Media Confidential

Q&A: How do you prepare for the death of a Pope?

Alan and Lionel answer more listeners’ questions in this week’s Q&A

April 28, 2025
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Following the death of Pope Francis last week, Alan and Lionel answer how a reporter should prepare for the expected—and the unexpected.

They discuss the perks of having a network of correspondents and give their opinions on freelance journalists: is it better to be a lone operator or under the wing of a big publication?

To ask Alan Rusbridger and Lionel Barber your questions, email mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk