Alan and Lionel respond to more listeners’ questions on this week’s Q&A. In a world where the news never sleeps, the editors are asked whether news coverage is proactive or reactive. They also discuss the importance of fact-checking, and whether or not young people are equipped with the tools to pick up on political bias across news platforms. Plus, Alan explains what a “<a href="https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/39522/dear-journalists-please-stop-calling-everything-a-dead-cat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dead cat</a>” is journalistic jargon for, and how listeners can identify one. If you have a question for Alan and Lionel send them to <a href="mailto:mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk</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.

Alan and Lionel respond to more listeners’ questions on this week’s Q&A. In a world where the news never sleeps, the editors are asked whether news coverage is proactive or reactive. They also discuss the importance of fact-checking, and whether or not young people are equipped with the tools to pick up on political bias across news platforms. Plus, Alan explains what a “dead cat” is journalistic jargon for, and how listeners can identify one. If you have a question for Alan and Lionel send them to mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan and Lionel respond to more listeners’&nbsp;questions on this week’s Q&amp;A. In a world where the news never sleeps, the editors are asked whether news coverage is proactive or reactive. They also discuss the importance of fact-checking, and whether or not young people are equipped with the tools to pick up on political bias across news platforms. Plus, Alan explains what a “<a href="https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/39522/dear-journalists-please-stop-calling-everything-a-dead-cat" rel="noopener noreferrer">dead cat</a>” is journalistic jargon for, and how listeners can identify one. If you have a question for Alan and Lionel send them to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Q&A: What's the difference between dead cats and real cats?

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 10% on a subscription:&nbsp;<a href="https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/MAR25OFF/prospect-magazine/MAR25g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/MAR25OFF/prospect-magazine/MAR25g</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. No commitment—you can cancel at any time. Currently you can SAVE 10% on a subscription: https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/MAR25OFF/prospect-magazine/MAR25g 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. No commitment—you can cancel at any time.&nbsp;Currently you can SAVE 10% on a subscription:&nbsp;<a href="https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/MAR25OFF/prospect-magazine/MAR25g" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/MAR25OFF/prospect-magazine/MAR25g</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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