Episode
Will Ofcom finally sanction GB News?
- Podcast
- Media Confidential
- Published
- May 14, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1712
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- https://shows.acast.com/media-confidential/episodes/may-14th-qa
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Summary
In this week’s Media Confidential , Alan and Lionel discuss Ofcom finally investigating GB News over their second airing of a controversial interview with Donald Trump. Did it fail the impartiality test? After Nigel Farage was confronted about an undeclared £5m donation from a crypto billionaire, the pair discuss how to deal with evasive politicians. They also talk about the Evening Standard running a full wraparound of Reform UK adverts on the day of the local elections. Plus, how is Matt Brittin preparing for the role of incoming director-general of the BBC? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.