Sarah Martin

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.

Sarah Martin, a senior correspondent for Guardian Australia, and Kate Lyons, a reporter for the same outlet, dive into the provocative world of a leading Australian radio show. They discuss the hosts' notorious crude humor and the challenges it creates, especially when expanding into new markets. The duo highlights the show's impact on young listeners and critiques the regulatory inefficiencies of the Australian Communications and Media Authority regarding offensive content. They also explore the cultural clash in audience reactions between Sydney and Melbourne.

In a revealing discussion, senior correspondent Sarah Martin delves into the soaring advertising fees Australians face when selling their homes, attributing much of the spike to the dominance of realestate.com.au and Domain. She shares insights on the unique profit strategies of these platforms and critiques the barriers they create for private sellers. The conversation also highlights the lack of government intervention to regulate this market monopoly, igniting a dialogue on fairness and the future of real estate transactions in Australia.