Family
Station:
ABC (AU)
Status:
Running
Start:
1989-05-08
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Media Watch is Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment.Conflicts of interest, bank backflips, deceit, misrepresentation, manipulation, plagiarism, abuse of power, technical lies and straight out fraud: Media Watch has built an unrivalled record of exposing media shenanigans since it first went to air in 1989.The media provides the information we need to make decisions about our lives, but how reliable are the media reports that shape our views of the world?Media Watch turns the spotlight onto those who literally 'make the news': the reporters, editors, sub-editors, producers, camera operators, sound recordists and photographers who claim to deliver the world to our doorsteps, radios, computers and living rooms. We also keep an eye on those who try to manipulate the media: the PR consultants, spin-doctors, lobbyists and "news makers" who set the agenda.
Next Episode is 'Episode 14' (Season 2026 Episode 14) and airs on 11 May 2026 06:20 (CDT).
S2026E11 - Episode 11
Hungary's new leader vows to restore independence to his country's media following years of dismantling by Viktor Orban. The Racing NSW logo disappears from the pages of the Sydney Morning Herald's form guide. Plus the ACCC fines an Australian company for soliciting undisclosed influencer endorsements.
Air Date: 20 Apr 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E12 - Episode 12
Kyle and Jackie foes: Court case documents reveal the behind-the-scenes spats were as unsavoury as their breakfast banter. A renewable energy expose by Seven's flagship investigation program Spotlight found to have omitted key facts. Plus the WA shark attack detailed in a UK tabloid that somehow didn't make the news closer to home.
Air Date: 27 Apr 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E13 - Episode 13
Seven's latest home reno show My Reno Rules promises its audience big prizes, but are viewers really told just how much these "free" giveaways cost? Meta and Google spit the dummy at being asked to pay for news under the Australian government's News Bargaining Incentive. Plus press freedom is officially old-school, having now spiralled to its lowest point in 25 years.
Air Date: 04 May 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E14 - Episode 14
Air Date: 11 May 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E15 - Episode 15
Air Date: 18 May 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E16 - Episode 16
Air Date: 25 May 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E17 - Episode 17
Air Date: 01 Jun 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E18 - Episode 18
Air Date: 08 Jun 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E19 - Episode 19
Air Date: 15 Jun 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E20 - Episode 20
Air Date: 22 Jun 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E21 - Episode 21
Air Date: 29 Jun 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E22 - Episode 22
Air Date: 06 Jul 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E23 - Episode 23
Air Date: 13 Jul 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E24 - Episode 24
Air Date: 20 Jul 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E25 - Episode 25
Air Date: 27 Jul 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E26 - Episode 26
Air Date: 03 Aug 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E27 - Episode 27
Air Date: 10 Aug 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E28 - Episode 28
Air Date: 17 Aug 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E29 - Episode 29
Air Date: 24 Aug 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E30 - Episode 30
Air Date: 31 Aug 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E31 - Episode 31
Air Date: 07 Sep 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E32 - Episode 32
Air Date: 14 Sep 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E33 - Episode 33
Air Date: 21 Sep 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E34 - Episode 34
Air Date: 28 Sep 2026 06:20 (CDT)
S2026E35 - Episode 35
Air Date: 05 Oct 2026 05:20 (CDT)