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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.

Fourth Estate 2SER

    • News
    • 4.6 • 36 Ratings

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.

    Tik Tok, Boom!

    Tik Tok, Boom!

    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
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    • 30 min
    Kim Williams in Conversation

    Kim Williams in Conversation

    This week Monica Attard talks with Kim Williams about objectivity in journalism and his new role at the ABC.

    Produced by Anthony Dockrill
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    • 30 min
    Meta Just Turned Off The Tap. What Now?

    Meta Just Turned Off The Tap. What Now?

    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
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    • 33 min
    The Path To Radicalisation And The Road Back

    The Path To Radicalisation And The Road Back

    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
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    • 30 min
    Assange's Last Chance?

    Assange's Last Chance?

    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
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    • 30 min
    What Our Journalist's Are Thinking And Also...Fearing

    What Our Journalist's Are Thinking And Also...Fearing

    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.

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    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

music_mad_cooley ,

Worth your time

I've been listening to this podcast for about a year and always learn something new and gain a fresh insight into a current media issue. Good for people working in the media and anyone with a passing interest in it's role in our society.

Vikkiiiiiiii ,

Alternative Views

Sometimes I feel Monica uses this platform to air her personal grievances with the public. Although no-one should be threatened or abused, journalists are not above accountability. Her personal friendships with Leigh Sales and Rachel Baxendale often colour her view. Robust debate is essential in a democracy and more so when there is a monopoly on media ownership.
Even some of the most respected of journalists have questioned Sale’s interpretation of some of her Twitter encounters. Maybe instead of being antagonistic, step back and look at the work of journalists that don’t encounter large scale pushback.

Rosie Rosie Rose ,

Feminine hygiene products are just the tip of the iceberg

I have just listened to the Fourth Estate's discussion about the controversy surrounding endometriosis research. This discussion is timely in view of the rejection by Parliament of the Greens bill to remove fat from feminine hygiene products. These issues are important to all women and deserve more airtime. This program provides an important insight into how such issues are regarded by the future leaders of the country. It should be required listening for the establishment and Miranda Devine.

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