Remember when Facebook blocked all news outlets in Australia over a row about paying news providers, but then "accidentally" blocked fire and state health services? Whistle-blowers have claimed that it may have been a deliberate negotiating tactic.

And, with Elon's takeover of Twitter apparently imminent, there's been some buzz around Mastodon as an alternative. Is it worth the hype?

Plus, the Federal election is just around the corner and social media is being plastered with political advertising. Will it make a difference to the outcome?

Guests

Jen Dudley-Nicholson, National technology editor, News Limited

Reinhardt Sosin, Presenter of the Tech 4 Evil podcast