2017

1. Netanyahu's media manipulation revealed

2017-01-14

The tale of the tape that puts the lie to the Israeli PM's media narrative. Plus, the Zimbabwean journalists' dilemma.

2. The future of journalism under President Trump

2017-01-21

Will the White House press corps fall in line or fight back with adversarial journalism? Plus, Obama's media legacy.

3. Reporting the rise of Europe's populist parties

2017-01-28

The challenges of covering the rise of the far right in Europe, plus, how Israel polices Palestinian voices online.

4. The media, Muslims and Trump's travel ban

2017-02-04

As US borders tighten, we trace the media narratives on immigrants, refugees and Muslim 'Others'.

5. Media, old and new, drive France's presidential race

2017-02-11

We explore what is driving the presidential campaign in France; plus, the threat of fake news in Italy.

6. President Zuma and the media in South Africa

2017-02-18

We explore Zuma's grip on broadcasters, and Wikimedia Foundation on facts, trust and open source knowledge.

7. The challenges of journalism in Duterte's Philippines

2017-02-25

On the streets with Manila's 'night crawlers'. Plus, an in-depth interview with Rappler's Marites Vitug.

8. Is the media 'normalising' Donald Trump?

2017-03-04

We examine the media's softening criticism of President Trump. Plus, Peru launches first Quechua-language news show.

9. Rupert Murdoch's unfinished business

2017-03-11

Will Rupert Murdoch succeed in taking over Sky? Plus, the challenges of reporting on Chechnya.