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 eroding trust in media coverage. Plus, a deep dive into one of the most significant global media battles in years: Netflix’s blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount’s hostile takeover move, and what all of this could mean for Network 10, local investment, and the future of AFL and NRL broadcast rights in Australia. Could a failed Paramount bid actually put Channel 10 back in the sports rights race? Also in this episode: – The escalating feud between 50 Cent and Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the explosive Netflix docuseries that’s reignited it – The end of the ACRAs and why the new replacement radio and podcast awards are pricing out independents – A brutally honest new segment: “Things I Don’t Give a Sh*t About” – And a trip into the McKnight Tonight archives with rare 2011 footage from the 9NEWS and A Current Affair teams If you care about Australian media, radio, television, streaming, sports rights, and industry power plays, this episode is essential viewing. Watch, subscribe and support independent media: 👉 youtube.com/@McKnightTonight New episodes of Media McKnight drop every Tuesday, with McKnight Tonight streaming Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm AEDT.

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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 publishers. Stream LIVE this Tuesday at 9 pm AEDT on youtube.com/@McKnightTonight Don’t forget to subscribe, hit the bell and comment your thoughts 👇 #MediaMcKnight #AustralianMedia #RadioRatings #TVBlackbox

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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 unstoppable run, GOLD’s FM strength and strong performances from Christian O’Connell and FOX.

Brisbane: Triple M narrowly leads, 4BH’s surprise surge and what changes at B105 and 4BC mean moving forward.

Adelaide: Triple M’s continued dominance and the coming MIX to KIIS rebrand.

Perth: NOVA’s clear market leadership and shifting breakfast dynamics.

Rob also unpacks what these figures really mean for strategy, programming, and the year ahead in Australian radio.

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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 something radically different • Why a bid for the NRL could flip the network’s fortunes overnight • Nine’s internal turmoil & why TV workers need to stop pretending redundancies are unique to the industry • The ACMA crackdown on Kyle & Jackie O — could this reshape the entire show? • Big Brother’s racist livestream drama and what it says about “real people” on reality TV 📺 Media McKnight streams every Tuesday night. Subscribe →    / @mcknighttonight   TV news, ratings & insider analysis → https://tvblackbox.com.au

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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 in the comments — Rob reads them all! You can get tickets to Craig's SIX STRING STORIES show at https://craigmclachlan.com.au/ #CraigMcLachlan #McKnightTonight #RobMcKnight #AustralianTV #Interview

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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 reality check, and the Aussie remake that finally gets it right. 📺 Watch more at youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 💬 Comment below with your take on Australia’s media culture wars! #MediaMcKnight #McKnightTonight #TVNews #CraigMcLachlan #AussieMedia #TVBlackbox #AustralianTV #TaylorSheridan #DealOrNoDeal #7News #9News #TheVoiceAU #GhostsAustralia

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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 twist: has Nine actually shut this down?
• 7NEWS vs 7news.com.au editorial decisions
• 4BC breakfast: what the sacking tells us
• Nine privacy breach fallout
• Trump–Rudd moment in context
• Talent Index results vs real ratings
• EXCLUSIVE: Spotlight back for 2026
• Doctor Who: Billie Piper ≠ The Doctor?

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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 coverage from Nine and Seven under pressure. 📺 Watch every Tuesday 9 PM AEDT on YouTube @MediaMcKnight 💬 Join the conversation in the comments or on X @rob_mcknight 📺 Subscribe to McKnight Tonight: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 🔴 More Hot Topics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95Ngwls-UpsutN7Zf5dg6gbzhau 🎤 Exclusive Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95NgwkXLCG-U37KMaRnY9p2CgHs 📺 Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95NgwkXLCG-U37KMaRnY9p2CgHs Media McKnight, Rob McKnight, Australian Media, Matthew Doran, Avi Yemini, ABC News, Samantha Armytage, Karl Stefanovic, Today Show, Nine Network, Radio Ratings, GfK, 2GB, 3AW, Nova, KIIS, Naomi Watts, Hollywood Walk of Fame, TV Ratings, Media Watch, Breaking News, Australian Journalism

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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 fuming 🔥 And a few wild media theories you don’t want to miss 📺 Subscribe to McKnight Tonight: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 🔴 More Hot Topics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95Ngwls-UpsutN7Zf5dg6gbzhau 🎤 Exclusive Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95NgwkXLCG-U37KMaRnY9p2CgHs 📺 Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95NgwkXLCG-U37KMaRnY9p2CgHs

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