Jack Houghton dissects the highs and lows of news reporting, calls out fake news and puts media behaviour under the spotlight.
A look into Kamala Harris' rocky CNN Town Hall performance, abortion scare campaign dominates the Queensland election. Plus, Senator Lidia Thorpe backpedals after oath claims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ABC amends biased pro-Hezbollah report, Kamala Harris crumbles in fiery Fox interview, Nine releases report on internal culture which has led to Karl Stefanovic speaking out on the topic. Plus, Sophie Elsworth and Damian Coory join the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ABC criticised for reporting guidelines update, Teals use gender card to change AFR power list. Plus, John Laws to retire after 71 years behind the mic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Dutton takes on biased ABC journo, US Vice Presidential debate exposes issues within media coverage, ABC star abused after Media Watch rebuke. Plus, cutting through the media hysteria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ABC Chairman Kim Williams fails to deliver on promises, government's insidious misinformation bill slammed. Plus, the left devours its own at The Saturday Paper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unpacking the second assassination attempt on Trump, ABC News’ reputation remains in tatters as it is revealed the network doctored’ footage to allege war crimes. Plus, Sophie Elsworth and Kel Richards join the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protesters slammed for targeting reporters, Trump and Harris face off in first debate, Kevin Rudd takes aim at the media. Plus, another head rolls at Nine as CEO quits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Raygun breaks her silence with interview on The Project, The Age newspaper slammed by former cartoonist, ABC preoccupied with woke left agenda. Plus, the top stories of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Harris and Walz hold first major TV interview, PM caught in embarrassing hot mic incident, another awkward moment for ABC breakfast host. Plus, unpacking the top stories of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ABC's managing director quits four years early, Brittany Higgins' partner David Sharaz's messages to a journalist revealed. Plus, the US media's coverage of the Democratic National Convention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Raygun defends Olympics performance, ABC forced to alter expose last minute , Albanese spreads misinformation again. Plus, unpacking the Trump-Musk interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Disinformation spreads during UK riots, media sides with IOC over gender controversy, Albanese caught spreading misinformation. Plus, Seven under the spotlight in new investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US media’s strange Olympics medal tally, Nine print journo strike comes to an end, left media blinded by ‘unconscious bias’. Plus, ABC’s ridiculous salary offer for producer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The left media under fire for attempting to cover Kamala Harris' shoddy record of border control, Joe Biden finally fronts the cameras to explain the end of his presidential campaign. Plus, journalists for Nine vote for a five-day strike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Biden's re-election campaign is in crisis, Queensland Health hires 'image' agency, Network 10 may be in the firing line after a major corporate merger. Plus, radio show host loses her job after admitting her interview with Joe Biden was manipulated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Biden is under intense scrutiny following his performance in the presidential debate. Plus, Channel Nine CEO Mike Sneesby leaves for holiday after axing four per cent of the embattled media company's workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Julian Assange returns to Australia, Meta faces parliamentary inquiry, job cuts coming at Seven West media, Lisa Wilkinson faces massive legal bill. Plus, Trump and Biden face off in first debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exposing Labor’s misinformation and lies, media bosses front social media inquiry, new ABC chair wants more tax cash. Plus, cutting through the ‘cheap fake’ hysteria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The government must stand up to the Bother Boys, Paul Barry saying goodbye to the ABC, Peter Costello finally walks from Nine. Plus, Rishi Sunak apologised for D-Day gaffe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Media works itself into a frenzy, Q&A fears democracy is at stake in US, Peter Costello appears to barge journalist. Plus, toxic culture prevails at righteous ABC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ABC grilled in senate over Tingle’s outburst, Nine promises to improve work culture, Sydney Professor spreads baseless conspiracy. Plus, a look at the Trump verdict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Nine news chief faces allegations of harassment while the network is accused of a cover-up, the ABC's campaign against Peter Dutton. Plus, American talk show 'The View' struggles to criticise Joe Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exposing Labor’s budget half-truths, ABC audience reach to fall, Walkley awards cuts AMPOL as sponsor. Plus, Biden’s list of demands for Trump debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The hidden danger of the social media inquiry, AFR to stop printing in WA after Stokes criticism, book ban sparks controversial debate. Plus, the ABC shifts some staff to Western Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anti-Israel protests escalate at universities, a major shake-up at Seven after allegations. Plus, it has been a horror week for Anthony Albanese who somehow manages to have infuriated everyone from all sides of politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wages war against Elon Musk over whether Australia should have power to censor content on X. Plus, the US media's coverage of Donald Trump's hush money trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
News reporting hindered by censorship, problems mount for troubled network Seven, ABC radio hit by falling audiences again. Plus, closure brought to trial of the decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter FitzSimons slammed for "diagnosing" football players in an insensitive column, and Harry and Meghan plan a return to Netflix. Plus, Spotlight EP Llewellyn leaves Seven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auerbach makes explosive Lehrmann allegations, international pressures rife after allegations, Spotlight EP Llewellyn under pressure. Plus, Elon Musk takes eSafety chief to court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Media furore over Trump’s Kevin Rudd takedown , Antoinette Lattouf sacking splits the ABC, John Pesutto accuses media of targeting him. Plus, controversial ABC report takes swipe at Sky News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
