We're told the news is an important part of a functioning society. But is our 24-hour, always-on news culture, with bad news to the fore, actually harming us and our institutions?
In this episode, James Wickham and Claire Coady explore the nature of news, its impact on society, and how media practices influence public perception and trust. They discuss whether quality journalism has declined, the rise of social media, and whether regulation would foster a healthier media ecosystem.
From the episode:
The Reuters Digital News Report 2026: https://tinyurl.com/tun9ddad
Reach pivots away from... reach: https://tinyurl.com/48an4ww5
James' media training services: https://www.phonogram.co.uk
Can We Have Your Attention? is a podcast all about attention. Join hosts Claire Coady and James Wickham as they dive into how your attention is attracted, tracked, traded, and manipulated in the modern attention economy.
- Hosted by: Claire Coady & James Wickham
- Produced by: Phonogram https://www.phonogram.co.uk in conjunction with The Attention Practice https://www.theattentionpractice.com
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Can We Have Your Attention?
Can We Have Your Attention? is a podcast all about attention. Join Claire Coady and James Wickham as they dive into how your attention is attracted, tracked, traded, and manipulated in the modern attention economy. New episodes every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.
Your Guides to the Attention Economy: Hosted by Claire Coady, a marketing expert who has advised governments and global brands on how to win the battle for attention, and James Wickham, a former BBC journalist who has spent a career inside the 24-hour news machine.
This is a Phonogram production, in association with The Attention Practice.