The Listening Post
Summary: A weekly programme that examines and dissects the world's media, how they operate and the stories they cover.
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Podcasts:
The media has struggled to tell the story of the abduction of hundreds of schoolgirls in Nigeria's northeast.
As Hamid Mir recovers after being shot by unknown gunmen, we examine the wider backdrop of media killings in Pakistan.
For many, even those in the media, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's re-election is a foregone conclusion.
As the world's largest democracy goes to the polls, we examine claims that news outlets are favouring Narendra Modi.
Ahead of the country's May election, we examine the failed promise of the Arab Spring and the impact on journalism.
We look at how Ankara's crackdown on social media has created a firestorm ahead of a critical presidential election.
As Russia redraws the map in Ukraine, the media narrative is once again split between the powers of the East and West.
In a special episode, we explore how technology influences the way news is gathered and shapes the way it is presented.
In a special edition, we unpack the Turkish prime minister's relationship with the media landscape in which he operates.
We examine how the unfolding crisis has led to key media moments in a country with questionable press freedoms.
The government and the opposition are fighting it out to make sure it is their version of events that gets reported.
Amid accusations of censorship, is government pressure creating a climate of intimidation for media in the country?
As journalists face arrest, we ask why the media is seen as being either with the army or with the Muslim Brotherhood.
Ahead of Sochi's Olympics, we ask how the Kremlin will handle the news coverage that comes with hosting the games.
We examine how news outlets have become part of the story in the recent scandal involving Erdogan's government.