The Listening Post

Aired 2014-01-04

A look back at the biggest media story of 2013 - Edward Snowden and the NSA surveillance programme.

Aired 2014-01-11

Listening Post examines how covering the Muslim Brotherhood has become a minefield for the media.

Aired 2014-01-18

When fighting broke out a month ago in the world's youngest country, South Sudan, the story was framed as just another tribal power struggle coming out of Africa. A more precise analysis is that the conflict is really political in nature - a fallout between the president and the vice president, with some ethnic elements fighting it out on the ground. Those who are critical of the media say that, when it comes to Africa, all too often international news outlets resort to the same formula - reducing just about any conflict to the tribal level, which seems to explain everything without actually telling us anything. Is there a hierarchy of knowledge in reporting about Africa, with more authority given to international journalists?

Aired 2014-01-25

We examine how news outlets have become part of the story in the recent scandal involving Erdogan's government.

Aired 2014-02-01

Ahead of Sochi's Olympics, we ask how the Kremlin will handle the news coverage that comes with hosting the games.

Aired 2014-02-08

As journalists face arrest, we ask why the media is seen as being either with the army or with the Muslim Brotherhood.

Aired 2014-02-15

Amid accusations of censorship, is government pressure creating a climate of intimidation for media in the country?

Aired 2014-02-22

The government and the opposition are fighting it out to make sure it is their version of events that gets reported.

Aired 2014-03-01

We examine how the unfolding crisis has led to key media moments in a country with questionable press freedoms.

Aired 2014-03-08

In a special edition, we unpack the Turkish prime minister's relationship with the media landscape in which he operates.

Aired 2014-03-15

In a special episode, we explore how technology influences the way news is gathered and shapes the way it is presented.

Aired 2014-03-22

As Russia redraws the map in Ukraine, the media narrative is once again split between the powers of the East and West.

Aired 2014-03-29

We look at how Ankara's crackdown on social media is creating a firestorm ahead of a critical presidential election.

Aired 2014-04-05

Ahead of the country's May election, we examine the failed promise of the Arab Spring and the impact on journalism.

Aired 2014-04-12

As the world's largest democracy goes to the polls, we examine claims that news outlets are favouring Narendra Modi.

Aired 2014-04-19

For many, even those in the media, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s re-election is a foregone conclusion.

Aired 2014-04-26

As Hamid Mir recovers after being shot by unknown gunmen, we examine the wider backdrop of media killings in Pakistan.

Aired 2014-05-03

Why has the media struggled to tell the story of Nigeria's mass abductions?

Aired 2014-05-10

Print media and the country's state-owned broadcaster have been accused of slanted coverage of the recent elections.

Aired 2014-05-17

We analyse coverage of the Ukraine conflict, which has often been marred by a lack of nuance, context and subtlety.

Aired 2014-05-24

A controversial new set of rules to govern the use of broadband and the Internet has the cyber world blowing a fuse.

Aired 2014-05-31

The Kingdom and its media are placed under military control; plus heads roll at Spain's three top dailies.

Aired 2014-06-07

Whatever side of the political divide Egyptians find themselves, the media is the one who seems to have suffered.

Aired 2014-06-14

One year after Edward Snowden exposed the spying at the NSA, can the internet be re-set?

Aired 2014-06-21

ISIL is gaining on the ground but who, if anyone, controls the story?

Aired 2014-06-28

Al Jazeera staff sentenced to jail in Egypt #FreeAJStaff.

Aired 2014-07-05

Listening Post covers the propaganda war and competing media narratives in Iraq.

Aired 2014-08-16

What is the role of social media in the Israeli-Palestinian battle for hearts, minds and political support?

Aired 2014-08-23

Listening Post examines racial conflict and social divisions in the US and how those issues are reported.

Aired 2014-08-30

We examine the ethical challenges of reporting the murder of the American journalist by IS.

Aired 2014-09-06

Amid Pakistan's latest political power struggle, the country's news channels are fighting a proxy war of their own.

Aired 2014-09-13

A look at Rupert Murdoch's role in the Scottish independence vote and the media's scramble to catch up with the story.

Aired 2014-09-20

An interview with Nick Davies, the reporter who exposed the British phone hacking scandal.

Aired 2014-09-27

A Listening Post special on the 'Snowden effect' and challenges to the media in the age of state supervision.

Aired 2014-10-04

A Listening special on the evolving role of satire and the satirists who are holding power to account.

Aired 2014-10-11

A Listening Post special on the global media battle taking place parallel to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Aired 2014-11-01

A special episode to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.

Aired 2014-11-08

We examine the latest chapter in the propaganda war that pits Russia against Ukraine and its western allies.

Aired 2014-11-15

Sorting out the science from the scare tactics - we examine the Ebola stories coming out of Africa.

Aired 2014-11-22

The media war in Syria is putting truth under pressure. And, Tunisian media's obsession with terrorism.

Aired 2014-11-29

The Listening Post examines the news coverage of race in the US; plus, fonts and the news media.

Aired 2014-12-06

How the EU takes on Google's monopoly as gatekeeper of information; plus, a look at media under pressure in Hungary.

Aired 2014-12-13

Examining the media coverage of the CIA torture report release; plus, the ethics of graphic imagery in the news media.

Aired 2014-12-20

A lesson from Australia in how not to cover breaking news; plus, an interview with 'Rogue Reporter' Rich Peppiatt.