In this week’s Q&A, Alan and Lionel discuss a media screw up: who’s to blame for the Telegraph publishing a <a href="https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/telegraph-private-school-fake-story-394141/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fake story</a> about the fictional “Al Moy” and his family? They break down how editors should deal with stories that seem too good to be true. The hosts also discuss award ceremonies for journalists...do they matter? Plus, Alan and Lionel answer a question sent in by listener Tony which asks “How can you help the BBC?” If you have a question for Alan and Lionel, send it to <a href="mailto:mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk</a> and we’ll answer it on the show.<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.

In this week’s Q&A, Alan and Lionel discuss a media screw up: who’s to blame for the Telegraph publishing a fake story about the fictional “Al Moy” and his family? They break down how editors should deal with stories that seem too good to be true. The hosts also discuss award ceremonies for journalists...do they matter? Plus, Alan and Lionel answer a question sent in by listener Tony which asks “How can you help the BBC?” If you have a question for Alan and Lionel, send it to mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk and we’ll answer it on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s Q&amp;A, Alan and Lionel discuss a media screw up: who’s to blame for the&nbsp;Telegraph&nbsp;publishing a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/telegraph-private-school-fake-story-394141/" rel="noopener noreferrer">fake story</a>&nbsp;about the fictional “Al Moy” and his family? They break down how editors should deal with stories that seem too good to be true. The hosts also discuss award ceremonies for journalists...do they matter? Plus, Alan and Lionel answer a question sent in by listener Tony which asks “How can you help the BBC?” If you have a question for Alan and Lionel, send it to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk</a>&nbsp;and we’ll answer it on the show. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Q&A: How do you help the BBC?

You’ve been listening to the Prospect Podcast, Media Confidential’s sister podcast. To subscribe on Spotify, click <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4QkNKHHYZ0SD5Dd8fdlekE?si=d9b2aa74e71a4829" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; For Apple podcasts, click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-prospect-podcast/id1153020779" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>.&nbsp; 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. No commitment—you can cancel at any time.&nbsp;Currently you can SAVE up to 50% on a digital subscription:&nbsp;<a href="https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/JN5025/prospect-magazine/JN5025G" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/JN5025/prospect-magazine/JN5025G</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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You’ve been listening to the Prospect Podcast, Media Confidential’s sister podcast. To subscribe on Spotify, click HERE.   For Apple podcasts, click HERE.  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. No commitment—you can cancel at any time. Currently you can SAVE up to 50% on a digital subscription: https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/JN5025/prospect-magazine/JN5025G Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve been listening to the Prospect Podcast, Media Confidential’s sister podcast. To subscribe on Spotify, click <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4QkNKHHYZ0SD5Dd8fdlekE?si=d9b2aa74e71a4829" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; For Apple podcasts, click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-prospect-podcast/id1153020779" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>.&nbsp; 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. No commitment—you can cancel at any time.&nbsp;Currently you can SAVE up to 50% on a digital subscription:&nbsp;<a href="https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/JN5025/prospect-magazine/JN5025G" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/JN5025/prospect-magazine/JN5025G</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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