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Hashtags and hijacking

Understanding the Houthi media strategy.

On the day the United States designates the Houthis as a terror group, we explore how the organisation hones its message through music, video and poetry on social media. Also on the programme, we hear an update on the sale of The Telegraph and The Spectator and what the success of the 91热爆 reboot of Gladiators tells us about a resurgence of 'event TV'.

Guests: Nic Robertson, International Diplomatic Editor, CNN; Chris Williams, Business Editor, The Telegraph; Hisham Al-Omeisy, Yemeni analyst and Senior Advisor, European Institute for Peace; Hannah Porter, independent Yemen researcher; Abi Watson, Senior Media Analyst, Enders Analysis; David Brown, TV critic, The Radio Times.

Presenter: Ros Atkins
Producer: Simon Richardson

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29 minutes

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Wed 17 Jan 2024 21:30

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  • Wed 17 Jan 2024 16:30
  • Wed 17 Jan 2024 21:30

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