The ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr, hates journalists and is over the mainstream media. We discuss his hawkish remarks and consider whether there's any truth in them. Plus we ask if anyone's listening to Miranda Devine's new podcast. And we look at the role of a Gender Editor and talk about whether Australian newsrooms need them.

With Misha Ketchell (The Conversation) and Nick O'Malley (Fairfax). Hosted by Olivia Rosenman.

Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 in Sydney and broadcasted across Australia via the Community Radio Network.

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