Framing of Corruption Issues in the Digital Content of Libyan Satellite Channels: A Content Analysis of the "Flousna" Program on YouTube (Jan 15, 2020 – July 5, 2024)

Abstract

This study aims to identify the media frames used in addressing corruption issues in Libyan satellite channels through an analytical study of the program "Flousna." The study relies on the descriptive-analytical method. The study population consists of all episodes of the "Flousna" program broadcast on Al-Wasat TV via the YouTube platform from January 15, 2020, to July 5, 2024. The researchers employed a purposive sample, including episodes that directly addressed financial and administrative corruption within the specified timeframe. The analytical study covered 42 episodes, a sample that allows for in-depth analysis and balanced monitoring of the topics.
The study reached several key results, most notably a significant focus on institutional and financial corruption, indicating an awareness that the roots of corruption lie within the state’s administrative and financial structures. Conversely, there was a decline in addressing direct political corruption due to its sensitivity in the Libyan context. The study also found that responsibility was attributed more to government institutions and the public sector than to private sector actors, suggesting a regulatory discourse primarily directed at the state. However, it highlights the need to expand the perspective on corruption to include the private sector and civil society.
The study recommends enhancing investigative reporting within the program and training journalists on methods of evidence collection and diverse sourcing to uncover corruption issues more deeply. Furthermore, it suggests utilizing modern digital presentation tools (infographics, charts, augmented reality) to make the content more engaging and interactive on digital platforms.