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News Watch: Trump’s bid for Gaza, Congo’s conflict, Axel Rudakubana's missed misogyny

2025/2/6
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Matilda Mallinson: 我参与了一个第四频道纪录片,名为《回到你来的地方》,旨在弥合对移民问题的两极分化观点。这个节目让持有极端不同观点的人,不仅要面对彼此的观点,还要面对难民移民的现实。虽然这个节目无法复制难民的经历,但它旨在见证并与经历难民状况的人们交流,同时也在努力弥合我们之间非常不同的观点。我成为记者的主要原因是因为媒体上难民危机的情况与实际情况之间存在巨大差距,如果这个节目能够接触到那些人并向他们展示他们肯定没有看到的东西,那就是我决定做这件事的原因。 Helena Wadia: 我担心需要西方白人去难民多的地方才能让我们产生同情心,但这就是主流电视纪录片运作的方式。如果Matilda不做这个节目,可能会有其他人代替她,但那个人可能对弥合两极分化的辩论不那么热衷。这部纪录片的名字很耸人听闻,但我们经常批评耸人听闻的标题,这有什么不同吗? 耸人听闻的标题会煽动恐惧和仇恨,呈现不实信息,大多数人只看标题,这会给他们留下印象。给这些人观点提供平台实际上很重要,因为很容易将那些持有这些观点的人视为愤怒的Twitter机器人,但实际上他们是普通人,我们应该面对这个现实。Channel 4在节目播出前发布了一个免责声明,直接指出节目包含种族主义和性别歧视的语言,这很好。这些观点确实存在,需要被公开和解决,这不是一个给予平台,而是对抗和挑战这些观点的节目。如果你的观点是基于合理的不满和担忧,我们可以讨论,如果你的观点是基于虚假信息或毫无根据的刻板印象,那么它们会在真相面前崩溃。

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Mathilda Mallinson discusses her participation in the Channel 4 documentary "Go Back To Where You Came From." She addresses concerns about its sensationalist title and potential for triggering viewers while highlighting its intention to reach a wider audience and give a platform to refugee voices. The show's use of strong language is also discussed.
  • Mathilda participated in a controversial Channel 4 documentary about refugee migration.
  • The documentary aims to bridge polarized views on immigration.
  • Concerns about the sensationalist title and potential for triggering viewers are acknowledged.
  • The documentary features diverse perspectives and gives a platform to refugees' lived experiences.

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Welcome to the first episode of Media Storm series 5! Helena questions Mathilda about her motivations in taking part in a Channel 4 documentary about polarised immigration opinions, called Go Back To Where You Came From.

Then it's onto our weekly news debrief: we pick apart the most unhinged headlines and try to make sense of the mainstream media, helping you consume the news critically.

This week's news - like last week's and probably next week - is the Trump show. But how much are the media playing into his hands by making all world news about Trump's actions? And how do we sort the fascism from the frenzy? We also decipher Trump's call for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, which is dressed up as compassion.

Other stories we cover: Why is everything except male violence to blame for the actions of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana? Plus, we look at reporting on the rebel M23 forces who have seized the eastern city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo - and why this reporting under the 'Africa' tab of your news page is not as far from home as you think. Finally, why all reporting corrections should be splashed on the front page...

The episode is hosted and produced by Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall)) and Helena Wadia (@helenawadia))

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