Best Fire Theft Radio Podcasts (2025)

The long-running legal battle between Prince Harry and the British tabloids has come to a dramatic end. As the owner of the Sun newspaper offers him a full apology and substantial damages, we unpick the significance of the settlement. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have also made headlines as subjects of a new cover story in Vanity Fair - we spea…

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Reporting the LA Fires, AI Michael Parkinson, US TikTok ban approaches 56:51

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We talk to reporters in Los Angeles about the challenges of covering the fires there. As the government prepares to begin the charter renewal process which will decide the future of the BBC, one option being discussed is mutualisation. We explore what that could look like. A new podcast features celebrities interviewed by a reincarnated AI Michael …

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Uncovering the grooming gangs, Meta ditches fact checkers, Grand Theft Auto 6 57:10

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We talk to Andrew Norfolk, one of the first journalists to report on the grooming gangs story, an issue now in headlines around the world because of the interventions of Elon Musk. Nazir Afzal, former prosecutor explains how journalists helped advise the Crown Prosecution Service about the case. Meta’s decision to scrap US fact-checkers in favor of…

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PR v journalism, Post Office drama one year on, predictions for 2025 56:51

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A New Years Day programme where we look forward and back. The Media Show teams up with Radio 4's crisis communications podcast, When it Hits the Fan, to discuss what the big stories of the year tell us about how journalists and PR professionals interact. It’s a year since the hugely influential ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office brought the plig…

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CNN Syria Report, Health Misinformation, Time Person of the Year 56:35

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We discuss why CNN is under pressure after a viral news report from Syria turned out not to be all it claimed to be. As ABC News settles a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump for $15m, we look at what it means for journalism. Also on the programme, a BBC World Service investigation has found that Steven Bartlett’s Diary of A CEO is amplifying harm…

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FTR 166 Entertainment Breakdown 23:42

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Let's talm about the movie The Whale. It does not surprise me that hollywood raved about this movie so much and gave Brendan Fraser the oscar. The marketing around this movie was clever but as usual had an overt Anti Christian sentiment. As always, Don't forget to spread the fire!

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Media in the new Syria, how to be an online investigator, can you copyright a vibe? 56:50

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Kholoud Helmi, co-founder of independent Syrian newspaper Enab Baladi and reporter Edmund Bower discuss the fall of the Assad regime. We hear about claims of misconduct at one of the world’s largest LGBT media platforms. Mia Sato from The Verge and influencer Michael McWhorter examine how online communities responded to the murder of UnitedHealthca…

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FTR 165 Wesley Huff Vs. Billy Carson Ordeal 52:37

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Biblical Scholar Wesley Huff and researcher Billy Carson debate about the Bible and the validity of the claims within the biblical text. Chuck and Mav just pull a couple of the then clips available to bring attention to the debate. Spoiler alert, It did not go well for Billy Carson who largely claims Jesus and God as we know it in the bibile is a c…

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How to interview Anna Wintour, welfare on TV sets, where to start with Reddit 57:27

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Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour talks to Katie about her career and the new exhibition, VOGUE: Inventing the Runway. As more allegations emerge about the conduct of Master Chef host Gregg Wallace, we hear about the on-set rules supposed to protect participants in reality TV. The civil war in Syria has a sophisticated social media front. We get a…

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FTR 164 Reel-Tok 14 Frank Turek To Abortion Statistics 42:25

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Another Reel-Tok episode with some good conversation! We see Dr. Frank Turek talk about one of Ricky Gervais comments against Christianity and how easily it can be proven false. Then we show an interesting statistic about abortion that is often used to excuse it as a basic human right. As always, Don't forget to spread the fire!…

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The end-of-life influencer, Christmas adverts, Mishal Husain leaves the BBC 56:47

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We talk to journalists and influencers about how they discuss assisted dying. As staff at The Observer vote to go on strike over the plans, its outgoing editor explains why he's against a proposed sale of the Sunday newspaper to Toirtoise media. We ask if department store Christmas adverts still retain their iconic status in 2024 and we consider wh…

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FTR 163 Gospel to Muslims With George Saieg 1:19:09

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How does the Bible compare to the Quran? As Christians, how can we evangelize to the muslim? On this epsiode Chuck talks about how we can reach out to our fellow Muslims. Pastor George Saieg has an excellent ministry that explains what you need to know on why we can believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and how we can communicate that to Muslims. We …

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Investigating abuse in the Church of England, Tyson vs Paul, NYT Games, Leaving X for Bluesky 57:38

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The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury has sparked renewed discussion about accountability in the Church of England. Cathy Newman, Presenter and Investigations Editor, Channel 4 News, reflects on her investigation which triggered it. Mark Stibbe, one of Cathy's original sources, discusses the impact of coming forward with his story. Colin …

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How to cover Trump now, Taskmaster creator Alex Horne and who will replace Gary Lineker? 57:51

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When Donald Trump won in 2016, it boosted cable news and newspaper subscriptions, with some outlets taking an avowedly anti-Trump stance; some even called this the ‘resistance’. What’s going to happen now? We talk to journalists with different approaches. As popular Channel 4 gameshow Taskmaster celebrates its tenth anniversary, creator Alex Horne …

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Trump's winning media strategy, Observer sale, royal journalism 56:59

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Donald Trump has pledged to send reporters to jail and strip major television networks of their broadcast licenses. We discuss how the Presidential campaign was covered and what happens next. James Harding of Tortoise Media discusses his plans to buy The Observer, and as a new investigation into the business interests of the Royals is released, we …

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Ballots, bias and big tech 57:33

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This week, The Media Show broadcasts from Washington DC, and asks what the election tells us about the media's role in modern America. The Washington Post finds itself at the heart of a debate on media impartiality after a reported loss of thousands of subscribers following its decision not to endorse a candidate. NPR's media correspondent, David F…

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George Osborne on covering the budget, Real Housewives' Andy Cohen, media strategies of the far right 56:44

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George Osborne, presenter of Political Currency, on covering his first Labour budget as a journalist. After it was pulled from the programme of the London Film Festival at the weekend, Katie talks to the makers of the undercover film exposing UK far-right activists some consider too dangerous to show. After Katie's recent interview with Yulia Naval…

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FTR 162: Reel-Tok 13 AI voice cloning to Gays And Amish For Trump 1:01:37

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Let's go into the wild influence of modern social media! This goes from AI Voice cloning being used for marketing to a gay raw milk drinking conservative trying to influence the amish for Trump. As always, Don't forget to spread the fire!!!!

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BBC News cuts, Isis Prisons Museum, the perils of press junkets 57:16

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The BBC has announced cuts to its news output including closing the interview show HARDtalk after nearly 30 years. We talk to HARDtalk presenter Stephen Sackur. The Isis Prisons Museum was established in 2017 when a group of journalists, filmmakers and activists entered deserted Islamic State prisons to collect evidence. We talk to the team behind …

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FTR 161 Entertainment Breakdown Big Pharma Propaganda 28:43

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You ever notice the adds that play on all the TV apps like TUBI, FREE VEE etc...while you're watching all the old movies "for free" ? The pharma propaganda is on another level! Let's talk about the idea that ''we live longer now due to medicine". Do we really? Or is that just some sly marketing to get you to believe that. I understand that there is…

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FTR 160: Reel-Tok EPS 12 with Chuck & MAV 57:20

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Let's continue down the rabbit hole that is the interwebs! Please help those affected by hurricane Helene in the link below! https://foundationsentinel.org/crisis-response-hurricane-helene/

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Reporting Gaza, expert women on the news, publishing's big week 57:22

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The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf, The Economist's Zanny Minton Beddoes, how to increase the number of female experts on the news, and the publishing industry's "Super Thursday". Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Assistant Producers: Lucy Wai and Martha OwenBy BBC Radio 4

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Middle East crisis, Sony's video game flop, The Sidemen 56:48

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As the Israeli offensive against targets in Lebanon continues, we discuss the challenges for journalists reporting the story from Beirut and Jerusalem. We also look at how the media is reporting on the story and how the fast-moving nature of the conflict makes verifying information difficult. And we hear about one of the biggest flops in video game…

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Al Fayed and the media, Have I Got News for You USA, TV news in Afghanistan 57:38

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Katie and Ros meet Erica Gornal, director of the BBC’s new investigation into serious sexual abuse allegations by Mohamed al Fayed. Jimmy Mulville, the exec behind the new US version of Have I Got News for You tell us about what makes Americans laugh and we learn what it takes to run Afghanistan’s biggest television channel, still operating under T…

