
Broadcast journalist Nicole Chvastek and Australia's pre-eminent journalism ethics expert Denis Muller seek out the media industry's good, bad and ugly, taking you behind the headlines in their revealing podcast Truth, Lies and Media. New episodes each Wednesday.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 64 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

Australia's most decorated soldier Ben Roberts Smith is arrested over alleged war crimes and taken into custody .. the alleged crimes, which Roberts Smith denies ever happened, may never have come under scrutiny had it not been for the dogged work of... more
Newsrooms go into overdrive as Australia's most wanted man Dezi Freeman is shot dead .. but how do you report the death of a police killer without sounding like you are dancing on the grave of a dead man?
Also this week - the disturbing trend of "j... more
Denis Muller warns of the dangers around broadcasting a known liar and racist live to air as respected political journalists call on the media to challenge the hate of Pauline Hanson while One Nation surges in popularity.
Major disruptions to hit ne... more
A special live recording of our discussion with Michael Bradley - How Crikey fought off the Murdoch empire, and other stories.
You can find more of Michael's work here:
publishing.monash.edu/authors/michael-bradley/
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In Truth, Lies, and Media, I have finally found a Rosetta Stone for the modern world; one that translates the capricious and often intentionally confusing media milieu into something that is both intelligible and prescient.
Muller and Chvastek and their guests, bring combined insight, wisdom and clarity to an information age that is chatacterised by bias, obfuscation and shameless dishonesty.
Suddenly the curtain is pulled back and I am immensely grateful for this production.
Absolutely love this podcast. Both hosts cut through all the bulldust with their extensive knowledge of the media & governments with their lies & machinations. Wish there were more independent podcasts like this one. Nicole & David certainly make a difference to the usual guff we are forced to listen to by others
Finally a podcast unfettered by restrictions of ownership and sponsorship! Where were you when I was teaching high school media studies?
Adore Nicole's cut through and astute analysis of what is going on in the world. Especially enjoy the eviscerating of any BS that is taking place. Respect Denis' sharp and deep knowledge base on so many topics.
We need pods like this.
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Engaging, analytically rigorous exploration of media, politics, and ethics. Hosts critique how narratives are shaped by power, spotlightting propaganda, media ownership, and accountability in journalism, with frequent calls for independent scrutiny and ethical reporting. Regular guests include politicians, legal experts, and investigative journalists, creating a mix of policy, law, and on-the-ground reporting perspectives. The show stands out for its fearless, reasoned critique, emphatic stance on media independence, and open discussions about the responsibilities of journalism during crises, war, and political controversy. Potential listeners who value media literacy, ethics, and evidence-based critique are likely to find this show especia... more
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2. Pauline Hanson
3. Michael Bradley
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6. Charlotte Grieve
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