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The Mainstream Media: Former Editor Reveals Truths About Journalism, Bias, And The News Industry
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In the second episode in our miniseries 'It's Not What They Told You,' Mo is joined by former newspaper editor and communications director for the UK government, Andy Coulson.
He rose to prominence as the editor of the News of the World, one of Britain's top tabloids, before transitioning into politics, where he served as Director of Communications for Prime Minister David Cameron. Coulson’s career took a sharp turn when he was involved in the UK phone hacking scandal, which led to his conviction and prison time. Since then, he's shared valuable insights on media ethics, journalism, and the lessons he learned from his experiences, offering a unique perspective on the world of media and politics.
00:00 Intro
3:05 What Motivates a Journalist?
8:20 What is the Truth in a Story?
11:30 What Makes a Good News Editor?
13:50 Is there Corruption in Media?
22:00 Is the BBC Biased?
27:20 How Does Communications in Government Work?
33:40 Cutting through the Noise
38:12 Are we in a Democratic Society?
44:20 Capitalism and the Media
48:00 Andy's Time In Prison and What Lessons He Took From It
56:00 Why Stoicism Is the Way Forward
Listen to Andy's podcast 'Crisis What Crisis?' Here: https://rb.gy/8c2bh8
YouTube: @mogawdatofficial
Instagram: @mo_gawdat
Facebook: @mo.gawdat.official
LinkedIn: /in/mogawdat
Tiktok: @mogawdat
X: @mgawdat
Website: mogawdat.com
Don't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Saturday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy
319 episoade
Manage episode 441103505 series 2712272
In the second episode in our miniseries 'It's Not What They Told You,' Mo is joined by former newspaper editor and communications director for the UK government, Andy Coulson.
He rose to prominence as the editor of the News of the World, one of Britain's top tabloids, before transitioning into politics, where he served as Director of Communications for Prime Minister David Cameron. Coulson’s career took a sharp turn when he was involved in the UK phone hacking scandal, which led to his conviction and prison time. Since then, he's shared valuable insights on media ethics, journalism, and the lessons he learned from his experiences, offering a unique perspective on the world of media and politics.
00:00 Intro
3:05 What Motivates a Journalist?
8:20 What is the Truth in a Story?
11:30 What Makes a Good News Editor?
13:50 Is there Corruption in Media?
22:00 Is the BBC Biased?
27:20 How Does Communications in Government Work?
33:40 Cutting through the Noise
38:12 Are we in a Democratic Society?
44:20 Capitalism and the Media
48:00 Andy's Time In Prison and What Lessons He Took From It
56:00 Why Stoicism Is the Way Forward
Listen to Andy's podcast 'Crisis What Crisis?' Here: https://rb.gy/8c2bh8
YouTube: @mogawdatofficial
Instagram: @mo_gawdat
Facebook: @mo.gawdat.official
LinkedIn: /in/mogawdat
Tiktok: @mogawdat
X: @mgawdat
Website: mogawdat.com
Don't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Saturday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy
319 episoade
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