{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/650ac5ba0434d000118468a9/6a20af9b44a383b494ee11f9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ofcom’s Michael Grade doesn't understand impartiality","description":"<p>Should a politician be allowed to present the BBC’s Today Programme? Former Ofcom chair Michael Grade thinks so.</p><p><br></p><p>This week on <em>Media Confidential</em>, Alan and Lionel pick apart Grade’s recent interview, where he claimed that mainstream broadcasters are afraid of GB News.</p><p><br></p><p>They discuss the logic behind the rules of impartiality—and what Grade’s opinions reveal about Ofcom’s controversial decisions under his tenure. Plus, they invite him to respond on <em>Media Confidential</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>Alan and Lionel disagree on coverage around the killing of Henry Novak, the young stab victim who was handcuffed by police in Southampton.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, after a veteran <em>60 Minutes</em> presenter was fired in a spectacular fashion, the hosts discuss the explosive situation at CBS and its relationship with the BBC. And one listener asks: why do all media organisations seem to have the same stories?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><em>Get in touch with your questions at mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk</em></p>","author_name":"Prospect Magazine"}