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In France, a shock election win for the left was no thanks to French media. Plus, French billionaire Vincent Bolloré is expanding his media holdings in Africa. Published on Saturday 13 July 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.

  • 1The French left faces a hostile media The French far right may have been defeated at the polls, but much of the press remains sympathetic to Marine Le Pen’s National Rally. How will the incoming left-wing coalition navigate a hostile media and a hung parliament? Contributors: Matthieu Bidan – Co-editor-in-chief, Street Press Catherine Fieschi – Fellow, Robert Schuman Centre Carine Fouteau – President, Mediapart Theophile Kouamouo – Host, Le Media

  • 2On our radar Israel has maintained its onslaught on Gaza, attacking schools, killing journalists and ordering all citizens of Gaza City to leave their homes. Meenakshi Ravi compares how Western media responded to events in Gaza with their coverage of Russia’s latest strikes in Ukraine.

  • 3The Bollore buyout: France’s media tycoon turns to Africa France’s biggest media owner, controversial billionaire Vincent Bollore, has his eyes on the African market – all of it. The Listening Post’s Nic Muirhead reports on what could be the biggest media buyout the continent has ever seen. Featuring: Abubakar Idris – Journalist Severine Laurent – Media analyst Lydia Namubiru – Editor, The Continent Jean-Baptiste Rivoire – Journalist

Primary Title
  • The Listening Post
Episode Title
  • The French left faces a hostile media
Date Broadcast
  • Monday 15 July 2024
Start Time
  • 11 : 33
Finish Time
  • 11 : 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
  • In France, a shock election win for the left was no thanks to French media. Plus, French billionaire Vincent Bolloré is expanding his media holdings in Africa. Published on Saturday 13 July 2024.
Classification
  • G
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
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)
  • Meenakshi Ravi (Presenter)
  • Nicholas Muirhead (Presenter)