The Listening Post S09E20 · The 'all-out propaganda war' in Ukraine

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We analyse coverage of the Ukraine conflict, which has often been marred by a lack of nuance, context and subtlety.

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1. 1 1. The Snowden saga: Spies, secrets and security2014-01-04A look back at the biggest media story of 2013 - Edward Snowden and the NSA surveillance programme.
2. 2 2. Egypt: Journalism under siege?2014-01-11Listening Post examines how covering the Muslim Brotherhood has become a minefield for the media.
3. 3 3. South Sudan and the media of conflict2014-01-18When fighting broke out a month ago in the world's youngest country, South Sudan, the story was framed as just another tribal power struggle coming out of Africa. A more precise an
4. 4 4. Turkey: The media sub-plot2014-01-25We examine how news outlets have become part of the story in the recent scandal involving Erdogan's government.
5. 5 5. Russia's media Olympics2014-02-01Ahead of Sochi's Olympics, we ask how the Kremlin will handle the news coverage that comes with hosting the games.
6. 6 6. Egypt's media war2014-02-08As journalists face arrest, we ask why the media is seen as being either with the army or with the Muslim Brotherhood.
7. 7 7. Turkey's media pressure points2014-02-15Amid accusations of censorship, is government pressure creating a climate of intimidation for media in the country?
8. 8 8. Venezuela's media wrangle2014-02-22The government and the opposition are fighting it out to make sure it is their version of events that gets reported.
9. 9 9. Upheaval in Ukraine: The media angles2014-03-01We examine how the unfolding crisis has led to key media moments in a country with questionable press freedoms.
10. 10 10. Erdogan: Control, conflict, conglomerates2014-03-08In a special edition, we unpack the Turkish prime minister's relationship with the media landscape in which he operates.
11. 11 11. The changing face of news2014-03-15In a special episode, we explore how technology influences the way news is gathered and shapes the way it is presented.
12. 12 12. The Cold War narrative2014-03-22As Russia redraws the map in Ukraine, the media narrative is once again split between the powers of the East and West.
13. 13 13. Turkey vs Twitter2014-03-29We look at how Ankara's crackdown on social media is creating a firestorm ahead of a critical presidential election.
14. 14 14. The state of Egypt's news media2014-04-05Ahead of the country's May election, we examine the failed promise of the Arab Spring and the impact on journalism.
15. 15 15. Indian media: Choosing sides?2014-04-12As the world's largest democracy goes to the polls, we examine claims that news outlets are favouring Narendra Modi.
16. 16 16. Algeria's election: A fait accompli?2014-04-19For many, even those in the media, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s re-election is a foregone conclusion.
17. 17 17. Pakistan: Journalism under fire2014-04-26As Hamid Mir recovers after being shot by unknown gunmen, we examine the wider backdrop of media killings in Pakistan.
18. 18 18. The challenge of reporting on Boko Haram2014-05-03Why has the media struggled to tell the story of Nigeria's mass abductions?
19. 19 19. Are South Africa's media biased?2014-05-10Print media and the country's state-owned broadcaster have been accused of slanted coverage of the recent elections.
20. 20 20. The 'all-out propaganda war' in Ukraine2014-05-17We analyse coverage of the Ukraine conflict, which has often been marred by a lack of nuance, context and subtlety.
21. 21 21. The Battle for the World Wide Web2014-05-24A controversial new set of rules to govern the use of broadband and the Internet has the cyber world blowing a fuse.
22. 22 22. Thailand: the military and the media2014-05-31The Kingdom and its media are placed under military control; plus heads roll at Spain's three top dailies.
23. 23 23. Mapping the media in Sisi's Egypt2014-06-07Whatever side of the political divide Egyptians find themselves, the media is the one who seems to have suffered.
24. 24 24. Resetting the net: Snowden and surveillance2014-06-14One year after Edward Snowden exposed the spying at the NSA, can the internet be re-set?
25. 25 25. ISIL in Iraq: The image of an insurgency2014-06-21ISIL is gaining on the ground but who, if anyone, controls the story?
26. 26 26. Caged in Cairo: Where journalism is a crime2014-06-28Al Jazeera staff sentenced to jail in Egypt #FreeAJStaff.
27. 27 27. A divided Iraq and a fractured storyline2014-07-05Listening Post covers the propaganda war and competing media narratives in Iraq.
28. 28 28. The information war over Gaza2014-08-16What is the role of social media in the Israeli-Palestinian battle for hearts, minds and political support?
29. 29 29. Ferguson and the media2014-08-23Listening Post examines racial conflict and social divisions in the US and how those issues are reported.
30. 30 30. James Foley: Journalism or propaganda?2014-08-30We examine the ethical challenges of reporting the murder of the American journalist by IS.
31. 31 31. Pakistan's polarised media2014-09-06Amid Pakistan's latest political power struggle, the country's news channels are fighting a proxy war of their own.
32. 32 32. Scotland votes: Reporting the referendum2014-09-13A look at Rupert Murdoch's role in the Scottish independence vote and the media's scramble to catch up with the story.
33. 33 33. The Murdoch empire: Phone hacking exposed2014-09-20An interview with Nick Davies, the reporter who exposed the British phone hacking scandal.
34. 34 34. Journalism in the age of surveillance2014-09-27A Listening Post special on the 'Snowden effect' and challenges to the media in the age of state supervision.
35. 35 35. Satire: Mocking news, lampooning power2014-10-04A Listening special on the evolving role of satire and the satirists who are holding power to account.
36. 36 36. Gaza: Media, myths and the mainstream2014-10-11A Listening Post special on the global media battle taking place parallel to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
37. 37 37. Journalism is the frontline2014-11-01A special episode to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.
38. 38 38. Kiev vs the Kremlin: A new Cold War?2014-11-08We examine the latest chapter in the propaganda war that pits Russia against Ukraine and its western allies.
39. 39 39. Covering Ebola: Facts, Fear and Failures2014-11-15Sorting out the science from the scare tactics - we examine the Ebola stories coming out of Africa.
40. 40 40. Syria: Journalism under duress2014-11-22The media war in Syria is putting truth under pressure. And, Tunisian media's obsession with terrorism.
41. 41 41. Ferguson: Riots, race and the media2014-11-29The Listening Post examines the news coverage of race in the US; plus, fonts and the news media.
42. 42 42. Breaking Google's grip2014-12-06How the EU takes on Google's monopoly as gatekeeper of information; plus, a look at media under pressure in Hungary.
43. 43 43. Covering the CIA torture report2014-12-13Examining the media coverage of the CIA torture report release; plus, the ethics of graphic imagery in the news media.
44. 44 44. Sydney siege: How not to cover breaking news2014-12-20A lesson from Australia in how not to cover breaking news; plus, an interview with 'Rogue Reporter' Rich Peppiatt.