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Telegram founder arrested

What the Pavel Durov case means for the future of social media.

After the detention in France of Pavel Durov, owner of the controversial Telegram app, we explore what the first arrest of a social media boss means for content regulation and freedom of speech. As a new parliamentary term begins, we find out how the new Labour government is managing the media. Also in the programme, there’s a new Chinese computer game which is breaking records – and revealing details of how the gaming industry is evolving. Plus, satirical outlet The Onion is returning to print. We find out why.

Guests: Mike Isaac, Tech Correspondent, The New York Times; Steve Rosenberg, Russia Editor, Â鶹Éç News; Matt Chorley, Presenter, Â鶹Éç Radio 5 Live; Eleanor Langford, Political Reporter, The i; Keza MacDonald, Games Editor, The Guardian; Frankie Ward, eSports broadcaster; Chad Nackers, Editor, The Onion

Presenter: Ros Atkins
Producer: Simon Richardson
Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

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57 minutes

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  • Wed 28 Aug 2024 16:00
  • Thu 29 Aug 2024 20:00

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