Media Confidential

• Harry Shukman: Undercover in the Far Right

  This week on Media Confidential, journalist Harry Shukman joins Alan and Lionel to discuss his year spent infiltrating the far right.Harry’s new book Year of the Rat explores this journey. He shares why he went undercover to report on the story, why he thinks the threat from the British far right has been underestimated, and moments when he risked discovery.Plus, the editors mull over Jon Voight’s plan to “make Hollywood great again”, and discuss the BBC choosing to shelve a new film about the destruction of Gaza’s health service.Harry’s book ‘Year of the Rat: Undercover in the British Far Right’ is out today (May 8th) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Q&A: It’s ‘Da Business’— The launch of Alan and Lionel's (imaginary) new newspaper

  In this week’s Q&A, Alan and Lionel are presented with a thought experiment: if they had to join forces, how would they run a brand new media venture?What’s it all about? Where is the money coming from? And, contentiously…who would be the editor?With half a million households cancelling their licence fee in 2023 alone, the hosts are also asked about alternatives to a TV license fee, as the BBC struggles to connect with younger audiences.They also speculate on who might step into the shoes of Alex Mahon, Channel 4’s outgoing CEO, who joined Media Confidential to talk about gen Z’s media habits back in March.Keep your questions coming via [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• New hope for the newsroom?

  Alan and Lionel are joined by Lea Korsgaard, co-founder and editor-in-chief at Zetland, the Danish media organisation revolutionising the way people engage with the news.She discusses what makes the media platform, which Alan describes as “a beacon of optimism”, so unique—and shares the secret to its success.Plus, Alan and Lionel cast their editorial eyes over the first edition of the Observer, now under new ownership, and give their professional opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Q&A: How do you prepare for the death of a Pope?

  Following the death of Pope Francis last week, Alan and Lionel answer how a reporter should prepare for the expected—and the unexpected.They discuss the perks of having a network of correspondents and give their opinions on freelance journalists: is it better to be a lone operator or under the wing of a big publication?To ask Alan Rusbridger and Lionel Barber your questions, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Are cartoonists about to be cancelled?

  What is allowed to be a joking matter? And where does one draw the line?This week, Alan and Lionel discuss the pitfalls of being a satirist in 2025. They talk to political cartoonist Steve Bell, who worked for the Guardian for over 40 years before being unceremoniously dismissed after an image of Benjamin Netanyahu drew ire.They’re also joined by former Spectator editor Fraser Nelson, who leapt to Steve’s defence, despite being on opposite ends of the political aisle. Fraser also shares how he put his job on the line whilst at the helm of the magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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