The Listening Post

News & Politics

Listening Post, hosted by Richard Gizbert is Al Jazeera English's weekly media watch programme. The show casts a critical eye over global media and dissects the media's coverage of events and non-events! From what's being printed by mainstream newspapers to what's being published at the click of a button online, the Listening Post tracks media old and new and gives you a new and valuable perspective of what the media are reporting, what they are leaving out and what media consumers really need t (Author: Al Jazeera Network)

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Recent episodes from The Listening Post

The Listening Post - Republican National Convention

Published: Sep 5, 08

The Republican National Convention: the media eyes of America focus on Minnesota. Plus, the release of Ingrid Betancourt: too good to be true?
The Listening Post - Democratic National Convention

Published: Aug 29, 08

The Democratic National Convention: the media eyes of America focus on Denver. Plus, libel tourism – why London is the defamation capital of the world.
He Listening Post - The Media Takes On China.

Published: Aug 22, 08

Did the foreign media go in to China to cover the Olympics or was there another agenda? Plus, Summer: it’s the silly season. Or is it?
The Listening Post - The Media Takes On China.

Published: Aug 22, 08

Did the foreign media go in to China to cover the Olympics or was there another agenda? Plus, Summer: it’s the silly season. Or is it?
The Listening Post - The Media War Between Russia And Georgia

Published: Aug 15, 08

The media war between Russia and Georgia over the South Ossetia conflict and a feature on the ‘Shooting Back’ project in the occupied territories.
The Listening Post - Military And Media Special

Published: Aug 8, 08

We look at relationship between the Pentagon and Hollywood and see how video games are a device to recruit young gamers to the army.
The Listening Post - Citizen Journalism Special

Published: Aug 1, 08

We talk to leading exponents of Citizen Journalism and examine how the internet has enabled amateur reporters to reach a global audience.
The Listening Post - Iran Special

Published: Jul 25, 08

An in depth look at Iran and its relationship with the media, past (coup in 1953) and present (Iran and this year’s race for the White House).
The Listening Post - Belarus Special

Published: Jul 18, 08

The state of media freedom in Belarus, Europe’s last dictatorship, and the music Belarusians are allowed to hear under protectionist broadcast laws.
The Listening Post - Belarus Special

Published: Jul 18, 08

The state of media freedom in Belarus, Europe’s last dictatorship, and the music Belarusians are allowed to hear under protectionist broadcast laws.
The Listening Post - Darfur Special

Published: Jul 11, 08

Western and Arab media coverage of the crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan, 5 things you should know about Sudan’s media. Plus a robot band!
The Listening Post - Darfur Special

Published: Jul 11, 08

Western and Arab media coverage of the crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan, 5 things you should know about Sudan’s media. Plus a robot band!
The Listening Post - Robert Mugabe In The African Media

Published: Jul 4, 08

How the Zimbabwean, African and International press covered Zimbabwe’s run-off election; and Nicolas Sarkozy’s increasing control over French media.
The Listening Post - Robert Mugabe In The African Media

Published: Jul 4, 08

How the Zimbabwean, African and International press covered Zimbabwe’s run-off election; and Nicolas Sarkozy’s increasing control over French media.
The Listening Post - Media Coverage Of The Oil Price Crisis

Published: Jun 29, 08

The Listening Post - Media coverage of the Oil Price Crisis