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.
Episodes
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Jul 30, 2021 • 32min
Jones And Sky News Serve Up Dangerous Garbage
This week we turn our attention to the disinformation that has become part of some sections of the media's coverage on the pandemic, as they needlessly alarm people about vaccines and lockdowns. Our guests are Mike Carlton and Mike Seccombe. Your host this week is Tina Quinn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22, 2021 • 45min
2GB Stumbles And Vale Jonathan Coleman
This week we turn to the radio industry with a look at 2GB losing the number one spot in breakfast, talk about future of radio listening and we end by remembering Jonathan Coleman. Our guests this week Steve Ahern and Angela Catterns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2021 • 31min
Andrew Dodd On Upheaval - Disrupted Lives In Journalism
This week we have a great discussion with Andrew Dodd from the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne about the new book he co-edited called Upheaval - Disrupted Lives In Journalism. Your host was Anthony Dockrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 8, 2021 • 40min
Cathy Wilcox and First Dog on the Moon
This week we chat with two of the countries best cartoonists, Cathy Wilcox and First Dog on the Moon. Your host Tina Quinn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2021 • 48min
Osaka, Goodes And Sports Media
This week we're all about sport and how the media covers sport and the narratives they bring to gender, race and mental illness. Our panel is Tracy Holmes and Geoff Lemon and your host is Tina Quinn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2021 • 48min
In Conversation With Laura Tingle
In this edition we have a special chat with Laura Tingle about the ABC, that Australian editorial and the state of the political debate. Your host Tina Quinn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 3, 2021 • 36min
Christian Porter And The ABC Claim Victory.
This week we look in detail at the settlement between Christian Porter and the ABC that has brought to an end their titanic defamation case. To help us unpack what happened and where to from here we are joined by Kate McClymont and Amber Schulz. Your host this week is Monica Attard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2021 • 37min
In Conversation With Geoffrey Robertson
This week we speak with Geoffrey Robertson about Julian Assange and his new book Bad People – and How to Be Rid of Them which published through Penguin Books. Your host this week is Tina Quinn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2021 • 41min
Can The Media Do Better On Palestine?
This week an important discussion about how the media has covered the Israel and Gaza conflict and does the media need to change its coverage. Monica Attard speaks with Sophie McNeil and Hugh Riminton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2021 • 38min
Is The Media Beating The Drums Of War?
This week we look at how the media has been covering China and why all the talk of war. To help us with the discussion we are joined by ABC'Bill Birtles and AFR's Michael Smith. Your Host Monica Attard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
