Talk Media: Recent Episodes

The Big Light

Broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove and Professor Eamonn O’Neill host Talk Media: a forensic analysis of how the media works, and who works the media. Packed full of candid commentary and informed opinion, Talk Media features a weekly guest commentator from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics.

Hour-long episodes are published weekly on Wednesday evenings via Patreon. Join now to listen for 99p per week (+ VAT): patreon.com.talkmedia

At the end of the show a question from Paul Murray

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Stuart: Gallus, Michael McEwan

There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who insist that football is just a game, and those who know better. Take the April 1967 clash between England and Scotland. Wounded by their biggest rivals winning the World Cup just nine months earlier, Bobby Brown's Scots travelled to Wembley on the mother of all missions. Win and they would take a huge step towards qualifying for the 1968 European Championship, end England's formidable 19-game unbeaten streak, and, best of all, put Sir Alf Ramsey's men firmly back in their box. Lose? Well, that was just unthinkable.

Available at Waterstones

Eamonn: Live to 100; The secrets of the Blue Zones, Netflix

Travel around the world with author Dan Beuttner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.

Available on Netflix

At the end of the show a question from Mila Stricevic

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Stuart: The Missing Madonna - BBC Sounds

The Missing Madonna, which is available from 25 August on BBC Sounds, marks the 20th anniversary of an audacious art heist that set the record for the most valuable painting ever to be stolen in Britain.

BBC Sounds

Eammon: The Man Who Stole the Scream - Sky Documentaries

The story of the theft of Edvard Munch’s painting, the Scream, and the game of cat and mouse between an art-loving thief and a maverick detective.

Sky Documentaries

Simon: Fight the Power, How Hip Hop Changed the World - BBC iPlayer

The beats that broke new ground. How hip hop emerged from underground New York into a global force for change and empowerment, as told by icons Chuck , Ice-T, Run DMC and more.

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At the end of the show a question from Mila Stricevic

Recommendations

Stuart: The Missing Madonna - BBC Sounds

The Missing Madonna, which is available from 25 August on BBC Sounds, marks the 20th anniversary of an audacious art heist that set the record for the most valuable painting ever to be stolen in Britain.

BBC Sounds

Eammon: The Man Who Stole the Scream - Sky Documentaries

The story of the theft of Edvard Munch’s painting, the Scream, and the game of cat and mouse between an art-loving thief and a maverick detective.

Sky Documentaries

Simon: Fight the Power, How Hip Hop Changed the World - BBC iPlayer

The beats that broke new ground. How hip hop emerged from underground New York into a global force for change and empowerment, as told by icons Chuck , Ice-T, Run DMC and more.

BBC iPlayer

At the end of the show a question from Ian Mouat

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Stuart: Painkiller - Netflix

The causes and consequences of America’s opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims, and an investigator seeking the truth.

Available on Netflix

Eamonn: 13 Days, Amazon Prime

In this gritty thriller starring Kevin Cosnar and Bruce Greenwood, President John F. Kennedy and his chief advisor struggle to prevent nuclear disaster in the midst of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Available on Amazon Prime

Catriona: Hijack, Apple TVWhen Flight KA29 is hijacked during its 7 hour journey from Dubai to London, Sam Nelsen, an accomplished corporate negotiator, tries using his professional skills to save everyone on board.

Available on Apple TV

At the end of the show a question from David McCann

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Stuart: The King Who Never Was - Netflix

A Prince in exile, a top model, a gunshot in the dark that changed the lives of so many people, for generations to come. Starting with the events that happened on the tragic night of August 18th, 1978 at Cavallo Island, The King Who Never Was traces the story of Vittorio Emanuele Di Savoia, the last heir to the throne of Italy.

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81495974

Eamonn: The Ones We Sent Away, Jennifer Senior - The Atlantic

Jennifer Senior chronicles the institutionalisation of her estranged aunt, who, along with many others in the 19th and 20th centuries, was subjugated from public life due to her disabilities. It is a moving, often deeply uncomfortable, exploration of the ways in which disabled people have been treated throughout history and highlights the traumatic impact of forced institutionalisation for disabled people and their families.

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/disabled-children-institutionalization-history/674763/

At the end of the show a question from David Stark

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Eamonn: Private Eye

The official site for Private Eye magazine, the UK's number one best-selling news and current affairs publication edited by Ian Hislop.

https://www.private-eye.co.uk/

Paddy: Nothing Compares - SKY Tv

Directed by Belfast-born filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson, the archive-led documentary takes viewers back to Sinead’s prophetic words and deeds from 1987-1993. It reflects on the legacy of a fearless artist through a contemporary feminist lens and features era-defining music videos and concert performances, previously unseen footage, and a present-day interview with Sinead. The docu-film is a tapestry of Sinead’s impact on the world around her and ties together intimate first-hand interviews and insights from contemporary artists, musicians and social commentators who introduce broader themes of Irish history, politics, and global activism, all the while reflecting on Sinead’s artistry and far-reaching, global impact.

https://www.skystore.com/product/nothing-compares/a9b42c34-f6af-40ad-86c1-1e14b87ad9f7

Ruth: Moorcroft - National Theatre of Scotland

Garry’s turned 50 but doesn’t feel like celebrating. Exhausted from years spent wrapped in regret, he begins to relive ‘the glory days’, trying to understand his mistakes, answer questions and right some wrongs in a bid to make peace with his past and find renewed purpose.

Inspired by true stories, Moorcroft follows a group of young lads in search of an escape from working class life. But can playing football save them from the challenges they face and make them the men they want to be?

With true friendship and the tenacity of working class people at its heart, Moorcroft tackles toxic masculinity in Scotland and asks ‘what is a real man?’ The hit show returns for extra-time after a sell-out run in 2022.

https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/moorcroft

The Spy Across the Water - The Will Flemyng Thrillers (Hardback) :James Naughtie

From one of our most treasured BBC broadcasters, The Spy Across the Water is the the third instalment in James Naughtie's brilliant spy series, woven around three brothers bound together forever through espionage.

We live with our history, but it can kill us.

Faces from the past appear from nowhere at a family funeral, and Will Flemyng, spy-turned-ambassador, is drawn into twin mysteries that threaten everything he holds dear. From Washington, he's pitched back into the Troubles in Northern Ireland and an explosive secret hidden deep in the most dangerous but fulfilling friendship he has known. And while he confronts shadowy adversaries in American streets, and looks for solace at home in the Scottish Highlands, he discovers that his government's most precious Cold War agent is in mortal danger and needs his help to survive.

In an electric story of courage and betrayal, Flemyng learns the truth that his life has left him a man with many friends, but still alone.

https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-spy-across-the-water/james-naughtie/9781784080235

At the end of the show a question from Dominic Everett.

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Andrea:

Jude and Diana

The only mention of Jude in Nova Scotia’s official history relates to her death: a slave-owning family was brought to trial for her murder in 1801. They were acquitted despite overwhelming evidence that they were guilty. Sharon Robart-Johnson pays tribute to such archival glimpses of enslaved people by re-creating the fullness of sisters Jude and Diana’s survival, emphasizing their joys alongside their hardship. She stories their movements through the U.S. to Nova Scotia, Canada, with the arrival of the United Empire Loyalists in 1783. As a child, Jude is sold away and then, by a lucky turn of fate, reunited with her fiercely loving family. Jude’s experiences harden her into a rebel who resists injustice without heeding consequences, and after her death, Diana is left alone to deal with racist and sexual violence.

https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/jude-and-diana

Eamonn:

Juan Carlos Downfall of a King

Four-part Sky Original docuseries shedding light on former King of Spain Juan Carlos I, the scandal surrounding his personal life and allegations of corruption - leading up to his abdication in 2014.

https://www.nowtv.com/watch/juan-carlos-downfall-of-the-king/iYEQYZ6xzLBzHSkfjUoxrb/iYsxVNyjMDcpBDJrL47BVS/seasons/1

Stuart:

Oppenheimer

The story of American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

https://www.oppenheimermovie.co.uk/

The Lost Salt Gift of Blood - Alistair Macleod

A collection of 12 stories by this Canadian author. All of the stories are set in Cape Breton on the Atlantic Coast, in the communities of emigre Scots highlanders whose way of life has scarcely changed in hundreds of years.

https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-lost-salt-gift-of-blood/alistair-macleod/joyce-carol-oates/9780224032193

‘Labour splits’, ‘Journalism and the working class' and ‘BBC licence fee review’ / with Catriona Stewart

At the end of the show a question from Dennis Maxwell

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Stuart:

Brian Woods(I)

Brian Woods was born on 16 March 1963 in St. Annes, Lancashire, England, UK. He is a producer and director, known for The Carpet Slaves: Stolen Children of India (2001), Kids Behind Bars (2001) and Frontline (1983).

Born

March 16, 1963

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0940523/

Catriona:

The Sixth Commandment - iPlayer

An inspirational teacher is courted by a student, triggering a complex criminal case. A sinister real-life story starring Timothy Spall and Anne Reid.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0fvlpf9/the-sixth-commandment

Women in Journalism Scotland

Women in Journalism Scotland is hosting a first-of-its-kind live event addressing the challenges and opportunities that working class women journalists face.

Held at the iconic Glasgow Women's Library, this will be an essential exploration of class dynamics in Scottish journalism and beyond, shining a light on the hidden hurdles working class journalists come up against in their careers.

Attendees will gain insights into the unique challenges that working class women journalists encounter when entering the industry, and why amplifying and championing the voices and careers of working class press is fundamental to the health of the Scottish media.

Our panel of speakers will share their advice and personal experiences on navigating the world of journalism without breaking the bank, and the audience is welcome to join in.

OUR PANELLISTS ARE:

Dani Garavelli, award-winning writer and columnist
Jen Stout, freelance journalist and correspondent
Dayna McAlpine, lifestyle editor at HuffPost

Chair and organiser: Iris Pase, Women in Journalism Scotland committee

The evening will have broad appeal, in particular to editors looking to recruit more diverse teams; middle and upper class journalists who want to support their working class colleagues as well as promote more inclusive media coverage; reporters of any background who wish to pass down practical knowledge to aspiring journalists.

A QR code packed with support and information from the night will be available for attendees.

Canapés and wine will be provided, and guests will take away a goodie bag.

To book tickets please click here.

The venue is fully accessible with level access from the street, lifts to upper levels and induction loops that can be set up in advance. Please let us know if you have accessibility needs. More info here: https://womenslibrary.org.uk/inspiring-resources/venue-hire/

https://www.wijscotland.com/events

Eamonn:

Quarterback - Netflix

Being a professional quarterback is arguably the toughest job in football — maybe in any sport, period. Quarterback, the new eight-episode docuseries from NFL Films and Omaha Productions, follows three of the biggest quarterbacks in the game throughout the 2022 season, giving an unprecedented look at what it takes for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, the Minnesota Vikings’ Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons’ Marcus Mariota to succeed when all eyes are on them.

“Look — we’ve seen quarterbacks mic’d up for a game. We’ve certainly seen training camp. But we’ve never followed a quarterback throughout the entire season to see what he does Sunday night after a big win, after a brutal loss on a last-second field goal — what they do on Mondays and Tuesdays on their off days,” Hall of Fame quarterback and Quarterback executive producer Peyton Manning told Netflix. “Are they hanging out? Are they playing golf? Are they in the weight room and watching film and grinding for that next game? Which is the answer, by the way, not to give it away. There is no golf in the season.”

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/quarterback-nfl-docuseries-news

At the end of the show a question from John Daly.

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David

'Brave Men' by Ernie Pyle

The classic, human-scale account of the soldiers who fought in World War II, by Pulitzer Prize winner Ernie Pyle—America’s most famous and most loved war correspondent—featuring a new introduction by David Chrisinger, the author of the new Ernie Pyle biography, The Soldier's Truth

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brave-Men-Ernie-Pyle/dp/0143137174

https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/700425/brave-men/

The Soldier's Truth: Ernie Pyle and the Story of World War II

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soldiers-Truth-Ernie-Story-World/dp/1984881310

Eamonn

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Stuart

Wham

Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.

