
Michael West Media is an Australian independent publisher that focuses on investigations into big business; particularly multinational tax avoidance, banking and the energy sector, holding big business and government to account. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 392 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryDaily News | |||

The Royal Commission into anti-Semitism has a problem: it is not credible.
The evidence is not being tested. Instead, it has descended into a storytelling farce about hurt feelings, while the data shows Muslim and Arab hate is worse than Jewish hate... more
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Michael West Media marks ten years of independent journalism with the Tenth Anniversary Dinner, aka the “BHP Ball”, incorporating the inaugural MinterEllison Press Freedom (Not) Oration.
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Pauline Hanson kicks off the monoculture wars, power companies whack loyal customers with another July 1 bill shock, and Rupert’s mob gets the Sydney Harbour Bridge lit up for free — well, free for them, $100,000 for us.
From anthem dog whistles to ... more
Karl Stefanovic has left Nine and gone to new media. It’s a landmark moment in Australian media — but the question is simple: is Karl doing journalism or advertising?
He is platforming Tommy Robinson, Pauline Hanson, vaccine cookers and rage-bait me... more
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Insightful, investigative commentary focused on power, money, and policy in Australia. Episodes routinely examine corporate influence, government policy, and media dynamics with a sharp, data-informed, and often critical perspective. The show blends long-form analysis, occasional interviews, and monologues that critique multinationals, lobbying, and political decisions, distinguishing itself with a strong stance on transparency and accountability. Noteworthy traits include a willingness to tackle high-stakes topics like ISDS clauses, corporate tax behavior, and media independence, as well as a satirical edge in some episodes. Potential listeners who want hard-hitting, issue-driven analysis of politics, business, and public policy will likel... more
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Recent guests on The West Report include:
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2. Patrick Kaiser
3. Simon Turner
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7. Amber Donati
8. Helen Clark
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