Israel and Gaza
Why does the BBC avoid using the word 'terrorist'?
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Show Notes
The BBC has been criticised for avoiding use of the word "terrorist" in its coverage of events in Israel and Gaza. Andrea Catherwood discusses this, and the BBC's coverage of the conflict, with Richard Burgess, the BBC's Director of News Content.
Also, we have more on the ongoing controversy surrounding the BBC's decision to cut Local Radio output.
And two journalism students at Cardiff University run the rule over the Today podcast's new, chattier feel.
Presenter: Andrea Catherwood Producer: Gerry Cassidy A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4