In Episode 22 of Apolitical we speak with Christopher Silver, a writer and film-maker who has authored a book titled The Case for a Scottish Media, available soon. We chat about his thoughts on the traditional Scottish media and where he thinks improvements are required.
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Amongst the topics we discuss with Christopher on the podcast are:
• His early exposure to politics;
• The appeal of issue- and community-based politics in comparison with party politics;
• Reflections on the Referendum period;
• How he sees the present state of the Scottish media;
• Progress on his book and whether it will be out soon;
• What the book seeks to do;
• Distinguishing between mainstream and ‘alternative’ media;
• Financing news media in Scotland;
•Why the overwhelming majority of ‘alternative’ media comes from a pro-independence background;
and
• How he sees Scotland’s media developing in the coming years.
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Show Links:
Christopher Silver’s website
Christopher Silver on Twitter
The Case for a Scottish Media Crowdfunder
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