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A tale of two cities' terrorism
Two terrorist attacks claimed by IS this past week got very different coverage in the media. One faded fast from the headlines, while the other prompted both extreme responses and the “keep calm and… Audio
A tale of two cities' terrorism
Two terrorist attacks claimed by IS this past week got very different coverage in the media. One faded fast from the headlines, while the other prompted both extreme responses and the “keep calm and…
AudioReporting of terror linked to further attacks
Can media coverage of suicide attacks increase the chance of more attacks occurring? An economist who’s analysed US reporting tells Mediawatch empirical evidence shows it does.
Can covering suicide attacks make them more likely?
Can blanket media coverage of suicide attacks actually make them more likely? An economist who’s analysed US reporting tells Mediawatch he thinks it does.
Reporting of terror linked to further attacks
Can media coverage of suicide attacks increase the chance of more attacks occurring? An economist who’s analysed US reporting tells Mediawatch empirical evidence shows it does.
AudioThe 'Sundance' of journalism
When terrorism struck London last weekend, hundreds of journalists were in a forest an hour away at an open-air festival dubbed 'a riot of free speech'.' Emily Menkes tells Mediawatch it was an… Audio
The 'Sundance' of journalism
When terrorism struck London last weekend, hundreds of journalists were in a forest an hour away at an open-air festival dubbed 'a riot of free speech'.' Emily Menkes tells Mediawatch it was an…
AudioCorbyn confounds critics, perplexes pundits
Many pundits were in no doubt about the outcome of the UK's general election. A hostile press and pundits predicted Labour would be buried by a landslide - and they said so with such certainty they… Audio
Corbyn confounds critics, perplexes pundits
Many pundits were in no doubt about the outcome of the UK's general election. A hostile press and pundits predicted Labour would be buried by a landslide - and they said so with such certainty they…
AudioMediawatch for 11 June 2017
A tale of two cites' terrorism; reporting terrorism linked to further attacks; the Sundance Festival of journalism; Corbyn's Labour confounds critics and perplexes pundits. Audio
Al Jazeera hit by large scale cyber-attack
Global broadcaster Al Jazeera is combatting a large-scale cyber attack on its media platform, but all its entities remain operational.
News blacklist from Vodafone
Vodafone in New Zealand says a move by the company overseas isn't designed to shut down freedom of speech or the expression of robust views. Audio
Facebook and Google revenue competition - PwC
The business consultancy, PwC, says traditional media companies are being squeezed for the advertising dollar by Facebook and Google. Audio
TV Review - Sarah McMullen
Sarah McMullen reviews Wonder Woman, The Handmaid's Tale and The Mummy. Audio
Crisis- who runs the country?
June 1984 and a drunken decision late one night leads to a snap election. Sir Robert Muldoon's ruling National Government is thrown out of office and David Lange's reforming Labour Party voted in. But… Audio
"This is for IS": Hostage taker calls newsroom mid-siege
"This is for IS, this is for Al-Qaeda". That's what the Melbourne hostage taker told 7 News chief of staff Nicole Bland - who received a call from Yacqub Khayre in the midst of the siege. Audio
Tongan media react differently to TBC saga
Media freedom under the spotlight in Tonga ever since the prime minister threatened the public broadcaster over his dissatisfaction of their reporting. Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Gavin Ellis on a new report which calculates that advertising adds $6 billion a year to the New Zealand economy. Also, in a rare show of unity Australian media bosses headed to Canberra last week to… Audio
Bill Cosby's trial for sexual assault begins
Opening statements have begun in Bill Cosby's highly anticipated sexual assault trial. Harry Hairston is the NBC Philadelphia journalist who broke the story and says it's taken 13 years for the court… Audio
Telling arts stories.
It's not news that arts coverage is having a hard time holding its place in the mainstream media but there's plenty of room online. Websites The Spinoff and The Pantograph Punch are two local examples… Audio
