The Media Show

The ABC faces Senate grilling over the Gina Rinehart sketch, Democrats face scrutiny over a controversial tactic days before the US midterms. Plus, Sally Sara and Paul Barry stumble over their coverage of Israel's election.

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One Nation's cartoon series cops heat for mocking a serious women's health issue, the ABC airs an absurd theory the alleged attack on Helen Haines is linked to Donald Trump. Plus, PM claims labor's smear sheet on Helen Haines is actually praise.

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Labor fails to defuse censorship fears as Anika Wells leaves crucial questions unanswered, Jim Chalmers accuses social media of driving voter dissatisfaction. Plus, Katie Zacharia's first briefing as the new WH press secretary is cut short.

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Chris Bowen finds one voice defending the pre-COP conference, taxpayer-funded broadcaster faces scrutiny over its October 7 coverage. Plus, Democrats sue the Trump administration over an ad.

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Anika Wells spends the year pushing to regulate the internet before receiving a major reward, The New York Times faces scrutiny over coverage of an attempted hijacking. Plus, Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens Leader David Shoebridge.

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Albanese has backflipped after exposing a 'truth' about social media laws, a network has been accused of linking Pauline Hanson to a racist organisation. Plus, a US judge has ruled CNN, MS Now and Politico must be allowed back.

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A broadcaster has rejected the authorities' findings on an ABC war memorial episode, a Democrat-linked commentator has said America is worse than Al-Qaeda. Plus, a man who caused a mistrial has been forced into hiding with his family.

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Labor pushes to censor the internet under the guise of protecting Australians, Warren Pickering's press conference raises questions over political transparency. Plus, Sarah Ferguson faces scrutiny for continually interrupting Barnaby Joyce during an interview.

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PM Anthony Albanese melts down over a journalist's question on spending, Barnaby Joyce has a face off with the ABC. Plus, tensions rise in a US courtroom as the Lindsay Clancy trial puts the jury in a deadlock.

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Star journalist Sarah Ferguson accused of hiding her involvement in an animal rights film for more than two years. Plus, ABC boss Hugh Marks' claim that Ferguson had “no active role” in financing the program was false.

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