You need to be logged in to mark episodes as watched. Log in or sign up.
Season 2018
A look at the book that has set tongues wagging across the media landscape. Plus, Egypt's Sisi talk show bias.
A look at the book that has set tongues wagging across the media landscape. Plus, Egypt's Sisi talk show bias.
Will Facebook's reforms deal with hate speech, fake news and the need for moderation? Plus, South Korea's 'Defector TV'.
Will Facebook's reforms deal with hate speech, fake news and the need for moderation? Plus, South Korea's 'Defector TV'.
As Filipino news site Rappler battles with authorities, media feel the chill. Plus, climate sceptics and the news media.
As Filipino news site Rappler battles with authorities, media feel the chill. Plus, climate sceptics and the news media.
The Kremlin calls the shots on Russian media, so how do critics get their messages out? Plus, Cambodia's media blackout.
The Kremlin calls the shots on Russian media, so how do critics get their messages out? Plus, Cambodia's media blackout.
Screws are being tightened on Kenya's media, but many outlets also have credibility issues. Plus, Macron and the media.
Screws are being tightened on Kenya's media, but many outlets also have credibility issues. Plus, Macron and the media.
The media get caught up in North Korea's diplomatic games at the Winter Olympics. Plus, journalism in post-coup Turkey.
The media get caught up in North Korea's diplomatic games at the Winter Olympics. Plus, journalism in post-coup Turkey.
With presidential elections due next month, dissent has all but disappeared in Sisi's Egypt. Plus, Hungary's media.
With presidential elections due next month, dissent has all but disappeared in Sisi's Egypt. Plus, Hungary's media.
China's ruling party moves to remove presidential term limits. Plus, the case and coverage of Palestine's Ahed Tamimi.
China's ruling party moves to remove presidential term limits. Plus, the case and coverage of Palestine's Ahed Tamimi.
How US school shooting survivors spar with gun rights activists on air and online. Plus, media strangled in Eritrea.
How US school shooting survivors spar with gun rights activists on air and online. Plus, media strangled in Eritrea.
2018x10
Headlines and hyperbole: Covering the Sergei Skripal story
Episode overview
The Skripal affair and the battle of narratives between Russia and UK; plus, Google and Facebook's censorship tactics.
The Skripal affair and the battle of narratives between Russia and UK; plus, Google and Facebook's censorship tactics.
A whistle-blower revealed how Facebook enabled politicians to exploit personal data. And India's fatal WhatsApp rumours.
A whistle-blower revealed how Facebook enabled politicians to exploit personal data. And India's fatal WhatsApp rumours.
2018x12
Murder in Brazil: Covering the assassination of Marielle Franco
Episode overview
The murder of Franco puts a spotlight on the Brazilian media's treatment of the slums. Plus, Honduras' Radio Progreso.
The murder of Franco puts a spotlight on the Brazilian media's treatment of the slums. Plus, Honduras' Radio Progreso.
2018x13
Newsreaders in chorus: The monopolisation of local news in the US
Episode overview
A viral video raises concerns about America's biggest TV news network. Plus, Britain's poverty porn industry.
A viral video raises concerns about America's biggest TV news network. Plus, Britain's poverty porn industry.
Media mystery in Pakistan: who ordered Geo News off the air? Plus, covering the world's largest biometric database.
Media mystery in Pakistan: who ordered Geo News off the air? Plus, covering the world's largest biometric database.
2018x15
Red lines and military strikes: Media coverage of the Syrian war
Episode overview
We map the politics and aesthetics of the Syria news coverage. Plus, what's behind enduring sexism in the Italian media?
We map the politics and aesthetics of the Syria news coverage. Plus, what's behind enduring sexism in the Italian media?
2018x16
Democrats vs WikiLeaks and the implications for US media
Episode overview
The saga continues as US Democrats file suit against Russia, Trump and WikiLeaks. Plus, reporting the Rohingya story.
The saga continues as US Democrats file suit against Russia, Trump and WikiLeaks. Plus, reporting the Rohingya story.
2018x17
Kabul bombings: The perils of being a journalist in Afghanistan
Episode overview
Ten journalists were killed in the deadliest attack on Afghanistan's media since 2001. Plus, Winnie Mandela's legacy.
Ten journalists were killed in the deadliest attack on Afghanistan's media since 2001. Plus, Winnie Mandela's legacy.
Ten Afghan journalists were killed in Kabul bombings. Plus, the human rights issue of solitary confinement in the US.
Ten Afghan journalists were killed in Kabul bombings. Plus, the human rights issue of solitary confinement in the US.
2018x19
Israel-Palestine: Split screens and dissonant narratives
Episode overview
A ceremony in Jerusalem, a massacre in Gaza and how the media covered both. Plus, spies on air in the US.
A ceremony in Jerusalem, a massacre in Gaza and how the media covered both. Plus, spies on air in the US.
The jailing of female activists makes the story of reform in the kingdom harder to tell. Plus, political ads in Mexico.
The jailing of female activists makes the story of reform in the kingdom harder to tell. Plus, political ads in Mexico.
An investigation exposes Indian media giants willing to peddle propaganda as news. Plus, the US global media operation.
An investigation exposes Indian media giants willing to peddle propaganda as news. Plus, the US global media operation.
The Russian journalist faked death - causing problems for the media. Plus, the Iranian diaspora reviving Shah nostalgia.
The Russian journalist faked death - causing problems for the media. Plus, the Iranian diaspora reviving Shah nostalgia.
2018x23
Spectacle over substance: Trump, G7 and the Singapore summit
Episode overview
Trump's theatrics at the G7 summit and his meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong-un. Plus, the fixers' role in journalism.
