The Listening Post
Season 12
Episodes
1. Netanyahu's media manipulation revealed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
We examine the media's softening criticism of President Trump. Plus, Peru launches first Quechua-language news show.
9. Rupert Murdoch's unfinished business
Will Rupert Murdoch succeed in taking over Sky? Plus, the challenges of reporting on Chechnya.
