The Epstein Files
How journalists are covering the Epstein Files, debate over TV access to professional athletes, and the impact of a cancelled Moon mission on space reporting.
The latest batch of documents linked to the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been released by the US Department of Justice. There are millions of files for journalists to go through, and coverage has focused on what they reveal and how responsibly they can be reported, particularly when powerful figures are named. Journalists Tina Brown and Jim Pickard talk about how the material is being handled and the pressures on newsrooms.
Footage of tennis player Coco Gauff filmed off court at the Australian Open has reignited debate about how much access broadcasters should have to athletes beyond competition. Broadcasters argue audiences want more behind-the-scenes footage, while players question where the line should be drawn. Former professional tennis player Johanna Konta and media analyst Minal Modha outline the issues at stake.
NASA has postponed its planned Artemis II mission to the Moon at the last minute after a technical issue during rehearsals. For space journalists, major launches are among the biggest stories of the year, but delays are common and difficult to plan for. 麻豆社 Science Editor Rebecca Morelle and astrophysicist Professor Chris Lintott reflect on the challenges of covering space missions when plans change.