Who's cancelled?

A clear-eyed look at how the media have approached a current controversy

OK, time to talk about how parts of the media are going about their business.

Yes, again. Well, that’s what I’m here for, along with other stuff that’s less likely to make you react like a bystander in an H.M. Bateman cartoon. More of the aforementioned ‘other stuff’ coming soon, by the way. Tell your friends, or if you’re new here, sign up.

In the meantime, check this out. You’ve probably heard about this fracas at the Fringe in Edinburgh, but hats off to The National columnist Caitlin Logan for lifting the bonnet to see where the horrible grinding noise in the media’s engine is coming from.

As she asks, Do news reporters from multiple media outlets typically gather at a 'comedy show'?

Opens with a quality gag about reality TV, too.

Your mileage may vary, as the Americans say, but your comments are welcome.

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