Diana, Panorama and a BBC apology

The Media Show examines the media's performance during the US election and the ethical implications of a 25-year-old Princess Diana interview. It questions whether media outlets, particularly Twitter and Facebook, are impartial platforms or journalistic entities given their content moderation. The discussion highlights concerns that opinion polls unduly influenced perceptions of the election's outcome. The episode further explores Substack's business model, its hands-off approach to content moderation, and the legal liabilities of individual writers. Finally, the podcast delves into allegations against Martin Bashir regarding his 1995 interview with Princess Diana and the BBC's response.