“The role of journalism… is as important now as it’s ever been.” Journalist Jon Sopel on combatting fake news. Listen to Mornings on BBC Sounds #Mornings | BBC Radio Scotland

JON SOPEL: WHAT IT’S LIKE TO FLY WITH A PRESIDENT: Former BBC North America Editor, Jon Sopel spent eight years in Washington, D.C. covering the Obama administration, to Trump, and far too many mass shootings. He now hosts The News Agents podcast and I must admit, I was a little nervous to speak to Jon, as he’s such an experienced broadcaster and commentator, but the conversation was fantastic - he was warm, insightful and a great guide through some complex topics.We discussed the gun crisis in

'Stupid, moronic, the sort of error someone wouldn't make having just left journalism college!' BBC News' former North America editor Jon Sopel says he's 'still scratching his head' over the broadcaster's Trump edit blunder. | Piers Morgan Uncensored