Fourth Estate

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Every week, we discuss how the media has covered the news and analyse issues affecting the industry - with some of the biggest names in journalism in Australia and around the world. Broadcast live on Sydney's 2SER 107.3FM, with the financial assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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The End Of War Correspondence, Brussels & Lahore Attacks, Daily Telegraph Vs UNSW

This week on Fourth Estate, the panel discuss an Australian journalism student's decision to report from the Middle East on the Syrian crisis, the coverage of the Brussels and Lahore terror attacks and the Daily Telegraph's beat-up of a UNSW language guide. With Nasya Bahfen (Monash University), Benedict Brook (News.com.au) and Josh Butler (HuffPost Australia). Hosted by Marilyn Hetreles. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 radio in Sydney and is broadcast across the Community Radio Network ...

Mar 30, 2016•28 min•Season 1Ep. 38

#FairGoFairfax, Four Corners Malaysia Arrest, News Messenger Apps

This week on Fourth Estate, the panel discuss what Fairfax Media's plans to cut 120 journalism jobs means for Australian democracy, how Malaysian authorities arrested a Four Corners team a year after deporting another Australian journalist, and whether the rise of the messaging app offers a practical model for breaking news. With Peter Lloyd (ABC), Neil Varcoe (Storyful) and Gabrielle Dunlevy, and featuring Mary Ann Jolley (60 Minutes). Hosted by Rafael Garcia. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER ...

Mar 16, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 37

Mates Over Merit, Gender Segregation, Reporting Sexual Violence

This week on International Women's Day on Fourth Estate, the panel discuss the Australian media's 'Mates over Merit' culture, reporting sexual violence, the gender pay gap and the sex discrimination suit against Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir. With Tracey Spicer (Women in Media), Alison Bevege and Sarah Malik. Hosted by Marilyn Hetreles. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 radio in Sydney and is broadcast across the Community Radio Network in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Mar 09, 2016•30 min•Season 1Ep. 36

Paul Sheehan's Blunder, Media Reform, ABC SBS Merger, ISIS Propaganda

This week on Fourth Estate, the panel discuss Paul Sheehan's major backtrack from a column about an alleged rape, impending reform to Australia's media regulation, the possibility of an ABC-SBS merger and why new research suggests ISIS propaganda should not be broadcast. With Margo Kingston (No Fibs), Max Mason (Fairfax Media) and Oz Faruqi. Hosted by Marcus Costello. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 radio in Sydney and is broadcast across the Community Radio Network in Australia. Learn m...

Feb 24, 2016•27 min•Season 1Ep. 35

Alan Jones On Stolen Generations, Stan Grant's Big Year

This week on Fourth Estate, the panel discuss Alan Jones' call for more Stolen Generations and writer and broadcaster Stan Grant's chances in politics. With Celeste Liddle (Daily Life), Allan Clarke (Buzzfeed Australia) and Calla Wahlquist (Guardian Australia). Hosted by Jack Fisher. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 radio in Sydney and is broadcast across the Community Radio Network in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 34

The Age's Whistleblower Win, New Matilda Gaffe, Paris Climate Summit

This week on Fourth Estate, the panel discuss The Age's court win for whistleblowers in Victoria, New Matilda's anti-feminist misstep and the reporting of the Paris climate summit. With Nick McKenzie (The Age), Myriam Robin (Crikey) and Wendy Bacon (New Matilda). Hosted by Marcus Costello. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 radio in Sydney and is broadcast across the Community Radio Network in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2015•29 min•Season 1Ep. 33

Cronulla Riots, San Bernardino Shooting And Abetz Attack

This week on Fourth Estate, the panel discuss ten years since talkback radio inflamed the Cronulla riots, the US media's trampling through the San Bernardino shooter's apartment and Eric Abetz's attack on the ABC. With Nick Moir (SMH), Yassir Morsi (Guardian Australia) and Melanie Withnall (2SER). Hosted by Jack Fisher. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 radio in Sydney and is broadcast across the Community Radio Network in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Dec 06, 2015•28 min•Season 1Ep. 32

Phuc Dat Bich, Hitting Home And Facebook's Signal

This week on Fourth Estate, the panel discuss how Melbourne man 'Phuc Dat Bich' trolled the world's media with his unfortunate (fake) name, Sarah Ferguson's 'Hitting Home' series on domestic violence and Facebook's new tool that's exclusively for journalists. With Jenny Noyes, Claire Reilly and Josh Butler. Hosted by Jack Fisher. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 radio in Sydney and is broadcast across the Community Radio Network in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Nov 29, 2015•29 min•Season 1Ep. 31

Rise Of Fake News, Monkeys And Junkets

This week on Fourth Estate, the panel discuss how fake and satire news is competing strong against the real thing, whether the Daily Telegraph was right to depict Australia's Grand Mufti as a monkey and whether journalists travelling on a lobby group run press tour should have to disclose who arranged their trip. With Claire Connelly, Oz Faruqi and Sophie Benjamin (Crikey). Hosted by Lucie Robson. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 radio in Sydney and is broadcast across the Community Radio...

Nov 22, 2015•29 min•Season 1Ep. 30

Paris And Beirut Attacks Coverage

This week on Fourth Estate, the panel discuss how the media covered the Paris terror attacks and whether Islamic State's attack on Beirut the day before received an adequate amount of coverage. With Samantha Maiden (Sunday Telegraph), Ruby Hamad (Daily Life) and Michael Safi (Guardian Australia). Hosted by Mariam Chehab. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 radio in Sydney and is broadcast across the Community Radio Network in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Nov 15, 2015•30 min•Season 1Ep. 29

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