Fourth Estate
2SEREvery 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 | |||
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Thirty years ago, Pauline Hanson exposed a fault line in Australian politics that never really went away.
This week, following Hanson's first National Press Club address and amid signs One Nation is enjoying its strongest political moment in years, ... more
When Barrie Cassidy arrived in Canberra in 1979, Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister, the political shockwaves of the 1975 dismissal were still reverberating through Australian politics, and Fraser was already fending off the leadership ambitions of a ... more
For decades, China was seen in Australia as an opportunity. Today, it's more often described as a threat.
But how much of Australia's understanding of China reflects reality — and how much is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves?
As Prime Minist... more
Sarah Wilson has lived through almost every era of modern media — from becoming a newspaper columnist in her early 20s, to editing Cosmopolitan magazine and hosting MasterChef Australia, writing bestselling books, podcasting and independent publishin... more
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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.
Apple Podcasts5Teddy S D
Australia2 years ago - Alternative Views
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
Apple Podcasts3VikkiiiiiiiiAustralia5 years ago - Worth your time
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.
Apple Podcasts5music_mad_cooleyAustralia7 years ago - Anti kiwi Racist banter
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
Apple Podcasts4Robynz58Australia8 years ago - Feminine hygiene products are just the tip of the iceberg
I have just listened to the Fourth Estate's discussion about the controversy surrounding endometriosis research. This discussion is timely in view of the rejection by Parliament of the Greens bill to remove fat from feminine hygiene products. These issues are important to all women and deserve more airtime. This program provides an important insight into how such issues are regarded by the future leaders of the country. It should be required listening for the establishment and Miranda Devine.
Apple Podcasts5Rosie Rosie RoseAustralia9 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #190 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #34 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #131 |  Hong Kong/News |
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What is Fourth Estate about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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1. Bill Shorten
2. Wanning Sun
3. Peter Hartcher
4. Ben Doherty
5. Sarah Wilson
6. Sophie McNeill
7. Ben English
8. Stephen Long
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