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The Global Jigsaw: The language of war: Ukraine
Kyiv’s answer to the Kremlin’s warspeak. In part one of this miniseries, we focused on Russia’s case, trying to see through Moscow’s war propaganda: …
1 year, 4 months ago
The Media Show: Jeans, cars, deodorant
Advertising executive Sir John Hegarty has created campaigns for some of the world's most famous brands including Levi's, Lynx, and Audi. He was a fo…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Global Jigsaw: The language of war: Russia
Decoding the Kremlin’s warspeak to understand the power of propaganda as a weapon of war. “Let’s cut dill”, “a pop of cotton”, “meat assault”: expres…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Media Show: CNN’s Syria report controversy
A report by CNN from inside a Syrian prison has become a flashpoint for media scrutiny after the featured prisoner, initially presented as a victim, …
1 year, 4 months ago
The Media Show: Reporting Syria and reaction to Luigi Mangione
After Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapsed, Syrian media enters a new chapter. Kholoud Helmi, co-founder of the independent paper Enab Baladi, reflects…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Media Show: Reddit's rise
Reddit bills itself as the “home to endless conversation and authentic human connection”, and it is now one of the fastest growing social networks in…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Media Show: BBC presenter defection
Mishal Husain, one of the most recognisable voices on the BBC, is leaving after 26 years to join Bloomberg. Known for presenting Today and high-profi…
1 year, 5 months ago
Unspun World: Could Russia's war with Ukraine escalate?
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the risk of escalation in Russia’s war with Ukrai…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Media Show: Jake Paul v Mike Tyson
Friday’s Netflix boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was more than a fight; it was a media moment. Evan Shapiro, media commentator, sees it…
1 year, 5 months ago
Unspun World: What can the world expect from a second Trump term?
John Simpson explores the implications of a second Trump term for US foreign policy, the role of Saudi Arabia in the search for stability in the Midd…
1 year, 5 months ago