
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 | |||

In this special Fourth Estate summer re-release, we revisit Tina Quinn's conversation with one of Australia’s most respected journalists, Lisa Millar, from September, 2021.
From her years as a foreign correspondent with the ABC, first in Washington,... more
How is press freedom being tested in the Trump era?
In this episode of Fourth Estate, Tina Quinn is joined by Media Correspondent with NPR, David Folkenflik and Chief Political Correspondent for The Washington Post, Karen Tumulty, examining the grow... more
After the mass shooting at Bondi, Australia became a global headline, and a case study in how tragedy is rapidly politicised.
Before facts were established, misinformation surged, racial vilification followed, and political narratives hardened. Jewi... more
Journalist, author and feminist thinker Virginia Haussegger joins Tina Quinn to examine why the feminist revolution — inside Australia’s media and beyond — remains unfinished.
Drawing on her latest book, Unfinished Revolution: The Feminist Fightback... 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.
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
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.









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