Starring:George Michael,Andrew Ridgeley

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81137188

At the end of the show a question from producer Brian McAlpine

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Stuart

Reuters News

Reuters News delivers breaking news, analysis and market data from the world’s most trusted news organisation. Explore a seamless stream of articles, pictures and videos on your phone or tablet.

https://www.reuters.com/tools/mobile/us

Eamonn

Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorised Story of American Gladiators

In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success — and how it almost ended before it began.

https://www.netflix.com/gb/TITle/81462151

Angela

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling is an audio documentary that examines some of the most contentious conflicts of our time through the life and career of the world’s most successful author. In conversation with host Megan Phelps-Roper, J.K. Rowling speaks with unprecedented candor and depth about the controversies surrounding her—from book bans to debates on gender and sex. The series also examines the forces propelling this moment in history, through interviews with Rowling’s supporters and critics, journalists, historians, clinicians, and more.

https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/66896636-8562-466b-a50d-81b85b14b8f2/the-witch-trials-of-j-k-rowling?ref_=dmm_acq_mrn_d_ds_rh_z_-c_c_632415191007_t_dsa-1670569866842&gclid=CjwKCAjwqZSlBhBwEiwAfoZUIMTHzFODREbxWIDWRyuVTIa84UjpuHsEM7MVLf8EpSsdMuLw6VAThRoCzkUQAvD_BwE

The Trouble with KanYe

In October 2022, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, drew widespread condemnation after wearing a White Lives Matter T-shirt at his Paris Fashion Show. That controversy was swiftly followed up with a series of antisemitic statements on social media. With his dangerous statements making global headlines, Ye doubled down by sharing dangerous and inflammatory mistruths during a series of interviews. In the face of backlash, Ye told the paparazzi that he was planning to run for president of the United States in 2024.

Unfolding against the backdrop of Ye’s recent behaviour and his rumoured 2024 presidential campaign, this documentary sees award-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar travel to the United States to try and discover how one of America’s most celebrated artists became a megaphone for hate and division.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nc6f

Sunak and the media’, The RTE financial scandal and Russia in Turmoil / with Steve Richards

At the end of the show a listener question from Ian Mount

Steve Richards Presents: Rock'n'Roll Politics Edinburgh Festival Aug 13-26

https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/steve-richards-presents-rock-n-roll-politics

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Stuart

Oppenheimer Trailer

Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it. The film stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Emily Blunt as his wife, biologist and botanist Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer. Oscar® winner Matt Damon portrays General Leslie Groves Jr., director of the Manhattan Project, and Robert Downey, Jr. plays Lewis Strauss, a founding commissioner of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYPbbksJxIg

Steve

Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster

The railways are in crisis, from mass cancellations to soaring prices. Comedian Ben Elton embarks on a northern rail misadventure. Is rail privatisation a failed experiment?

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/ben-elton-the-great-railway-disaster

Eamonn

(Un)Well

This docuseries takes a deep dive into the lucrative wellness industry, which touts health and healing. But do the products live up to the promises?

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81044208

The First Minister unveils Scottish Constitution plan, Keir Starmer’s Great British Energy Company and Boris goes down in History / with Ruth Wishart

At the end of the show a listener question from Nial MacKay

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Stuart

‘All The Sinners Bleed’ S.A.Cosby

Investigating the murder of a teacher, the first Black sheriff in the history of Charon County must reckon with the ghosts of his own past as well as those of the community in this powerful Virginia-set thriller from the author of ‘Razorblade Tears'.

The stunning new thriller from the international bestselling, multi-award-winning author.

https://www.waterstones.com/book/all-the-sinners-bleed/s-a-cosby/9781472299130

Eamonn

‘Burn Motherfucker Burn’ Sasha Jenkins

Explores the root of civil unrest in California and the relationship between African Americans and the LAPD.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6175670/

Ruth

‘Best Interests” BBC

A family faces a choice no parent wants to make. When your child is desperately ill, who decides what happens next? Heartbreaking drama with Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001mwrc

‘Football and how to survive it’ Pat Nevin.

The former footballer and author of the acclaimed The Accidental Footballer recounts his turbulent tenure as both player and Chief Executive of Scottish First Division side Motherwell in this rollicking, eye-opening and moving account of running a professional football club.

https://www.waterstones.com/book/football-and-how-to-survive-it/pat-nevin/9781800961487

This week - Boris Busted, Trump in Trouble, Nicola Nicked and Phew what a Scortcha’ / with Paddy Duffy

At the end of the show a listener question from Alasdair MacIver on ‘Partial’ reporting.

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Stuart:

RIP Gordon McQueen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6Q-TC8tCyc

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63920277

Eamonn:

Netfilx - Arnold

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/arnold-schwarzenegger-documentary-release-date-trailer-news

Paddy:

David Squires

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/david-squires

Polker Face - Now TV

https://www.nowtv.com/ie/online/poker-face/iYEQZ1vXy2NqyL7Pkni8HA/seasons/1/episodes/1/A5EK3JRJfAvH9w6h9eHqm

This week - BBC Scotland , Harry and the Phone Hackers, Margaret Ferrier expelled from Parliament and the Art of the obituary / with Michael Stewart

At the end of the show a listener's question from Rodger Hyam on BBC Verify

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Eamonn:

David Grann 'The Devil and Sherlock Holmes

https://www.davidgrann.com/book/the-devil-and-sherlock-holmes/

Michael:

'The Offer'

https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-offer/umc.cmc.4vfyyn1lemjp494nznhmpeium

https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/the-offer/

The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health - Children's Health Defense (Hardback) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (author)

https://www.waterstones.com/book/deluxe-boxed-set-the-real-anthony-fauci/robert-f-kennedy/9781510774117

Stuart:

Can the Wrexham effect help sell a Scottish Soccer Team

https://www.sportico.com/leagues/soccer/2023/wrexham-effect-scottish-club-st-johnstone-1234725121/

Welcome to Wrexham

https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/welcome-to-wrexham/4NwOxyDF4T3A

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and commentator, Afua Hagan! This week - Tory peer Michelle Mone and PPE Medpro, Scottish Government IndyRef2 spending, Matt Hancock out of the jungle and a listener question about Twitter as a vital platform for journalists. At the end of the show, media recommendations.

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Stuart Cosgrove and Eamonn O’Neill are joined by journalist and podcaster, Steve Richards! This week - the IndyRef2 Supreme Court verdict, backlash to a BBC Scotland story about the NHS, Brexit in the news again and a listener question about politicians and media framing of complex issues. At the end of the show, the trio share their personal media recommendations.

To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and podcaster, Lesley Riddoch. This week - Gordon Brown wades in on food banks, new warships in Glasgow, Joe Lycett’s challenge to David Beckham and a listener question about how the media reports on emergency services. Towards the end of the show...media recommendations!

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Shona Craven. This week - COP27, the ferries fiasco, US midterm results and a listener question about information dissemination online. At the end of the episode, the trio share their media recommendations.

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Eamonn is joined by mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker and Nazir Afzal, former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England. This week - the migrant crisis, Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, coverage of Halloween and Bonfire Night and a listener question about the relationship between journalists and politicians. At the end of the show, the trio share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Shona Craven! This week - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Just Stop Oil, the meaning of ‘woke’ and a listener question about the upcoming football World Cup. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn discuss some of their most challenging assignments, sharing fascinating stories which are packed full of media insights and reflections. We'll be back with more topical discussion next week.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author and broadcaster, Paddy Duffy! This week - the SNP Conference and “I detest the Tories”, The Labour Files, Russia’s framing of ‘terrorism’ and a listener question about BBC Scotland journalism. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Paddy share their personal media recommendations.

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FREE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE: Stuart Cosgrove discusses his brand new book, 'Hey America!' which tells the epic story of black music and the White House - how black music came from the margins of American life in the early 20th century, through to the mainstream under Barack Obama’s presidency, and then was mobilised as a force for radical opposition to Donald Trump.

Stuart is joined by Professor Eamonn O'Neill and mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker. Their conversation is wide ranging, with extensive commentary on black music & culture and US politics.

Buy Stuart's book here: birlinn.co.uk/product/hey-america/

Join the Talk Media Club here: www.patreon.com/talkmedia

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker! This week - the UK Government’s tax U-turn, a Herald article about The Gorbals by Kevin McKenna, fears of escalating conflict between NATO and Russia (examined by Susan B. Glasser in The New Yorker) and a listener question about shock jock journalists. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea share their personal media recommendations.

To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and critic, Joyce McMillan. This week - economic volatility following Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget, the Italian election results, Kelvin MacKenzie gets a taste of his own medicine and a listener question about footballer, Kyle Lafferty. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and former footballer, Michael Stewart. This week - the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, no UK-US trade deal, former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries and a listener question about BBC impartiality. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Michael share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Shona Craven! This week - the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III, Scotland and the monarchy, Ukraine updates and a listener question about media mistakes. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their personal media recommendations.

To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia

After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details.To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Ruth Wishart. This week - Liz Truss becomes the UK’s new Prime Minister, Laura Kuenssberg launches her new Sunday politics show, Biden and Trump battle it out in speeches and a listener question about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Ruth share their personal media recommendations.

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We're back with a brand new series of Talk Media! Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning guest commentator, broadcaster and mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker! This week - Liz Truss cancels her BBC interview with Nick Robinson, a controversial headline about Nicola Sturgeon, Emily Maitlis’ new podcast and a listener question about the Scottish media.

The News Agents podcast: www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42KuVj/

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Stuart and Eamonn reflect on the concept of The Making Of….

Series 5 of Talk Media starts on 31 August. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters.

Tickets for Blethered Live at SWG3 with Aimen Dean - Tue 30 August:: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/blethered-live-tickets/artist/5388843

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Stuart and Eamonn discuss media slogans and mission statements and the extent to which they help or hinder a brand.

Series 5 of Talk Media starts on 31 August. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Catriona Stewart! This week - calls for cost of living crisis talks, Angela Rayner’s independence comments, Scotland and the Commonwealth Games, conspiracy theories and their aftermath and a listener question about alcohol deaths in Scotland. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Catriona share their media recommendations.

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Stuart Cosgrove and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and commentator, Afua Hagan! This week - Liz Truss ignores Nicola Sturgeon, Beyoncé changes a song lyric, Nancy Pelosi travels to Taiwan and a listener question about England’s victory in the Women’s Euros.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author and host of the Roll n’ Roll Politics Podcast, Steve Richards! This week - Truss v Sunak, travel delays, DoubleDown News and a listener question about North Sea oil. At the end of the show, Steve, Eamonn and Stuart share their personal media recommendations.

Tickets for Steve’s Fringe show, ‘Rock'n'Roll Politics’: tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/steve-richards-presents-rock-n-roll-politics

DoubleDown News video discussed ('Peter Oborne Absolutely DESTROYS Boris Johnson'): doubledown.news/watch/2022/july/11/peter-oborne-absolutely-destroys-boris-johnson-everything-that-made-him-possible

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by podcaster and former Plaid Cymru leader, Leanne Wood! This week - the heatwave, independence campaigns and the media, the Tory leadership debates and a listener question about Boris Johnson’s political career. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Leanne share their personal media recommendations.

Leanne’s podcast, The Leanne Wood Podcast: soundcloud.com/leanne-wood-557622011

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author and broadcaster, Paddy Duffy! This week - the Conservative Party leadership contest, pausing the Ukrainian refugee scheme in Scotland, The Uber Files and the future of print media. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Paddy share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning commentator, Shona Craven! This week - UK Government resignations in the wake of the Chris Pincher scandal, Keir Starmer’s Brexit speech, climate protestors glue themselves to artwork and a listener question about the value of newspapers. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker! This week - Nicola Sturgeon sets out the Scottish Government’s IndyRef2 route map, the fallout from the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v Wade, the creation of a Scottish Public Interest Journalism Institute and a listener question on the balance between reporting and opinion journalism.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and journalist, Jonathon Shafi. This week - Number 10 and the missing Times story, the fallout from a leaked SNP recording, reflections on the launch of the Scottish Government’s IndyRef2 campaign and a listener question about confirmation bias. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Jonathon share their personal media recommendations.

Jonathon’s article, ‘Something Doesn’t Add Up’: jonathonshafi.substack.com/p/something-doesnt-add-up

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and theatre critic, Joyce McMillan. This week - new IndyRef2 developments, Carole Cadwalladr v Arron Banks, the January 6th Committee hearings and a listener question about sports coverage. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their media recommendations.

