Episode guide
The Listening Post: 2017
9 episodes ยท first aired Jan 14, 2017
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- 1 Netanyahu's media manipulation revealed Jan 14, 2017 The tale of the tape that puts the lie to the Israeli PM's media narrative. Plus, the Zimbabwean journalists' dilemma.
- 2 The future of journalism under President Trump Jan 21, 2017 Will the White House press corps fall in line or fight back with adversarial journalism? Plus, Obama's media legacy.
- 3 Reporting the rise of Europe's populist parties Jan 28, 2017 The challenges of covering the rise of the far right in Europe, plus, how Israel polices Palestinian voices online.
- 4 The media, Muslims and Trump's travel ban Feb 4, 2017 As US borders tighten, we trace the media narratives on immigrants, refugees and Muslim 'Others'.
- 5 Media, old and new, drive France's presidential race Feb 11, 2017 We explore what is driving the presidential campaign in France; plus, the threat of fake news in Italy.
- 6 President Zuma and the media in South Africa Feb 18, 2017 We explore Zuma's grip on broadcasters, and Wikimedia Foundation on facts, trust and open source knowledge.
- 7 The challenges of journalism in Duterte's Philippines Feb 25, 2017 On the streets with Manila's 'night crawlers'. Plus, an in-depth interview with Rappler's Marites Vitug.
- 8 Is the media 'normalising' Donald Trump? Mar 4, 2017 We examine the media's softening criticism of President Trump. Plus, Peru launches first Quechua-language news show.
- 9 Rupert Murdoch's unfinished business Mar 11, 2017 Will Rupert Murdoch succeed in taking over Sky? Plus, the challenges of reporting on Chechnya.