NOTE TO MEDIA: VIOLENT AUTHORITARIANISM IS NOT NORMALSomeone needs to tell Pauline Hanson this isn’t Saudi Arabia or China after One Nation threatened to jail political rivals during its Victorian election campaign launch.Vindictive politicians don’t decide who goes to jail. The courts do. It’s called the rule of law.Once news outlets would have instantly called out threats that come straight from the fascist playbook. This time they covered a flagged assault on our liberal democracy as if it were business as usual - an omission Denis Muller describes as “an epic fail”[from4:20] And we note the death of author Jeffrey Archer who scammed half a million pounds from the Star newspaper by lying in a defamation case - and then went to jail for perjury.[from 18:50] But more importantly we honour the groundbreaking journalism of a giant of the industry, the ABCs Peter Manning. The former EP of Four Corners has passed away after a lifetime of exposing corruption, holding power to account and inspiring generations of reporters.[from 26:20]Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a><blockquote><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></blockquote><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

NOTE TO MEDIA: VIOLENT AUTHORITARIANISM IS NOT NORMAL Someone needs to tell Pauline Hanson this isn’t Saudi Arabia or China after One Nation threatened to jail political rivals during its Victorian election campaign launch. Vindictive politicians don’t decide who goes to jail. The courts do. It’s called the rule of law. Once news outlets would have instantly called out threats that come straight from the fascist playbook. This time they covered a flagged assault on our liberal democracy as if it were business as usual - an omission Denis Muller describes as “an epic fail” [from4:20] And we note the death of author Jeffrey Archer who scammed half a million pounds from the Star newspaper by lying in a defamation case - and then went to jail for perjury. [from 18:50] But more importantly we honour the groundbreaking journalism of a giant of the industry, the ABCs Peter Manning. The former EP of Four Corners has passed away after a lifetime of exposing corruption, holding power to account and inspiring generations of reporters. [from 26:20] Support independent journalism Become a member Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials Facebook BlueSkyX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOTE TO MEDIA: VIOLENT AUTHORITARIANISM IS NOT NORMALSomeone needs to tell Pauline Hanson this isn’t Saudi Arabia or China after One Nation threatened to jail political rivals during its Victorian election campaign launch.Vindictive politicians don’t decide who goes to jail. The courts do. It’s called the rule of law.Once news outlets would have instantly called out threats that come straight from the fascist playbook. This time they covered a flagged assault on our liberal democracy as if it were business as usual - an omission Denis Muller describes as “an epic fail”[from4:20] And we note the death of author Jeffrey Archer who scammed half a million pounds from the Star newspaper by lying in a defamation case - and then went to jail for perjury.[from 18:50] But more importantly we honour the groundbreaking journalism of a giant of the industry, the ABCs Peter Manning. The former EP of Four Corners has passed away after a lifetime of exposing corruption, holding power to account and inspiring generations of reporters.[from 26:20]Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">BlueSky</a><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer">X</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 77 - Swept Up in the Spectacle

Why don’t the media hound Hanson about her racist policies? Four Corners did a great expose on One Nation - but no mention in interviews with her supporters about why they are attracted by promises to persecute migrants, Muslims, foreign students and Indigenous Australians. [from 7:00] Plus we look at the chilling irony of Donald Trump entertaining President Xi and his entourage of compliant state-controlled Chinese reporters at a lavish White House dinner while simultaneously banning the free press - multiple American media outlets were denied entry. [from 17:50] And guess who’s coming to our Deep Dive Saturday Special? Denis Muller previews his chat with the legendary journalist and former Media Watch host Paul Barry. [from 39:25]Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a><blockquote><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></blockquote><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Why don’t the media hound Hanson about her racist policies? Four Corners did a great expose on One Nation - but no mention in interviews with her supporters about why they are attracted by promises to persecute migrants, Muslims, foreign students and Indigenous Australians. [from 7:00] Plus we look at the chilling irony of Donald Trump entertaining President Xi and his entourage of compliant state-controlled Chinese reporters at a lavish White House dinner while simultaneously banning the free press - multiple American media outlets were denied entry. [from 17:50] And guess who’s coming to our Deep Dive Saturday Special? Denis Muller previews his chat with the legendary journalist and former Media Watch host Paul Barry. [from 39:25] Support independent journalism Become a member Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials Facebook BlueSkyX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why don’t the media hound Hanson about her racist policies? Four Corners did a great expose on One Nation - but no mention in interviews with her supporters about why they are attracted by promises to persecute migrants, Muslims, foreign students and Indigenous Australians. [from 7:00] Plus we look at the chilling irony of Donald Trump entertaining President Xi and his entourage of compliant state-controlled Chinese reporters at a lavish White House dinner while simultaneously banning the free press - multiple American media outlets were denied entry. [from 17:50] And guess who’s coming to our Deep Dive Saturday Special? Denis Muller previews his chat with the legendary journalist and former Media Watch host Paul Barry. [from 39:25]Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">BlueSky</a><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer">X</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 76 - The Racism Question