Great Scot! - thebiglight.com/greatscot

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Shona Craven! This week - Monday night’s confidence vote, Ukraine, Nicola Sturgeon and the Queen and a listener question about Channel 4 in an independent Scotland. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and commentator, Afua Hagan! This week - the Scottish census, a ‘digital-first’ BBC, Jubilee coverage and a listener question about Margaret Thatcher and Nicola Sturgeon.

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Stuart is joined by journalist and photographer, David Pratt and Susan Stewart, Director of the Open University in Scotland. This week - the latest Partygate developments, ScotRail timetable changes, Mhairi Black’s Commons speech and a listener question about the first war crimes trial in Ukraine. At the end of the show, Stuart, David and Susan share their personal media recommendations.

Mhairi Black’s speech (published by PoliticsJOE): youtube.com/watch?v=nVZ3QwA5wy8&t=67s

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Stuart is joined by author and broadcaster, Paddy Duffy and journalist, Ruth Wishart. This week - Nicola Sturgeon’s USA trip, the Northern Ireland Protocol, Ros Atkins’ Twitter thread on the future of journalism and a listener question about the media’s attitude towards UFOs. At the end of the show, Stuart, Paddy and Ruth share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and Women in Journalism Scotland Secretary, Catriona Stewart! This week - IndyRef2 polling data, Sir Keir Starmer’s press conference, the Scottish Football Writers' Association gala dinner walkout and a listener question about incivility in society. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Catriona share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined this week by returning favourite, the singer and broadcaster Andrea Baker. This week - reactions to Boris Johnson’s return to Good Morning Britain, Roe v Wade at risk of being overturned in the US and what’s really better for the BBC, license fee or a subscription model?

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined this week by ex-footballer and broadcaster, Michael Stewart. This week - Elon Musk buying twitter, good or bad? Also, the media ethics behind the Angela Rayner story, have the SNP been avoiding media scrutiny and a listener question on the long term effects of Partygate. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Michael share their personal media recommendations.

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Eamonn and Shona are joined by broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch. This week - police speak to Nicola Sturgeon about mask-wearing rules, the UK Government’s Rwanda plan, the launch of TalkTV and a listener question on putting politicians on the spot. At the end of the show, Eamonn, Shona and Lesley share their personal media recommendations.

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Eamonn O'Neill and Shona Craven discuss the ongoing success of podcasts as a medium for long-form journalism.

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Eamonn and Shona are joined by journalist and podcaster, Steve Richards! This week - war crimes in Ukraine, the privatisation of Channel 4, partygate updates and a listener question on climate change reporting. At the end of the episode, Eamonn, Shona and Steve share their personal media recommendations.

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Eamonn and Shona are joined by broadcaster and commentator, Afua Hagan. This week - the CalMac ferries contract dispute, Will Smith’s divisive Oscars slap, Will and Kate’s controversial Caribbean tour and a listener question about compassionate news broadcasting. At the end of the episode, Eamonn, Shona and Afua share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and theatre critic, Joyce McMillan. This week - Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s press conference, Gordon Brown’s IndyRef2 intervention, the Chris Mullin court ruling and a listener question about the framing of stories and issues. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and broadcaster, Paddy Duffy. This week - a Russian state-TV studio disruption, the Ukrainian refugee scheme in Scotland and the UK, music plagiarism and a listener question about the reporting of legal matters. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Paddy share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by singer and broadcaster, Andrea Baker. This week: fact-checking the war in Ukraine, IndyRef2 delay, a report into John Bercow’s conduct as Speaker of the House of Commons and a listener question about the selection of pundits and commentators. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and photographer, David Pratt. This week - the war in Ukraine, the Scottish Government’s new economic strategy, Nicola Benedetti announced as the new director of the Edinburgh International Festival and a listener question on press regulation. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and David share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster, Afua Adom. Coming up - COVID changes, Sarah Smith’s move to North America, BBC departures, Kwajo Tweneboa (social housing campaigner) and a listener question on the future of the BBC in an independent Scotland. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Afua share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and theatre critic, Joyce McMillan. This week - Boris Johnson’s trip to Scotland, media coverage of the security crisis in Ukraine, the BBC’s interview with Novak Djokovic, Prince Andrew settles US civil sex assault case with Virginia Giuffre and a listener question about ‘media responsibility’. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Ruth Wishart. This week - Boris Johnson’s ‘Saville slur’, angry backlash to a Jimmy Carr joke, the Raith Rovers fallout and a listener question about SNP MPs.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Herald journalist, Catriona Stewart! This week - the Sue Gray 'update', Raith Rovers' decision to sign David Goodwillie, UK devolved governments and Brexit plans, Joe Rogan's podcast on Spotify and a listener question about leadership.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and photographer, David Pratt! This week - new preparations for IndyRef2 in Scotland, the security crisis in Ukraine, Carole Cadwalladr v Arron Banks, the Glasgow School of Art fire report and a listener question on podcasts and long-form journalism. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and David share their media recommendations.

The Coming Storm podcast (BBC Sounds): www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001324r

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and commentator, Shona Craven! This week - debate surrounding the future funding of the BBC, Lorna Slater’s COP26 schedule, Dominic Cummings’ headline-making blog posts and a listener question about newspapers. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their personal media recommendations.

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In the first episode of a brand new series, Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Andrea Baker! This week - BYOB No. 10 party, the Colston Four, an article by Neil Mackay on Scottish Labour & the independence campaign in Scotland and a listener question on Adam McKay’s new Netflix film, Don’t Look Up.

Neil Mackay’s Herald article: ‘How Scottish Labour can change the game when it comes to independence’ - www.heraldscotland.com/politics/19836718.neil-mackay-scottish-labour-can-change-game-comes-independence/

Don’t Look Up (Adam McKay film) on Netflix: www.netflix.com/title/81252357

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Happy New Year! Stuart and Eamonn discuss some of the biggest 2021 media stories in Scotland and the UK. Series 4 starts next week.

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Stuart and Eamonn discuss some of the biggest USA media stories of 2021 (including: the Capitol riot, Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview and the Derek Chauvin trial). Series 4 of the podcast starts on 12 January 2022.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and broadcaster, Billy Kay! This week - the cancellation of cultural events in Scotland, a news story about an Afghan family living in Scotland, reactions to the release of new JFK files and a listener question about social media. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Billy share their personal media recommendations.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and commentator, Ruth Wishart. This week - new COVID guidelines in Scotland, the Ministerial Code and leaks to the press, plans for a UK version of Saturday Night Live and a listener question about advertising revenue. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Ruth share their media recommendations.

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Hello Talk Media listeners! As of 15 December 2021, all weekly episodes of Talk Media will be published via Patreon.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Susan Stewart - Director of the Open University in Scotland. This week - the Downing Street party, Andrew Neil v Jennifer Arcuri on Twitter, Omicron in Scotland and a listener question about cultural issues. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Susan share their personal media recommendations.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

Susan:

‘O Caledonia’ - novel by Ellspeth Barker (“Barker’s dazzling, gothic coming-of-age story reflects the refuge and joy to be found in nature and literature amidst an isolated life, as richly resonant today as at the time of its original publication. Republished in 2021. It's been described as "one of the best overlooked novels that should be read by everyone.") www.waterstones.com/book/o-caledonia/elspeth-barker/maggie-ofarrell/9781474620512
‘There Is Nothing For You Here’ - book by Fiona Hill (“Trump’s former Russia adviser charts her journey from County Durham to DC, showing how populism thrives when communities are abandoned.”) www.waterstones.com/book/there-is-nothing-for-you-here/fiona-hill/9780358574316

Stuart: ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ - film - American drama written and directed by Joel Coen, based on Shakespeare's play. Starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Scheduled for a limited release on Xmas Day, prior to streaming on Apple TV+ on 14th January. a24films.com/films/the-tragedy-of-macbeth

Eamonn:

‘The Ponds’ - Netflix documentary (“Winter or summer, rain or shine, swimmers frequent the ponds at London's Hampstead Heath throughout the year. These are their stories.”) www.netflix.com/title/81409006
‘A Castle for Christmas’ - CheesyNetflix film set in Scotland! www.netflix.com/title/81026181

First published: 8/12/21

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Afua Adom. This week - Omicron variant, new Twitter CEO, Labour Party reshuffle and a listener question about Scottish accents. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Afua share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Eamonn: Nick Broomfield documentary, ‘My Father and Me’ (“Documentary filmmaker, Nick Broomfield, takes a distinctly personal look at his relationship with his humanist-pacifist father, Maurice Broomfield, a factory worker turned photographer of vivid images of postwar England.”) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000thyl

Stuart: Stuart is looking forward to visiting the Pantheon in Paris to pay his respects to Josephine Baker, the French-American civil rights activist, music hall superstar and second world war resistance hero, who has become the first Black woman to enter France’s Panthéon mausoleum of revered historical figures – taking the nation’s highest honour at a moment when tensions over national identity and immigration are dominating the run-up to next year’s presidential race. More info: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/30/black-french-american-rights-activist-josephine-baker-enters-pantheon

Afua: ‘You Got Anything Stronger?’ -New book of stories by New York Times best-selling author, Gabrielle Union - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/you-got-anything-stronger-gabrielle-union?variant=39325216112674.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Michael Stewart. This week - Boris Johnson's Peppa Pig speech, Paul Dacre, BBC roles and a listener question about gaffes caught on camera.

Tickets for Blethered - live with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar: www.gigsinscotland.com/artist/blethered-by-sean-mcdonald

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'Wormwood' - Netflix documentary ("In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.") - www.netflix.com/title/80059446

Eamonn: '100 Foot Wave' - HBO documentary (“A look at the decade-long odyssey of big-wave pioneer Garrett McNamara to ride a 100-foot wave.”) - www.sky.com/watch/title/series/645c11a8-d070-4a80-95f0-dfea85969219

Michael:

'Murder in the Bush: Storyville: Cold Case Hammarskjöld' ("Storyville documentary. Mads Brügger and Göran Björkdahl investigate the mysterious death of Dag Hammarskjöld, the United Nations secretary-general killed in a plane crash in 1961.") - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000bpkm
'The Line' on Apple TV ("In covert modern warfare, the line between right and wrong has blurred. This docuseries examines the moral ambiguities of war as embodied by the 2018 case in which a US Navy SEAL platoon accused its chief, Eddie Gallagher, of war crimes.") www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/the-line/

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning commentator, Shona Craven. This week - MSPs and second jobs, Stephen Nolan's podcast looking at Stonewall & the BBC and Nicola Surgeon's expanded COP26 role during week 2 of the conference.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Eamonn: Sky documentary - 'The Witness (2016)' ("In 1964, The New York Times printed an article stating that Kitty Genovese was murdered while 38 witnesses did nothing. Fifty years later, her brother reinvestigates.") - https://www.sky.com/watch/title/programme/1d190c78-e00f-445d-985b-d20ac360d13e

Stuart: Monday's Scotland v Denmark World Cup Qualifier match - A specific highlight of the match at 32m 20s which harks back to the Scottish origins of the passing game.

Shona: 'Things Fell Apart' - new Jon Ronson podcast on BBC Sounds ("A series of strange, unexpected human stories from the history of the culture wars.") - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/m0011cpr

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker. This week - Obama arrives at COP26, Boris Johnson's poll ratings slump , and Travis Scott - the festival tragedy. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea share their media recommendations.

Listen and subscribe to COP26 Daily: www.thebiglight.com/cop26

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: Esquire magazine article by Mick Brown, 'Teenage Dreams: My Life as a Soul Boy' ("Writer Mick Brown reflects on his enduring fixation with Motown, soul and R&B, and encounters with greats such as James Brown and Aretha Franklin"). https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a38185595/soul-history-motown-singers/

Eamonn: Book, 'Affluenza' ("Psychologist, Oliver James' 2007 book - still relevant today. There is currently an epidemic of 'affluenza' throughout the world - an obsessive, envious, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses - that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. Over a nine-month period, bestselling author, Oliver James, travelled around the world to try and find out why.") https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/102/1021521/affluenza/9780091900113.html

Andrea: Netflix 6 part series - 'Colin in Black & White' - Netflix Series: 'COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE' (An exploration of former NFL player, Colin Kaepernick's, high school years and experiences that led him to become an activist. American six-episode fictionalized drama series, narrated by Colin Kaepernick.) www.netflix.com/title/80244479

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by journalist and photographer, David Pratt. This week - COP26, bin strikes and Facebook rebrands as 'Meta'.

