Stuart and Eamonn are joined by former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale (now director of the John Smith Centre for Public Service) to discuss the resignation of the Chief Medical Officer, stories related to statistics, and issues surrounding the transparency of pressure groups (following a recent controversy involving the TaxPayers’ Alliance). Stuart, Eamonn and Kezia also share their personal media recommendations.



Kezia’s recommendation: ‘The Science of Well-Being’ MOOC at Yale bit.ly/2RkaHPi

Eamonn: Netflix series, ‘Bobby Kennedy For President’ www.netflix.com/title/80174282

Stuart: Crombie Media on Twitter twitter.com/CrombieMedia

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by comedian and author Janey Godley to discuss the growth of online communities and activities, media reactions to the fallout from the trial of Alex Salmond, and tactics for dealing with online trolls. Stuart, Eamonn and Janey also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart's recommendations:

Eamonn:

Janey:

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Marianne Taylor (The Herald) to discuss the Prime Minister’s Monday night address to the nation (announcing a UK-wide 'lockdown'), under-reported stories, and reactions to Alex Salmond's acquittal. Stuart, Eamonn and Marianne also share their media recommendations.

Marianne’s recommendation: BBC Sounds, ‘Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton’ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000gkf5

Eamonn: BBC Scotland documentary, ‘Pictures from Afghanistan’ www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000gsbg/pictures-from-afghanistan

Stuart: Netflix drama, ‘The English Game’ www.netflix.com/title/80244928

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Pennie Taylor (journalist and broadcaster) to discuss The Sun's losses, a recent surge in culture streaming (amid the cancellation of concerts and events as a result of COVID-19), and Israel’s controversial use of mobile phone data. Stuart, Eamonn and Pennie also share their media recommendations.

Pennie’s recommendations:

(1) Bill Gates TEDx Talk, ‘The Next Outbreak? We’re Not Ready.’ www.ted.com/talks/bill_gates_the_next_outbreak_we_re_not_ready?language=e

(2) ‘Netflix Party’ www.netflixparty.com

(3) The Financial Times www.ft.com

Eamonn’s recommendation: Tom Junod article, ‘My Father’s Fashion Tips’ www.gq.com/story/fashion-generation-tips-national-magazine-award

Stuart’s: ‘Imagine A Country: Ideas for a Better Future’ book by Val McDermid and Jo Sharp www.waterstones.com/book/imagine-a-country/val-mcdermid/jo-sharp/9781838851699

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and critic Hannah McGill (former director of the Edinburgh Film Festival) to discuss the media's coverage of the Alex Salmond trial, Dorothy Byrne’s resignation from Channel 4, and a new film studio in Leith. Stuart, Eamonn and Hannah also share their media recommendations.

Eamonn's recommendation: Dominick Dunne Vanity Fair article ‘A Father’s Account of the Trial of His Daughter’s Killer’ www.vanityfair.com/magazine/1984/03/dunne198403

Hannah: Netflix film ‘Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution’ (RELEASE DATE: 25 March 2020) www.netflix.com/title/81001496

Stuart: ‘Old School Flyers’ Twitter page www.twitter.com/oldschoolflyers

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by cultural commentator, Shona Craven, to discuss the media's coverage of the coronavirus, Priti Patel's position as Home Secretary (following the very public resignation of Sir Philip Rutnam) and the news that a Republican mega-donor has purchased a stake in Twitter. Stuart, Eamonn and Shona also share their media recommendations.

Stuart's recommendation: Andy Warhol essay by Olivia Laing in the Financial Times https://www.ft.com/content/75901494-582b-11ea-a528-dd0f971febbc

Shona's: BBC article 'Who Killed Emma?' by Mona McAlinden https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Scotland_Who_Killed_Emma

Eamonn's: 'Breaking News' book by Alan Rusbridger https://canongate.co.uk/books/2417-breaking-news-the-remaking-of-journalism-and-why-it-matters-now/

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Gayle Anderson (former editor of Jackie Magazine) to discuss Harvey Weinstein, in light of Monday’s court verdict, threats to privatise Channel 4, and the resignation of former Liberal Democrat leader David Steel, following the publication of findings from a child abuse inquiry. Stuart, Eamonn and Gayle also share their personal media recommendations.

Recommendations: 

Stuart: 'Antisocial' book by Andrew Marantz: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/562022/antisocial-by-andrew-marantz/

Gayle: Open Culture website with links to 125 Korean films: http://www.openculture.com/2012/12/a_wealth_of_20th-century_korean_cinema_free_online_from_the_korean_film_archive.html

Eamonn: New Yorker article 'A Suspense Novelist's Trail of Deception' by Ian Parker: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/02/11/a-suspense-novelists-trail-of-deceptions

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Welcome to the very first episode of Talk Media, brought to you by The Big Light - Scotland's podcast network. This week, Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Marianne Taylor (The Herald) to discuss the future of the BBC, amid an ongoing debate about the licence fee, and Amal Clooney's proposals to safeguard press freedom around the world. Stuart, Eamonn and Marianne also share their media recommendations.

Marianne's recommendation: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Unfree-Speech-Audiobook/0753557959

Eamonn's: https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/agnelli

Stuart's: https://www.netflix.com/title/80217478

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