{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/650ac5ba0434d000118468a9/6712417ee21e2bb3147ba12d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Q&A: Advice for aspiring editors? Get a backbone!","description":"<p>On this week’s Q&amp;A, Alan and Lionel are back with a postbag of questions.</p><p><br></p><p>One listener wonders if AI makes exposing the truth almost impossible, while another asks for some insider tips for new editors. </p><p><br></p><p>In the run up to the US election, Alan and Lionel also discuss Elon Musk’s open endorsement of Donald Trump and whether X should be penalised as a result. </p><p><br></p><p>The former newspaper editors also extol the virtues of courage (and Dutch courage) for journalist, plus, inevitably, more on the drinking habits of those working in the media</p><p><br></p><p>Send your questions to Alan and Lionel via email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk</a>&nbsp;or via X, @mediaconfpod</p>","author_name":"Prospect Magazine"}