Is the media 'normalising' Donald Trump?
The Listening Post - S12 - E8
We examine the media's softening criticism of President Trump. Plus, Peru launches first Quechua-language news show.
The Listening Post: Season 12 - 9 Episode s
12x1 - Netanyahu's media manipulation revealed
January 14, 2017
The tale of the tape that puts the lie to the Israeli PM's media narrative. Plus, the Zimbabwean journalists' dilemma.
12x2 - The future of journalism under President Trump
January 21, 2017
Will the White House press corps fall in line or fight back with adversarial journalism? Plus, Obama's media legacy.
12x3 - Reporting the rise of Europe's populist parties
January 28, 2017
The challenges of covering the rise of the far right in Europe, plus, how Israel polices Palestinian voices online.
12x4 - The media, Muslims and Trump's travel ban
February 4, 2017
As US borders tighten, we trace the media narratives on immigrants, refugees and Muslim 'Others'.
12x5 - Media, old and new, drive France's presidential race
February 11, 2017
We explore what is driving the presidential campaign in France; plus, the threat of fake news in Italy.
12x6 - President Zuma and the media in South Africa
February 18, 2017
We explore Zuma's grip on broadcasters, and Wikimedia Foundation on facts, trust and open source knowledge.
12x7 - The challenges of journalism in Duterte's Philippines
February 25, 2017
On the streets with Manila's 'night crawlers'. Plus, an in-depth interview with Rappler's Marites Vitug.
12x8 - Is the media 'normalising' Donald Trump?
March 4, 2017
We examine the media's softening criticism of President Trump. Plus, Peru launches first Quechua-language news show.
12x9 - Rupert Murdoch's unfinished business
March 11, 2017
Will Rupert Murdoch succeed in taking over Sky? Plus, the challenges of reporting on Chechnya.