
McKnight Tonight brings you a hot take on news events every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm AEST at youtube.com/@mcknighttonight.
Media McKnight delvs into the world of media every Tuesday night at 9pm AEST.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 313 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Nine has sacked executive Amanda Laing just 18 months after she was appointed to lead its new streaming and broadcast division. Was she a scapegoat, or a threat to CEO Matt Stanton? Plus, the TODAY show's Shop Today segment has Tom Steinfort selling ... more
Trump BANS Media From White House, Networks Fight Back | Nine's Upfront Fallout With Molk Donald Trump has banned CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House — and now other networks, including FOX, are boycotting the pool camera in solidarity. Rob ... more
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Metro radio ratings Survey 5 has landed, and Spencer Howson joins Rob McKnight to break down every capital city. KIIS Sydney breakfast keeps sliding since Kyle and Jackie O's exit, gold's Christian O'Connell is quietly holding both Sydney and Melbour... more
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While this started as a podcast, it is now the audio from a YouTube show. That’s probably where the money is, so I don’t blame Rob. You miss an out on a bit without the video, but it still works as audio only.
Rob’s frequent reminders of how well connected he is and how often he is right does get a little tiring but you can always skip ahead when that happens.
Sadly, it isn’t up to the standard of TV BlackBox.
While this started as a podcast, it is now the audio from a YouTube show. That’s probably where the money is, so I don’t blame Rob. You miss an out on a bit without the video, but it still works as audio only.
Although I am not in the media industry, I still find the news interesting. Rob’s frequent reminders of how well connected he is and how often he is right does get a little tiring but you can always skip ahead when that happens.
It isn’t up to the standard of TV BlackBox, but still wor... more
Miss TV Blackbox. McKnight tonight is obnoxious concocted faux outrage and grandstanding.
When do we change the name to Seven’s Blackbox?
Rob is annoying & petulant but he has a producers sense of pace and punch. He’s never boring and the podcast is lost without him. Robbo seems genuinely likeable but he uses all the words to say very little. Every point he makes could be distilled into a single sentence - yet the listener has to endure a tortuous word salad that endlessly repeats whatever point he’s reaching for. That he is a media professional is mind boggling. Surely, boring the audience & indulgently rambling isn’t part of the... more
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A sharp, opinionated discussion show that blends hard industry analysis with candid insider takes on TV, radio, and media business moves. Episodes frequently dissect ratings trends, network strategies, and high-profile media disputes, often featuring guest experts from law, broadcasting, and production. Noteworthy is the host's knack for fielding behind-the-scenes anecdotes, while keeping a provocative, high-energy pace that attracts listeners who crave industry context and entertainment industry watchdog commentary.
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