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The Guardian - UK
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Jeff Jarvis and Andy Duckworth

Media Talk USA: Is it time for an American BBC?

Is the financial crisis and the internet revolution the perfect opportunity to create a completely new media organisation? A US version of the BBC. It's the brainchild of David Fanning, executive producer of Frontline on PBS.

The panel looks at the mini-scandal that engulfed the Washington Post over plans to charge for access to its reporters.

What does the panel make of Sarah Palin's surprise exit from politics? The rest of the media appears baffled.

We look at transition from the Iranian elections to Michael Jackson's death via twitter. Susan Bennett from the Newseum in Washington DC compares coverage of the singer's death to Elvis.

Jeff jetted into the Aspen Ideas Festival and brought back and interview with the Knight Foundation's Alberto Ibargüen on his vision for the future of journalism.

Joining Jeff in the studio this month is Alan Murray, deputy managing editor of the Wall Street Journal, and Nick Denton, the founder of Gawker Media.

WARNING: contains strong language

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Thanks to City University New York for allowing us to use their excellent studio facilities just off Times Square.

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