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Broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove and guests bring you Talk Media: a forensic analysis of how the media works, and who works the media. Packed full of candid commentary and informed opinion, Talk Media features a weekly guest commentator from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics.

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  • Oct 21, 2020 · 1 hr 8 min

    Scottish Licence Fee, Media Regulation and Trump’s New Golf Course / with Anthony Baxter

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Scottish film-maker Anthony Baxter (You’ve Been Trumped, A Dangerous Game) to discuss the future of the licence fee in Scotland, calls from UK broadcasters for tighter media regulations in an effort to compete with streaming services, and President Trump’s new golf course in Aberdeenshire. Stuart, Eamonn and Anthony go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ - Aaron Sorkin film on Netflix -www.netflix.com/title/81043755 Eamonn: ‘Bandit Capitalism: Carillion and the Corruption of the British State’ - book by Bob Wylie - www.birlinn.co.uk/product/bandit-capitalism/ Anthony: ‘Scotland, Slavery and Statues’ - BBC Scotland programme - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nrpb Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Oct 14, 2020 · 54 min

    Sturgeon v Salmond, Spitting Image and Updates on the US Election Campaign / Paul Hutcheon

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Paul Hutcheon (Daily Record Political Editor and Scotland's Political Journalist of the Year) to discuss the response to reports of divisions between Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond, reactions to the return of Spitting Image on BritBox and updates on the US election campaign. Stuart, Eamonn and Paul go on to share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Eamonn: ‘Uncorked’ - 2020 American drama film, written and directed by Prentice Penny. Starring Mamoudou Athie, Courtney B. Vance and Niecy Nash - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81024260 Stuart: ‘What Were We Thinking - A Brief Intellectual History of the Trump Era’ - book by The Washington Post’s Pulitzer Prize–winning book critic, Carlos Lozada - www.simonandschuster.com/books/What-Were-We-Thinking/Carlos-Lozada/9781982145620 Paul Hutcheon: ‘The Paper / Novine’ - Croatian TV drama series. The first Croatian-language drama series to be aired on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/80226864 Follow Paul on Twitter: @paulhutcheon For more information about Talk Media, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Oct 7, 2020 · 59 min

    Media Response to COVID-19 in Scotland, Trump’s Health and Cinema Closures / with Gayle Anderson

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Gayle Anderson (journalist) to discuss the media's response to COVID-19 in Scotland, President Trump's coronavirus diagnosis and the closure of cinemas. Stuart, Eamonn and Gayle go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Dennistoun in Glasgow is named one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods' - TimeOut article - https://www.timeout.com/news/dennistoun-in-glasgow-was-named-one-of-the-worlds-coolest-neighbourhoods-heres-how-locals-reacted-100720 Gayle: 'Small Hours: The Long Night of John Martyn' - book by Graeme Thomson (a biography of the late great singer-songwriter) - https://omnibuspress.com/products/small-hours-the-long-night-of-john-martyn Eamonn: 'Rebel in the Rye' - 2017 USA biographical drama directed and written by Danny Strong (based on the book, J.D. Salinger: A Life by Kenneth Slawenski, about writer J.D. Salinger during and after World War II) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video First Draft - a global network of journalists investigate and verify emerging stories - firstdraftnews.org For more information about Talk Media, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Oct 1, 2020 · 46 min

    The After Party: Internal Market Bill, Future of the Licence Fee and more...

    Following on from our US election special with Ahmed Baba, we're back in Scotland for 'The After Party' - a bonus episode taking a close look at the Internal Market Bill, the future of the licence fee and more. Enjoy the double act. Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 30, 2020 · 58 min

    US Election Special: First TV Debate, Trump's Taxes and Voter Suppression / with Ahmed Baba

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Ahmed Baba of Rantt Media for a US election special. The discussion includes: reactions to the first TV debate between President Trump and Vice-President Biden, tax avoidance and voter suppression. Stuart, Eamonn and Ahmed go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Rowan on Byres Road' by photographer Wattie Cheung - https://twitter.com/wats67/status/1309646386300948480?s=20 Eamonn: 'Bombshell' film - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bombshell-Nicole-Kidman/dp/B083TGYRP1 Ahmed: 'The Comey Rule' mini-series - https://www.nowtv.com/watch/the-comey-rule/iYEQZ2rcf32XQDrAwPRyxA Follow Ahmed on Twitter: @AhmedBaba_ Rantt Media: https://rantt.com Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 23, 2020 · 57 min

