William Watkin's guest appearances

William Watkin

Media Masters

Dolly Alderton

Dave Lee

Chris Mason

Mike Williams

David Starkey

Tim Harford

Joshua Foer

Douglas Murray

Amanda Knox

Emily Wilson

Tina Brown

Joanne Lipman

Poorna Bell

Jay Rayner

Paul Croughton

OwlTail

William Watkin is Professor of Contemporary Philosophy and Literature at Brunel University. In this in-depth interview, he discusses the emergence of ‘fake news’ and so-called ‘factobesity’; argues press complicity led to Brexit and Trump; and dissects the mechanics - and consequences - of post-truth media.

Media Masters - Professor William Watkin