Listen and subscribe to COP26 Daily: www.thebiglight.com/cop26

Recommendations :

David Pratt: Film: 'MOSUL (Netflix)' (After being rescued by an Iraqi SWAT team from an assault by insurgents, a policeman joins the team and is thrown into a world of secrecy and ceaseless, fierce fighting.) www.netflix.com/title/81041495

Stuart Cosgrove: Netflix Series: 'COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE' (An exploration of former NFL player, Colin Kaepernick's, high school years and experiences that led him to become an activist. American six-episode fictionalized drama series, narrated by Colin Kaepernick.) www.netflix.com/title/80244479

Eamonn O'Neill: Guardian - 'The Long Read by Poppy Sebag-Montefiore. How two BBC journalists risked their jobs to reveal the truth about Jimmy Savile' www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/02/jimmy-savile-bbc-journalists-risked-jobs-reveal-truth

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning commentator, Joyce McMillan. This week - build up to COP26 in Glasgow, devolution in Scotland, the Alec Baldwin film-set tragedy and a listener question about media memories. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their recommendations.

Subscribe to COP26 Daily via: www.thebiglight.com/cop26

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Joyce:

‘The Enemy’ - National Theatre of Scotland's new touring production (“A radical re-imagining of ‘An Enemy of the People’, the classic Henrik Ibsen play about truth, power and deception. By Kieran Hurley, award-winning playwright and originator of the critically acclaimed Scottish indie film, ‘Beats’”) - www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/the-enemy
‘Vienna: The International Capital’ - new book by Angus Robertson, MSP (“Vienna is unique amongst world capitals in its consistent international importance over the centuries. From the ascent of the Habsburgs as Europe's leading dynasty to the Congress of Vienna, which reordered Europe after Napoleon, to bridge-building summits during the Cold War, it is the Austrian capital that has been the scene of key moments in European and world affairs.”) - birlinn.co.uk/contributor/angus-robertson/

Stuart: ‘Harmonic Spectrum’ - Scottish BAFTA nominated short film (“A stunning short film about music and autism. A contender for the Bafta Scotland Short Film Award.”) - available soon, for now here’s the trailer youtu.be/Yor5Pwqrq2Y - www.scottishdocinstitute.com/films/harmonic-spectrum/

Eamonn:

‘The Challenge’ - eight-episode documentary series about the fight of Spanish military police, the Guardia Civil, against the terrorist group for the independence of the Basque Country known as ETA - available on Amazon Prime -www.amazon.com/The-Challenge-ETA-Season-1/dp/B08JFTRCTH
‘An Enemy of the People’ - another adaptation of Ibsen's play! A film starring Steve McQueen - www.mcqueenonline.com/aeotphv.htm

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and broadcaster, Steve Richards. This week - the murder of David Amess MP, reactions to Blair & Brown: A New Labour Revolution, listener questions and Bill Gates. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Steve share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Steve: ‘The Odyssey’ by Homer (“The epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War forms one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature.”) - www.waterstones.com/book/the-odyssey/homer/peter-jones/9780140449112

Eamonn: ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’ - documentary (“Representative John Lewis fights for civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health care reform and immigration.”) - www.amazon.co.uk/John-Lewis-Good-Trouble/dp/B089M54WFD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OOXTH24CMJMS&dchild=1&keywords=john+lewis+good+trouble&qid=1634742054&s=dvd&sprefix

Stuart: ‘The Maradona method may offer Bank’s ratesetters a helping hand’ - Times article by David Smith - www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-maradona-method-may-offer-bank-s-ratesetters-a-helping-hand-rpb2nsgzl

First published: 20/10/21

John Lewis: Good Trouble

Stuart and Eamonn are joined for the first time by writer and columnist, Ruth Wishart. This week - Alex Massie’s Times article on BBC Scotland and Colin Bell’s legacy, Prince Charles and climate change, flags and the Westminster Covid report. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Ruth share their media recommendations.

Alex’s Times article: www.thetimes.co.uk/article/scotland-is-poorly-served-by-an-incurious-bbc-d39d3xzdm

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart:‘The Family Roe’ - book by Joshua Prager (Norton Press)’ ('“A masterpiece of reporting on the Supreme Court’s most divisive case, Roe v. Wade, and the unknown lives at its heart.”) https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393247718

Eamonn: ‘Taste: My Life Through Food’ - book by Stanley Tucci (“From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci, comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen.”) https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Taste/Stanley-Tucci/9781982168018

Ruth:

‘Harlem Shuffle’ - novel by Colson Whiteheadhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608669/harlem-shuffle-by-colson-whitehead/
‘Dog Days: A Year with Olive & Mabelby Andrew Cotter’ (“Andrew Cotter takes you behind the scenes and into the pages of his diary to reveal just how extraordinary a year it has been, and what really happened after his lockdown superstar Labradors chewed up the internet and found it was quite tasty.”) https://www.oliveandmabelbook.com/order-the-book.html

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning commentator, Shona Craven. This week - a bad week for Facebook, referendum chat, key revelations from the Pandora Papers, the R Kelly trial and a question about radio listeners. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Unbelievable’ - Netflix series (‘After a young woman is accused of lying about a rape, two female detectives investigate a spate of eerily similar attacks. Inspired by true events.’) - www.netflix.com/gb/title/80153467

Shona: ‘Squid Game’ - Netflix series (‘Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.’) - www.netflix.com/gb/title/81040344

Eamonn: ‘The Forecaster’ - film on Amazon Prime (‘A man designs a model that can predict the future. He calculates developments in the world economy with eerie accuracy and even the outbreak of wars. Until the FBI is on his doorstep...’) - www.amazon.co.uk/Forecaster-Martin-Armstrong/dp/B07Z3ZJ7TX

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Stuart and Eamonn are back to basics - no guest, just the two of them. This week - the Labour Party Conference, Steve Coogan cast as Jimmy Savile in a new BBC drama, Russell T Davies returns to Doctor Who and a listener question about media criticism of President Biden. At the end of the show, Stuart and Eamonn share their personal media recommendations.

Times article referenced in listener question segment: thetimes.co.uk/article/21dc9e5a-1e20-11ec-b8f6-2f9fbbeddc5b?shareToken=6cb66cb7e87397f5b61ea9c305b1b8f9

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart:

Trailer for ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ starring Denzel Washington (in theatres December 25, streaming on Apple TV+ January 14) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM3hsVrBMA4
‘Brian Cox Has No Sympathy for His Filthy-Rich Family on ‘Succession’’ - New York Times article - www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/09/28/magazine/brian-cox-interview.html

Eamonn: ‘Inside America’s Treasure House: The Met’ - documentary series filmed inside America's biggest art museum as it prepares for its 150th anniversary, only to endure closure due to Covid, demands for greater diversity and financial disaster - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000znvd

For listener questions and more info, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster, Afua Adom. This week - Scottish ambulances and Humza Yousaf, Rupert Murdoch’s new TV channel, ‘British’ programmes and a listener question about music icons. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Afua share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Harlem Shuffle’ - 2021 novel by American author, Colson Whitehead (the follow-up to Whitehead's 2019 novel, ‘The Nickel Boys’, which earned him his second Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.) A work of crime fiction and a family saga that takes place in Harlem between 1959 and 1964 - www.waterstones.com/book/harlem-shuffle/colson-whitehead/9780708899441

Eamonn: ‘Shackleton’ - book by Ranulph Fiennes (discover the story of Ernest Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expedition through the words of the world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes - one of the only men to understand his experience first-hand) - www.waterstones.com/book/shackleton/ranulph-fiennes/2928377066765

Afua: ‘The Other Black Girl’ - book by Zakiya Dalila Harris (described as one of the books of the year - think Get Out meets The Devil Wears Prada) - www.waterstones.com/book/the-other-black-girl/zakiya-dalila-harris/9781526630377

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by former international footballer, Michael Stewart. This week - ITV’s report on Barlinnie Prison, controversy surrounding Janey Godley’s past tweets, Andrew Neil’s departure from GB News and a listener question about last week’s show. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Michael share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘For My Journalism Students, Much Of 9/11 Is A Case Study Of What Not To Do’ - article by Eileen McNamara - www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2021/09/09/never-forget-journalisms-mistakes-after-september-eleventh-eileen-mcnamara

Eamonn: ‘A Prison Diary’ book series by Jeffrey Archer - www.goodreads.com/series/60789-a-prison-diary

Michael: ‘The Power of Geography’ - book by Tim Marshall - www.waterstones.com/book/the-power-of-geography/tim-marshall/9781783965373

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by theatre critic and political commentator, Joyce McMillan. This week - Brexit consequences, controversy surrounding The Daily Record & Heart and Hand Podcast and Fran Unsworth’s departure from BBC News. Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Worth’ - drama film on Netflix - www.netflix.com/gb/title/80226212

Joyce: ‘Islander’ - film available via Dundee Rep - dundeerep.co.uk/whats-on/islander

Eamonn: ‘The Jaws Log: Expanded Edition (Shooting Script)’ - book by Carl Gottlieb - harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-jaws-log-expanded-edition-shooting-script-carl-gottlieb?variant=39320266571854

For more information about the podcast, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker. This week - reactions to anti-Catholic singing in Glasgow, Green Party ministers in the Scottish Government, final Afghanistan withdrawal and a listener question about ‘The Donald’. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘RIZZIO’ - book by Denise Mina - birlinn.co.uk/product/rizzio/

Andrea: ‘Singin' & Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas’ - book by Dr Maya Angelou - www.waterstones.com/book/singin-and-swingin-and-gettin-merry-like-christmas/dr-maya-angelou/9781844085033

Eamonn:

‘Restrepo: Outpost Afghanistan’ - documentary available on Apple TV - tv.apple.com/gb/movie/restrepo/umc.cmc.5dn6s5wjx0xed4i06e35zcuym?action=play
Photo of U.S. Army Major General Chris Donahue leaving Afghanistan - ‘Leaving Afghanistan, U.S. general's ghostly image books place in history’ www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/leaving-afghanistan-us-generals-ghostly-image-books-place-history-2021-08-31/

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and commentator, Jane Graham. This week - reactions to the SNP/Green Party deal, the Jess Brammar ‘bias’ controversy and a listener question about breaking difficult stories. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Jane share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Designated Survivor’ - drama series on Netflix - www.netflix.com/gb/title/80113647

Eamonn:‘The Boys In The Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin’ - book by Daniel James Brown’ - www.waterstones.com/book/the-boys-in-the-boat/daniel-james-brown/9781447210986

Jane: ‘Borges and Me: An Encounter’ - book by Jay Parini - www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/621066/borges-and-me-by-jay-parini/

For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

Stuart and Eamonn are back with a brand new series of Talk Media. They’re joined by journalist, photographer and broadcaster, David Pratt. This week - the fallout from the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the return of the Taliban, debate surrounding the Cambo oil field in Scotland and a listener question. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and David share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Untold: Malice at the Palace’ - documentary on Netflix - www.netflix.com/gb/title/81026439

Eamonn:‘Write Around The World’ - travel series presented by Richard E. Grant on BBC4- www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09nldzc

David: ‘Afghan Napoleon: The Life of Ahmad Shah Massoud’ – book by Sandy Gall, with intro by Rory Stewart - www.waterstones.com/book/afghan-napoleon-the-life-of-ahmad-shah-massoud

For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

Stuart and Eamonn will be back in your pod feeds on Wednesday 18th August with a brand new series of Talk Media. As ever, they'll be joined by weekly guest commentators from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics.

Over the next few months, they're going to be answering your questions about the media, the podcast and other topical subjects. Be inventive, creative and serious. Go to thebiglight.com/talkmedia and complete the contact form to get in touch with us.

Stuart and Eamonn discuss their press conference experiences and talk about how these staged events work (originally published on Patreon in July 2020).

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Stuart and Eamonn discuss the positive and negative impacts of technology on a variety of media projects (originally released on Patreon in April 2020). Series 3 starts on Wednesday 18th August.

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Stuart and Eamonn discuss the art of the interview (originally published on Patreon in September 2020). Series 3 starts on Wednesday 18th August.

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Stuart and Eamonn discuss ideas for projects that were eventually developed and produced by somebody else (originally published on Patreon in October 2020). Series 3 starts on Wednesday 18th August.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster Afua Adom. This week - the fallout from the EURO 2020 final, Willie Rennie’s legacy as leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and space tourism. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Afua share their media recommendations.

