Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2019 22:53:51 GMT
John Humphrys has bowed out as a presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme with a swipe at both Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn for refusing to be interviewed on the show.
In his final programme after a 32-year stint presenting Today, Humphrys complained that top politicians were now shying away from tough scrutiny by broadcasters.
I am not sure what he expects; politicians are discovering the power of social media, enabling them to avoid media scrutiny. The fourth estate is being sidelined, just as attempts are being made to sideline parliament. I would have thought that it might have been a good idea to stay on the job for a bit longer to see Brexit through, and not have gone out with interviews with Tony Blair and David Cameron.
Maybe it was the right thing to do, to leave the airwaves behind and do some gardening.
In America, Trump ally, and ex campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski told Congress yesterday or the day before that there is no political duty to tell the truth to the media, which was very depressing, it seems that our prime minister is beginning to think this way; we really need strong broadcasters to deal with this. If they won't speak to you, do the research.
In his final programme after a 32-year stint presenting Today, Humphrys complained that top politicians were now shying away from tough scrutiny by broadcasters.
I am not sure what he expects; politicians are discovering the power of social media, enabling them to avoid media scrutiny. The fourth estate is being sidelined, just as attempts are being made to sideline parliament. I would have thought that it might have been a good idea to stay on the job for a bit longer to see Brexit through, and not have gone out with interviews with Tony Blair and David Cameron.
Maybe it was the right thing to do, to leave the airwaves behind and do some gardening.
In America, Trump ally, and ex campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski told Congress yesterday or the day before that there is no political duty to tell the truth to the media, which was very depressing, it seems that our prime minister is beginning to think this way; we really need strong broadcasters to deal with this. If they won't speak to you, do the research.
Anymore to come?
