War reporters: White saviours or vital journalists?
Ever heard of a war reporter? You could probably even name a few… perhaps you’ve even seen them played on the big screen by Hollywood movie stars. Now tell us - have you ever heard of a fixer? Could ...
17 Juli 202547min
News Watch: Diddy's domestic abuse, disability-blaming, welfare 'U-turns', Gaza aid traps
This week, we look at the outcome of the case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in the US - and how evidence of domestic abuse, coercive control, and power dynamics were ignored and misunderstood with the he...
10 Juli 202549min
What is a woman? Common sense vs culture wars
'What is a woman?' The question that has plagued British media and politicians over the past decade culminated in a Supreme Court ruling that declared ‘womanhood’ was based on biological sex. Now, f...
3 Juli 202551min
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