Note: We’re taking a 4-week summer break. In the meantime, we’ll be releasing previously recorded bonus episodes on the main feed. Be sure to keep up to date with the show across all of our social media channels. Stuart and Eamonn will be back on Wednesday 18th August for the first episode of series 3! Enjoy the sunshine.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Summer of Soul’ - film directed by Questlove - www.imdb.com/title/tt11422728/ (check cinemas for screenings)

Afua: ‘Philly DA: Breaking the Law’ - documentary series on BBCiPlayer -www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000xcvj/philly-da-breaking-the-law

Eamonn:‘Death in the Dordogne: The Dordogne Mysteries’ - book by Martin Walker - www.waterstones.com/book/death-in-the-dordogne/martin-walker/martin-walker/9781784299408

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Dorothy Byrne - former Channel 4 Head of News and Current Affairs. This week - holding power to account, the privatisation of Channel 4, COVID unlocking in Scotland and media salaries. At the end of the show, the trio go on to share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Repentance’ - book by by Eloísa Díaz -www.goodreads.com/book/show/56149991-repentance

Eamonn: Hoax: ‘Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth’ - book by Brian Stelter - www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hoax/Brian-Stelter/9781982142452

Dorothy: ‘To Throw Away Unopened’ - book by Viv Albertine - www.waterstones.com/book/to-throw-away-unopened/viv-albertine/9780571326228

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning guest commentator, Shona Craven. This week - reactions to Matt Hancock’s resignation as Health Secretary, a new report on Islamophobia in Scotland and the traumatic life of Britney Spears.

Vote for Talk Media in this year’s Listeners’ Choice Award (Great British Podcasts): www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Changes: An Oral History of Tupac Shakur’ - book by Sheldon Pearce - www.amazon.co.uk/Changes-Oral-History-Tupac-Shakur/dp/1982170468/ref=nodl_

Shona: ‘Ghosts’ - book by Dolly Alderton - www.waterstones.com/book/ghosts/dolly-alderton/9780241434543

Eamonn:

'Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie' - documentary available on Sky Crime - www.sky.com/watch/murder-at-the-cottage
‘Sophie: A Murder in West Cork’ - documentary available on Netflix - www.netflix.com/title/81094755

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Help the Scottish Crannog Centre build towards a new future - www.justgiving.com/campaign/crannog

Changes: An Oral History of Tupac Shakur

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by former BBC Scotland Special/Science Correspondent, Kenneth Macdonald! This week - reactions to Scottish football fans in London, Brian Wilson’s article in The Stornoway Gazette about Highlands & Islands broadcasting and GB News Fails.

Brian Wilson’s article: www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/business/please-bbc-give-us-back-a-decent-radio-highland-like-it-used-to-be-3271370

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: "The best front cover of a Scottish newspaper, celebrating's Scotland's victory..." on Wednesday 23rd June.

Eamonn: ‘Exercised: 'The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health’ - book by Daniel Lieberman - www.penguin.co.uk/books/305/305451/exercised/9780141986364.html

Ken: POLITICO’s London Playbook - ‘What's driving the day in Westminster. Politics and policymaking in the UK capital’ - www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, author and peace ambassador, Tasnim Nazeer. This week - COVID unlocking in Scotland and England, the launch of GB News, Scotland’s Euro coverage and Indiana Jones in the UK. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Tasnim share their personal media recommendations.

Tasnim’s campaign for diversity: www.tasnimnazeer.com/my-campaign-for-diversity-gets-response-from-ofcom/

Follow Tasnim on Twitter: @TasnimNazeer1

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘A History of the Hollywood Chronicle in 10 Books’ - New York Times article - www.nytimes.com/2021/06/11/books/a-history-of-the-hollywood-chronicle-in-10-books.html

Tasnim: ‘Friends: The Reunion’ - available on Now TV - www.nowtv.com/watch/friends-the-reunion-2021/A5EK5anvvYyhYNqokgCJC

Eamonn:

‘He opted to skip graduation and work a shift at Waffle House. His boss was not having it: ‘I was going to get him there no matter what’ - Washington Post article - www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/06/14/graduation-waffle-house-teen-work/
‘Hear My Song’ - film available on Amazon Prime - www.amazon.co.uk/Hear-My-Song-Adrian-Dunbar/dp/B01J4DUDKU

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and broadcaster, Paddy Duffy. This week a major internet outage on Tuesday 8 June, has the Trump bubble burst?, Scotland in the Euros and issues related to the G7 summit. At the end of the episode, the trio share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘The Criminals Thought the Devices Were Secure. But the Seller Was the F.B.I.’ - New York Times article - www.nytimes.com/2021/06/08/world/australia/operation-trojan-horse-anom.html?login=email&auth=login-email

Paddy: ‘Mississippi Burning’ - 1988 film starring Gene Hackman and Willem Defoe - available on Amazon Prime - www.amazon.co.uk/Mississippi-Burning-Gene-Hackman/dp/B01JQURZCA

Eamonn: ‘Stallone: Frank, That Is’ - documentary available on Amazon Prime - www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.fabaf355-43bd-1eec-2d95-60115e45adc3?autoplay=1&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb

Paddy's 2015 book, 'Do You Know Who's Dead?: A hilarious celebration of what makes us Irish' - www.amazon.co.uk/You-Know-Whos-Dead-celebration/dp/1473606721

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Do You Know Who's Dead?: A hilarious celebration of what makes us Irish

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by theatre critic and political journalist, Joyce McMillan. This week – SNP and Greens discuss a cooperation deal, Paul Dacre rejected as Ofcom chair, Arlene Foster awarded £125k damages in libel case and Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘1919 Magazine’ - Scotland’s justice and social affairs magazine - 1919magazine.co.uk/

Buck Ruxton case - listen to Val McDermid tell the story: www.thebiglight.com/unspeakablescotland

Joyce: ‘The Macbeths’ - new filmed version available from Citizens Theatre - www.citz.co.uk/whatson/info/the-macbeths-online-streaming

Eamonn: ‘Has an Old Soviet Mystery at Last Been Solved?’ - New Yorker article by Douglas Preston - www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/05/17/has-an-old-soviet-mystery-at-last-been-solved

Bonus episodes are available via Patreon – join the Talk Media Club to access extra interviews with guests and in-depth discussions about significant media issues: www.patreon.com/talkmedia

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and broadcaster, Lesley Riddoch. This week - reactions to Dominic Cummings’ evidence to MPs, the fallout from the Dyson Report, immigration policy in Scotland and the hijacking of a Ryanair flight. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Lesley go on to share their personal media recommendations.

Bonus episodes are available via Patreon - join the Talk Media Club to access extra interviews with guests and in-depth discussions about significant media issues: www.patreon.com/talkmedia

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Atlantic: A Scottish Story’ - 8-part musical drama series from Noisemaker and The Big Light network. Subscribe now to be the first to listen to each episode - www.thebiglight.com/atlantic

Lesley:

‘The Pact’ - 6-part drama - available on BBCiPlayer - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09cwbzf
The Nevers - drama series on Sky Atlantic - www.sky.com/watch/title/series/dabfb2bb

Eamonn: ‘The Billionaire Who Wasn't: How Chuck Feeney Secretly Made and Gave Away a Fortune’ - book by Conor O’Clery - www.waterstones.com/book/the-billionaire-who-wasnt/conor-oclery/9781610393348

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by writer and broadcaster, Steve Richards! This week - Rangers FC fans in Glasgow, Martin Bashir and Panorama, Labour’s fly-on-the-wall documentary and the Israel/Palestine conflict. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Steve share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: [Recommended to Stuart by @couldasaid on Twitter] ‘Collective: Unravelling a Scandal’ - Storyville on BBCiPlayer - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000tpzn

Steve:

‘Dubliners’ - book narrated by Andrew Scott - available on Audible - www.audible.co.uk/pd/Dubliners-Audiobook/0241429544
‘Fawlty Towers’ on BBCiPlayer - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006xxvg/fawlty-towers

Eamonn: ‘The Splendid and the Vile: Churchill, Family and Defiance During the Bombing of London’ - book by Erik Larson - www.waterstones.com/book/the-splendid-and-the-vile/erik-larson/9780008274986

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by writer and journalist, Angela Haggerty! This week - the Holyrood election results, the sentencing of Craig Murray and ongoing issues related to COVID coverage in Scotland, England and India. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Angela share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Mandy Harris Williams Is Challenging You To #BrownUpYourFeed’ - Huffington Post feature - www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/mandy-harris-williams-ideal-black-female_n_607cfddae4b0eac4813f6368

Angela: ‘Three Families’ - 2-part series on BBC One - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000w0sn

Eamonn: ‘Nike’s Big Bet’ - documentary available on Sky - www.imdb.com/title/tt14403518/

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning guest commentator, Andrea Baker! This week - The New Yorker’s piece on Nicola Sturgeon and her ‘quest for Scottish Independence’, a recent social media boycott demanding action against racist abuse and criticism of Andrew Marr’s Prince Philip comments. At the end of the show, the trio share their personal media recommendations.

The New Yorker piece, ‘Nicola Sturgeon’s Quest for Scottish Independence’: www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/05/10/nicola-sturgeons-quest-for-scottish-independence

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘This Time with Alan Partridge’ - BBC1 series - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002v3d

Eamonn: ‘The Donut King’ - film directed by Alice Gu - www.donutkingmovie.com

Andrea: ‘What White People Can Do Next: From Allyship to Coalition’ - book by Emma Dabiri - www.waterstones.com/book/what-white-people-can-do-next/emma-dabiri/9780141996738

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by author, A.L. Kennedy. This week - controversy surrounding Boris Johnson’s No. 10 refurbishment and reported remarks about lockdown, the Scotland/England border and a new report on the BBC’s economic contribution to the UK economy. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Alison share their personal media recommendations.

A.L. Kennedy’s new paperback, We Are Attempting To Survive Our Time: www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1118128/we-are-attempting-to-survive-our-time/9781529111446.html

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Summer of Soul’: See First Trailer for Questlove’s Film About Lost 1969 Fest’ - film covered in Rolling Stone magazine - www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/summer-of-soul-questlove-trailer-1160927/

Eamonn: ‘The Richard Dimbleby Lecture - Gregory Doran: Is Shakespeare Chinese?’ - www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V90VnAKHJQ

Alison: ‘A Most Remarkable Creature’ - book by Jonathan Meiburg - www.penguin.co.uk/books/110/1109385/a-most-remarkable-creature/9781847923561.html

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Allan Rennie - former newspaper editor and honorary Professor of Media Studies at the University of Stirling. This week - Holyrood election and indyref2 coverage, the trial of Derek Chauvin in the USA, media reactions to the Super League and Channel 4 v the Conservative Party. At the end of the discussion, Stuart, Eamonn and Allan share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'Different League: The Derry City Story' - BBC documentary - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000vcdr/different-league-the-derry-city-story

Allan: 'Brain fog: how trauma, uncertainty and isolation have affected our minds and memory' - Guardian article by Moya Sarner - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/apr/14/brain-fog-how-trauma-uncertainty-and-isolation-have-affected-our-minds-and-memory

Eamonn: 'Is the Church Racist?' - Panorama on BBCiPlayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000vc34/panorama-is-the-church-racist

Allan's website: https://renniemedia.co.uk

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by former BBC Scotland journalist and broadcaster, Isabel Fraser! This week - media coverage of Prince Philip’s death, David Cameron and the lobbying scandal and issues related to the upcoming Holyrood election. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Isabel go on to share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart: ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ - series on Netflix - www.netflix.com/title/80024057

Isabel:

‘Klara and the Sun’ - book by Kazuo Ishiguro - www.waterstones.com/book/klara-and-the-sun/kazuo-ishiguro/9780571366217
‘The Tyranny of Merit’ - book by Michael J. Sandel - www.penguin.co.uk/books/313/313112/the-tyranny-of-merit/9780241407592.html

Eamonn: ‘The Worricker Trilogy’ - series on Amazon - www.amazon.co.uk/The-Worricker-Trilogy-Season-01/dp/B00JXN3V74

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by former MP and author, Stephen Gethins. This week - debates surrounding digital vaccine passports in Scotland, the Alba Party’s media conference, coverage of Northern Ireland and the recasting of the Biden family. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Stephen share their media recommendations.

