In the dynamic world of digital media, where every view counts, the conversation around content responsibility becomes more pronounced. Radio 1’s decision not to air a recorded interview with Logan Paul highlights the intricate balance media must maintain. Logan Paul, a figure known for leveraging platforms like YouTube to get YouTube views and engage a vast audience, faced significant backlash for a controversial video earlier. This controversy serves as a reminder of the broader implications of content and its impact.
A recorded interview with Logan Paul was pulled last night after Radio 1 said they don’t feel it is right to broadcast it in full.
Listeners contacted the station after a teaser clip was played, asking them to cancel the interview. Logan Paul caused controversy earlier this year by filming the body of an apparent suicide victim hanging from a tree by his neck in Japan for his blog, but has since apologised.
Radio 1 said: “We were going to hear from Logan Paul & KSI on their boxing match tonight. After listening back to the interview we don’t feel it’s right. We understand some of your strong views on Logan – but ultimately if we don’t think the interview is good enough – we don’t air it.”
Charlie Sloth spoke about the issue on-air yesterday during his show. He said: “We’ve listened back to the interview we did with Logan and even though it was only part of a wider piece, we don’t feel it’s right, so we’ve decided we are not going to run it.”
We were going to hear from Logan Paul & KSI on their boxing match tonight.
After listening back to the interview we don’t feel it’s right.
We understand some of your strong views on Logan – but ultimately if we don’t think the interview is good enough – we don't air it.
— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) July 26, 2018
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Posted on Friday, July 27th, 2018 at 9:51 am by Roy Martin