    Keir Starmer and Patriotism, Climate Change and Ruth Bader Ginsburg / with Sunny Hundal

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Sunny Hundal (writer, journalist and commentator) to discuss Keir Starmer and different interpretations of 'patriotism' around the UK, climate change coverage and the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Stuart, Eamonn and Sunny go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'A Tomb With a View: The Stories and Glories of Graveyards' book Peter Ross - https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-tomb-with-a-view/peter-ross/9781472267795 Sunny: 'The Overstory' book by Richard Powers - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-overstory/richard-powers/9781784708245 'What Next' podcast https://slate.com/podcasts/what-next Eamonn: 'The Debates Could Seal Biden's Fate' Atlantic article by Edward-Isaac Dovere - https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/09/trump-biden-first-debate-preview/616396/ 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meditations-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/1470089734 Follow Sunny on Twitter: @sunny_hundal Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 16, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min

    COVID Briefings Row, Scottish Hate Crime Bill and the Return of Ed Miliband / with Shona Craven

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Shona Craven (journalist and commentator) to discuss the COVID briefings row - following BBC Scotland’s decision to end the live streams - the Scottish Hate Crime Bill and the return of Ed Miliband. Stuart, Eamonn and Shona go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Des’ ITV drama (available on STV player) https://player.stv.tv/summary/des Eamonn: ‘Rage’ book by Bob Woodward www.amazon.co.uk/Rage-Bob-Woodward/dp/1471197719 Shona: ‘Rodham’ by Curtis Sittenfeld www.amazon.co.uk/Rodham-What-Hillary-hadnt-married/dp/085752612X For more information about Talk Media, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 9, 2020 · 54 min

    ‘Baroness ‘Ruth Davidson, Press Freedom and ‘Mulan’ Boycott / with Ayesha Hazarika

    It’s our 30th show! Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Ayesha Hazarika (broadcaster, political commentator and Times Radio host) to discuss ‘Baroness’ Ruth Davidson, topical stories related to press freedom and the backlash to 'Mulan' (now streaming on Disney+). Stuart, Eamonn and Ayesha also share their personal media recommendations. Ayesha hosts weekend drive time (4-7pm) on Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/radio RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Reaganland: America's Right Turn 1976-1980' - book by Rick Perlstein https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reaganland-Americas-Right-Turn-1976-1980/dp/1476793050 Ayesha: 'Selling Sunset' on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80223108 'Blood & Sugar' - book by Laura Shepherd-Robinson https://www.waterstones.com/book/blood-and-sugar/laura-shepherd-robinson/9781509880799 Eamonn: 'They were withering away': Why did Colin Harris and nine others die in a Skye care home?' - Guardian article by Sirin Kale https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/08/they-were-withering-away-why-did-colin-harris-and-nine-others-die-in-a-skye-care-home For more information about Talk Media, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 2, 2020 · 59 min

    Douglas Ross Interview, Media Response to the Death of Mercy Baguma and the New BBC Director-General / with Jim Cusick

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Jim Cusick, editor of openMedia at openDemocracy, to discuss Douglas Ross and food standards (following a recent BBC Radio Scotland interview), the media response to the death of Mercy Baguma in Glasgow and Tim Davie, the new BBC Director-General. Stuart, Eamonn and Jim also share their personal media recommendations. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY (RHA TrueConnect2 Wireless Earbuds): www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia-giveaway READ Dani Garavelli's Scotsman article: https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/dani-garavelli-distortion-mercys-plight-good-reason-reflection-2956793 RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: Vanity Fair article, ‘Ryan Coogler on Chadwick Boseman’ www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/08/he-was-an-epic-firework-display-ryan-coogler-on-chadwick-boseman ‘Rasta & The Ball’ documentary www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1lbE_0kPno Jim: Guardian article, ‘No 10 to 'consider' Marcus Rashford's plea for action on food poverty’ www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/01/no-10-to-consider-marcus-rashfords-plea-for-action-on-food-poverty Eamonn: BBC documentary, ‘When Bob Marley Came to Britain’ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000m7ht Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Aug 26, 2020 · 1 hr 5 min

    Republican Convention, Reporting on White House Politics and Fallout from ‘The Trial of Alex Salmond’ / with Tamara Keith

