With Disney and ABC facing the wrath of viewers, why are the big media beasts struggling with the second Trump presidency? Broadcaster and audio critic Miranda Sawyer looks back on another tumultuous week in talk shows.Also on the pod: which brands and platforms do advertisers love right now and why? Media strategist Jane Ostler from Kantar joins us to reveal the latest Media Reactions data.All that plus: MPs enter the chat as YouTubers demand a mortgage - but what about the other freelancers? And, in the Media Quiz, we ‘travelogue’ our way around three more curious stories from the week.The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network, who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at <a href="http://audionetwork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">audionetwork.com</a>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://themediaclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">themediaclub.com</a>A <a href="http://rethinkaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rethink Audio</a> production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from <a href="http://podcastdiscovery.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Discovery</a>.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at <a href="https://t.ly/7PD5O" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podshoponline.co.uk</a>What The Media Club has been reading this week:<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/09/kimmel-disney-talks-analysis-1236552863/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV after highly criticized suspension</a><a href="https://www.kantar.com/north-america/Campaigns/Media-Reactions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kantar Media Reactions 2025</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/sep/24/uks-youtube-and-tiktok-content-creators-deserve-more-rights-say-mps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UK’s YouTube and TikTok content creators deserve more rights, say MPs</a><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/09/sky-studios-elstree-wicked-jurassic-park-expansion-1236552296/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sky Studios Elstree Expansion Given Green Light</a><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/09/youtube-premature-state-intervention-bbc-itv-channel-4-1236549116/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Pushes Back On Regulation</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7375808487513300992/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wondery Suddenly Drops Ad Sales On Big UK Show</a><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/media_business/revenue-for-independent-tops-50m-for-first-time-since-digital-rebirth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Independent on the up</a><a href="https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/matt-chorley-interviews-ed-davey-on-bournemouth-pier-zip-line/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matt Chorley Interviews Ed Davey On A Zip Line</a><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/reach-to-cut-editorial-headcount-by-186-in-biggest-reorganisation-yet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reach cuts</a> (and <a href="https://youtu.be/z3px0sxEnkk?feature=shared&t=1745" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Private Eye's take</a>)<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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