Stephen’s book, Nation to Nation: www.luath.co.uk/product/nation-to-nation

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Sweat the Technique: Revelations on Creativity from the Lyrical Genius’ - book by Rakim - www.waterstones.com/book/sweat-the-technique/rakim/9780062850232

Stephen:

[Re-discovery] Laurel and Hardy films - www.facebook.com/LaurelAndHardyForum/
[New discovery] Trio Mandili - band - triomandili.com

Eamonn:

‘Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal’ - documentary on Netflix - www.netflix.com/title/81130691
‘Bending the Arc’ - documentary - bendingthearcfilm.com

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Shona Craven. This week - reactions to the launch of Alba Party and the Holyrood leaders’ debate on Tuesday evening, the purdah period and Jennifer Arcuri’s claims of an affair with Boris Johnson. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'Word Up!' podcast on BBC Sounds - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0974n7q

Shona: ‘I’m Not a Monster’ - PBS/BBC podcast series - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08yblkf/episodes/downloads

Eamonn: ‘Finding Jack Charlton’ - BBC2 documentary - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000tq7

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and Times Radio presenter, Calum Macdonald. This week - reactions to the publication of the Holyrood reports, news that the BBC is moving key departments and staff away from London and the slow death of the newsroom. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Calum share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Revealed: the truth about the peers who are born to rule’ - Sunday Times report - www.thetimes.co.uk/article/revealed-the-truth-about-the-house-of-lords-peers-who-are-born-to-rule-nbdvcfrv3

Calum: ‘Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway’ - www.itv.com/saturdaynighttakeaway

Eamonn: ‘Pilgrimage’ - BBC2 series - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09w7lc0

Times Radio: www.thetimes.co.uk/radio

Follow Calum on Twitter: @CalumAM

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker. This week - policing and the media, reports that The Daily Telegraph plans to link journalists’ pay with article popularity and Julie Burchill’s apology to Ash Sarkar. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea go on to share their personal media recommendations.

Listen to Scotland's Street Orchestra: www.thebiglight.com/scotlandssreetorchestra

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Andrea:

‘Ghosts’ - theatre show app - written and directed by Adura Onashile - www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/ghosts
Serge Hovey - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serge_Hovey

Eamonn: Yo-Yo Ma’s cello performance at a vaccine centre - www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/14/cellist-yo-yo-ma-gives-impromptu-performance-at-covid-vaccine-centre

Stuart: ‘Murder in a Small Town’ - Channel 5 two-part documentary - www.channel5.com/show/murder-in-a-small-town-2/

Andrea Baker: https://www.singsistahsing.com

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Joyce McMillan (theatre critic and political journalist). This week - media reactions to Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview, controversy surrounding celebrations by Rangers FC fans and reforms to defamation law in Scotland. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce go on to share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'The Ali-Frazier 1971 ‘Fight of the Century’ provided cover for a mission to expose the FBI' - Washington Post article - https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/03/07/ali-frazier-fight-century-cointelpro/

Joyce: 'Sound Stage' plays (Pitlochry Theatre and Lyceum) - https://pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com/sound-stage-2021/

Eamonn: 'Harry and Meghan: The union of two great houses, the Windsors and the Celebrities, is complete' - Irish Times article - https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/harry-and-meghan

Follow Joyce on Twitter: @joycemcm

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by writer and performer, A.L. Kennedy. This week - media apologies, the election of Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader and the return of BBC3 as a broadcast channel. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Alison share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'The time is right to cancel Dr. Seuss’s racist books' - Washington Post article by Ron Charles - https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/dr-seuss-books

Alison:

'Blown Away' - Netflix series - https://www.netflix.com/title/80215147
'Canine Intervention' - Netflix series - https://www.netflix.com/title/81152839

Eamonn: 'The Way I See It' - documentary, available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Way-I-See-Dawn-Porter/dp/B08KYK4VPD

Follow A.L. Kennedy on Twitter: @Writerer

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by podcaster and media personality, Sean McDonald (host and producer of Blethered). This week - the First Minister’s roadmap for easing lockdown in Scotland, the latest twists and turns of the ‘Salmond Inquiry’ and Facebook’s clash with the Australian Government. At the end of the discussion, Stuart, Eamonn and Sean go on to share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Renegades: Born in the USA’ - a new spotify podcast featuring conversations between President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen - open.spotify.com/show/42xagXCUDsFO6a0lcHoTlv?si=vdRe132AR7e12jakQhQqAw

Eamonn: ‘Framing Britney Spears’ - documentary by Samantha Stark and The New York Times - www.nowtv.com/watch-framing-britney-spears-documentary

Sean: ‘Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner’ - podcast with celebrity chef Jay Rayner - play.acast.com/s/outtolunchwithjayrayner

Follow Sean on Twitter: @seanmcdonald01

Listen to ‘Blethered’ on The Big Light network: www.thebiglight.com/blethered

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Mandy Rhodes - Managing Director of Holyrood Communications and editor of the flagship title, Holyrood Magazine. This week - an ‘accountability crisis’ in Scotland, efforts to save the arts and ongoing controversy surrounding the Sussexes and their relationship with the media. Stuart, Eamonn and Mandy go on to share their personal media recommendations.

Mandy's article: 'Something Rotten' (Holyrood Magazine) - https://www.holyrood.com/editors-column/view,something-rotten

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'Forensics: The Real CSI' - documentary series on BBC2 ('Multiple cameras follow serious crime investigations in real time, revealing the crucial role cutting-edge forensic science now plays in bringing criminals to justice') - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0004p7f

Mandy:

'PARASITE' - the 2019 South Korean black comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Han Jin-won. It won the leading four awards at the 92nd Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film, becoming the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Available to watch on Amazon Prime Video - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parasite-Song-Kang-Ho/dp/B085S4G21R
'Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly' – Channel 5 - https://www.channel5.com/show/dogs-behaving-very-badly/

Eamonn: 'Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists' - 2018 film about the lives and careers of celebrated journalists, Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill, and their takes on the most jaw-dropping events of the 20th century. Available on Sky Documentaries - https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/breslin-and-hamill-deadline-artists

Follow Mandy on Twitter: @holyroodmandy

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by TV & radio producer, and Round Britain Quiz contestant, Paddy Duffy. This week - The Sunday Show on BBC Scotland, the Salmond Inquiry and what the Obamas did next. At the end of the discussion, Stuart, Eamonn and Paddy go on to share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: Mary Wilson - listen to The Supremes - (BBC News report following her death) www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55993045

Paddy: Seth Meyers' segment of his Late Night show on NBC, ‘A Closer Look’: https://www.youtube.com/user/LateNightSeth

Eamonn: ‘The Happy Traitor: Spies, Lies and Exile in Russia: The Extraordinary Story of George Blake’ - book by Simon Kuper - www.goodreads.com/book/show/51458168-the-happy-traitor

Follow Paddy on Twitter: @PaddyDuffy

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by journalist, Shona Craven. This week - Joanna Cherry and the SNP, the EU vaccine row, anonymity online and the GameStop/Reddit controversy. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona go on to share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Presidents come and go, but these curtains are forever’ - Washington Post article - www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/oval-office-curtains-biden/2021/01/30/987f59b4-5f51-11eb-afbe-9a11a127d146_story.html

Eamonn: ‘Off the Rails’ - Axios audio - www.axios.com/off-the-rails-episodes-cf6da824-83ac-45a6-a33c-ed8b00094e39.html

Shona: ‘Scabby Queen’ - book by Kirstin Innes - www.waterstones.com/book/scabby-queen/kirstin-innes/9780008342296

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by actor and comedian Omid Djalili! This week - the vaccine (combatting fake news), stand-up comedy and Boris Johnson’s proposed trip to Scotland. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Omid go on to share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Call My Agent’ - Netflix series - www.netflix.com/title/80133335

Omid:

‘Cobra Kai’ - Netflix series - www.netflix.com/title/81002370
‘Masterclass’ featuring Carols Santana - www.masterclass.com/classes/carlos-santana-teaches-the-art-and-soul-of-guitar

Eamonn: ‘What Would Sophia Loren Do'?’ - Netflix documentary - www.netflix.com/title/81404845

Omid’s website: www.omidnoagenda.com

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It’s inauguration week in the USA and Stuart and Eamonn are re-joined by mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker to discuss issues at home and abroad. This week - the inauguration of President Biden and Vice-President Harris, Celtic FC’s trip to Dubai, media coverage of Scottish politics and controversy surrounding the reporting of Phil Spector’s death. At the end of the extended episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘One Night in Miami’ - film on Amazon Prime - www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.e8badd0e-9d87-

Andrea: ‘AJ and the Queen’ - Netflix series - www.netflix.com/title/80237329

Eamonn: ‘Denial’ - film on Amazon Prime - www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.feacede7-cb3a-a5f7-311f

Andrea’s website: andreabaker.org

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We’re back! Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Catriona MacPhee (co-chair of Women in Journalism Scotland). This week - the media and political fallout from the Capitol riot in the USA, the findings of a new Women in Journalism Scotland survey and online abuse of women using Scots language. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Catriona share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: Vogue’s cover featuring Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris - www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55631499

Eamonn: ‘Pretend It’s a City’ - Netflix series - www.netflix.com/title/81078137

Catriona:

‘The Comey Rule’ - two-part series - www.sky.com/watch/title/series/91a48d7d-7a66-4b3f-81c5-ad25dd9d33d5/the-comey-rule
Robert Moore's report from inside the US Capitol on January 6 (ITV) - www.itv.com/news/2021-01-12/storming-the-capitol-itv-news

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'Media Memories' - a bonus episode, recorded at the beginning of 2020 (published on Patreon). We've re-released the audio, making it available to all of our weekly listeners (a new year treat). Stuart and Eamonn discuss their earliest media memories.

Note: Talk Media series 2 starts on Wednesday 13th January 2021.

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Thank you for listening to Talk Media in 2020. We have been publishing weekly episodes since February. To mark the end of the first year of the podcast, we are pleased to share a short selection of previous stand-out discussions.

Previous recommendations (from episode 1 with Marianne Taylor):

Marianne: 'Unfree Speech' - book by Joshua Wong and Jason Y. Ng - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Unfree-Speech-Audiobook/0753557959

Eamonn: Agnelli' - HBO documentary - https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/agnelli

Stuart: 'Who Killed Malcolm X?' - Netflix series - https://www.netflix.com/title/80217478

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Stuart and Eamonn answer your media questions! We’re taking a short break over the Christmas holidays but we will be back with weekly topical media discussions on Wednesday 13th January 2021. In the meantime, keep an eye on your pod feeds for two special bonus episodes over the next two weeks. Please continue to spread the word about the show online and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We’ll speak soon!

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by writer and critic, Hannah McGill (former director of the Edinburgh Film Festival). This week - the drugs crisis in Scotland, the Scottish film industry (in light of continued discussions about on a new Filmhouse building in Edinburgh) and updates on Christmas and COVID. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Hannah share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘How John Le Carré changed television and paved the way for box-set culture’ - Feature Obituary in The Guardian by Mark Lawson - www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/dec/15/how-john-le-carre-changed-television-and-paved-the-way-for-box-set-culture

Hannah: Edna O’Brien’s T.S Eliot Lecture - www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/t-s-eliot-lecture/

Eamonn:

‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ on Disney+ - www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/the-muppet-christmas-carol/6BumPfZlq5OH
‘Hope Christmas Gets You To Me’ song by Lapwing - www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=l5I8jgWXxhI

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by broadcaster, political columnist and podcaster (‘The Rock N Roll Politics Podcast’) Steve Richards. This week - media scrutiny of Brexit, the findings of a new Reuters report on trust in the news, Holyrood 2021 campaign ads and a new review into gambling. Stuart, Eamonn and Steve end the show with their personal media recommendations.

