Q&A: What's the difference between dead cats and real cats?
Episode 49 of the Media Confidential podcast, hosted by Prospect Magazine, titled "Q&A: What's the difference between dead cats and real cats?" was published on March 10, 2025 and runs 18 minutes.
March 10, 2025 ·18m · Media Confidential
Summary
Alan and Lionel respond to more listeners’ questions on this week’s Q&A.In a world where the news never sleeps, the editors are asked whether news coverage is proactive or reactive.They also discuss the importance of fact-checking, and whether or not young people are equipped with the tools to pick up on political bias across news platforms.Plus, Alan explains what a “dead cat” is journalistic jargon for, and how listeners can identify one.If you have a question for Alan and Lionel send them to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
Alan and Lionel respond to more listeners’ questions on this week’s Q&A.
In a world where the news never sleeps, the editors are asked whether news coverage is proactive or reactive.
They also discuss the importance of fact-checking, and whether or not young people are equipped with the tools to pick up on political bias across news platforms.
Plus, Alan explains what a “dead cat” is journalistic jargon for, and how listeners can identify one.
If you have a question for Alan and Lionel send them to [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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