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Tamara Keith, NPR White House Correspondent, to discuss the Republican National Convention, reporting on US politics and the fallout from ‘The Trial of Alex Salmond’. Stuart, Eamonn and Tamara also share their personal media recommendations. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY (RHA TrueConnect2 Wireless Earbuds): www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia-giveaway RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Searching’ on Netflix www.netflix.com/title/81053209 Eamonn: ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls: The Hemingway Library Edition’ book by Ernest Hemingway www.amazon.co.uk/Whom-Bell-Tolls-Hemingway-Library/dp/1476787778 Tamara: ‘Hamilton’ on Disney+ disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/movie/hamilton Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Aug 19, 2020 · 54 min

    ‘The Trial of Alex Salmond’, Newspaper Apologies and the Virtual Democratic Convention

    Stuart and Eamonn discuss BBC2's 'The Trial of Alex Salmond', newspaper apologies and the virtual Democratic Convention. Stuart and Eamonn also share their personal media recommendations. There's no guest commentator this week - enjoy the double act! ENTER THE GIVEAWAY (RHA TrueConnect2 Wireless Earbuds): www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia-giveaway RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Humanity' on Creative Boom https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/portrait-of-humanity-awards-2020/ Eamonn: 'Tyson vs Jaws' on Discovery https://www.nowtv.com/watch/tyson-vs-jaws-rumble-on-the-reef-2019/A5EK3BMzpLRvUqjWrhY4K For more information about Talk Media, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Aug 12, 2020 · 54 min

    Exam Results, ‘The Unravelling of America’ and Media Coverage of Migrant Crossings / with Angela Haggerty

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Angela Haggerty to discuss ongoing controversy surrounding exam results in Scotland, the future of the USA (in light of a recent Rolling Stone article by Wade Davis titled, ‘The Unravelling of America’) and media coverage of migrant crossings. Stuart, Eamonn and Angela also share their personal media recommendations. READ ‘The Unravelling of America’ (Wade Davis) in Rolling Stone magazine: www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/covid-19-end-of-american-era-wade-davis-1038206/ RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics’ book by Peter Geoghegan www.waterstones.com/book/democracy-for-sale/peter-geoghegan/9781789546033 Eamonn: ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ film directed by Armando Iannucci - buy the DVD on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Personal-History-David-Copperfield-DVD/dp/B0844818LB or stream it on Apple TV tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-personal-history-of-david-copperfield/umc.cmc.4gvfbpkqotzxb7egwwse7tek5 Angela: ‘The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty’ on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000kxw1/the-rise-of-the-murdoch-dynasty ‘The Trial of Alex Salmond’ on BBC2 (available from Monday 17th August): www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2020/33/the-trial-of-alex-salmond For more information about Talk Media, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Aug 5, 2020 · 48 min

    TikTok, Email Hacking, KGB and School Exam Results / with Jon S. Baird

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and director Jon S. Baird (‘Filth’, ‘Stan and Ollie’) to discuss the sale or ban of TikTok in the US, email hacking, the KGB and controversy surrounding school exam results in Scotland. Stuart, Eamonn and Jon also share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Shuggie Bain’ book by Douglas Stuart www.goodreads.com/book/show/52741293-shuggie-bain Jon: ‘Once Upon a Time in Iraq’ on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000kxws/once-upon-a-time-in-iraq Operation Odessa on Netflix www.netflix.com/title/80202236 Eamonn: ‘Weiner’ film on Netflix www.netflix.com/title/80096722 For more information about Talk Media, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jul 29, 2020 · 52 min

    Media Moguls, Press Briefings and Anti-Semitism on Social Media / with Steve Richards

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster, political columnist and podcast host (‘The Rock N Roll Politics Podcast’) Steve Richards to discuss media moguls, Nicola Sturgeon’s press briefings and Anti-Semitism on social media sites. Stuart, Eamonn and Steve also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart: ‘Fear City: New York vs The Mafia’ series www.netflix.com/title/80218338 ‘Miraculous’ film www.lockdown.thegaiety.co.uk/watch/miraculous-borderline-theatre-co Eamonn: Whicker’s War documentary on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIoVkmcy86c Steve: ‘The Journals of Woodrow Wyatt’ book www.goodreads.com/book/show/7319454-the-journals-of-woodrow-wyatt-volume-one Listen and subscribe to Steve's podcast, 'The Rock N Roll Politics Podcast': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/steve-richards-presents-the-rock-n-roll-politics-podcast/id1384867286 Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jul 22, 2020 · 55 min

