Are journalists too obsessed with bad news and did Rupert Murdoch make a secret deal with Prince William?

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to James Harding.

In this episode he’s joined by Steven Pinker, Harvard professor and author of Enlightenment Now, who criticises the news machine. Plus the team discusses whether Prince William reached a secret out of court settlement with Rupert Murdoch and News Group over phone hacking and Canada’s diplomatic row with India.

What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to [email protected].

To listen to the Slow Newscast episode: William and Murdoch: the prince and the press baron click here.

The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Jasper Corbett.

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Release date

Lydbog: 22. september 2023