the threat of fake news in Italy.
▶ Watch Episode6. President Zuma and the media in South Africa
minWe explore Zuma's grip on broadcasters, and Wikimedia Foundation on facts, trust and open source knowledge.
▶ Watch Episode7. The challenges of journalism in Duterte's Philippines
minOn the streets with Manila's 'night crawlers'. Plus, an in-depth interview with Rappler's Marites Vitug.
▶ Watch Episode8. Is the media 'normalising' Donald Trump?
minWe examine the media's softening criticism of President Trump. Plus, Peru launches first Quechua-language news show.
▶ Watch Episode9. Rupert Murdoch's unfinished business
minWill Rupert Murdoch succeed in taking over Sky? Plus, the challenges of reporting on Chechnya.
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