April 10, 2025

The Media Show: Trade wars, tariffs, and Trump’s media strategy

22 minutes

Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs has disrupted global markets and challenged journalists tasked with explaining complex financial implications. Dharshini David, Deputy Economics Editor at BBC News, outlines how media coverage has responded to the fast-moving story, including social media misinformation and the difficulties of making the topic accessible to the public. Max Goldbart, International TV Co-Editor at Deadline, assesses what tariffs could mean for the media industry itself.

The Indian Premier League has become one of the world’s most commercially successful sporting competitions. Tim Wigmore, Deputy Cricket Correspondent at The Telegraph, explains how the IPL’s format, celebrity involvement, and Indian economic growth helped transform it into a media powerhouse. Tymal Mills, England T20 international and BBC commentator, provides a player’s view of the competition.

Jensen Huang, founder of Nvidia, has overseen the company’s transformation into a leader in AI chip development. A new biography by Stephen Witt discusses Huang’s background, the company's pivot to artificial intelligence, and its rise in value to over $2 trillion.

Presenter: Katie Razzall

Producer: Lisa Jenkinson

Assistant producer: Lucy Wai

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