What if there was a global solution to the misinformation crisis—a “United Nations” approach to the media? As @minipetite.bsky.social writes, Project Kontinuum promises just that.

🎧: On Media Confidential, @arusbridger.bsky.social and the FT’s @janinegibson.ft.com discuss the media response to the train stabbing in Huntingdon and the Telegraph’s attacks on the BBC.

A wonderful dinner tonight to say farewell to @arusbridger.bsky.social, who's been an excellent Chair of @reutersinstitute.bsky.social.

🎧: On Media Confidential with @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social, the co-founder of podcasting giant Goalhanger, Tony Pastor, reveals the drama behind ‘The Rest is Politics’ and the secrets to the podcast’s success.

We're now at "black people aren't British". Open sewer racism. Look forward to seeing him on QT again soon.

🎧: Should politicians be allowed to be “news” presenters, such as Nigel Farage on GB News? @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social weigh in.

The Hercules statue was “disappeared” from Kew Gardens and packed off for the King’s personal pleasure, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social. Why would Charles do so when the royals’ wealth is under some scrutiny?

Tory MP Katie Lam is espousing views that would have barred entry to her own ancestors when they were fleeing the Nazis, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.

A wonderful article on Royal privilege & the colossal resources of the British monarchy. Resources that in my own opinion should be national not private assets. It is time for the Royal Collection of art in particular to be in public ownership & used for the nation's benefit.

Last Wednesday a colossal statue seen by millions at Kew Gardens for 60 years was removed. The King, whose mother sent the work to Kew in 1963, wanted it back. A curious story of the exercise of Royal will www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/monarc...

A statue of Hercules admired by millions has disappeared from Kew Gardens. @arusbridger.bsky.social asks: why has King Charles decided to remove a prime piece of public art?

King Charles has just reclaimed a colossal statue that his mum gave to Kew Gardens in 1963. The royal family's mantra seems to be "for the few, not the many"https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/monarchy/71444/curious-case-of-king-charles-and-the-statue

Is the British media complicit in genocide? Peter Oborne and Lionel Barber go toe-to-toe on latest @mediaconfidential.bsky.social www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/podcasts/med...

The Washington Post thinks the White House Ballroom is a splendid idea and anyone who thinks otherwise is a NIMBY. In other news Post owner Jeff Bezos is helping to pay for the Ballroom

🎧: In this special episode of Media Confidential, @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social are grilled by @sheffielduni.bsky.social’s third-year Broadcast Journalism students about AI, Gaza, China and more.

The anti-migrant language about "cultural coherence" used by rising Tory star Katie Lam sounds very much like the 1930s, when her grandmother found sanctuary in the UK www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/pol...

The anti-migrant language about "cultural coherence" used by rising Tory star Katie Lam sounds very much like the 1930s, when her grandmother found sanctuary in the UK www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/pol...

More journalists have been killed in Gaza than in any other conflict in history. The EIC at Reuters, Alessandra Galloni, joins us to reflect on the last two years of covering the war on Gaza. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/podcasts/med...

🎧: On the latest episode of Media Confidential, @arusbridger.bsky.social reports back from Israel... and @lionelbarber.bsky.social wonders whether Rupert Murdoch is really following his Substack.

A local spring used for drinking water for 175 years is now spewing out polluted water. And no-one knows why or will take responsibility. A modern parable www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/dem...

🎧: @londoncentric.media’s @jim.londoncentric.media tells @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social: ‘Lord Lebedev called me a prick…which sold extra subscriptions’

Bibi and Trump will bask in the glory of the ceasefire deal. But on the ground in Tel Aviv, there is relief but not much optimism about ‘everlasting peace’, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.

Bibi and Trump will bask in the glory of the ceasefire deal. But on the ground in Tel Aviv, there is relief but not much optimism about ‘everlasting peace’, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.

🎧: Media Confidential hosted a live episode about the real story behind the ITV drama The Hack, with actor Toby Jones—and the character he plays, @arusbridger.bsky.social. Listen to our audience Q+A:

Alan Rusbridger. I saw nervous relief in Hostage Square, but Netanyahu knows he will face a reckoning. The Israeli prime minister and Trump will bask in the glory of the deal. But while there is relief about the ceasefire, there is less optimism about ‘everlasting peace’.

I saw nervous relief in Hostage Square, but Netanyahu knows he will face a reckoning www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/israel...

