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This week on Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down one of the biggest behind-the-scenes shake-ups in Australian radio — the fallout from Ash Bradnam’s axing from NOVA Brisbane after 21 years, the confirmed departure of Nikki Osborne, and the return of Susie O’Neil to breakfast. Rob also takes aim at the misleading “quit live on air” headlines and explains what actually happened behind the scenes — and why clickbait reporting is ...

Welcome back to Media McKnight — your go-to show for no-spin insight on the Aussie media scene. Tonight Rob McKnight dives deep into: • The shock axing of Ash Bradnam after 21 years in Brisbane breakfast radio. • A domino of moves at NOVA and 4BC that will shake up the market. • The ratings war between The Seven Network and Nine Network — who really won 2025? • Why tech giants might be on the hook for up to $600 M a year to Aussie ...

In this special video edition of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down Radio Ratings Survey 7 for 2025 across Australia’s major markets.

Sydney and Melbourne continue to prove that talk radio still dominates, while NOVA finds strong momentum in key regional battlegrounds.

This episode covers:

Sydney: 2GB’s continued reign, SmoothFM’s FM dominance and the breakfast battle between Ben Fordham and Kyle & Jackie O.

Melbourne: 3AW’s ...

Media McKnight is back — and tonight we’re diving deep into Network 10’s brutal financial reality and what it means for the future of Australian television. In this episode Rob breaks down: • 10’s huge losses — $322m in 2023, $162m last year • The network’s rating struggles, the collapse of key timeslots & the brain-drain behind the scenes • Why Studio 10 could have been saved • Whether 10 should ditch reality formats & try...

Rob McKnight delivers a hard-hitting review of the week in Australian media: job cuts at Nine Entertainment Co., the BBC Panorama controversy, the breakfast reboot at 4BC, plus more behind-the-scenes insight. 📺 Watch live every Tuesday 9 pm AEDT on youtube.com/@mcknighttonight — like, comment and subscribe! 👉 Follow the conversation on X @rob_mcknight #MediaMcKnight #McKnightTonight #AustralianMedia #TVNews #RadioRatings

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Craig McLachlan sits down with Rob McKnight for his most revealing conversation yet. In this full-length interview, the Gold Logie winner opens up about his life, career, the controversies that nearly ended it, and how he’s rebuilding both his reputation and his passion for performance. 👉 Subscribe and watch new episodes of McKnight Tonight every Mon, Wed & Thu at 9 pm AEDT: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 💬 Join the discussion ...

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Craig McLachlan proves our left-leaning media is out of touch Rob McKnight returns with a fiery new Media McKnight — taking aim at the hypocrisy of Australia’s left-leaning media after his interview with Craig McLachlan. Plus: Channel 10’s early-evening shake-up, why 7NEWS has gone soft, Peter Fegan’s classy exit from 4BC, and Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone blunder. Also: The Voice winner’s realit...

ARMYTAGE TWIST: Did Nine Blink? | 7NEWS vs 7NEWS.com.au | 4BC Axing + More

What’s really going on with Samantha Armytage and Nine’s TODAY show?

Why 7NEWS and 7news.com.au are copping heat over “selective editing.”

4BC’s breakfast axing, a serious Nine privacy leak, Trump’s quip to Kevin Rudd, the Talent Index vs ratings, Spotlight renewed for 2026 — and a Doctor Who bombshell about Billie Piper/Rose Tyler.

Chapters:

• Armytage...

In this edition of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight dissects the week in Australian media: • Confronting scenes as ABC’s Matt Doran is harassed while reporting in Tel Aviv. • Rumours swirl that Samantha Armytage could be joining Karl Stefanovic on TODAY. • Big shake-ups in the latest radio ratings – someone’s job may be on the line. • Naomi Watts earns her Hollywood Walk of Fame star – but it doesn’t come cheap. • Breaking-news coverag...

When Taylor Swift drops a diss track, the whole world listens — but is she punching down? Rob McKnight dives into Track 7 of her new album, the Charli XCX drama, and what it says about power imbalance in pop culture. Plus — 🏉 The NRL beats the AFL for the first time in a decade 📺 Peter Hitchener hits 10,000 bulletins 💥 Craig McLachlan takes aim at “the haters” 💰 Why the Productivity Commission’s copyright plan has artists fumin...

In episode 12: - Nine's plans for radio station 4BC - Kerry Stokes ready to leave television - The fallout from that bizarre interview on SKY NEWS last week. - The dangers of doing live news crosses with the public. - The video every creative needs to see. 📺 Subscribe to McKnight Tonight: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 🔴 More Hot Topics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95Ngwls-UpsutN7Zf5dg6gbzhau 🎤 Exclusive Interview...

I am bitterly disappointed by the Australian television industry and it's time to speak up.

Other topics include:

• SKY NEWS apologises for bizarre interview
• Kimmel is back
• Leaks at 4BC
• Melissa Doyle almost blows it with Oprah Winfrey
• Doctor Who exterminated in Australia
• Deal Or No Deal could be saved from the axe
• A very nice moment on 9NEWS

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