The Media Show - Journalists in Gaza, AI Avatar, Housing Journalism, True Crime
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After an Israeli attack in Gaza City killed four Al Jazeera journalists, including correspondent Anas al-Sharif, we examine the situation for journalists in Gaza with Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists. Oren Persico from Israeli news website Seventh Eye discusses how Israeli media is covering the war.
A journalist's exchange with an AI avatar of Joaquin Oliver, who was killed in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, has raised questions about posthumous “interviews.” We hear from Joaquin’s father Manuel and Claire Leibowicz of the Partnership on AI.
A scoop by The i’s housing correspondent Vicky Spratt prompted the resignation last week of homelessness minister Rushanara Ali. Vicky joins us to explain how the story came about.
Plus: Simon Ford, executive producer of Channel 4’s Operation Dark Phone: Murder by Text, on gaining access to a landmark investigation into Encrochat and the long-running 24 Hours in Police Custody.
Producer: Dan Hardoon Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai
Published on Wednesday, 13th August 2025.
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