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 9' (Season 2026 Episode 9) and airs on 30 Mar 2026 05:20 (CDT).
S2026E6 - Episode 6
The conflict in Iran marks a new chapter in AI-generated war imagery; The Kylie and Jackie O split marks the $200 million collapse of a high-stakes radio gamble; A British family falls on hard times, as it struggles to afford five holidays. But was the UK Telegraph's yarn accurate?
Air Date: 09 Mar 2026 05:33 (CDT)
S2026E7 - Episode 7
Air Date: 16 Mar 2026 05:20 (CDT)
S2026E8 - Episode 8
Allegations of violence made against media mogul Antony Catalano amid the steady decline of his regional news empire. Google AI summaries mean opportunity for big news players, and Armageddon for the little guys. Plus online publisher Crikey wipes articles that fail its own AI rules.
Air Date: 23 Mar 2026 05:20 (CDT)
S2026E9 - Episode 9
Air Date: 30 Mar 2026 05:20 (CDT)
S2026E10 - Episode 10
Air Date: 06 Apr 2026 06:20 (CDT)