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Media Confidential

Media Confidential

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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.


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  • How long can Ofcom allow Nigel Farage to keep his own show?

    How long can Ofcom allow Nigel Farage to keep his own show?
    Jul 24 2025

    This week, Alan and Lionel are joined by Stewart Purvis, formerly editor-in-chief of ITN and content regulator for Ofcom.


    Stewart talks about confronting Ofcom about their judgement on GB News. Are current impartiality rules fit for purpose?


    Amid mounting pressure over Tim Davie’s leadership, they also discuss the crisis at the top of the BBC—and which candidates might be next in line for the biggest job in broadcasting.


    Plus, Alan reveals a telling text he received from a top BBC journalist.

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    58 m
  • Q&A: Mamdani vs the media

    Q&A: Mamdani vs the media
    Jul 21 2025

    In this week's Q&A episode, Alan and Lionel are asked about Zohran Mamdani, Democratic candidate for New York mayor, and whether big newspapers have made any impact on his campaign.


    The hosts also discuss how to capture people’s attention while reporting on climate change.


    Plus, as AI threatens to replace some human jobs, what can journalists do to ensure they’re ahead of the game?


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    16 m
  • Tom McTague: ‘This country’s problems run deeper than Starmer thinks’

    Tom McTague: ‘This country’s problems run deeper than Starmer thinks’
    Jul 17 2025

    This week, Alan and Lionel are joined by Tom McTague, former Unherd political editor and recently appointed editor-in-chief at the New Statesman.


    Tom explains his vision, both for the magazine and for the UK. He also spills the beans on his interview with Keir Starmer, and shares what he talked about over a drink with Spectator editor and former Tory cabinet minister Michael Gove.


    The hosts also discuss the two BBC reports out this week about the corporation’s handling of the documentary Gaza: How to survive in a warzone, as well as an independent review into “inappropriate behaviour” by former MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace.

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    52 m
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