Fourth Estate
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
May 31, 2024 • 30 mins
This week, the ABC's Chief Political Correspondent for 7.30, Laura Tingle found herself at the centre of a media maelstrom, following her weekend comments on a panel at the Sydney Writers Festival in which she referred to Australia as 'a racist country' and went on to criticize the budget reply speech of Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton.
News Corp publications all followed with fierce condemnation of her comments, in what some are d...
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May 23, 2024 • 45 mins
Accusations of false equivalencies have flown from both sides of the conflict in the Middle East, and this week was no exception with the International Criminal Court’s Chief announcing their intention to apply for arrest warrants for top leadership in the Israeli Government and those working for Hamas.
Joining Tina Quinn to discuss this latest development is the ABC's Geraldine Doogue, Network Ten's Hugh Riminton and former Middle...
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May 16, 2024 • 40 mins
This week we dip into the Fourth Estate archives and bring you Tina Quinn's December, 2021 interview with journalist and broadcaster, Fran Kelly.
Fran joined Tina in studio during her very last week as Host of RN Breakfast, after 17 years at the helm of the program.
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May 9, 2024 • 30 mins
This week we return to coverage of the conflict in the Middle East, as the Israeli Government forces the closure of Al Jazeera's Jerusalem bureau.
Bernard Smith, a Senior Correspondent for Al Jazeera joined Tina Quinn from East Jerusalem to talk what it means for the television network's coverage of the conflict.
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May 2, 2024 • 32 mins
The increasing surge in female deaths at the hand of a male partner has led to nationwide protests, countless think pieces in every major and non-major masthead, and the usual platitudes from government.
As the nation grows weary to these ritualistic reckonings, host Tina Quinn, discusses whether this time could be different with Bridget Brennan and Rachel Withers.
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April 26, 2024 • 33 mins
It’s been a big week for social media news, as billionaire and so-called 'free speech warrior', Elon Musk defies orders from Australia’s E-Safety Commissioner and gets into a war of words with Politicians across the aisle.
It’s all part of a bigger conversation around censorship.
Guardian Australia’s Josh Butler and The Sun-Herald’s Amber Schultz join Tina Quinn to discuss.
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April 19, 2024 • 51 mins
On this week's Fourth Estate we look at the "omnishambles" (to quote Justice Michael Lee) that was the Bruce Lehrmann v Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson defamation trial.
While Lehrmann walked away a proven rapist (in the balance of probabilities), nobody really got off lightly, especially not the media.
Host, Tina Quinn is joined by Kate McClymont, Chief Investigative Reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Amy Remeikis,...
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April 11, 2024 • 42 mins
As we mark six months since the latest outbreak of war between the Israeli government and the Palestinian people kicked off, host Tina Quinn explores whether coverage of the conflict is shifting.
She's joined by independent journalist, Antony Loewenstein, Political Reporter for The Australian Sarah Ison, and Co-Host of Guardian Australia's 'Full Story' podcast, Nour Haydar.
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April 4, 2024 • 47 mins
This week we take a look back at the media maelstrom that was 'Kategate'.
Were we the public to blame for elevating a social media bin-fire? Was it the media? Or did the wheels of the Palace PR machine completely come off? And what does it say about our relationship with once very trusted institutions? Host, Tina Quinn returns to the Fourth Estate chair to interrogate those questions with the former Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian ...
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April 1, 2024 • 44 mins
This week we talk to the hosts of a new program called Blaksiders. Blaksiders is a First Nations news and analysis program that doesn't follow traditional formats or structures. Our guests were Peta MacGillivray and Gemma McKinnon.
Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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March 26, 2024 • 30 mins
This week we ask why does the US want to ban Tik Tok and does this mark a new phase in the US's attempts to decouple from China. Our guest were Marina Zhang and Wanning Sun.
Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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March 14, 2024 • 30 mins
This week Monica Attard talks with Kim Williams about objectivity in journalism and his new role at the ABC.
Produced by Anthony Dockrill
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March 7, 2024 • 33 mins
This week we look at Meta's decision to not renew its agreements under the News Media Bargaining Code. What will this mean for our newsroom and is there an alternative funding model? Our guest this week is Professor Peter Greste
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March 5, 2024 • 30 mins
This week we talk about new research into why people are attracted to conspiracy theories, the stages they go through in getting radicalised, and how these people may find their way back. Our guests were Emily Booth and Marian-Andrei Rizoiu
Produce and Hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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February 22, 2024 • 30 mins
This week we look at Julian Assange's last chance to avoid extradition to the United States where he faces 17 charges for his work with Wikileaks. To talk about the legal challenges and his options with spoke to Professor Holly Cullen.
Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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February 15, 2024 • 27 mins
This week we do a deep dive into Medianet's 2024 Australia Media Landscape Report. The report shows an industry focused on ethics and stress about the future. Our guest this week was Managing Director Amrita Sidhu.
Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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February 8, 2024 • 36 mins
This week we look at a report from the Centre for Media Transition titled Gen AI and Journalism. To talk about the report we had two of the authors Professor Monica Attard and Dr Michael Davis.
Produce and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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February 2, 2024 • 30 mins
In this week's episode, Monica Attard spoke to Tracey Kirkland, the Continuous News Editor for the ABC News Channel, and Gavin Fang, Deputy Director at ABC News. Together, they edited a collection of essays that cover the logistical, ethical, and existential challenges faced by the news industry during the Pandemic and beyond. It’s called Pandemedia and it asks, how did the pandemic change journalism?
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December 21, 2023 • 45 mins
In our final episode of the year, we speak with Paddy Manning about his new podcast series, 'Rupert: The Last Mogul.' The podcast is a 6-part deep dive into the world of Rupert Murdoch, asking some big questions about what motivates him and what his life and legacy mean.
Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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December 14, 2023 • 32 mins
This week CMT Researcher Dr. Timothy Koskie talks media diversity and regional media with Genevieve Jacobs AM, whose Region Media Group hosts a variety of regional online news sources that service local communities across NSW.
Interview provided by Double Take, from the UTS Centre for Media Transition
Produced by Anthony Dockrill
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