This week, Alan and Lionel discuss editorial independence, the BBC’s search for a new director general and ask if the current structure is even working. Is the role too much for one person? As the post-budget scrutiny rumbles on, they also talk about which publications are producing the best analysis—and whose is best avoided... Plus, the hosts discuss 40 years of the Independent after learning of the death of one of its founders, Andreas Whittam Smith, and reminisce about the life and legacy of the late Tom Stoppard. Today’s episode is brought to you by <a href="https://www.energiseafrica.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENERGISE AFRICA </a>– the innovative UK-based investment site that helps bring vital solar energy access to people across sub-Saharan Africa.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This week, Alan and Lionel discuss editorial independence, the BBC’s search for a new director general and ask if the current structure is even working. Is the role too much for one person? As the post-budget scrutiny rumbles on, they also talk about which publications are producing the best analysis—and whose is best avoided... Plus, the hosts discuss 40 years of the Independent after learning of the death of one of its founders, Andreas Whittam Smith, and reminisce about the life and legacy of the late Tom Stoppard. Today’s episode is brought to you by ENERGISE AFRICA – the innovative UK-based investment site that helps bring vital solar energy access to people across sub-Saharan Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Alan and Lionel discuss editorial independence, the BBC’s search for a new director general and ask if the current structure is even working. Is the role too much for one person? As the post-budget scrutiny rumbles on, they also talk about which publications are producing the best analysis—and whose is best avoided... Plus, the hosts discuss 40 years of the&nbsp;Independent&nbsp;after learning of the death of one of its founders, Andreas Whittam Smith, and reminisce about the life and legacy of the late Tom Stoppard. Today’s episode is brought to you by <a href="https://www.energiseafrica.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ENERGISE AFRICA </a>– the innovative UK-based investment site that helps bring vital solar energy access to people across sub-Saharan Africa. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

‘I’m with you on the free press, it’s the newspapers I can’t stand’: What Tom Stoppard got right about journalism

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&nbsp;Financial Times, and Alan, editor of&nbsp;Prospect&nbsp;and former editor of the&nbsp;Guardian,&nbsp;will bring you revealing, high profile interviews and in-depth discussion. Media Confidential is produced by Prospect Magazine. Subscribe to Prospect and enjoy our rigorously fact-checked, truly independent analysis and perspectives. Get one free issue of Prospect when you sign up today:&nbsp;<a href="https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/OCT1MFBG/prospect-magazine/OCT1MFD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/OCT1MFBG/prospect-magazine/OCT1MFG</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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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. Media Confidential is produced by Prospect Magazine. Subscribe to Prospect and enjoy our rigorously fact-checked, truly independent analysis and perspectives. Get one free issue of Prospect when you sign up today: https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/OCT1MFBG/prospect-magazine/OCT1MFG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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&nbsp;Financial Times, and Alan, editor of&nbsp;Prospect&nbsp;and former editor of the&nbsp;Guardian,&nbsp;will bring you revealing, high profile interviews and in-depth discussion. Media Confidential is produced by Prospect Magazine. Subscribe to Prospect and enjoy our rigorously fact-checked, truly independent analysis and perspectives. Get one free issue of Prospect when you sign up today:&nbsp;<a href="https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/OCT1MFBG/prospect-magazine/OCT1MFD" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/OCT1MFBG/prospect-magazine/OCT1MFG</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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