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

Richard Gizbert created The Listening Post for Al Jazeera and has hosted the programme since its debut in 2006.

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From: The Listening Post
Boris Johnson takes a swipe at the BBC
Amid ‘PartyGate’, the UK prime minister lashes out at the media. Plus, a radio station broadcasting into North Korea.
Published On 22 Jan 2022
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Ukraine: Cold War stereotypes and competing narratives
As big powers do the talking about the fate of Ukraine, where are Ukrainian voices? Plus, sexism in Greece’s media.
Published On 15 Jan 2022
From: The Listening Post
Hate speech and online abuse: India’s growing extremism problem
Calls to kill minorities, weak mainstream media and negligent officials in India. Plus, Russia’s media blacklist.
Published On 8 Jan 2022
From: The Listening Post
Assange: WikiLeaks founder one step closer to extradition
WikiLeaks founder suffers setback in legal fight against US extradition efforts. Plus, Turks turn to YouTube for news.
Video Duration 26 minutes 20 seconds
Published On 18 Dec 2021

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