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Media Watch (1989)

May. 08,1989

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Media Watch

An Australian media analysis television program currently focusing on critiquing the Australian media.

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Media Watch

1989

An Australian media analysis television program currently focusing on critiquing the Australian media.

Seasons & Episode

2025

2019

2018

2017

2016

2012

2011

2010

Seasons 2025 : 2025

11 Episode

Episode 1 - Episode 1

February. 03,2025

Media Watch returns with new host Linton Besser. This week: A media storm over big asylum seeker figures, but did anyone check the numbers? Nine ditches Darwin news; plus Planet America has a podcast - or does it?

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Episode 2 - Episode 2

February. 10,2025

Trump 2.0 media circus; ABC's 'Antoinette issue'; Nine's beach house porkies. Presented by Linton Besser.

Episode 3 - Episode 3

February. 17,2025

Sam Newman's nazi boost; Daily Tele's stunt backfires; Seven's horoscope horror. Presented by Linton Besser.

Episode 4 - Episode 4

February. 24,2025

'Jack The Ripper' revelations come back from the dead and the media keep forgetting. Seven puffs up golden boy Basil Zempilas in the WA elections. Plus Murdoch family infighting casts doubt over the company's future.

Episode 5 - Episode 5

March. 03,2025

Marty Sheargold's jibe at the Matildas proves the final straw for Triple M bosses. A foreign interference scoop proves a dud. Plus Sky's Steve Price attempts his own Media Watch-style investigation.

Episode 6 - Episode 6

March. 10,2025

Commercial TV networks go all in on Cyclone Alfred coverage, Labor scores a win with misreported housing numbers, plus Trump takes control of the White House press pack - giving supportive outlets new prominence.

Episode 7 - Episode 7

March. 17,2025

The explosive laden caravan turns out to be a con job. Clive Palmer tries to provoke outrage and succeeds at The Age. Political commentator and one-time Liberal Party candidate depicted as an average punter on news website.

Episode 8 - Episode 8

March. 24,2025

Claims by The Australian that Yallourn coal plant will have its life extended come under scrutiny. Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's fight against Meta over scam ads. AI shopping ads give surprise fashion advice on Seven's website.

Episode 9 - Episode 9

March. 31,2025

Labor invites social media influencers into budget lockup, Star journo Nick McKenzie caught on secret recording, plus There's a bear in there: an un-bear-lievable tale from The Australian.

Episode 10 - Episode 10

April. 07,2025

Miracle sports water: Seven gives oxygenated water too much oxygen. Travel insurance tales: 1Cover's warm embrace by news outlets. Plus radio rebels rebuked: Another ACMA gong for Kyle and Jackie O.

Episode 11 - Episode 11

April. 14,2025

Billionaire gives back: Adrian Portelli's cash splash whips shoppers and the news media into a frenzy. Plus reins of power - racing industry criticism curiously goes missing.

Seasons 2019 : 2019

43 Episode

Seasons 2018 : 2018

44 Episode

Seasons 2017 : 2017

44 Episode

Seasons 2016 : 2016

43 Episode

Seasons 2012 : 2012

42 Episode

Seasons 2011 : 2011

39 Episode