We Used to be Journos
Ette MediaWe used to be journalists, but now we mostly just bitch about them. (Kidding. Kind of.) We also break down broken news.
Episodes drop Wednesday and Saturday.
Hosted by long-suffering journalists and even longer-suffering friends Jan Fran and Antoinette Lattouf, We Used to Be Journos pulls apart the week in media from people who know exactly how the machine runs because they worked inside it for de... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||
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We give a nod to the Brazilian journalists who helped uncover Meta’s questionable role in the lead up to their country’s general election. Did Meta try to sway the vote in favour of the far-right candidate? If so, it didn’t work!
Antoinette unpacks ... more
In the wake of the violent and deplorable attack on Independent MP Helen Haines, the Prime Minister has been asking everyone to “turn the temperature down”, but Jan Fran is not entirely clear on what that means or who it’s directed at.
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Jan and Antoinette look at how a violent attack on independent MP Helen Haines was politicised by The Australian, despite the scant details and evidence available.
Antoinette reflects honestly on her time in Lebanon, why it’s a country of contrasts ... more
In the span of 12 months Chile, Colombia and now (likely) Brazil will join Argentina and take a Trumpian turn by electing far-right leaders. As it happens, they are the top four largest economies in South America.
This week Jan Fran takes a look at w... more
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- Justice for Lindsay Clancy
Disappointed in your summary of the Lindsay Clancy case. Lindsay’s husband claimed she did it, but the crime scene was not investigated properly by the authorities, who basically took his word for it while she was unconscious. 12 jurors found there was reasonable doubt, 1 of them didn’t follow the law and voted guilty anyway. This is not an open & shut case (and no, I don’t use TikTok).
Apple Podcasts2SuperSal_SA
Australia2 months ago - Lost all credibility
The irony of Jan and Antoinette criticising other peoples “hot takes” on the Lindsay Clancy trial while presenting their own “hot take” so filled with inaccuracies that it is obvious to anyone with even a basic understanding of the trial that they have not bothered to do any research at all is frankly astounding.
You have lost all credibility. Even your assertion that their are only two possible verdicts when their are five potential verdicts.. I’m embarrassed for you, truly.
Apple Podcasts1IronMaven80Australia2 months ago - Critical thinking = relief
It’s reassuring to have some voices question and call out methods by those who might use the media to manipulate us. Thanks and keep up the brilliant work.
Apple Podcasts5Mands MelbsAustralia2 months ago - From tv to pods
The tv in the bin the radio is silenced but Ette saves me.
Apple Podcasts5pepper89🇳🇿Australia2 months ago - Actual news , cool chicks
Good chat better than that loser KS
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Apple Podcasts | #221 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Spotify | #34 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #142 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #26 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #90 |  France/News/News Commentary |
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What is We Used to be Journos about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A sharp take on current events through media analysis, with a focus on how news is framed, edited, and delivered. Two veteran journalists-turned-commentators offer blunt breakdowns of headlines, editorial decisions, and the incentives shaping coverage, often pairing meticulous research with candid banter and humor. A recurring strength is their ability to connect newsroom practices to broader societal debates, making complex media dynamics accessible and entertaining for listeners who want clearer insights into how stories become headlines. The show also features a spin-off segment led by one host, delivering concise monologues that cut to the core of hot topics with wit and rigor. Noteworthy is the willingness to challenge established narr... more
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2. Soaliha Iqbal
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