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Why the National Press Council needs reform
There have been calls to reform the National Press Council, which is — get this — largely funded by News Corp Australia. What a surprise. We explain what it does, walk through decisions it has made which have raised eyebrows, and consider how it might be influenced by Murdoch press.
Health regulator’s IHRA definition | Starmer’s resignation exploited | Rinehart’ Israel proposal
Jan and Antoinette look at the way both Donald Trump and Pauline Hanson used Keir Starmer’s resignation to further their own anti-immigrant, anti-climate change agenda and how the media helped out. Plus, Gina Rinehart’s ‘Bush Summit’ speech gets the coverage she asked for but not the
Hugh Marks says Charlie Pickering didn’t breach ABC code of conduct
The ABC’s Managing Director Hugh Marks has said Charlie Pickering’s comments about Grace Tame didn’t breach ABC’s code of conduct. Very weird given Antoinette Lattouf was told she’d breached the ABC code of conduct for posting a factual Human Rights Watch post. 🤷🏽♀️ Listen to We
Jayson Gillham SPEAKS OUT after his Federal Court trial against Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
In his first interview since his trial ended, pianist Jayson Gillham sits down with Antoinette Lattouf to talk through his mammoth 15-day Federal Court trial against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Jayson believes the MSO canceled his performance after he dedicated a piece of music to Palestinian journalists killed in
Karl Stefanovic parody
Thanks for helping to keep it light, Henry! Listen to We Used To Be Journos wherever you get your podcasts or watch in full on YouTube.
How worried should we be about Pauline Hanson?
Pauline Hanson’s latest poll surge is making headlines and leaving certain politicians quaking in their boots. The Etterati asked us if we should be worried about her increase in popularity, so we separated genuine trends from poll hysteria. Listen to We Used To Be Journos here: apple.co/journos
Why is no one reporting on Sheila Chebii's death?
A 25-year-old recently-arrived migrant from Kenya, who came to Australia to study a masters in accounting, died while working as a cleaner at Meriton Suites. Her family are demanding answers. There was a rally in Sydney and her case has been raised twice in her the Kenyan
Pauline Hanson's popularity poll | Mysterious silence over woman’s death | Radio boss gropes woman
Should we be worried about Pauline Hanson’s latest poll surge? We separate genuine trends from poll hysteria. We also unpack the shocking moment a radio boss groped his employee on stage at Australia’s biggest audio awards night - we saw it happen! Plus, a 25-year-old woman moved
More parodies of right-wing podcasts, please
Karl Stefanovic's podcast makes Antoinette want to exit the internet/life/etc, but this parody is keeping her on Earth's plane. Listen to We Used To Be Journos wherever you get your podcasts or watch in full on YouTube.
Flotilla activist abuse coverage, BTS at Sydney Writers Festival + is James the good Murdoch?
SUBSCRIBE AND SUPPORT INDIE MEDIA www.ettemedia.com Jan and Antoinette explore why flotilla activists trying to break Israel’s illegal blockade are finally getting media attention, and look at how one interview took a very bizarre turn. We explain why the largest mining company in the world is suing