Media Confidential podcast preview: BBC vs Trump, Axel Springer completes Telegraph takeover
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This is a brief preview/teaser for a Media Confidential podcast episode where hosts Alan and Lionel discuss two main topics: the BBC's legal battle with Donald Trump over phone records from January 6th, and the completion of Axel Springer's takeover of The Telegraph with new German leadership appointments. The piece also mentions the Guardian announcing new jobs. It is a short promotional blurb rather than a full article.
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· 3 pulledSome commentators think it should settle with the president.
Alan and Lionel discuss whether Döpfner's strong views will make it into print—and ask if he, as a keen musician, might join Alan on the piano.
The Telegraph's takeover by major media company Axel Springer is finally complete.
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