The Listening Post

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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

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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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How Israel’s protests are dividing mainstream media
Protests erupt in Israel amid Netanyahu’s government push for broad judicial reform. Plus, Greece’s wiretapping scandal.
Published On 1 Apr 2023
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Trump: Indictment, incitement … 2024 candidate?
Trump uses the possibility of an arrest to fundraise and rile up his base. Plus, the squeeze on Nicaragua’s journalists.
Published On 25 Mar 2023
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The BBC vs Gary Lineker: An own goal?
A debacle with sports host sparks a furious debate about free speech at the BBC. Plus, what could AI mean for the media?
Published On 18 Mar 2023
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Dominion: The lawsuit that’s shaking Fox News
Could an upcoming court case leave a mark on the Fox network? Plus, Taiwan’s political satirists – taking digs at China.
Published On 11 Mar 2023

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Fire, violence and exultant settlers – Israel’s occupation gets darker. Plus, journalism in crisis in Pakistan.

Who will win the elections and get Nigeria’s top job? Plus, Ukrainian journalists in a country under attack.

Peruvians are protesting but what story is the media telling? Also, the dangers of dissent in Belarus.

Israeli media’s myopic coverage as violence spirals. Plus, the complexities and nuances of translating literary work.

People attend a funeral of Palestinians killed by Israel

A documentary on Modi’s role in 2002 Gujarat riots causes a media maelstrom in India. Plus, UK press vs labour unions.

Twitter’s secret relationship with the US government. Plus, SLAPPs – the tool used to silence critical journalism.

A conspiracy-fuelled mob targets the seat of government in Brazil after Lula is sworn in. Plus, Italian Mafia on TikTok.

A compilation of Listening Post reports on the media dimensions of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

A billionaire becomes the largest shareholder in a news channel in India. What’s the worry?

Killings of Palestinians get documented as they happen, yet violence isn’t easing. Plus, Middle East’s first World Cup.

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How Israel’s protests are dividing mainstream media

Trump: Indictment, incitement … 2024 candidate?

The BBC vs Gary Lineker: An own goal?

Dominion: The lawsuit that’s shaking Fox News

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Hate speech and pogroms in the West Bank

Nigeria: Can Peter Obi’s online appeal win enough votes?

Peru: A disconnect between protesters and press

The occupation of Palestine intensifies

Ghosts of Gujarat: India bans the BBC’s Modi film

The Twitter Files: The deep state connection

Riots in Brazil: Bolsonarism is down but not out

Russia-Ukraine: The Media Front Line

India: Why is Gautam Adani so interested in NDTV?

Impunity and indifference: Attacks on Palestinians increase

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