What is being reported by world media and how? Richard Gizbert guides you through the global news maze. A weekly programme that examines and dissects the world’s media, how they operate and the stories they cover.
1Part 1: What does the ICJ ruling mean for Israel? Judgement day at the International Court of Justice. The court has ruled the people of Gaza must be protected from genocidal acts carried out by Israel. Richard Gizbert is joined by producer Tariq Nafi to discuss the impact this ruling could have on how the media discuss the war in Gaza.
2Part 2: Mohammed el-Kurd on Palestinian resistance Writer and journalist Mohammed el-Kurd in a video essay on Palestinian resistance and the Western media’s warped coverage of Palestine. Contributor: Mohammed el-Kurd – Writer and journalist
3Part 3: India: Temple opening or election campaign kickoff? A long-anticipated – and deeply contentious – consecration of a Hindu temple in India this past week featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi front and centre. The country’s mainstream media enthusiastically played along, giving Modi valuable airtime in what is an election year. Contributors: Apoorvanand – Professor, Delhi University Seema Chishti – Editor, The Wire Pamela Philipose – Author, Media’s Shifting Terrain Sreemoy Talukdar – Deputy executive editor, Firstpost