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190. How the Media Still Misunderstands Trump (Tina Brown)

Why does Trump understand the media better than the media understands him? Are tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos more dangerous to journalism than Rupert Murdoch ever was? What did Tina ... Continue

No babytalk, no softballs, no homilies – today is a day for tough questions in grim times. journos need to step up. here are some ideas for questions

This is one of those rare days when I wish I was still a political editor, able to ask a question of Boris Johnson at this afternoon’s Downing Street briefing. Earlier today, in a piece for the ... Continue

30 April 2020

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

1: The Lockdown One #1

Grace and Alastair are back with their podcast, brought to you from isolation. They discuss Miss World, how they're coping without football and comedy, and Alastair's obsession with trees.  Hosted on... Continue

26 April 2020

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

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the love of music, and the need for music, grow when times are tough

Yesterday, as you can see above, I played my first virtual funeral lament on my bagpipes. I was taking my lead from a piper in the Hebrides, Allan Henderson, who, unable to attend the funeral of ... Continue

25 April 2020

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

day after day, same questions, same answers … there is still time to get a grip, but not much

Another day, another terrific New European front page, the SIXTH since I went into self-isolation while Boris Johnson was still shaking hands in hospitals, encouraging people to go to the races in th... Continue

23 April 2020

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

Ten very good questions for today’s briefing

Though I am sorry he can't sleep, I am very happy if I helped inspire the blog posted this morning by former Welsh government minister Leighton Andrews. Like me, Leighton knows both sides of the gove... Continue

14 April 2020

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

my rants, rambles and ruminations on this wretched covid crisis so far

I'll be honest, this is partly just a bit of personal auditing, my tidy mind needing to keep track of what I have been writing over recent days and weeks of lockdown. It helps when I am writing to ke... Continue

13 April 2020

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

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Priti Patel runs hancock close for worst briefing so far

11 April 2020

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

Thank you for the music … in every language in the world

If you're not a regular reader of The Article, (I recommend it) you will have missed this, which I would say of the many many pieces I have written since lockdown, is my favourite ... It is time f... Continue

9 April 2020

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.

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