About this episode

David Pratt returns to discuss the Ukraine conflict, Iran, and BBC Scotland cuts with host Stuart Cosgrove.

Foreign affairs writer and photographer David Pratt returns to Talk Media... and so does the holidaymaker! Yes, Stuart Cosgrove is back from his trip and sits down with David to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, including some fascinating insights into Ukrainian petrol stations, Donald Trump's war with Iran, and of course the rumoured cuts to at BBC Scotland which could see the BBC Scotland channel close down for good. Recommendations this week: David: The Gabriel Dax series by William Boyd Stuart: MOURINHO on Netflix Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Stuart Cosgrove

Guest: David Pratt

Topics covered

• foreign affairs
• Ukraine conflict
• Iran relations
• media analysis
• BBC Scotland cuts

Keywords

• Ukraine
• Iran
• BBC Scotland
• David Pratt
• Stuart Cosgrove
• media analysis
• foreign affairs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Scotland

Books & works: The Gabriel Dax series, MOURINHO

Places: Ukraine, Iran

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