Bias, Bombings & Batshit Takes

Bias, Bombings & Batshit Takes

From The Trawl by Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss

April 24, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 358

About this episode

Jemma and Marina discuss media framing of global events and political narratives.

Jemma and Marina are back in the scroll, picking apart the stories, headlines and takes that have everyone talking, pondering and shouting. They get into growing frustration with the way global events are framed, and why some stories seem to get all the attention while others barely register. There’s a look at how international law is being talked about (and sometimes ignored), plus the narratives shaping coverage of Israel, Gaza and Lebanon. Back on home turf, Nigel Farage and Reform are having a bit of a moment with a headline-grabbing stunt that’s raised more eyebrows than applause. Elsewhere, there’s a chaotic night out involving politics on the dancefloor, a genuinely surprising story of someone leaving the English Defence League, and a reminder that even in the noise, small shifts in perspective can still happen. It’s sharp, it’s funny, it’s occasionally exasperated but there’s enough to keep you thinking long after you’ve stopped scrolling. Thank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast   Patreon https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast   Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl   Twitter…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jemma Forte, Marina Purkiss

Topics covered

  • media bias
  • international law
  • political commentary
  • current events
  • public perception
  • social issues

Keywords

  • bias
  • bombings
  • politics
  • Israel
  • Gaza
  • Lebanon
  • Nigel Farage
  • Reform
  • English Defence League
  • media coverage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Reform, English Defence League

Places: Israel, Gaza, Lebanon

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