    Russia Report, Kanye West and TV Dramas Controversy / with Raisah Ahmed

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and film-maker Raisah Ahmed to discuss the publication of the Russia Report, Kanye West’s presidential campaign and controversy over the the lack of diversity in TV drama screenwriting. Stuart, Eamonn and Raisah also share their personal media recommendations. Raisah: ‘Stateless’ series on Netflix www.netflix.com/title/81206211 Eamonn: ‘Change or Die: The Three Keys to Change at Work and in Life’ book by Alan Deutschman www.goodreads.com/book/show/51369.Change_or_Die ‘The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty’ on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000kxw1/the-rise-of-the-murdoch-dynasty Stuart: ‘Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Remembering Central Avenue, L.A.’s jazz oasis’ in the L.A. Times www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-18/central-avenue-los-angeles-jazz Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jul 15, 2020 · 42 min

    Johnny Depp Trial, Failing Grayling and Trump's Commutation of Roger Stone / with Shona Craven

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Shona Craven (writer and columnist) to discuss the Johnny Depp trial, Chris Grayling's appointment as head of the Intelligence Committee and Donald Trump's recent commutation of Roger Stone. Stuart, Eamonn and Shona also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart: 'Freedom Is a Constant Struggle' by Angela Davis https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25330108-freedom-is-a-constant-struggle Eamonn: Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80224905 'Stand Before your God' by Paul Watkins https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61000.Stand_Before_Your_God Shona: 'I Am an Island' by Tamsin Calidas https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49569631-i-am-an-island Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jul 8, 2020 · 49 min

    Freedom of Speech, Reopening of Pubs and the Border Protest / with A.L. Kennedy

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by A.L. Kennedy (novelist, columnist, commentator and comedian) to discuss freedom of speech, the reopening of pubs and the recent protest at the Scottish border. Stuart, Eamonn and Alison also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart: Hamilton musical https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/hamilton/3uPmBHWlO6HJ Eamonn: The Kominsky Method drama https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80201680 A.L. Kennedy: Ru Paul's Drag Race https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70187741 Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLtalkmedia For more information about this podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jul 1, 2020 · 49 min

    COVID Milestones and Leadership, Facebook Advertising and Diversity in Hollywood / with Nanette Burstein

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Nanette Burstein (director of the new Hulu documentary, 'Hillary') to discuss COVID milestones (following reports that the global number of cases has reached ten million) leadership during lockdown, Facebook advertising and diversity in Hollywood. Stuart, Eamonn and Nanette also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart: 'Barrowland Ballads: A Recollective Project' http://www.barrowlandballads.co.uk Eamonn: 'Mike Wallace is Here' documentary https://www.mikewallaceishere.com Nanette: 'DEVS' series on BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p087gj19/devs Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jun 24, 2020 · 47 min

    Trump Rally, Biden’s VP, Subscription News and Blackface in Popular Culture / with Bonnie Greer

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Bonnie Greer (playwright, novelist, critic and broadcaster) to discuss TikTok's impact on President Trump’s rally in Tulsa, discussions around Joe Biden's pick for Vice President, subscription news and blackface in popular culture. Stuart, Eamonn and Bonnie also share their media recommendations. Stuart: Vietnam War Songs (@VietnamWarSongs) on Twitter twitter.com/VietnamWarSongs Bonnie: Dr. Rebecca Hall ACAB (@WakeRevolt) on Twitter twitter.com/WakeRevolt Eamonn: ‘A Parallel Life’ by Bonnie Greer www.goodreads.com/book/show/22543667-a-parallel-life ‘Framing John Delorean’ documentary www.nowtv.com/watch/framing-john-delorean-2019/A5EK6FLdRQ4pB7GcdXbWU Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jun 17, 2020 · 41 min

    Cummings Revisited, Marcus Rashford and the US Presidential Campaign / with Nazir Afzal

    Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Nazir Afzal (former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England) to discuss renewed scrutiny of Dominic Cummings and his trip to Durham, Marcus Rashford's successful school meals campaign and the race to become the next US President. Stuart, Eamonn and Nazir also share their media recommendations. Stuart: 'Da 5 Bloods' on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81045635 Nazir: 'The Prosecutor' book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45893872-the-prosecutor Eamonn: 'Hillary' documentary series https://www.nowtv.com/watch/hillary/iYEQYZ6xzLBzuyYqY9tCRw Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices