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Media Talk podcast: BBC local radio cuts cause a stir at Westminster

This week on Media Talk with John Plunkett we discuss the backlash against proposed cuts to BBC local radio in Westminster.

John is joined by Paul Robinson MD of KidsCo TV and Steve Ackerman, MD of independent production company Somethin' Else, to discuss the winners and losers as this quarter's Rajar figures are published.

Guardian media correspondent James Robinson joins John to discuss the recent shareholder revolt at News Corp and the future of James Murdoch as the man to take over from his father.

The panel preview some of the exciting events which will take place at this year's Radio Festival in Salford.

As ever, let us know your thoughts on the blog below.

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