Media Storm

The flotilla has already been attacked by drones. Now they're being branded as "terrorists" by the Israeli government. Mathilda explains why she's there, and why breaking the blockade matters.

Journalists like @mathildamall.bsky.social are aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Their mission is simple: deliver food, medicine and other essentials to Palestinians in occupied Gaza, who are still trapped under Israel’s unlawful blockade.

Due to team illness, our next episode will be postponed by one week, and will be released on August 28th.

We’re very sorry - but it will be worth the wait, we promise!

Thank you all for your continued support 💙

Telegraph inaccurately calculated 'one in 12 in London is illegal migrant' stat, IPSO finds The Telegraph's sums to conclude that "one in 12 in London" is an illegal migrant were inaccurate, IPSO has confirmed.

You saw the headline - but will you see the correction?

When false headlines like this one from The Telegraph get printed on national front pages, the damage is done.

A tiny printed correction won’t change that. To hold the media truly accountable, corrections should be as big as headlines.

News Watch: Striking doctors' salaries, Islamophobia against Zohran Mamdani, and Japan's far-right surge Media Storm · Episode

On today’s News Watch:

👉 Doctors strike - do they make £100k?
👉 Zohran Mamdani’s win reveals rampant Islamophobia
👉 What does the Afghan data leak tell us about the UK media’s priorities?
👉 Japan’s far-right surge

🎙️ Your hosts are
@helenawadia.bsky.social &
@mathildamall.bsky.social

LISTEN ⤵️

War reporters: White saviours or vital journalists? Media Storm · Episode

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

Ever heard of a war reporter? You could probably even name a few… perhaps you’ve even seen them played on the big screen by Hollywood stars.

Now tell us - ever heard of a fixer?

If you haven’t, you need to listen to this ⬇️

🎙️ War Reporters: White saviours or vital journalists?

'Supreme Court Gender Decision Achieved Nothing and Was a Waste Of Money' Eleven weeks after the ruling, Mathilda Mallinson and Helena Wadia tear it apart and explain how the media is making matters worse

We’re pleased to see more women speaking out in support of the trans community.

🙏🏻 Thank you @mathildamall.bsky.social and @helenawadia.bsky.social for writing about this in @bylinetimes.bsky.social and for mentioning our letter: change.org/NION_women

bylinetimes.com/2025/07/07/s...

News Watch: Diddy's domestic abuse, disability-blaming, welfare 'U-turns', Gaza aid traps Media Storm · Episode

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

News Watch:
👉 Diddy’s domestic abuse ignored
👉 Welfare ‘U-turns’ and disability blaming
👉 Gaza aid traps

LISTEN NOW!

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Actually quoting a trans person in an article about trans people is in & of itself rare enough in the UK media.

Ok I am quoted in this article so take my general praise with a pinch of salt, BUT! I have specific praise for how they specifically point out that there isn't a binary definition of sex, that medical transition changes sex and that none of this bullshit helps any women at all! MORE OF THIS

Our latest Media Storm guest @katymontgomerie.com breaks down what it’s like to do the media rounds as a trans person.

🎙️🔗 Full episode: ‘What is a woman? Common sense vs culture wars’ is OUT NOW.

A few hours of listening later, all I can say is it’s impossible to pick a favourite. Your work has been recognised with awards for a reason! Simply, thank you for doing what you do, it is needed!

What I know, what Katy knows, just as you know: most cis women support trans women. But hearing your beautiful embrace of the community gives such hope, at a time when all we hear elsewhere is hate; this is why I had to say thank you for the pod. It lifted me up. 💕💕💕

Vidda! Thank you so much for these words. This is so lovely! Hope you enjoy the back catalogue - let us know your favourite episodes!! Helena

They choose their words wisely - this 'question' is indeed one that only concerns media and politicians. I don't believe anyone has ever asked it in good faith

I’ve only just discovered your pod. OMG, Helena and Matilda, how you go about this topic, what a breath of fresh air!! Thank you! 🏳️‍⚧️ You’re amazing!
The one problem, I now have to work my way through your back catalogue.

Huge thank you to @katymontgomerie.com for giving a shoutout to our letter - “Not in our name: Women in support of the trans+ community” - on the latest @mediastormpod.bsky.social podcast with @mathildamall.bsky.social & @helenawadia.bsky.social 🩷

Please sign our letter here
✍🏼 change.org/NION_Women

*politicians 🙈

What a great podcast

Looking forward to this

Talking about the state of politics in the UK at the moment and where we go from here!

What is a woman? Common sense vs culture wars Media Storm · Episode

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

‘What is a woman?’ The question that has plagued British media and distracted politians for years.

This episode, we ask: why?

🗣️ With @katymontgomerie.com

🎙️ Hosts @helenawadia.bsky.social & @mathildamall.bsky.social

News Watch: Johnny Depp "Me Too victim", Iran "nuclear bomb", Palestine Action "terrorists" Media Storm · Episode

This week on News Watch: did you know
👉 Johnny Depp is a ‘victim of Me Too’?
👉 Iran might have a ‘nuclear bomb within a month’?
👉 Palestine Action are ‘terrorists’?

👀

We pick apart all these unhinged headlines and tired old narratives on this week’s Media Storm episode ⬇️

Why closed borders don't work: refugee perspectives Media Storm · Episode

NEW EPISODE

👉Why closed borders don’t work - and community does

To celebrate @refugeeweek.bsky.social we speak to two #RefugeeWeek ambassadors about LGBT+ refugee rights, community, and media coverage.

🎙️OUT NOW!

Thank you! It's easy to feel demoralised when you look at the big media outlets - what you are doing definitely brings me some hope.

Thank you so much!

I cannot recommend the Media Storm podcast more highly.

@mathildamall.bsky.social & @helenawadia.bsky.social are the perfect antidote to many of the deficiencies of UK 'journalism'

News Watch: LA protests, Gaza Freedom Flotilla, and all sides of assisted dying Media Storm · Episode

Want to get your head around the headlines?

Delve deeper with Media Storm’s News Watch:
➡️ LA protests: the press are being illegally targeted, but headlines aren’t reflecting this
➡️ Freedom Flotilla: where did the ‘selfie-yacht’ narrative start?
➡️ All sides of assisted dying

This is a serious problem. It’s proven that fear, hate and lies often beat and truth in today’s marketplace of ideas 👉 How do we fight this, without censorship?

@mathildamall.bsky.social turned to the great mind of AC Grayling for answers. But please share more, if you have them!

you can never learn about enough the Niger Delta and its history. If you're new to the scandal I am sure this will be a good gateway to the decades long story of exploitation and greed