Trump's theatrics at the G7 summit and his meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong-un. Plus, the fixers' role in journalism.
As the assault on Hudaida makes news, we examine flaws in coverage of the war in Yemen. Plus, chemical attacks in Syria.
As the assault on Hudaida makes news, we examine flaws in coverage of the war in Yemen. Plus, chemical attacks in Syria.
President Erdogan wins Turkey's vote with the media singing from the same hymn sheet. Plus, polarised media in DR Congo.
President Erdogan wins Turkey's vote with the media singing from the same hymn sheet. Plus, polarised media in DR Congo.
Inside the biggest media collaboration in the region's history, exposing the offshore dealings of the rich and powerful.
Inside the biggest media collaboration in the region's history, exposing the offshore dealings of the rich and powerful.
Do the media help manufacture far-right movements? Plus, Ethiopia's new prime minister and the hope for media reform.
Do the media help manufacture far-right movements? Plus, Ethiopia's new prime minister and the hope for media reform.
Protests in Dhaka are about more than road safety. Plus, how the late Tom Wolfe inspires journalists today.
Protests in Dhaka are about more than road safety. Plus, how the late Tom Wolfe inspires journalists today.
Google's planned Chinese search app comes under fire. Plus, censorship in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Google's planned Chinese search app comes under fire. Plus, censorship in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
2018x30
Catch & Kill: Could Trump's media allies hasten his downfall?
Episode overview
The National Enquirer was once Trump's most strident cheerleader, but now it's his latest headache. Plus, Radio Dabanga.
The National Enquirer was once Trump's most strident cheerleader, but now it's his latest headache. Plus, Radio Dabanga.
2018x31
Myanmar: Journalists Paying the Price for Reporting Genocide
Episode overview
The sentencing of two Reuters reporters in Myanmar. Plus, the British media and their monarchy.
The sentencing of two Reuters reporters in Myanmar. Plus, the British media and their monarchy.
2018x32
Lessons from the crash: Media and the 2008 financial crisis
Episode overview
A decade on from the 2008 global financial crisis. Plus, Twitter bots manipulate online debates on Iran.
A decade on from the 2008 global financial crisis. Plus, Twitter bots manipulate online debates on Iran.
A special on the under-reporting of China's treatment of Uighur Muslims and the tale of the Southern Media Group.
A special on the under-reporting of China's treatment of Uighur Muslims and the tale of the Southern Media Group.
2018x34
British tabloids on Brexit: Eurosceptics or Eurohaters?
Episode overview
As Brexit talks drag on, UK right-wing media ratchet up negative coverage. Plus, Mahathir and Malaysia's media revamp.
As Brexit talks drag on, UK right-wing media ratchet up negative coverage. Plus, Mahathir and Malaysia's media revamp.
2018x35
Brazil's elections: Is social media overtaking the mainstream?
Episode overview
Is social media driving the campaign of far-right frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro? Plus, online abuse of female journalists.
Is social media driving the campaign of far-right frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro? Plus, online abuse of female journalists.
Conflicting narratives and the mystery of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance. Plus, native advertising.
Conflicting narratives and the mystery of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance. Plus, native advertising.
We examine the alarming UN climate report and the state of climate reporting today. Plus, exporting Orban's media model.
We examine the alarming UN climate report and the state of climate reporting today. Plus, exporting Orban's media model.
A look at hate speech and misinformation ahead of Brazil's election runoff. Plus, Jeremy Corbyn and the UK media.
A look at hate speech and misinformation ahead of Brazil's election runoff. Plus, Jeremy Corbyn and the UK media.
What's behind Trump's attacks on the media before the US midterms? Plus, Trump and the Christian Broadcasting Network.
What's behind Trump's attacks on the media before the US midterms? Plus, Trump and the Christian Broadcasting Network.
After months of rhetoric, the US re-imposes sanctions on Iran. Plus, historical revisionism in Israel's archives.
After months of rhetoric, the US re-imposes sanctions on Iran. Plus, historical revisionism in Israel's archives.
After Khashoggi's killing, Saudi Arabia tightens grip on media and public discourse. Plus, South Korea's 'Defector TV'.
After Khashoggi's killing, Saudi Arabia tightens grip on media and public discourse. Plus, South Korea's 'Defector TV'.
An apparent cut-paste error confirms a US indictment against the Wikileaks founder. Plus, patriotic cinema in Russia.
An apparent cut-paste error confirms a US indictment against the Wikileaks founder. Plus, patriotic cinema in Russia.
2018x43
Raed Fares: Murdered on the front line of Syrian journalism
Episode overview
Syrian activist, journalist and founder of Radio Fresh, Raed Fares, is assassinated in Idlib. Plus, border security TV.
Syrian activist, journalist and founder of Radio Fresh, Raed Fares, is assassinated in Idlib. Plus, border security TV.
2018x44
Marc Lamont Hill and the limits on the Israel-Palestine debate
Episode overview
The taboo around the Israel-Palestine debate on US airwaves. Plus, Quechua news and the politics of language in Peru.
The taboo around the Israel-Palestine debate on US airwaves. Plus, Quechua news and the politics of language in Peru.
Facebook's end-of-year wrap glossed over most of its own bad news. Plus, US immigration raids caught on camera.
Facebook's end-of-year wrap glossed over most of its own bad news. Plus, US immigration raids caught on camera.
2018x46
Show finale
Noam Chomsky's Manufacturing Consent revisited
Episode overview
A Listening Post special marking 30 years since the publication of Manufacturing Consent and its relevance today.
A Listening Post special marking 30 years since the publication of Manufacturing Consent and its relevance today.
If there are missing episodes or banners (and they exist on TheTVDB) you can request an automatic full show update:
Request show update
Update requested
