Meta removes fact checking from Facebook: Journalist and digital native Alex Hudson looks at what it means for news organisations.

Also on the programme: Global scraps regional radio and Bauer buys Clear Channel... and why is sport suddenly the streamers’ new focus? Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson looks at recent deals by DAZoNe and Disney.

All that, plus: Hollywood dramas in podcast form - Goldhawk Productions chief John Dryden talks about the explosion in demand for audio fiction.

That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!

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The Media Club’s stories of the week:

Meta removes fact-checkers

BBC local radio showed 'systemic failure' on night of disorder

Global Announces Nations Strategy

Bauer Buys ClearChannel Europe

Piers leaves News UK

Apple News AI Update Goes Wonky

Beast Games gets half of Squid Games’ Reach

Eastenders Goes Interactive

Chapters:

(00:00) Hello!

(00:51) Shanaz Gulzar - Creative Director at Bradford 2025

(01:50) Tony Chambers - President of Disney EMEA

(03:05) Mark Zuckerberg changes fact-checking to community notes

(08:59) Bauer buys Clear Channel Outdoor Europe

(15:08) Global ending local and regional radio

(18:25) Streaming platforms getting into live sports

(25:32) BBC projects stuck in soft green light

(28:58) Passenger List radio drama snippet

(32:21) Radio drama's journey

(37:23) Secret Marvel radio drama project

(40:05) The Media Quiz

(43:58) Goodbyes

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