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Talk Media

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

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BBC Chairman Richard Sharp quits, Jerry Springer -...

Talk Media ·

2023/05/03

Stuart and Eamonn are joined this week by columnist/reporter Catriona Stewart. This week - BBC Chairman Richard Sharp quits after inquiry finds he breached public appointment rules, Jerry Springer - American Mayor and TV host dies at 79, The UK Government under fire for trying to curtail Scottish ministers’ overseas work. and a listener's question about Coronation coverage. At the end of the show the trio share their media recommendations. Recommendations: Stuart: Dear Mama A deeply

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Our 'Views on the Scottish News', Murdoch fires...

Talk Media ·

2023/04/26

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by a dynamic duo of author and commentator Lesley Riddoch and Big Issue editor Paul McNamee. This week : Today, Our Views on the Scottish News, Murdoch fires Tucker Carlson and The Big Issue Northern edition to close after 30 years. This week's listener question is from David McParland. Recommendations: Stuart: 2022 Booker Prize-winning novel: The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Sri Lankan author, Shehan Karunatilaka. A photographer in the afterlife sets out to

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00:06:17

Journalism in a Feeding Frenzy, Fox v Dominion and...

Talk Media ·

2023/04/19

With Stuart yet to touch down in The Big Light Studio, Eamonn talks with Ricky Ross and Paddy Duffy. This week, as the SNP go from nightmare to nightmare, some parts of the press are in a feeding frenzy as they try to find more sticks to bash Scotland’s governing party. Is there a risk that certain parts of the press have taken their eye off the ball when it comes to legitimate targets? Fox v Dominion and Biden in Belfast. Recommendations: Walking Back Home - Ricky

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00:06:14

SNP in crisis, The Cost of the Royals, US Defence...

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2023/04/12

The SNP in crisis as Peter Murrell arrested The Cost of The Crown And the US Defence Department have sprung a leak / withShona Craven and David Pratt Eamonn is joined by journalist Shana Craven and war correspondent David Pratt. This week, SNP in crisis, Royal finances exposed and Ukraine files leaked from US Defence Dept. Recommendations: EAMONN: BBC Scotland Series: GOLD TOWN 3 part series following gold miners in the Scottish Highlands https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000t3lq SHONA

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00:06:17

Trump in Court, No Brexit for Braverman, Scottish...

Talk Media ·

2023/04/05

With Cosgrove still on the beach, Eamonn is joined by Journalists Shona Craven and Ruth Wishart. This week, Trump goes to Court, Suella Braverman denies Brexit and the Scottish Tories seem keen to get the Better Together Band back on tour.... Recommendations: RUTH: 1) Best-selling novel - LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by BONNIE GARMUS - about women's lives, careers and struggle for empowerment in the late 1950s and early

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00:06:20

Humza Yousaf is new FM, Mi5 Spy reveals secret IRA...

Talk Media ·

2023/03/29

Eamonn is joined by podcast favourites Shona Craven and Paddy Duffy. This week, Humza Yousaf becomes Scotland´s first First Minister, MI5 Spy reveals secret IRA talks as N.I. terrorist threat level hits severe and ´Trump, God and Guns´. Recommendations: SHONA - book by Hannah Barnes: Time to Think- the inside story of the collapse of the Tavistock’s Gender Service for Children. https://www.waterstones.com/book/time-to-think/hannah-barnes/9781800751118 PADDY- book -RULE NOSTALGIA- by Hannah

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00:06:18

The DUP reject the Windsor Framework, Boris appears...

Talk Media ·

2023/03/22

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by ex SNP minister and now Professor at St. Andrews University Stephen Gethins. This week, The DUP reject the Windsor Framework, Boris appears before Privileges Committee, Met Police slammed in report and a listener's question about communications officers in party politics. At the end of the show, the trio share their 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 +

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00:06:18

Stuart and Eamonn take an in-depth look at the latest...

Talk Media ·

2023/03/15

This week Stuart and Eamonn take an in-depth look at the latest BBC impartiality crisis in answer to listeners' requests. At the end of the show the duo share their media recommendations. Recommendations: Stuart - Unspeakable Scotland The Buck Ruxton Murders - top Scottish crime writer, Val McDermid tells Janice Forsyth the true story of the horrific double murder carried out by Indian-born, Lancaster-based doctor, Buck

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00:06:17

“Views on the News”, The Herald gets handy with...

