

Fourth Estate
2SER
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.
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Oct 7, 2021 • 37min
Going Gaga For Gladys
This week we ask did sections of the media feed or even lean into some of the more bizarre and emotional statements of grief made since Gladys Berejiklian resigned over her investigation at ICAC. We also ask was Dominic Perrottet's religious beliefs fair game and was he treated fairly by the media? Monica Attard spoke with Lucy Cormack and Troy Bramston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 2021 • 44min
Social Media - Never Read The Comments!
This week we turn to two burning issues around social media. The first being the now toxic environment for journalists on twitter and we also look at the fall out from Dylan Voller defamation case. Our host Monica Attard was joined this week by Kishor-Napier-Raman and Michael Roddan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 2021 • 49min
In Conversation With Lisa Millar
This week Tina Quinn has a special one on one with the ABC's, Lisa Millar, discussing her incredible three decades in journalism and why she has decided to vacate Twitter in recent weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 2021 • 41min
9-11 And The Liberal Media's Dark Legacy
This week we turn our attention to the anniversary of 9-11 and ask why the liberal and conservative media spoke with one voice and argued for war in the Middle East. To help us with this important discussion Prue Clarke spoke with Andrew Rosenthal and Doha Madani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2021 • 40min
News Corp's Climate Change
This week we look at the news that News Corp is changing its editorial position on climate change. How different will the various papers and outlets look and is the change actually significant. To help us with the discussion Monica Attard was joined by Hugh Riminton who is the National Affairs editor for Ten News First and Cam Wilson who is the associate editor at Crikey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 2021 • 39min
In Conversation With Gabrielle Chan
This week Gabrielle Chan spoke with Tina Quinn about her new book Why you should give a f*ck about farming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 2021 • 40min
The Death Of Zero Covid And The Unclear Path Ahead
This week we look at the quagmire we find ourselves in with NSW, ACT and Victoria in lockdown with little light ahead. How has the media been covering the pandemic and making sense of what has become a much more complicated and unclear situation. The Australian's Rachael Baxendale and SMH's Michael Koziol spoke with Monica Attard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2021 • 45min
Four Corners turns 60
This week marks the 60th birthday of Four Corners. After 60 years, how has it managed to retain its relevance?Tina Quinn takes a special look at the journalism that has made the program the flagship it has been since 1961, with Four Corners alumni, Chris Masters, Jeff McMullen and Morag Ramsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2021 • 32min
IPCC Report And The Media's Report Card
This week we turn to the release of the sixth IPCC report and ask does this mark a moment of change in how climate change is treated by our leaders and the media. Our panel this week NY Times' Damien Cave and SMH and the Age's Nick O'Malley. Your host Monica Attard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 2021 • 38min
No Youtube for you!
This week we look at the week long ban of Sky News on Youtube and ask what does it mean for the news service and for Australia's regulator ACMA. We also look at disinformation in our news. To help us we are fortunate to be joined by Crikey's Bernard Keane and from the ASPI Ariel Bogle. Your host Tina Quinn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


