Election Coverage, Derek Chauvin Trial, Super League and Channel 4 / with Allan Rennie

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Allan Rennie - former newspaper editor and honorary Professor of Media Studies at the University of Stirling. This week - Holyrood election and indyref2 coverage, the trial of Derek Chauvin in the USA, media reactions to the Super League and Channel 4 v the Conservative Party. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Different League: The Derry City Story' - BBC documentary - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000vcdr/different-league-the-derry-city-story Allan: 'Brain fog: how trauma, uncertainty and isolation have affected our minds and memory' - Guardian article by Moya Sarner - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/apr/14/brain-fog-how-trauma-uncertainty-and-isolation-have-affected-our-minds-and-memory Eamonn: 'Is the Church Racist?' - Panorama on BBCiPlayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000vc34/panorama-is-the-church-racist Allan's website: https://renniemedia.co.uk Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.