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What's the US' deal with TikTok? Is it data security, secret Chinese influence or pro-Palestinian content? Plus, Russia's theft of Ukrainian cultural artifacts. Published on Saturday 23 March 2024.

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.

  • 1Dissecting the ‘TikTok problem’ The threat to ban TikTok in the United States has prompted an online backlash. Critics question the premise that Chinese ownership poses a security risk and suggest the real reason may be the surge in pro-Palestinian content since October 7. Contributors: Julia Angwin – Tech Policy Writer, New York Times; Founder, Proof News Russel Brandom – Tech Editor, Rest Of The World Marwa Fatafta – MENA Policy and Advocacy Director, Access Now Evan Greer – Director, Fight for the Future

  • 2On our radar In yet another deadly raid on Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital, Israel abducted Palestinian journalists covering the story – including one of Al Jazeera’s own. Producer Nicholas Muirhead reports.

  • 3Why Russia has looted Ukraine’s art Following Vladimir Putin’s expected re-election this week, we’re revisiting a story about the Russian military’s targeting of Ukraine’s heritage. Producer Tariq Nafi explores how Russia’s war on Ukrainian culture is designed to rewrite history and weaken the country’s resistance. Featuring: Milena Chorna – Head of International Exhibitions, War Museum in Ukraine Alina Dotsenko – Director, Kherson Regional Art Museum Ihor Poshyvailo – General Director, Maidan Museum

Primary Title
  • The Listening Post
Episode Title
  • Dissecting the ‘TikTok problem’
Date Broadcast
  • Monday 25 March 2024
Start Time
  • 21 : 33
Finish Time
  • 21 : 57
Duration
  • 24:00
Channel
  • Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
  • Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
  • 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.
Episode Description
  • What's the US' deal with TikTok? Is it data security, secret Chinese influence or pro-Palestinian content? Plus, Russia's theft of Ukrainian cultural artifacts. Published on Saturday 23 March 2024.
Classification
  • G
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captioning Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
  • Commentary
  • News
Hosts
  • Richard Gizbert (Presenter)