The ABC is strangled by floods of complaints from hard right attack dogs - so we look at new reports that most of those whinges are really mass generated AI bots - you know - ACTUAL FAKE NEWS.So Denis asked one of the faker complainers if their behaviour was ethical. Still waiting ..[from 3:25] Plus Donald Trump is chucking more journalists out of the White House because he doesn’t like their reporting - so they’re suing him.[from 10:20] And what does the racist Murdoch press have in common with the trusted news providers at Aunty?We unpack the dangers of “bothsidesism.”[from 18:00]Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a><blockquote><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></blockquote><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The ABC is strangled by floods of complaints from hard right attack dogs - so we look at new reports that most of those whinges are really mass generated AI bots - you know - ACTUAL FAKE NEWS. So Denis asked one of the faker complainers if their behaviour was ethical. Still waiting .. [from 3:25] Plus Donald Trump is chucking more journalists out of the White House because he doesn’t like their reporting - so they’re suing him. [from 10:20] And what does the racist Murdoch press have in common with the trusted news providers at Aunty? We unpack the dangers of “bothsidesism.” [from 18:00] Support independent journalism Become a member Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials Facebook BlueSkyX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ABC is strangled by floods of complaints from hard right attack dogs - so we look at new reports that most of those whinges are really mass generated AI bots - you know - ACTUAL FAKE NEWS.So Denis asked one of the faker complainers if their behaviour was ethical. Still waiting ..[from 3:25] Plus Donald Trump is chucking more journalists out of the White House because he doesn’t like their reporting - so they’re suing him.[from 10:20] And what does the racist Murdoch press have in common with the trusted news providers at Aunty?We unpack the dangers of “bothsidesism.”[from 18:00]Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">BlueSky</a><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer">X</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 75 - The Harassment Industry

We look at the Murdoch media shamelessly weaponising the horrific attack on Helen Haines to bash the left - even as she fights for life in hospital - and ignoring the PMs call to lower the temperature on political hate.[from 7:20] Plus what are the electoral watchdogs doing to stop a blatantly fraudulent election ad faked up by Advance and featuring a gloating AI Dan Andrews and Ben Carroll? The far right disinformation machine is in full swing we discover. [from 18:10] And the ABC is about to broadcast its powerful docu-drama “Shake Down” - a searing look into Scott Morrisons cruel cash grab from the poor, notoriously branded “Robodebt”[from 25:40]Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a><blockquote><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></blockquote><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

We look at the Murdoch media shamelessly weaponising the horrific attack on Helen Haines to bash the left - even as she fights for life in hospital - and ignoring the PMs call to lower the temperature on political hate. [from 7:20] Plus what are the electoral watchdogs doing to stop a blatantly fraudulent election ad faked up by Advance and featuring a gloating AI Dan Andrews and Ben Carroll? The far right disinformation machine is in full swing we discover. [from 18:10] And the ABC is about to broadcast its powerful docu-drama “Shake Down” - a searing look into Scott Morrisons cruel cash grab from the poor, notoriously branded “Robodebt” [from 25:40] Support independent journalism Become a member Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials Facebook BlueSkyX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at the Murdoch media shamelessly weaponising the horrific attack on Helen Haines to bash the left - even as she fights for life in hospital - and ignoring the PMs call to lower the temperature on political hate.[from 7:20] Plus what are the electoral watchdogs doing to stop a blatantly fraudulent election ad faked up by Advance and featuring a gloating AI Dan Andrews and Ben Carroll? The far right disinformation machine is in full swing we discover. [from 18:10] And the ABC is about to broadcast its powerful docu-drama “Shake Down” - a searing look into Scott Morrisons cruel cash grab from the poor, notoriously branded “Robodebt”[from 25:40]Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">BlueSky</a><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer">X</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 79 - Actual Harm

