{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/b7af9d6c-cb49-4877-a217-f0e2b87c0b2a/67802fa1793854daaed08a13?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The End Of Fact Checking?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/614d976b772a06d1d06158fe/1736456361005-434eae79-9e3a-42ff-8208-2a6f83bb1dce.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Meta removes fact checking from Facebook: Journalist and digital native Alex Hudson looks at what it means for news organisations.</p><p><br></p><p>Also on the programme: Global scraps regional radio and Bauer buys Clear Channel... and why is sport suddenly the streamers’ new focus? Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson looks at recent deals by DAZoNe and Disney.</p><p><br></p><p>All that, plus: Hollywood dramas in podcast form - Goldhawk Productions chief John Dryden talks about the explosion in demand for audio fiction.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!</p><p><br></p><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at <a href=\"http://themediaclub.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">themediaclub.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>A <a href=\"http://rethinkaudio.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rethink Audio</a> production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from <a href=\"http://podcastdiscovery.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast Discovery</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at <a href=\"https://t.ly/7PD5O\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podshoponline.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>The Media Club’s stories of the week:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/08/facebook-end-factchecking-nobel-peace-prize-winner-maria-ressa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Meta removes fact-checkers</a></p><p><a href=\"https://pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/newspaper-corrections-media-mistakes-errors-legal/bbc-local-radio-station-showed-systemic-failures-on-night-of-disorder/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BBC local radio showed 'systemic failure' on night of disorder</a></p><p><a href=\"https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/01/global-introduces-new-nations-strategy-and-drops-local-and-regional-shows-in-england/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Global Announces Nations Strategy</a></p><p><a href=\"https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/01/bauer-to-buy-clear-channel-europe-for-625-million-subject-to-approval/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bauer Buys ClearChannel Europe</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/jan/08/piers-morgan-quits-rupert-murdoch-news-uk-uncensored-youtube-channel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Piers leaves News UK</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/07/apple-update-ai-inaccurate-news-alerts-bbc-apple-intelligence-iphone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple News AI Update Goes Wonky</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/ratings/gavin-and-stacey-finale-passes-18m-viewers/5200442.article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Beast Games gets half of Squid Games’ Reach</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-orders-first-interactive-eastenders-episode/5200521.article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Eastenders Goes Interactive</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>(00:00) Hello!</p><p>(00:51) Shanaz Gulzar - Creative Director at Bradford 2025</p><p>(01:50) Tony Chambers - President of Disney EMEA</p><p>(03:05) Mark Zuckerberg changes fact-checking to community notes</p><p>(08:59) Bauer buys Clear Channel Outdoor Europe</p><p>(15:08) Global ending local and regional radio</p><p>(18:25) Streaming platforms getting into live sports</p><p>(25:32) BBC projects stuck in soft green light</p><p>(28:58) Passenger List radio drama snippet</p><p>(32:21) Radio drama's journey</p><p>(37:23) Secret Marvel radio drama project</p><p>(40:05) The Media Quiz</p><p>(43:58) Goodbyes</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://sovrn.co/1pxptn5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a></p>","author_name":"Rethink Audio"}