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