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FTR 159 Secret Psy-Op EPS 3 Psy-op Cosmology With: Josh Monday 1:44:54

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You Might not believe in Biblical Cosmology and that's ok, but what is the Psy-op involved in believing a heliocentric model? There is at least a lot of "scientific" implications that are intending to lead people away from a biblical narrative. Today we talk with Josh Monday to at least see what the Bible teaches about the universe and how learning…

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TV's "culture problem", origins of Trump's pet eating allegations, the race for AI supremacy 57:41

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Donald Trump’s ‘migrants eat pets’ claim is the US election’s most viral meme so far. We talk to the journalist who tracked down the source of that story, and an academic investigating the political impact of memes. The Economist’s man in Beijing joins us to discuss life as a foreign correspondent. As his posting comes to an end, he reflects on pol…

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FTR 158: Entertainment Breakdown: Psy-op Theology 27:08

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Before people get triggered and think Fire Theft Radio is asking Christians to go watch horror movies. We are not! That being said, Often we assume that a simple act of watching a movie can make your home get possesed. I dont think so. Although sometimes something worst than demonic possesion happens due to the psyop propaganda found in these films…

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FTR 157 Fire Theft Origins With Camp Hermon 1:23:41

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On this epsiode fire theft radio gets interviewed on the Camp Hermon show and talks about how it all got statrted. OF course we got a little weird and fringey because thats who we asre baby! As always, Don't forget to spread the fire!! CAMP HERMON

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Russia’s alleged ties to US influencers, Government terrorism watchdog, Lucy Letby coverage 57:31

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The US Department of Justice says it has uncovered a Russian-influence operation recruiting prominent US right-wing influencers to convey its messages. We find out more. In the wake of the Southport stabbings, could more information from police have filled the information vacuum some believe led to the riots? The government’s Independent Reviewer o…

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Grenfell: the journalists and bloggers who warned of disaster 57:49

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As the final report of the six-year Grenfell inquiry is published, we explore the way the story has been covered by journalists. We hear about a boom in exports of Korean TV formats and talk to the British journalist who visited the Ukraine-occupied Russian region of Kursk. Guests: Ed Daffarn, blogger, Grenfell Action Group; Kate Lamble, Presenter,…

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Telegram founder arrested 56:53

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After the detention in France of Pavel Durov, owner of the controversial Telegram app, we explore what the first arrest of a social media boss means for content regulation and freedom of speech. As a new parliamentary term begins, we find out how the new Labour government is managing the media. Also in the programme, there’s a new Chinese computer …

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TV's hidden dilemma 56:41

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To many, we're living through a golden age of TV. But behind the rich offerings for consumers lie several growing structural issues, from a market oversupplied by streamers desperate for subscriptions, to the consequences of the US actors and writers strike, to a downturn in the advertising spend that powers the UK industry. Ros talks to a panel of…

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FTR 156: Redemption & "Simulations" With Mike Stibs 1:21:17

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On this episode we here the amazing testimony of Mike Stibs! It's always a blessing to hear how the power of Jesus changes the life of people who accept him into their heart. We discuss Mikes life and also his supernatural experience with the ouija board. It gets a little wild! And of course, we have to talk weird and fringe and bring to light a po…

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FTR 155: Secret Psyops Eps 2 More Moon Shenanigans With Bart Sibrel 1:02:41

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Why is this information relevant to the body of Christ? What are the spiritual implications and what kind of deceptions are near. This and many other questions were asked to our good friend Bart Sibrel. We invited him back on the show to discuss what it was like being on the Joe Rogan Podcast. We also wanted his perspective on how this information …

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The riots and the media 56:38

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Lorna Woods' thinking was central to the new Online Safety Act, designed to tackle dangerous content online. After the recent riots, which many argue were fomented on social media, the law is being put to the test in the courts. We talk to Lorna alongside Nazir Afzal, former Chief Crown Prosecutor. We also look at the role the traditional media pla…

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FTR 154: Reel-Tok eps 11 With Chuck & Mav 44:28

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Let's continue our journey down the rabbit whole that is Reelz and Tik-Tok!

