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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.tvIrish arts and literature magazine, ‘The Moth’ www.themothmagazine.comEamonn:
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_MountainsJaney:
BBC Scotland programme, ‘Up for It’ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00037wrBFI on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/BFIfilmsLive comedy by 'The Stand' https://www.thestand.co.uk/saturday-night-live-at-the-stand/Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia
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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 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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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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