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The Addition Podcast returns for 2026 - and with a whole new theme tune! This week, host Charlotte Henry is joined by BBC senior women's football news reporter Emma Sanders to discusses how coverage of the game has changed.

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In the final episode of 2025, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss their favourite Apple TV shows of the last 12 months.

In the final podcast episode of this year, host Charlotte Henry and Adweek's Mark Stenberg discuss the current state of digital media, reflecting on significant events and trends from 2025, including the impact of AI on publishing and the rise of creator media. Furthermore, they look at the challenges faced by independent publishers, the evolving landscape of media consumption, and the importance of building connections with audiences in an increasingly competitive environment. They also offer predictions for 2026, Thanks to Clean My Mac from MacPaw for supporting the show. Get Tidy Today!

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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner look at Apple TV's high IMDB scores. It seems to endorse the quality over quantity approach, but is that enough? The also look at the changes to MLS coverage, with Apple expeditating its exit from its contract. Plus there is the discussion of MLB rights and the possibilities that Vision Pro provides when it comes to Apple showing sports.

Apple TV+ Has the Highest Average IMDB Score for Its Streaming Library – Apple World Today

MLB announces new 3-year rights deals with ESPN, NBC, Netflix

MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026: Sources – The Athletic

Apple’s Red Card – Puck

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Host Charlotte Henry is joined by Jamie Angus, a former director of BBC World Service and now a trustee at the Henry Jackson Society, discuss the recent controversies surrounding the BBC, particularly focusing on the Trump editing scandal and the subsequent resignations of key figures. They delve into the governance issues within the BBC, the structure of the organization, and the challenges faced by the World Service. The discussion also touches on the cultural and editorial challenges in reporting on sensitive topics like the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the impact of budget cuts on the quality of journalism at the BBC.

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Chuck and Charlotte discuss new and returning Apple TV Shows - The Last Thing She Told Me, Pluribus and The Morning Show, as well as the lack of a plan for ads on the platform.

Apple TV’s hit drama “The Last Thing He Told Me,” starring and executive produced by Jennifer Garner, returns for season two on 20 February 2026

Apple TV Service Suffers Outage on ‘Pluribus’ Premiere - Bloomberg News

No Ad Tier for Apple TV 'At This Time,' According to Eddy Cue – MacRumors

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Charlotte Henry is joined by Joey D'Urso, a senior data reporter at the Times and Sunday Times to % discuss the impact of data in journalism.

On TV+ Talk, Chuck Joiner and Charlotte Henry discuss the renaming of Apple TV+ and perhaps their show... and Apple's move into F1.

Adam Tinworth, a journalist, trainer and lecturer, presents his manifesto to save the media from AI. We can't fight it, but have to work with the tools that are being developed.

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Report and Connect: a manifesto for the survival of journalism in the AI age

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner return to discuss The Morning Show season 4 on Apple TV+. It's enjoyable but, frankly, a bit mad. Also, can Jennifer Aniston actually act? It's a tough reckoning for millenial woman Charlotte. Later in the show, they discuss Snoopy. Obviously. Apple has announced a renewed deal for Peanuts and will make the specials available for free for limited periods.

Apple TV+ is the exclusive streaming home for Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the gang until 2030, with extended Peanuts partnership

These were the most watched Apple TV+ movies and series in August - 9to5 Mac

7 reasons why I dropped Netflix for Apple TV+ - Macworld

Apple is making the movies Hollywood won’t, and it’s paying off big – 9to5 Mac

Gavin and Stacey’s James Corden and Ruth Jones sign 7-figure deal with Apple TV for new series with ‘fresh characters’ – The Sun

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