Critical journalists and dissidents in Russia face the latest threat to their survival.
The Listening Post
About the show
A weekly programme that examines and dissects the world’s media, how they operate and the stories they cover. Watch The Listening Post every Saturday at 0830GMT
Meet the presenter
Richard Gizbert created The Listening Post for Al Jazeera and has hosted the programme since its debut in 2006.
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Pain and anger have swamped India’s social media and the government is trying to suppress negative posts.
Indian media struggle to report the true extent of the crisis. Plus, the history of anti-Asian stereotypes in the US.
How leading media outlets in Brazil have joined forces to take on Bolsonaro and his COVID denial.
More episodes
We look at the lives and legacies of three journalists who broke the mould.
Amazon lashes out at bad coverage, angry lawmakers and workers seeking to unionise.
Mixed messaging and misinformation hamper Europe’s hesitant COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Myanmar’s military leaders are deploying forces, both armed and digital, to stifle news coverage.
Behind the tabloid frenzy, the Meghan and Harry story shows deep issues around racism and access to journalism in UK.
Foreign journalists are finally allowed into Tigray in Ethiopia – and their findings are shocking.
A new Australian law looks to reset Big Tech’s relationship with news media.
Myanmar’s military is battling a civil disobedience movement that is growing online. Plus, Britain’s digital divide.
A South African media empire is revealed to have been paid millions in exchange for pro-government coverage.
How the farmer protests in India are not just a political problem but also a PR problem for the Modi government.