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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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Cost of Living, Angela Rayner’s Comments,...

Talk Media ·

2022/08/10

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. 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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Liz Truss and Nicola Sturgeon, Beyoncé, Nancy Pelosi...

Talk Media ·

2022/08/03

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. 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

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Truss v Sunak, BBC Impartiality, Travel Delays,...

Talk Media ·

2022/07/27

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author and host of the Roll n’ Roll Politics Podcast, Steve Richards! This week - Truss v Sunak, BBC impartiality, 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

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Truss v Sunak, Travel Delays, DoubleDown News and...

Talk Media ·

2022/07/27

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

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Heatwave, Independence Campaigns and the Media, Tory...

Talk Media ·

2022/07/20

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 To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations,

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Tory Leadership Contest, Ukrainian Refugee Scheme,...

Talk Media ·

2022/07/13

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. 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

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00:06:27

UK Government Resignations, Keir Starmer’s Brexit...

Talk Media ·

2022/07/06

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. 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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00:06:26

IndyRef2 Route Map, Roe v Wade, Scottish Public...

Talk Media ·

2022/06/29

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. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per

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00:06:26

No 10 and the Times Story, SNP Leaked Audio, IndyRef2...

Talk Media ·

2022/06/22

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 To listen to

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IndyRef2, Carole Cadwalladr v Arron Banks, January...

Talk Media ·

2022/06/15

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

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00:06:28

Confidence Vote, Ukraine, Nicola Sturgeon & the Queen...

Talk Media ·

2022/06/08

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. 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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Census, ‘Digital-First’ BBC, Jubilee Coverage and...

Talk Media ·

2022/06/01

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. 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. For more

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Partygate, ScotRail, Mhairi Black’s Commons Speech...

Talk Media ·

2022/05/25

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 To listen to

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Nicola Sturgeon’s USA Trip, Northern Ireland...

Talk Media ·

2022/05/18

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

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IndyRef2 Polling, Keir Starmer Press Conference,...

Talk Media ·

2022/05/11

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. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club

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Boris Johnson, Roe v Wade, BBC License Fee and the...

Talk Media ·

2022/05/04

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? To listen to the full hour long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): www.patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I

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00:06:27

Elon Musk, Angela Rayner, SNP Media Scrutiny and...

Talk Media ·

2022/04/27

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. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media

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Police Speak to Nicola Sturgeon, Rwanda Plan, TalkTV...

Talk Media ·

2022/04/20

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

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Holiday Episode: Podcasts and Long-Form Journalism

Talk Media ·

2022/04/13

Eamonn O'Neill and Shona Craven discuss the ongoing success of podcasts as a medium for long-form journalism. To listen to the full episode, 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. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

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00:06:27

War Crimes, Privatisation of Channel 4, Partygate...

Talk Media ·

2022/04/06

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. 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

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