BRUTALISING THE WORLD ON A LIVESTREAMThe Trump administration wants to livestream the firing squad execution of a radicalised US soldier according to a gleeful US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth - triggering global disgust. The broadcast risks traumatising and brutalising countless people around the world in order to satisfy the Trump administrations lust for vengeance as a public spectacle.We contrast Hegseth's relish for unleashing “murder porn” on the public with the historic practice of asking journalists to witness and report on closed executions - the last time this happened in Australia was the hanging of Ronald Ryan.[from 4:00] We put the spotlight on the racist language (“Take Back Australia!”) woven through the Liberal National plan to slash the immigration intake - backed in by the blatant racism in One Nation’s campaign ad depicting African men as machete carriers and Middle Eastern men as suicide bombers.[from 19:00] And we are reminded that there are fine and wonderful people who have warmed our souls and enriched our lives as we farewell gentleman ABC newsreader Richard Morecroft who has died too young.[from 39:30]Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a><blockquote><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></blockquote><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

BRUTALISING THE WORLD ON A LIVESTREAM The Trump administration wants to livestream the firing squad execution of a radicalised US soldier according to a gleeful US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth - triggering global disgust. The broadcast risks traumatising and brutalising countless people around the world in order to satisfy the Trump administrations lust for vengeance as a public spectacle. We contrast Hegseth's relish for unleashing “murder porn” on the public with the historic practice of asking journalists to witness and report on closed executions - the last time this happened in Australia was the hanging of Ronald Ryan. [from 4:00] We put the spotlight on the racist language (“Take Back Australia!”) woven through the Liberal National plan to slash the immigration intake - backed in by the blatant racism in One Nation’s campaign ad depicting African men as machete carriers and Middle Eastern men as suicide bombers. [from 19:00] And we are reminded that there are fine and wonderful people who have warmed our souls and enriched our lives as we farewell gentleman ABC newsreader Richard Morecroft who has died too young. [from 39:30] Support independent journalism Become a member Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials Facebook BlueSkyX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BRUTALISING THE WORLD ON A LIVESTREAMThe Trump administration wants to livestream the firing squad execution of a radicalised US soldier according to a gleeful US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth - triggering global disgust. The broadcast risks traumatising and brutalising countless people around the world in order to satisfy the Trump administrations lust for vengeance as a public spectacle.We contrast Hegseth's relish for unleashing “murder porn” on the public with the historic practice of asking journalists to witness and report on closed executions - the last time this happened in Australia was the hanging of Ronald Ryan.[from 4:00] We put the spotlight on the racist language (“Take Back Australia!”) woven through the Liberal National plan to slash the immigration intake - backed in by the blatant racism in One Nation’s campaign ad depicting African men as machete carriers and Middle Eastern men as suicide bombers.[from 19:00] And we are reminded that there are fine and wonderful people who have warmed our souls and enriched our lives as we farewell gentleman ABC newsreader Richard Morecroft who has died too young.[from 39:30]Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">BlueSky</a><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer">X</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 78 - To Redefine Depravity

The unprecedented arrangement between a former Supreme Court Justice and an Australian Newspaper journalist is yet another serious malfunction exposed around the Lehrmann saga. Plus - Meta and other US tech giants take issue with our News Media Bargaining Code, but this is about more than just media. And - Trump's culture-war surveys reach Australian universities. Audio clip from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, March 25 2025 Thank you to our amazing supporters! You can help us here: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a><blockquote><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></blockquote><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The unprecedented arrangement between a former Supreme Court Justice and an Australian Newspaper journalist is yet another serious malfunction exposed around the Lehrmann saga. Plus - Meta and other US tech giants take issue with our News Media Bargaining Code, but this is about more than just media. And - Trump's culture-war surveys reach Australian universities. Audio clip from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, March 25 2025 Thank you to our amazing supporters! You can help us here: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Support independent journalism Become a member Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials Facebook BlueSkyX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The unprecedented arrangement between a former Supreme Court Justice and an Australian Newspaper journalist is yet another serious malfunction exposed around the Lehrmann saga. Plus - Meta and other US tech giants take issue with our News Media Bargaining Code, but this is about more than just media. And - Trump's culture-war surveys reach Australian universities. Audio clip from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, March 25 2025 Thank you to our amazing supporters! You can help us here: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">BlueSky</a><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer">X</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 4 - The Judge and the Journalist