I hope pro-Palestine marchers will be acutely sensitive to the real fear in Jewish communities. But don’t let the bad guys win by denying something fundamental to being British, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.

In today’s Lightbulb, Prospect’s free daily newsletter, @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social discuss Lachlan Murdoch, @imaanirfan.bsky.social talks to Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief and we reflect on the reverberations of October 7th.

🎧: Do you always have to offer the people you’re reporting on a chance to give their side of the story? Listen to Media Confidential with @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social:

It’s not “un-British” to march today. But it is British to protest with sensitivity and empathy. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/fre...

🎥: In a live episode of Media Confidential, @janemartinson.bsky.social speaks to @arusbridger.bsky.social, actor Toby Jones, writer Jack Thorne and producer Patrick Spence about ITV’s new phone hacking drama The Hack.

This long-read in @prospectmagazine.co.uk asks how we are coping now with flooding and coastal erosion - and what we need to do as climate change upends forecasts. Thanks to @aloner.bsky.social for editing, to interviewees and to IJ4EU for funding: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/enviro...

Nick Davies blew open the original phone-hacking scandal… Now he’s pieced together a previously untold story. Read exclusive content in Prospect–FREE for a limited time only. Make Prospect your next call. www.prospectmagazine...

🎧: Can Nigel Farage’s GB News show really be considered a “news” program? Lisa Nandy, secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport, thinks it’s questionable. She joins Media Confidential with @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social: www.prospectmagazine...

🎧: On the latest episode of Media Confidential, @arusbridger.bsky.social and @janemartinson.bsky.social discuss ITV’s The Hack with some of its stars and creators. Is it time to revisit phone hacking with a Leveson 2? Listen to the full episode: www.prospectmagazine...

Watch witkoff www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/b...

Farage may be riding high in the polls, but he has no idea of what it is to be prime minister www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/uk/...

If you've been enjoying ITV's the Hack, read up further on what happened next - the extraordinary trove of damning evidence which emerged in multiple legal cases but which were never tested in court www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...

Lisa Nandy is on Media Confidential talking about the future of the BBC, GB News and how to regulate Big Tech, whatever Trump says open.spotify.com/episode/3Xf9...

If you enjoyed #TheHack tonight here’s why the story mattered….

🎧: NPR’s @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social joins Media Confidential with @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social to discuss Donald Trump’s $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times.

Nearly 50 years after the late Robert Redford’s ‘All the President’s Men’, @itvx.com presents a new tale of journalistic heroism. Prospect’s @arusbridger.bsky.social (played by Toby Jones) helped expose the phone-hacking scandal. He retraces the true story behind the drama: www.prospectmagazine...

A new ITV drama on the phone-hacking scandal, featuring @arusbridger.bsky.social played by Toby Jones, shows us journalism at its worst, but also how reporting can make real change.

Robert Redford, me, Toby Jones - and a reporter who found corruption in his own backyard. Thoughts on the coming ITV drama, The Hack www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...

Listen to this and weep for who we have lost. Just before he died the great Conor Gearty spoke with learning & passion about what his friend K Starmer must do to defend democracy. Try from about 35’ in if you’re pressed for time - but the whole episode is worth it open.spotify.com/episode/27xX...

I promised to do 3 years at @prospectmagazine.co.uk . That's stretched into more than 4 & I'm delighted that Phillip Collins will be taking over in the new year. It's been a blast. Phil inherits a brilliant team. And now for new adventures.... www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/press-room/7...

Is a Times sub deploying clumsy typography to signal what they really think of the story?

In the middle of this devastating news cycle, I got to meet my journo hero: @arusbridger.bsky.social, now @prospectmagazine.co.uk, ex @theguardian.com, always fearless. We had a great conversation, with sharp @lionelbarber.bsky.social joining us online. Give it a listen 👉 shorturl.at/P2FtG

Prospect Magazine. Did Keir Starmer momentarily confuse Peter Mandelson with the Dalai Lama or Mother Teresa? @arusbridger.bsky.social asks: was there nothing in the much-cited “due process” that made him pause for a moment?

Did Keir Starmer momentarily confuse Peter Mandelson with the Dalai Lama or Mother Teresa? @arusbridger.bsky.social asks: was there nothing in the much-cited “due process” that made him pause for a moment?