Andy Burnham's media strategy, smart glasses and filming in public places, BBC Long Wave closes

Andy Burnham's media strategy, smart glasses and filming in public places, BBC Long Wave closes

June 24, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Andy Burnham's media strategy, the implications of filming in public places, and features insights on romance fraud and the history of BBC long wave broadcasting.

Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins look at Andy Burnham's media strategy with Jennifer Williams, North of England Correspondent for the Financial Times, and Joshi Herrmann, founder and editor of The Mill. The shop workers Union says the filming of its member is becoming widespread, with Jayne Allport, National Officer at USDAW, on the impact. Carlos Barragan, New York Times reporter and author of The Yahoo Boys: Real Life with the Love Scammers of Lagos, on going under cover with romance fraud networks. And as BBC long wave closes Jeffrey Borinsky explains its place in broadcasting history. Producer: Lisa Jenkinson

People in this episode

Hosts: Katie Razzall, Ros Atkins

Guests: Jennifer Williams, Joshi Herrmann, Jayne Allport, Carlos Barragan, Jeffrey Borinsky

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Financial Times, The Mill, USDAW, New York Times, BBC

Books & works: The Yahoo Boys: Real Life with the Love Scammers of Lagos

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