News Watch: Johnny Depp "Me Too victim", Iran "nuclear bomb", Palestine Action "terrorists"
As the US military intervenes in another Middle East conflict, we’re told it’s because Iran is harbouring weapons of mass destruction (in contradiction to US intelligence). We’re also told forced regi...
26 Juni 202550min
Why closed borders don't work: Refugees on community solutions
This week is Refugee Week, a time to celebrate the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. And here at Media Storm, we can't do it without delving into media...
19 Juni 202545min
News Watch: LA protests, Gaza Freedom Flotilla, and all sides of assisted dying
It's time for another News Watch, helping you get your head around the headlines. Locals face-off law enforcement in LA, as Trump sends the military to flatten (or fan up) protests. Meanwhile, Weste...
12 Juni 202553min
AC Grayling: Free speech, Wokeism, and how to save democracy
How do we 'cancel' Fascism without censorship? Can we protect free speech as well as fact-checking? This week, something different: we dive deep into social justice theory and question how to actuall...
5 Juni 202538min
Is the media responsible for the rise of Reform?
Let’s talk about how the media is fuelling the rise of Reform. This is not a new topic. The News Agents called it a "lefty cop-out" to blame the media for the rise of Reform. But what about the media...
29 Maj 202511min
Oil spills in the Niger Delta: Will Shell come clean?
Warning: this episode contains mentions of baby loss. Three years ago, we brought you the story of a Nigerian fishing community suing Shell in UK courts over oil spills. This year marks 10 years sinc...
22 Maj 202538min
News Watch: Post-Brexit trade deals, Gérard Depardieu convicted, Starmer's immigration speech
LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR LIVE SHOW TICKETS! Media Storm is back for SERIES 6! And we’re here to help you get your head around the headlines (however unhinged they are). But this week, we had a littl...
15 Maj 202544min
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Date: Tue 20 May 2025 Location: The Podcast Show, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street London N1 0QH Doors Open: 18:30 | Show Begins: 19:00 (1hr) GET YOUR TICKETS | ACCESSIBLE TICKETS | AMEX T...
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