Listen to ‘The Rock N Roll Politics Podcast’: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/steve-richards-presents-the-rock-n-roll-politics-podcast/id1384867286

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: Issue 18 of 'Nutmeg: The Scottish Football Periodical' - https://www.nutmegmagazine.co.uk/product/issue-18-print-edition/

Eamonn: 'Crazy, Not Insane' - documentary - https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/crazy-not-insane

Steve: 'Fawlty Towers' [watch it before going to bed] - https://www.netflix.com/title/70207411

Follow Steve on Twitter: @steverichards14

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by crime writing superstar, Val McDermid. This week’s discussion includes: the SNP conference and internal divisions, Rupert Murdoch’s new UK television station (News UK TV) and pantomimes in Scotland. Stuart, Eamonn and Val go on to share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘The Trials of Oscar Pistorius’ - documentary series on BBC iPlayer - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08th3kc/the-trials-of-oscar-pistorius

Eamonn: ‘Modern Love’ - Amazon series - (with music by Gary Clark - @GaryClarkMusic on Twitter) www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Love-Season-1/dp/B07VKT3Q1F

Val: ‘Richard Osman’s House of Games’ - BBC gameshow (now on BBC1) - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b094mjv0

Follow Val on Twitter: @valmcdermid

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Lesley Riddoch (broadcaster, journalist and fellow podcaster). This week - the Scottish Government’s response to COVID-19 and Christmas, the refugee crisis and, in the week a Scot wins the Booker Prize, the Scottish Book of the Year Awards are shelved. Stuart, Eamonn and Lesley go on to share their personal media recommendations.

The Lesley Riddoch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-lesley-riddoch-podcast/id256574954

Follow Lesley on Twitter: @LesleyRiddoch

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Rockstars on their day off’ - by @Peej59 on Twitter - www.twitter.com/peej59

Eamonn: ‘The Right Stuff’ - original 1983 film adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s book by the same name - www.amazon.co.uk/Right-Stuff-Sam-Shepard/dp/B00EVMPQIO

Lesley: ‘The Bridge’ - crime drama series on BBC iPlayer - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b03bnc34/the-bridge

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by international mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker, to discuss Boris Johnson's devolution comments, issues related to music ownership (following the sale of Taylor Swift's master tapes) and the publication of Barack Obama's memoir, A Promised Land. Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea go on to share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'The Queen's Gambit' - Netflix series - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80234304

Eamonn: 'News and How to Use It: What to Believe in a Fake News World' - book by Alan Rusbridger - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55668999-news-and-how-to-use-it

Andrea: 'My Family, The Holocaust and Me' - two-part programme on BBC1 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000pbwk

Andrea's show: www.singsistahsing.com

Andrea's website: www.andreabaker.org

Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ABakerMezzo

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Ahmed Baba (co-founder of Rantt Media) to analyse and discuss the US election and its aftermath. In part 2, Stuart and Eamonn go on to discuss John Major’s comments about IndyRef2 and reports of a ‘culture of racism’ at Fettes College in Edinburgh. As always, Ahmed, Stuart and Eamonn share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Ahmed: 'Why Trump Can't Afford to Lose' by Jane Mayer - New Yorker article - https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/11/09/why-trump-cant-afford-to-lose

Stuart: 'A Soldier's Sad Story: Vietnam Through The Eyes Of Black America 1966-73' on Kent Records - https://acerecords.co.uk/a-soldiers-sad-story-vietnam-through-the-eyes-of-black-america-1966-73

Eamonn: 'The Booksellers' - documentary - https://booksellersdocumentary.com

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Joyce McMillan (theatre critic and political commentator) to discuss the initial results of the US election, confusion over furlough support for Scotland, issues related to new social media guidelines for BBC employees and the verdict of the Johnny Depp trial. Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce go on to share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'Rex Garvin & The Mighty Cravers - Sock It To 'Em JB - [7"]' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rex-Garvin-Mighty-Cravers-Sock/dp/B004N8W4PO

Eamonn:

'A Time for Mercy' - book by John Grisham - https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-time-for-mercy/john-grisham/9781529342321
'Greenlights' - book by Matthew McConaughey - https://www.waterstones.com/book/greenlights/matthew-mcconaughey/9781472280831

Joyce: Fuel Theatre (Signal Fires) - https://fueltheatre.com

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Catriona Stewart (journalist) to discuss the response to Jason Leitch’s ‘virtual Christmas’ comments on BBC Radio Scotland, the final countdown to the US election and the role of social media in raising awareness of police brutality in Nigeria. Stuart, Eamonn and Catriona go on to share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Writing the FutureBasquiat and the Hip-Hop Generation’ - exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston - www.mfa.org/exhibition/writing-the-future

Catriona: ‘Gilead’ - book by Marilynne Robinson - www.goodreads.com/book/show/68210.Gilead

Eamonn: ‘The International Brigades: Fascism, Freedom and the Spanish Civil War’ - book by Giles Tremlett - www.bloomsbury.com/uk/the-international-brigades-9781408854006/

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Scottish film-maker Anthony Baxter (You’ve Been Trumped, A Dangerous Game) to discuss the future of the licence fee in Scotland, calls from UK broadcasters for tighter media regulations in an effort to compete with streaming services, and President Trump’s new golf course in Aberdeenshire. Stuart, Eamonn and Anthony go on to share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ - Aaron Sorkin film on Netflix -www.netflix.com/title/81043755

Eamonn: ‘Bandit Capitalism: Carillion and the Corruption of the British State’ - book by Bob Wylie - www.birlinn.co.uk/product/bandit-capitalism/

Anthony: ‘Scotland, Slavery and Statues’ - BBC Scotland programme - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nrpb

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Paul Hutcheon (Daily Record Political Editor and Scotland's Political Journalist of the Year) to discuss the response to reports of divisions between Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond, reactions to the return of Spitting Image on BritBox and updates on the US election campaign. Stuart, Eamonn and Paul go on to share their media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Eamonn: ‘Uncorked’ - 2020 American drama film, written and directed by Prentice Penny. Starring Mamoudou Athie, Courtney B. Vance and Niecy Nash - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81024260

Stuart: ‘What Were We Thinking - A Brief Intellectual History of the Trump Era’ - book by The Washington Post’s Pulitzer Prize–winning book critic, Carlos Lozada - www.simonandschuster.com/books/What-Were-We-Thinking/Carlos-Lozada/9781982145620

Paul Hutcheon: ‘The Paper / Novine’ - Croatian TV drama series. The first Croatian-language drama series to be aired on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/80226864

Follow Paul on Twitter: @paulhutcheon

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Gayle Anderson (journalist) to discuss the media's response to COVID-19 in Scotland, President Trump's coronavirus diagnosis and the closure of cinemas. Stuart, Eamonn and Gayle go on to share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'Dennistoun in Glasgow is named one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods' - TimeOut article - https://www.timeout.com/news/dennistoun-in-glasgow-was-named-one-of-the-worlds-coolest-neighbourhoods-heres-how-locals-reacted-100720

Gayle: 'Small Hours: The Long Night of John Martyn' - book by Graeme Thomson (a biography of the late great singer-songwriter) - https://omnibuspress.com/products/small-hours-the-long-night-of-john-martyn

Eamonn:

'Rebel in the Rye' - 2017 USA biographical drama directed and written by Danny Strong (based on the book, J.D. Salinger: A Life by Kenneth Slawenski, about writer J.D. Salinger during and after World War II) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video
First Draft - a global network of journalists investigate and verify emerging stories - firstdraftnews.org

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Following on from our US election special with Ahmed Baba, we're back in Scotland for 'The After Party' - a bonus episode taking a close look at the Internal Market Bill, the future of the licence fee and more. Enjoy the double act.

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Ahmed Baba of Rantt Media for a US election special. The discussion includes: reactions to the first TV debate between President Trump and Vice-President Biden, tax avoidance and voter suppression. Stuart, Eamonn and Ahmed go on to share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'Rowan on Byres Road' by photographer Wattie Cheung - https://twitter.com/wats67/status/1309646386300948480?s=20

Eamonn: 'Bombshell' film - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bombshell-Nicole-Kidman/dp/B083TGYRP1

Ahmed: 'The Comey Rule' mini-series - https://www.nowtv.com/watch/the-comey-rule/iYEQZ2rcf32XQDrAwPRyxA

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Sunny Hundal (writer, journalist and commentator) to discuss Keir Starmer and different interpretations of 'patriotism' around the UK, climate change coverage and the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Stuart, Eamonn and Sunny go on to share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'A Tomb With a View: The Stories and Glories of Graveyards' book Peter Ross - https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-tomb-with-a-view/peter-ross/9781472267795

Sunny:

'The Overstory' book by Richard Powers - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-overstory/richard-powers/9781784708245
'What Next' podcast https://slate.com/podcasts/what-next

Eamonn:

'The Debates Could Seal Biden's Fate' Atlantic article by Edward-Isaac Dovere - https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/09/trump-biden-first-debate-preview/616396/
'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meditations-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/1470089734

Follow Sunny on Twitter: @sunny_hundal

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Meditations

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Shona Craven (journalist and commentator) to discuss the COVID briefings row - following BBC Scotland’s decision to end the live streams - the Scottish Hate Crime Bill and the return of Ed Miliband. Stuart, Eamonn and Shona go on to share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Des’ ITV drama (available on STV player) https://player.stv.tv/summary/des

Eamonn: ‘Rage’ book by Bob Woodward www.amazon.co.uk/Rage-Bob-Woodward/dp/1471197719

Shona: ‘Rodham’ by Curtis Sittenfeld www.amazon.co.uk/Rodham-What-Hillary-hadnt-married/dp/085752612X

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Rodham

RAGE

It’s our 30th show! Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Ayesha Hazarika (broadcaster, political commentator and Times Radio host) to discuss ‘Baroness’ Ruth Davidson, topical stories related to press freedom and the backlash to 'Mulan' (now streaming on Disney+). Stuart, Eamonn and Ayesha also share their personal media recommendations.

Ayesha hosts weekend drive time (4-7pm) on Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/radio

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'Reaganland: America's Right Turn 1976-1980' - book by Rick Perlstein https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reaganland-Americas-Right-Turn-1976-1980/dp/1476793050

Ayesha:

'Selling Sunset' on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80223108
'Blood & Sugar' - book by Laura Shepherd-Robinson https://www.waterstones.com/book/blood-and-sugar/laura-shepherd-robinson/9781509880799

Eamonn: 'They were withering away': Why did Colin Harris and nine others die in a Skye care home?' - Guardian article by Sirin Kale https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/08/they-were-withering-away-why-did-colin-harris-and-nine-others-die-in-a-skye-care-home

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Reaganland: America's Right Turn 1976-1980

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Jim Cusick, editor of openMedia at openDemocracy, to discuss Douglas Ross and food standards (following a recent BBC Radio Scotland interview), the media response to the death of Mercy Baguma in Glasgow and Tim Davie, the new BBC Director-General. Stuart, Eamonn and Jim also share their personal media recommendations.

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READ Dani Garavelli's Scotsman article: https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/dani-garavelli-distortion-mercys-plight-good-reason-reflection-2956793

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart:

Vanity Fair article, ‘Ryan Coogler on Chadwick Boseman’ www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/08/he-was-an-epic-firework-display-ryan-coogler-on-chadwick-boseman
‘Rasta & The Ball’ documentary www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1lbE_0kPno

Jim: Guardian article, ‘No 10 to 'consider' Marcus Rashford's plea for action on food poverty’ www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/01/no-10-to-consider-marcus-rashfords-plea-for-action-on-food-poverty

Eamonn: BBC documentary, ‘When Bob Marley Came to Britain’ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000m7ht

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Tamara Keith, NPR White House Correspondent, to discuss the Republican National Convention, reporting on US politics and the fallout from ‘The Trial of Alex Salmond’. Stuart, Eamonn and Tamara also share their personal media recommendations.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: 'Searching’ on Netflix www.netflix.com/title/81053209

Eamonn: ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls: The Hemingway Library Edition’ book by Ernest Hemingway www.amazon.co.uk/Whom-Bell-Tolls-Hemingway-Library/dp/1476787778

Tamara:‘Hamilton’ on Disney+ disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/movie/hamilton

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For Whom the Bell Tolls: The Hemingway Library Edition

Stuart and Eamonn discuss BBC2's 'The Trial of Alex Salmond', newspaper apologies and the virtual Democratic Convention. Stuart and Eamonn also share their personal media recommendations. There's no guest commentator this week - enjoy the double act!

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart:
'Humanity' on Creative Boom https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/portrait-of-humanity-awards-2020/
Eamonn:
'Tyson vs Jaws' on Discovery https://www.nowtv.com/watch/tyson-vs-jaws-rumble-on-the-reef-2019/A5EK3BMzpLRvUqjWrhY4K

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Angela Haggerty to discuss ongoing controversy surrounding exam results in Scotland, the future of the USA (in light of a recent Rolling Stone article by Wade Davis titled, ‘The Unravelling of America’) and media coverage of migrant crossings. Stuart, Eamonn and Angela also share their personal media recommendations.

