Alan Jones has ruled the Sydney breakfast airwaves for decades, and as a result, has wielded unprecedented political power on issues right across Australia. 

After one too many scandals, Alan Jones is hanging up the microphone tomorrow, retiring amid rumours his inflammatory comments became too much for sponsors. 

The Quicky reflects on his astonishing career from school teacher to media titan, and looks at the world of breakfast radio in Australia. 

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CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Melanie Tait

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri 

Guests:  Chris Masters, author of Jonestown; Niamh Kenny, Alan Jones' former producer. 

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