Media Masters

Media Masters

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Media Masters episodes

  • Media Masters - Stig Abell
    Stig Abell is Editor of the Times Literary Supplement, and former Managing Editor of The Sun. In this in-depth interview, he reveals behind the scenes at his LBC show; argues that low wages and internships are making journalism a ‘parasitic medium’; discusses his love/hate relationship with social media and death threats he’s received; recounts his time at The Sun, his fondness for its ‘mix of high and low culture’, and empathises with its Hillsborough critics; welcomes how new technology is challenging ‘cocky’ newspapers; and outlines his ambitious plans for the TLS.
    55 min
  • Media Masters - Rhod Sharp
    Veteran BBC broadcaster Rhod Sharp hosts 5 Live’s ‘Up All Night’ - described by the Washington Post as ‘arguably the best night-time show in the world’. In this in-depth interview, he argues media 'balance' is letting Donald Trump off the hook; reveals the secrets of the show’s production, including broadcasting from his Massachusetts home and uniquely intimate relationship with 1m listeners; discusses his commitment to the US and recent American citizenship; shares his best and worst day at work so far, and offers advice to ambitious journalists beginning their career.
    1 hr
  • Media Masters - Mark Thompson

    As Director-General, Mark Thompson led the BBC for 8 years, and is now CEO of the New York Times. In this in-depth interview, he reflects in detail on his career, and the BBC's challenges both past and present; reveals the demands on a Brit leading an iconic American newspaper, while keeping it relevant and profitable in the digital age; and makes the case that the language of modern politics - dominated with 'truthiness', 'authenticism' and the derision of expertise - is now at odds with the public good.

    58 min
  • Media Masters - Daniel Finkelstein
    Times columnist and Tory peer Daniel Finkelstein is one of the UK’s leading political commentators. In this in-depth interview, he voices growing concerns about the ‘threatening and dangerous development’ of anti-semitism in the Labour Party, and why Corbyn’s ‘pretty lame’ response makes things worse; argues the EU Referendum was both right and necessary, reveals his misgivings at the ‘rising rift’ between educated and uneducated; the looming struggle for Conservatives after Brexit, and why despite everything he remains enthusiastic about the future for journalism.
    59 min
  • Media Masters - Heidi Blake

    Investigative journalist Heidi Blake has helped break some of the biggest scandals of recent history: 'Westminster for sale' lobbying, 'generals for hire' defence deals, bribery at FIFA, and worldwide corruption in tennis. In this in-depth interview she challenges cynics, arguing investigative journalism is in its ‘golden age’, reveals some of the methodologies used to expose the rich and the powerful, and their counter techniques to block investigation; discusses the variety of sources from cab drivers to senior government officials, and wryly recounts the tale of travelling to Bulgaria for an undercover sting - only to end up the victim of one herself.

    58 min
  • Media Masters - Jeffrey Archer
    Jeffrey Archer is one of the world’s most successful authors. In this in-depth interview, he discusses his strict writing regimen; how his personal experiences drive his characters and plots; his future writing plans, and indifference to literary piracy. On politics, he argues Sadiq Khan will be the next Labour PM, reveals enduring regret at abandoning his own mayoral bid; takes responsibility for his perjury conviction and the ultimate end of his political career; and shares anecdotes of his time at the very top of Tory politics.
    46 min
  • Media Masters - Amy Bernstein
    Amy Bernstein is Editor of Harvard Business Review. In this in-depth interview, she discusses the huge influence of HBR and the responsibility which comes with it; reveals the companies she pays attention to, and her predictions for the Next Big Thing; argues Africa is more interesting than Apple, gives advice to aspiring journalists keen to follow in her footsteps, and defends the importance of embracing failure.
    51 min
  • Media Masters - Matthew Stadlen
    Master inquisitor Matthew Stadlen presented over 200 BBC News ‘Five minutes with…’ programmes, and led ‘The Interview’ series for the Daily Telegraph. In this in-depth discussion, he reveals the art of the celebrity interview, divulges lessons learned from conversations with the biggest names; discusses his battles with PRs and his refusal to intrude into stars’ private lives, and explains why Jeremy Paxman would be his dream interview.
    57 min
  • Media Masters - Carla Sosenko
    Carla Sosenko is the Editor of Time Out New York. In this in-depth interview, she talks about ‘the best job in the world’ - being top of every invite list, the process of putting each issue together; her passion for creative writing and joy at seeing her play ‘Headcase’ performed; her advice to aspiring journalists and the importance of having a mentor, and her recent stab at stand up comedy.
    52 min
  • Media Masters - Chris Wright

    Chris Wright founded Chrysalis records and launched the careers of dozens of iconic artistes such as Blondie, Spandau Ballet and Billy Idol. In this revealing interview, Chris talks through four decades of sex, drugs and rock n roll; disrupting the radio industry through founding Heart and buying LBC, and shares his regret at selling Chrysalis Television, responsible for seminal TV shows such as Midsomer Murders.

    56 min

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