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Sun Editor Victoria Newton 56:47

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We talk to Tom Witherow from The Times who's been tracing where the false claim the Southport attacker is Muslim began, as well as reporters covering the riots on the ground. The Editor of The Sun, Victoria Newton, discusses that paper's coverage of Huw Edwards. What qualities do you need to be a journalist? The National Council for the Training of…

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FTR 153 Secret Psyops Eps 1 With: Odd Man Out 1:29:35

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Let's beggin our journey of discernment. Episode one of this series is reminder of the danger of politics. Listen and try not to get triggered if we say something you disagree with. Odd man Out from The Oddcast joins us on the show and we have an open conversation about things we must watch out for in this election year. Don't forget to spread the …

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FTR 152: Secret Psyops Intro 42:23

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On this episode Chuck and Mav intro the new series SECRET PSYOPS! We will hopefully connect some dots and make you aware of how the red pill world can also be used to manipulate. We always warn about how long you stay with the mad hatter. Hopefully we can bring some clarity in this world of the "truthers" from a much more biblical and grounded pers…

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Huw Edwards pleads guilty 57:48

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David Silito reflects on Huw Edwards's guilty plea to making indecent images of children, 41 images that had been shared with him by another man on WhatsApp. We look at how the story broke and the challenges of covering it for journalists inside the BBC. Katie talks to Channel 4 News’s Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Amid controversy surrounding the BBC’s St…

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“The UK’s wildest climate trial” 56:43

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The trial of five activists who disrupted the M25 in London in 2022 concluded last week with them receiving the longest ever UK sentences for non-violent protest. Summing up, the judge thanked a journalist from The Sun newspaper who provided key evidence after secretly recording a Just Stop Oil meeting. Damien Gayle describes how he navigated repor…

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Trump shooting: the journalists who were there 56:46

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We talk to three journalists who were there when a gunman tried to assassinate Donald Trump. The attack has brought renewed attention on the nature of America’s political discourse and the media’s role. We discuss this too. Katie has been reporting on Strictly Come Dancing as new claims about contestants’ experiences emerge. We talk with an agent w…

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How to cover a general election 57:39

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In the aftermath of the Labour landslide Roger Mosey, former Editorial Directior of BBC News, accuses broadcasters of spending too much time on 'the kind of trivia that alienates voters.' Should journalism do better? We test the thesis with new research from Dominic Wring of Loughborough University outlining the topics journalists covered most, plu…

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Reporting Biden's health 1:01:12

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In the aftermath of his halting debate performance, the editorial boards of some of the major US newspapers have called on Joe Biden to withdraw from the race for re-election. We ask why this issue is only being discussed so widely now, talking to a journalist who raised a comprehensive set of concerns but faced a backlash from others in the media …

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Julian Assange: journalist or activist? 57:35

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On the day Julian Assange is freed, we explore the story of WikiLeaks' unprecedented data releases, how he and the organisation changed the way journalists and newsrooms operate and how these releases ultimately led to his incarceration. Also in the programme, ITV's Julie Etchingham explains the secrets behind chairing prime ministerial debates and…

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Political podcasts - who's listening? 57:59

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What's behind the glut of politics podcasts? Hardly a month goes by without a new title being launched, competing with established brands like The New York Times’s The Daily and the wildly popular The Rest is Politics with Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart. We talk to the team behind the latter about the secrets of its success, and the opportuniti…

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FTR 151: Uganda Adventure! With Maverick Pilgrim 1:12:23

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On this episode Maverick is back from doing the the Lords work in Uganda and shares what ministry looks like in that country. Maverick is teaching the people in Uganda how to approach reading the bible and why that is so important. There's a lot of fals teaching around the world so we have to be careful how we approach scripture. Mav tells a great …

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The PM and D-Day: how the row unfolded 56:44

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We explore how political scandals unfold across the media and the art of the 'get to know' interview with two journalists who recently interviewed Rishi Sunak. As one of the alleged subjects of the Netflix drama Baby Reindeer sues the streamer for defamation, negligence and privacy violations, we weigh the legal arguments. Also in the programme, ne…

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Papers, politics, power 58:14

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How do we gauge the power of newspapers in this election? Will press endorsements from the mainstream media prove decisive, or does power now stem from corners of the media that are harder to define, boosted by opaque social media algorithms? And as big tech increasingly squeezes the revenue and audiences of news outlets, we talk to the Editor of T…

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