The Allan govt caves to Herald Sun's relentless ‘streets under siege’ crime wave campaign, even though Vic has the third lowest crime rate in Australia. Is this really policy-making in the public interest? Plus - The family of a murdered woman traumatised by false claims reporting she was a sex worker. Plus - The Age has a bet each way by taking the money to publish bigoted screaming yellow front page ads in which Clive Palmer rails about there being only two genders - and then gets its journos to write front page stories saying the ads are divisive. And Donald Trump silences the highly regarded Voice of America - his underlings claiming the govt funded broadcaster should not be promoting democracy in Asia and the Middle East as it has done for 80 years, but Trump policy.Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a><blockquote><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></blockquote><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Allan govt caves to Herald Sun's relentless ‘streets under siege’ crime wave campaign, even though Vic has the third lowest crime rate in Australia. Is this really policy-making in the public interest? Plus - The family of a murdered woman traumatised by false claims reporting she was a sex worker. Plus - The Age has a bet each way by taking the money to publish bigoted screaming yellow front page ads in which Clive Palmer rails about there being only two genders - and then gets its journos to write front page stories saying the ads are divisive. And Donald Trump silences the highly regarded Voice of America - his underlings claiming the govt funded broadcaster should not be promoting democracy in Asia and the Middle East as it has done for 80 years, but Trump policy. Support independent journalism Become a member Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials Facebook BlueSkyX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Allan govt caves to Herald Sun's relentless ‘streets under siege’ crime wave campaign, even though Vic has the third lowest crime rate in Australia. Is this really policy-making in the public interest? Plus - The family of a murdered woman traumatised by false claims reporting she was a sex worker. Plus - The Age has a bet each way by taking the money to publish&nbsp;bigoted screaming yellow front page ads in which Clive Palmer rails about there being only two genders - and then gets its journos to write front page stories saying the ads are divisive. And Donald Trump silences the highly regarded Voice of America - his underlings claiming the govt funded broadcaster should not be promoting democracy in Asia and the Middle East as it has done for 80 years, but Trump policy.Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">BlueSky</a><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer">X</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 3 - Streets of Fear

Join Nicole and Denis as they discuss the rising trend of politicians appearing on influential podcasts, the need for scrutiny, and the podcaster's manifesto. Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a><blockquote><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></blockquote><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Join Nicole and Denis as they discuss the rising trend of politicians appearing on influential podcasts, the need for scrutiny, and the podcaster's manifesto. Support independent journalism Become a member Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials Facebook BlueSkyX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Nicole and Denis as they discuss the rising trend of politicians appearing on influential podcasts, the need for scrutiny, and the podcaster's manifesto. Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">BlueSky</a><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer">X</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 2 - Great and Powerful

Trump's MAGA reporters are attack dogs unleashed on anyone who does not fawn over the President - not watchdogs protecting the people. Support independent journalism<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a member</a>Or go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmedia Our Socials<a href="https://m.facebook.com/61576335214453/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolechvastek.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a><blockquote><a href="https://x.com/nchvastek?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></blockquote><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Ep 1 - Attack Dogs

Broadcast journalist Nicole Chvastek and Australia's pre-eminent journalism ethics expert Denis Muller seek out the media industry's good, bad and ugly, taking you behind the headlines in their revealing podcast Truth, Lies and Media. New episodes each Wednesday. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Broadcast journalist Nicole Chvastek and Australia's pre-eminent journalism ethics expert Denis Muller seek out the media industry's good, bad and ugly, taking you behind the headlines in their revealing podcast Truth, Lies and Media. New episodes each Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadcast journalist Nicole Chvastek and Australia's pre-eminent journalism ethics expert Denis Muller seek out the media industry's good, bad and ugly, taking you behind the headlines in their revealing podcast Truth, Lies and Media. New episodes each Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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