Hello, welcome to the media share. In a moment we are going to talk about Channel 4, its new headquarters in leeds have just opened and the Government ConsultatIon on whether to privatIse it Is into the final straight. We will hear the case for privatIsatIon from a former Channel Five ceo and if youre wondering whether any of thIs has anything to do with the Telly Watch we will unpack that, too. First, though, lets talk to Jack Thorne who Is an acclaimed screenwriter who has worked on hIs dark materials, shameless and skins among many others. And at thIs years Edinburgh Tv Festival he gave Taggart Lecture which Is one of the most high profile moments for the Tv Industry and in that, he was blunt, telling the Audience Tv has failed dIsabled people at the and totally. Welcome to the Media Show. Can you explain to us in more detail why you came to that stark conclusIon about the state of the Tv Industry . Primarily because it Is true. And i think that the argument must be broken down into
Taliban leaders. The most significant meeting between the demonstration in Th Taliban since it took control O Afghanistan nearly two weeks ago. Thousands of afghans at this hour are flooding the Kabul Airport in a desperate plea to leave the country. The humanitarian crisis, in the chaos unfolding there angry in our u. S. Who met today with Biden Mutually for a g7 conference. General jack all standing by with first the white House Correspondent with a very lates from 1600 pennsylvania. Good afternoon to you, guys. We have learned that President Biden will keep the August 31st Withdrawal Deadline according t u. S. Officials who spoke with our Lucas Thomason at the pentagon. For that to happen, they say that the Military Withdrawal will have to begin by this friday in order to meet that deadline just one week from today. Making it pretty unclear who will protect the last americans who are making their way out al the way up until that deadline as well as Afghan Refugees able to get on pla
On whether we will be required to wear masks in public again. To give first this afternoon republican Senator Rand Paul asking the Justice Department for criminal referral on welcom to the program, this is americ reports. Great to be back with you fo the day. So this new development comes after the two sparred on Capito Hill yesterday. Senator paul slamming dr. Is fauci previous the possibly par possibly came from. The senator a leader telling fo news, warrants doctors didnt agree with him about covid, but are afraid to cross impaired. This is that as gained a lot of traction in recent months, and as we await the results, th 90 Day Intelligence Committee review which are expected next month. We begin with jenkins live with more. Good afternoon. The hearing was supposed to focus on thats viking Delta Variants, but it turned into a brawl over covid origins. Watch. This paper, that you are referring to, was judged by a qualified staff up and down the chain is not gain of function. You do
Today despite all of this, the outcome of the vote really is not in question. Republicans are certain to block it. Despite the fact that the Justice Department has arrested and charged at least 450 people in connection to the riot and five people died as a result. Still, there are not ten republicans who want to choose truth over politics and Donald Trump. Jessica dean is live in Capitol Hill. She is joining us now. Jessica, whats the latest youre hearing there . Well, right now, kate, were just waiting to see how long this process is going to play out. We still have absolutely no indication when that procedural vote on the January 6th commission would happen. And the reason is a totally separate bill, a bipartisan bill that they thought was all worked out that is all aimed at making america more competitive with china is now all gummed up in the process. Because senator Ron Johnson and a few other senators have decided to kind of drag this out. What were now waiting to see, i was just
Social Media Companies to pay for news content. Starving to death a special report on yemens 400,000 children, innocent victims of an increasingly brutal conflict. And new views of the martian landscape nasa releases videos of its perserverance Rover Landing on the surface of mars. Also this hour the dangers of dating apps. With more people than ever using them, well be finding out what warning signs you should look out for. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. The uks Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended what he says is a cautious plan for easing lockdown in england, after facing criticism from some of his own mps and businesses leaders that the pace of change will be too slow. The outcome of a review on International Travel is set to be announced by a special Global Travel task force on the 12th Of April. But theres already been a surge in bookings for foreign holidays by travellers with easyjet reporting a 630 increase in enquiries. In the uk, se