
Every week, we discuss how the media has covered the news and analyse issues affecting the industry - with some of the biggest names in journalism in Australia and around the world. Broadcast live on Sydney's 2SER 107.3FM, with the financial assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 400 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

When Caroline Baum walked through the doors of British Vogue as a young editorial assistant in the mid-1970s, London was at the centre of the fashion, literary and cultural worlds. It was there she encountered some of the era's biggest names—from pho... more
Hannah Ferguson (Cheek Media), Scott Mitchell (Lamestream Media) and Daanyal Saeed (Crikey) join Tina Quinn to unpack another big week in Australian media.
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Always a pleasure to listen to and appreciate the importance of journalism. The 60 years of four corners interview is so inspiring it could rightfully be included in any undergraduate journalism course.
Sometimes I feel Monica uses this platform to air her personal grievances with the public. Although no-one should be threatened or abused, journalists are not above accountability. Her personal friendships with Leigh Sales and Rachel Baxendale often colour her view. Robust debate is essential in a democracy and more so when there is a monopoly on media ownership.
Even some of the most respected of journalists have questioned Sale’s interpretation of some of her Twitter encounters. Maybe instead... more
I've been listening to this podcast for about a year and always learn something new and gain a fresh insight into a current media issue. Good for people working in the media and anyone with a passing interest in it's role in our society.
Peter Frey on this episode for some bizarre reason thinks he can publicly put down New Zealander- thank goodness for the other commentators who called him on it - but this racist anti kiwi banter is not acceptable
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This show offers in-depth, panel-driven conversations about how media covers current events, with a focus on Australian journalism, media economics, and industry dynamics. Episodes frequently analyze budget policy, media consolidation, public broadcasting, and investigative reporting, often featuring veteran commentators and high-profile journalists who share behind-the-scenes perspectives on newsroom decision-making, editorial independence, and the evolving media landscape. A standout strength is its ability to pair long-form interviews with timely industry critiques, shedding light on how reporting shapes public understanding and democracy. The format — a mix of archival reminiscences, live tributes, and panel analysis — tends to attract ... more
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