Talk Media ·

2023/03/08

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and critic Joyce McMillan. This week - “Views on the News”, The Herald gets handy with Photoshop, Starmer sends Sue a party invite and a listener’s question about journalistic ethics. At the end of the show, the trio share their 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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00:06:17

"Views on the News", Windsor Framework, What's up...

Talk Media ·

2023/03/01

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author and broadcaster Paddy Duffy. This week - "Views on the News", the Windsor Framework, What's up with Whattsapp and a listener question about press reliability. At the end of the show, the trio share their 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

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00:06:17

SNP Leadership Contest, Nicola Bulley Investigation,...

Talk Media ·

2023/02/22

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Shona Craven. This week - the SNP leadership contest, the Nicola Bulley investigation, Vladimir Putin’s speech and a listener question about media coverage of Nicola Sturgeon. At the end of the show, the trio share their 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

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00:06:17

Nicola Sturgeon Resigns, Richard Sharp, Deposit...

Talk Media ·

2023/02/15

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Herald writer-at-large, Catriona Stewart. This week - Nicola Sturgeon resigns, Richard Sharp faces fresh calls to resign, the Deposit Return Scheme and a listener question on Murray Foote. At the end of the episode, the trio share their 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

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00:06:17

View of the News, Nicola Sturgeon's Tax Returns,...

Talk Media ·

2023/02/08

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker. This week - Our "Views of the News", Nicola Sturgeon publishes her tax returns, Rishi Sunak reshuffles his cabinet amid the ghosts of Prime Ministers past and a listener question on where to get reliable Scottish news. At the end of the episode, 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

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00:58:57

FULL EPISODE: Brexit Anniversary, Royals & Food...

Talk Media ·

2023/02/04

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by musician and Orwell-prize winning author, Darren McGarvey! This week - the 3rd anniversary of Brexit, Will & Kate visit a foodbank, integrity and the UK Government, and a listener question on Chat GPT. At the end of the episode...media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: EAMONN: 'STUTZ' - Netflix documentary - compelling mental health documentary in which Hollywood star, Jonah Hill has frank discussions with psychologist, Phil Stutz, who wrote the NY Times

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00:06:18

Brexit Anniversary, Royals & Food Banks, Integrity...

Talk Media ·

2023/02/01

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by musician and Orwell-prize winning author, Darren McGarvey! This week - the 3rd anniversary of Brexit, Will & Kate visit a foodbank, integrity and the UK Government, and a listener question on Chat GPT. At the end of the episode...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

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00:06:18

Boris Johnson and the BBC Chairman, Nadhim Zahawi’s...

Talk Media ·

2023/01/25

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and podcaster, Steve Richards! This week - Boris Johnson and the BBC Chairman, Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs, Jacinda Ardern’s resignation and a listener question on BBC reporting. 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 After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen

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00:06:18

Devolution and Gender Reform, Tech Bosses, GB News...

Talk Media ·

2023/01/18

Stuart Cosgrove and Eamonn O’Neill are joined by journalist, Shona Craven! This week - devolution and the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, consequences for tech bosses, GB News and a listener question on context. 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 After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen

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00:06:41

NHS Crisis, Prince Harry, The Westminster Accounts...

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2023/01/11

In the first episode of a brand new series of Talk Media, Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and critic, Joyce McMillan. This week - the NHS in crisis, Prince Harry takes on the media and his own family, The Westminster Accounts and a listener question about pro-independence media. At the end of the show, 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

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00:05:33

HOLIDAY BONUS: Lockerbie, Death of Diana and IndyRef1

Talk Media ·

2023/01/04

Media events in history: In this special holiday re-release of three mini-episodes, Stuart and Eamonn reflect on the Lockerbie bombing (1988), the death of Princess Diana (1997) and the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. What did these events mean for the media? How were they covered and what impact did they have? Listen to find out. 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

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00:05:46

HOLIDAY BONUS: 2022 REFLECTION

Talk Media ·

2022/12/28

Merry Christmas! In this special holiday bonus episode, producer Cameron hosts a reflection on some of the defining media stories of 2022. Featuring Stuart, Eamonn, David Pratt, Jonathon Shafi, Shona Craven and Steve Richards. Series 6 begins on Wednesday 11 January 2023. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

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