READ ‘The Unravelling of America’ (Wade Davis) in Rolling Stone magazine: www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/covid-19-end-of-american-era-wade-davis-1038206/

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart:
‘Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics’ book by Peter Geoghegan www.waterstones.com/book/democracy-for-sale/peter-geoghegan/9781789546033
Eamonn:
‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ film directed by Armando Iannucci - buy the DVD on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Personal-History-David-Copperfield-DVD/dp/B0844818LB or stream it on Apple TV tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-personal-history-of-david-copperfield/umc.cmc.4gvfbpkqotzxb7egwwse7tek5
Angela:
‘The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty’ on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000kxw1/the-rise-of-the-murdoch-dynasty
‘The Trial of Alex Salmond’ on BBC2 (available from Monday 17th August): www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2020/33/the-trial-of-alex-salmond

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The Personal History of David Copperfield [DVD] [2020]

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and director Jon S. Baird (‘Filth’, ‘Stan and Ollie’) to discuss the sale or ban of TikTok in the US, email hacking, the KGB and controversy surrounding school exam results in Scotland. Stuart, Eamonn and Jon also share their personal media recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stuart: ‘Shuggie Bain’ book by Douglas Stuart www.goodreads.com/book/show/52741293-shuggie-bain

Jon:

‘Once Upon a Time in Iraq’ on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000kxws/once-upon-a-time-in-iraq
Operation Odessa on Netflix www.netflix.com/title/80202236

Eamonn: ‘Weiner’ film on Netflix www.netflix.com/title/80096722

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster, political columnist and podcast host (‘The Rock N Roll Politics Podcast’) Steve Richards to discuss media moguls, Nicola Sturgeon’s press briefings and Anti-Semitism on social media sites. Stuart, Eamonn and Steve also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart:

‘Fear City: New York vs The Mafia’ series www.netflix.com/title/80218338
‘Miraculous’ film www.lockdown.thegaiety.co.uk/watch/miraculous-borderline-theatre-co

Eamonn: Whicker’s War documentary on YouTubewww.youtube.com/watch?v=OIoVkmcy86c

Steve: ‘The Journals of Woodrow Wyatt’ book www.goodreads.com/book/show/7319454-the-journals-of-woodrow-wyatt-volume-one

Listen and subscribe to Steve's podcast, 'The Rock N Roll Politics Podcast': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/steve-richards-presents-the-rock-n-roll-politics-podcast/id1384867286

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and film-maker Raisah Ahmed to discuss the publication of the Russia Report, Kanye West’s presidential campaign and controversy over the the lack of diversity in TV drama screenwriting. Stuart, Eamonn and Raisah also share their personal media recommendations.

Raisah: ‘Stateless’ series on Netflix www.netflix.com/title/81206211

Eamonn:

‘Change or Die: The Three Keys to Change at Work and in Life’ book by Alan Deutschman www.goodreads.com/book/show/51369.Change_or_Die
‘The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty’ on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000kxw1/the-rise-of-the-murdoch-dynasty

Stuart: ‘Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Remembering Central Avenue, L.A.’s jazz oasis’ in the L.A. Times www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-18/central-avenue-los-angeles-jazz

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Shona Craven (writer and columnist) to discuss the Johnny Depp trial, Chris Grayling's appointment as head of the Intelligence Committee and Donald Trump's recent commutation of Roger Stone. Stuart, Eamonn and Shona also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart: 'Freedom Is a Constant Struggle' by Angela Davis https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25330108-freedom-is-a-constant-struggle

Eamonn:

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80224905
'Stand Before your God' by Paul Watkins https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61000.Stand_Before_Your_God

Shona: 'I Am an Island' by Tamsin Calidas https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49569631-i-am-an-island

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by A.L. Kennedy (novelist, columnist, commentator and comedian) to discuss freedom of speech, the reopening of pubs and the recent protest at the Scottish border. Stuart, Eamonn and Alison also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart: Hamilton musical https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/hamilton/3uPmBHWlO6HJ

Eamonn: The Kominsky Method drama https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80201680

A.L. Kennedy: Ru Paul's Drag Race https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70187741

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Nanette Burstein (director of the new Hulu documentary, 'Hillary') to discuss COVID milestones (following reports that the global number of cases has reached ten million) leadership during lockdown, Facebook advertising and diversity in Hollywood. Stuart, Eamonn and Nanette also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart: 'Barrowland Ballads: A Recollective Project' http://www.barrowlandballads.co.uk

Eamonn: 'Mike Wallace is Here' documentary https://www.mikewallaceishere.com

Nanette: 'DEVS' series on BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p087gj19/devs

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Bonnie Greer (playwright, novelist, critic and broadcaster) to discuss TikTok's impact on President Trump’s rally in Tulsa, discussions around Joe Biden's pick for Vice President, subscription news and blackface in popular culture. Stuart, Eamonn and Bonnie also share their media recommendations.

Stuart: Vietnam War Songs (@VietnamWarSongs) on Twitter twitter.com/VietnamWarSongs

Bonnie: Dr. Rebecca Hall ACAB (@WakeRevolt) on Twitter twitter.com/WakeRevolt

Eamonn:

‘A Parallel Life’ by Bonnie Greer www.goodreads.com/book/show/22543667-a-parallel-life
‘Framing John Delorean’ documentary www.nowtv.com/watch/framing-john-delorean-2019/A5EK6FLdRQ4pB7GcdXbWU

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Nazir Afzal (former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England) to discuss renewed scrutiny of Dominic Cummings and his trip to Durham, Marcus Rashford's successful school meals campaign and the race to become the next US President. Stuart, Eamonn and Nazir also share their media recommendations.

Stuart: 'Da 5 Bloods' on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81045635

Nazir: 'The Prosecutor' book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45893872-the-prosecutor

Eamonn: 'Hillary' documentary series https://www.nowtv.com/watch/hillary/iYEQYZ6xzLBzuyYqY9tCRw

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Briana Pegado (director of Creative Edinburgh) to discuss the politics of statues, ongoing controversy surrounding Prince Andrew's past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and criticism directed towards J.K Rowling on Twitter. Stuart, Eamonn and Briana go on to share media recommendations.

Stuart: 'The Bible Belt' by Ricky Ross http://www.rickyross.com/blog/?p=4957

Briana: 'They/Them/Their: A Guide to Nonbinary & Genderqueer Identities' by Eris Young https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44428763-they-them-their

Eamonn: 'McMillion$' Sky Documentaries series https://www.sky.com/watch/mcmillions?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5Irns6v46QIVkLt3Ch1Hrw6zEAAYASAAEgLV_vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Ahmed Baba (Co-Founder & President of Rantt Media) to discuss protests in the US (in response the murder of George Floyd) new media voices and wider issues related to racial equality. Stuart, Eamonn and Ahmed also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart: Washington Post article, ‘This can’t be happening’: An oral history of 48 surreal, violent, biblical minutes in Washington

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/this-cant-be-happening-an-oral-history-of-48-surreal-violent-biblical-minutes-in-washington/2020/06/02/6683d36e-a4e3-11ea-b619-3f9133bbb482_story.html

Ahmed:

'Star Trek: The Next Generation' https://www.netflix.com/title/70158329
'Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America' by Ibram X. Kendi https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25898216-stamped-from-the-beginning

Eamonn: The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2666.The_Bonfire_of_the_Vanities

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Ayesha Hazarika (former Labour Party political adviser and stand-up comedian, now editor of the Londoner Diary at the Evening Standard) to discuss the controversy surrounding Dominic Cummings and his trip to Durham, the Skye care home deaths exposed in The New York Times and the ethics of door-stepping. Stuart, Eamonn and Ayesha also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart: 'Insurrection: Scotland's Famine Winter' book by James Hunter https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44234396-insurrection

Eamonn: 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' book by Daniel Kahneman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow

Ayesha: 'Little Fires Everywhere' Amazon Prime series https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Fires-Everywhere-Season-1/dp/B087Z6TLN8

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Amy Macdonald to discuss media portrayals of the First Minister, Scottish Football (following a strange end to the season) and the music industry’s response to the pandemic. Stuart, Eamonn and Amy also share their personal media recommendations.

Amy: ‘The Last Dance’ Netflix series https://www.netflix.com/title/80203144

Eamonn: John Grisham and Stephen King In Conversation www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xXj3jcRWs4

Stuart: Storytime with President and Mrs. Obama www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-hTKWCX7hc

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by musician and broadcaster Ricky Ross to discuss the findings of a recent BBC Disclosure investigation into the Scottish Government’s lockdown timeline, Facebook’s new Oversight Board and controversial remarks made by Bryan Adams on Instagram. Stuart, Eamonn and Ricky also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart's recommendation: 'Subculture: The Meaning of Style' book by Dick Hebdige

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Subculture-Meaning-Style-New-Accents/dp/0415039495

Ricky: 'National Theatre at Home: Antony & Cleopatra'

https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/nt-at-home-antony-and-cleopatra

Eamonn: 'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown' series

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anthony-Bourdain-Parts-Unknown/dp/B07V3BFP4F

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Subculture: The Meaning of Style (New Accents)

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by cultural commentator Shona Craven to discuss celebrity content during lockdown, controversy surrounding Professor Neil Ferguson, suspicious deaths in Russia and challenges for large companies including Disney, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Stuart, Eamonn and Shona also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart: New York Times article, 'The Morgue Worker, the Body Bags and the Daffodils'

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/05/nyregion/coronavirus-flowers-bodies.html

Shona: 'Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly' book by Jim DeRogatis https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43618595-soulless

Eamonn: 'Molly's Game' film https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0797T9BHN

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and reporter Zara Janjua to discuss controversy surrounding a recent BBC Panorama, ongoing challenges for the Scottish newspaper industry and issues related to the NHS’s contact-tracing app and Zoom. Stuart, Eamonn and Zara also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart: Netflix documentary, ‘Tell Me Who I Am’ www.netflix.com/title/80214706

Eamonn: Netflix limited-series, ‘Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates’ www.netflix.com/title/80184771

Zara: Amazon Prime series, ‘Harlots’ www.amazon.co.uk/Harlots-Season-1/dp/B07FSL9RNV

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author Val McDermid to discuss recent press criticism of the UK government’s handling of COVID-19, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decision to end all cooperation with the UK tabloids and anti-lockdown protests in the US. Eamonn and Val also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart's recommendation: Bloody Scotland session, 'Ian Rankin interviewed by Nicola Sturgeon' (brought to you by The Tartan Noir Show) www.patreon.com/ttns

Val: BBC Radio 4 drama series 'Annika Stranded' https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b049fg98/episodes/player

Eamonn: 'The Adventures and Misadventures of Peter Beard in Africa' book by Jon Bowermaster https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/233847.The_Adventures_and_Misadventures_of_Peter_Beard_in_Africa

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Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Gayle Anderson to discuss President Trump's turbulent press conference on Monday, reactions to a controversial Herald article on domestic abuse, and the news that Ofcom is assessing comments made by Eamonn Holmes about a conspiracy linking 5G to COVID-19. Stuart, Eamonn and Gayle also share their personal media recommendations.

Stuart's recommendation: 'No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram' book by Sarah Frier https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/No-Filter/Sarah-Frier/9781982126803

Gayle: 'Sidney & Friends' film https://sidneyandfriends.com

Eamonn: 'The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy' book by Michael Lewis https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46266188-the-fifth-risk

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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:

Online streaming service, 'Means TV' https://means.tv
Irish arts and literature magazine, ‘The Moth’ www.themothmagazine.com

Eamonn:

BBC documentary series 'Great Train Journeys', Lisa St Aubin de Terán episode https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p03rdrdm/great-railway-journeys-series-2-5-lisa-st-aubin-de-teran-santos-to-santa-cruz
'Mozambique Mysteries' book by Lisa St Aubin de Terán www.goodreads.com/book/show/2163834.Mozambique_Mysteries
'Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World' by Tracy Kidder www.goodreads.com/book/show/10235.Mountains_Beyond_Mountains

Janey:

BBC Scotland programme, ‘Up for It’ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00037wr
BFI on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/BFIfilms
Live comedy by 'The Stand' https://www.thestand.co.uk/saturday-night-live-at-the-stand/

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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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