SPECIAL with Misan Harriman: Under attack from the UK’s right wing press

About this episode

The Matts discuss the attacks on Misan Harriman by the UK’s right wing media and the implications for press behavior.

The Matts speak with Misan Harriman, the chair of Britain’s largest arts and culture institution, the Southbank Centre. Misan has been under persistent attack from much of the UK’s right wing media - all for something he didn’t say. It’s an extraordinary and ugly case study in how the press in Britain work. But, perhaps, in Misan Harriman they’ve bitten off more than they can chew. Enjoy the podcast - but prepare to have your blood boil. Produced by Matt Withers OFFER: Get The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Withers

Guest: Misan Harriman

Topics covered

• media criticism
• right wing press
• arts and culture
• freedom of speech
• public discourse

Keywords

• Misan Harriman
• Southbank Centre
• UK media
• right wing press
• freedom of speech

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southbank Centre

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