Fourth Estate

This week we return to coverage of the conflict in the Middle East, as the Israeli Government forces the closure of Al Jazeera's Jerusalem bureau. Bernard Smith, a Senior Correspondent for Al Jazeera joined Tina Quinn from East Jerusalem to talk what it means for the television network's coverage of the conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The increasing surge in female deaths at the hand of a male partner has led to nationwide protests, countless think pieces in every major and non-major masthead, and the usual platitudes from government. As the nation grows weary to these ritualistic reckonings, host Tina Quinn, discusses whether this time could be different with Bridget Brennan and Rachel Withers. Learn more about your ad choices...

It’s been a big week for social media news, as billionaire and so-called 'free speech warrior', Elon Musk defies orders from Australia’s E-Safety Commissioner and gets into a war of words with Politicians across the aisle. It’s all part of a bigger conversation around censorship. Guardian Australia’s Josh Butler and The Sun-Herald’s Amber Schultz join Tina Quinn to discuss. Learn more about your a...

On this week's Fourth Estate we look at the "omnishambles" (to quote Justice Michael Lee) that was the Bruce Lehrmann v Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson defamation trial. While Lehrmann walked away a proven rapist (in the balance of probabilities), nobody really got off lightly, especially not the media. Host, Tina Quinn is joined by Kate McClymont, Chief Investigative Reporter at The Sydney Morning...

As we mark six months since the latest outbreak of war between the Israeli government and the Palestinian people kicked off, host Tina Quinn explores whether coverage of the conflict is shifting. She's joined by independent journalist, Antony Loewenstein, Political Reporter for The Australian Sarah Ison, and Co-Host of Guardian Australia's 'Full Story' podcast, Nour Haydar. Learn more about your a...

This week we take a look back at the media maelstrom that was 'Kategate'. Were we the public to blame for elevating a social media bin-fire? Was it the media? Or did the wheels of the Palace PR machine completely come off? And what does it say about our relationship with once very trusted institutions? Host, Tina Quinn returns to the Fourth Estate chair to interrogate those questions with the form...

This week we talk to the hosts of a new program called Blaksiders. Blaksiders is a First Nations news and analysis program that doesn't follow traditional formats or structures. Our guests were Peta MacGillivray and Gemma McKinnon. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we ask why does the US want to ban Tik Tok and does this mark a new phase in the US's attempts to decouple from China. Our guest were Marina Zhang and Wanning Sun. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Monica Attard talks with Kim Williams about objectivity in journalism and his new role at the ABC. Produced by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we look at Meta's decision to not renew its agreements under the News Media Bargaining Code. What will this mean for our newsroom and is there an alternative funding model? Our guest this week is Professor Peter Greste Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about new research into why people are attracted to conspiracy theories, the stages they go through in getting radicalised, and how these people may find their way back. Our guests were Emily Booth and Marian-Andrei Rizoiu  Produce and Hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we look at Julian Assange's last chance to avoid extradition to the United States where he faces 17 charges for his work with Wikileaks. To talk about the legal challenges and his options with spoke to Professor Holly Cullen. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we do a deep dive into Medianet's 2024 Australia Media Landscape Report. The report shows an industry focused on ethics and stress about the future. Our guest this week was Managing Director Amrita Sidhu. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we look at a report from the Centre for Media Transition titled Gen AI and Journalism. To talk about the report we had two of the authors Professor Monica Attard and Dr Michael Davis. Produce and hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Monica Attard spoke to Tracey Kirkland, the Continuous News Editor for the ABC News Channel, and Gavin Fang, Deputy Director at ABC News. Together, they edited a collection of essays that cover the logistical, ethical, and existential challenges faced by the news industry during the Pandemic and beyond. It’s called Pandemedia and it asks, how did the pandemic change journal...

In our final episode of the year, we speak with Paddy Manning about his new podcast series, 'Rupert: The Last Mogul.' The podcast is a 6-part deep dive into the world of Rupert Murdoch, asking some big questions about what motivates him and what his life and legacy mean. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week CMT Researcher Dr. Timothy Koskie talks media diversity and regional media with Genevieve Jacobs AM, whose Region Media Group hosts a variety of regional online news sources that service local communities across NSW. Interview provided by Double Take, from the UTS Centre for Media Transition Produced by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Ayesha Jehangir speaks with Zahra Nader, the founder of Zan Times, a Canada-based news website that enables Afghan women journalists to continue reporting on Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. They discuss the Zan Times, the challenges of practicing journalism in exile, and the safety concerns confronting women journalists in Afghanistan. Interview provided by Double Take, from the UT...

With the publication of the Review of Secrecy Provisions, we spoke with Professor Peter Greste from Macquarie University about the review and we also talked about whether there is a better way forward that protects public interest journalism. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Monica Attard speaks to Bernard Collaery, a Canberra lawyer and former ACT Attorney-General, on his prosecution by the Australian Government – recently dropped – for helping to expose a government spy operation against Timor-Leste during treaty negotiations in 2004. Interview provided by Double Take, from the UTS Centre for Media Transition. Produced by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about...

This week we chat with comedian and news satirist Dan Ilic about his craft, podcasting, and fighting disinformation. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week in our second look at the media and the Voice referendum we turn our attention to the ABC. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking discussion with industry experts Quentin Dempster and Alan Sunderland.  Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we look over the wreckage from the Voice Referendum and ask did our media do its job and did we also just see a shift in the way politics is argued in this country. Our guest this week is Professor Mark Kenny. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we look at the nature and tone of the debate around the Voice and we also ask are recent changes to Twitter (X) the final straw for media organisations on the platform. Our guests were Paul Karp and Charlie Lewis. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have a special chat with comedian and satirist Mark Humphries about his career and what he thinks of satire and the media. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices