The Front
The AustralianThe Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page-one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter, and behind-the-scenes insights from our newsrooms.
Read more at theaustralian.com.au and see the video episodes by subscribing to our YouTube channel.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1621 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsTrue Crime | |||
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- Elizabeth Holmes episode
Normally I would rate The Front at 4 or 5 stars. I listen every day. But why all the assumptions about this Elizabeth Holmes? I have never heard of her. Surely others haven’t either. (I subscribe to The Australian, but read selectively. Almost no television. )
I’m confused that often we are repeatedly told facts in the media that we’ve heard loads of times - so why not more background about this Elizabeth Holmes?
Apple Podcasts2Jac Ty-Isha
Australia2 months ago - Bias
It’s clear to see the overlords of your journalism not letting you talk clearly with stats. While talking about taxing trusts, overwhelmingly saying it affects tradies, farmers and small business and a quick mention of tax dodgers. How about some statistics on how many it will affect, how much money it raises from them vs say the amount of money it raises from the top end of town ( you know your bosses) just disappointing really.
Apple Podcasts2Daz181Australia2 months ago - Kyle was great
Kyle Sandilands live first episode was far from a ‘disaster’
It was great, of course a few minor tech issues but overall they did amazing!
Apple Podcasts1weet19Australia3 months ago - Uneducated host
Some of the questions from Claire Harvey on the BRS episode is just uneducated and can’t call herself a journalist!
Apple Podcasts1Justice and respect!Australia5 months ago - Okayest Reporting Ever
Three stars for something that’s “fine.”
Seriously, now you’re using AI to read tweets so they sound like they’re being delivered by the person who posted on X?
From a journalistic standpoint, this feels dishonest—you’re essentially creating your own fictitious news content instead of reporting what’s actually going on in the world.
You don’t tune in to this mini podcast because you want hard-hitting factual anything, you tune in because it runs 10 minutes and that’s how long it takes to get... more
Apple Podcasts3USA AUS
United States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #242 | United States/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #112 |  United Kingdom/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #213 |  Canada/News/Daily News |
Spotify | #43 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #196 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #9 | Australia/News/Daily News |
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The program offers a brisk, daily briefing of essential page-one stories, blending breaking news with journalist insights, media analysis, and political commentary. Episodes cover politics, crime, business, culture, and international stories, often featuring veteran Australian reporters explaining context and implications. A notable strength is the newsroom cadence—rapid-fire items paired with expert guests and behind-the-scenes perspectives—that helps listeners quickly grasp the stakes behind the day's headlines. The show stands out for its straightforward, analysis-forward approach and access to high-profile Australian journalists, making it a fit for listeners who want clear, informed takes on current events.
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Recent guests on The Front include:
1. Jill Rowbotham
2. Louise Perry
3. Thomas Henry
4. Geoff Chambers
5. Greg Sheridan
6. Julie Szego
7. John Ferguson
8. Perry Williams
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