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Full Story Best of 2024: when are shock jocks too shocking?
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Dec 26, 2024 Join Sarah Martin, Guardian Australia's senior correspondent known for her deep-dive investigations, and Kate Lyons, a dedicated reporter, as they unpack the controversial legacy of The Kyle and Jackie O Show. They discuss the show’s troubling content, including its explicit remarks on gender and race, and how it navigates regulatory decency standards. Touching on the impact of this provocative humor on younger audiences, they critique the effectiveness of Australia’s broadcasting regulations in protecting listeners from such harmful dialogue.
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Anal Sex Comment
- Kyle Sandilands made a graphic comment about anal sex in response to Jackie O Henderson's story about a man leaving after seemingly googling her.
- This comment was disturbing due to its casual and aggressive nature.
Tampon Anecdote
- The hosts discussed a crude anecdote about accidentally pulling out a tampon string.
- The conversation was vulgar and explicit, referencing a mother's medical device.
Racist Jokes about Housemates
- The show featured racist jokes about Intern Pete's Taiwanese housemates, including mocking their accents and food.
- Listeners sent texts pretending to be the housemates, which Jackie O read with a stereotypical accent.