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15 min

S2026 · E1 · Feb 2, 2026

Monday 2/2/2026 Episode 1

Nine newspapers served up Australian Open coverage, but did the ball fall wide of the line? Did the media amplify the Trump administration's narrative around the Minnesota killings?

15 min

S2026 · E2 · Feb 9, 2026

Monday 9/2/2026 Episode 2

The alleged Australian terror attack that almost barely caused a whimper: Did the media miss the story? The radio doctor quietly profiting from the supplement he promotes on air. Plus The Art of Distraction by Andrew Hastie.

16 min

S2026 · E3 · Feb 16, 2026

Monday 16/2/2026 Episode 3

A leadership refresh proves the ultimate banquet for Canberra journalists. ASIO rebukes Four Corners which aired accusations of intelligence failures leading up to the Bondi Beach massacre. Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison.

15 min

S2026 · E4 · Feb 23, 2026

Monday 23/2/2026 Episode 4

The royal formerly known as Prince Andrew was front page news (almost) everywhere. From political outsider to second-place contender, One Nation's polling surge demands a deeper look at their policies.

15 min

S2026 · E5 · Mar 2, 2026

Monday 2/3/2026 Episode 5

Missiles fly across the Middle East, as the world's media makes tough decisions about what conflict to cover. Ukraine fades from view as the hazards intensify for reporters on the ground.

16 min

S2026 · E6 · Mar 9, 2026

Monday 9/3/2026 Episode 6

The conflict in Iran marks a new chapter in AI-generated war imagery; The Kyle and Jackie O split marks the $200 million collapse of a high-stakes radio gamble.

16 min

S2026 · E7 · Mar 16, 2026

Monday 16/3/2026 Episode 7

Journalists scramble to verify the tragic death of school children in Iran. Scared or safe? Dubai influencers caught in Iran's crosshairs mysteriously change their tune.

15 min

S2026 · E8 · Mar 23, 2026

Monday 23/3/2026 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.

15 min

S2026 · E9 · Mar 30, 2026

Monday 30/3/2026 Episode 9

Algorithm addiction: Court finds Google and Meta apps were like drugs of addiction. Predators online: US court finds Facebook distributed child sexual material. Plus Doctor who? Australian Story puffs up a discredited orthopaedic surgeon.

15 min

S2026 · E10 · Apr 13, 2026

Monday 13/4/2026 Episode 10

Media blockade: Trump opens a second front, declaring war on CNN's Iran reporting. Plus docu-series 'Aussie Gold Hunters' has been a hit with audiences around the world, but are they serving up real treasure or just fool's gold?

16 min

S2026 · E11 · Apr 20, 2026

Monday 20/4/2026 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.

16 min

S2026 · E12 · Apr 27, 2026

Monday 27/4/2026 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.

14 min

S2026 · E13 · May 4, 2026

Monday 4/5/2026 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?

14 min

S2026 · E14 · May 11, 2026

Monday 11/5/2026 Episode 14

From flight trackers to walking down the plane aisle, no effort was spared to capture the so-called 'ISIS brides' returning home.

15 min

S2026 · E15 · May 18, 2026

Monday 18/5/2026 Episode 15

Seven misidentified an ISIS Bride, even after she notified them they had the wrong photo. How GB News leveraged politician-hosts to shake up British elections. Plus the WA shed-home business that used their inside connections for free coverage.

16 min

S2026 · E16 · May 25, 2026

Monday 25/5/2026 Episode 16

Amid budget fallout, small businesses fight tax changes with memes and a little creative license. Charlie Teo fights against restrictions with a little help from a sympathetic media.

15 min

S2026 · E17 · Jun 1, 2026

Monday 1/6/2026 Episode 17

Why the juiced-up athletes at the Enhanced Games weren't about selling athletic glory, but pharmaceuticals. The West Australian reports a "blood feud" between Liberal Andrew Hastie and accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith.

15 min

S2026 · E18 · Jun 8, 2026

Monday 8/6/2026 Episode 18

Turmoil at CBS continues with the firing of longtime '60 Minutes' reporter Scott Pelley, One Nation's playbook of bypassing traditional media for social channels has seen it surpass major parties in popularity.

15 min

S2026 · E19 · Jun 15, 2026

Monday 15/6/2026 Episode 19

The role of Elon Musk in the Belfast riots show again, how his platform X, is used to stoke outrage. Plus a preference-flow graph in the Australian Financial Review includes political parties you've never heard of.

17 min

S2026 · E20 · Jun 22, 2026

Monday 22/6/2026 Episode 20

A planned cull of wild horses has The Daily Telegraph chomping at the bit to voice its disapproval. 60 Minutes fails to give its audience the full picture when covering two child-abduction cases.

16 min

S2026 · E21 · Jun 29, 2026

Monday 29/6/2026 Episode 21

Karlito's Way: Karl Stefanovic loses his job after embracing a controversial anti-Islam activist. Giggle Gagged: The ABC rejects an opinion piece by business woman Sall Grover.

15 min

S2026 · E22 · Jul 6, 2026

Monday 6/7/2026 Episode 22

Australian media spare no detail in its coverage of a Thai teen's murder. BHP shows off its shiny electric truck and spins its green credentials. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce manage to keep their public wedding very private.

17 min

S2026 · E23 · Jul 13, 2026

Monday 13/7/2026 Episode 23

The spectacle of an Iranian state funeral, covered by international reporters. ABC takes the stand at the Antisemitism Royal Commission, answering claims of antisemitic bias. Plus a glossy magazine's AI mishap.

15 min

S2026 · E24 · Jul 20, 2026

Monday 20/7/2026 Episode 24

A Tasmanian minister whips up discontent on his socials following an inconvenient question. AI "news" websites publish robotic slop after pilfering content from real journalists.

17 min

S2026 · E25 · Jul 27, 2026

Monday 27/7/2026 Episode 25

The ABC scrubs two Four Corners episodes after concerns about the veracity of sources. Plus Queensland's Courier Mail forced to backpedal claims that EVs are a significant source of toxic tyre dust.

16 min

S2026 · E26 · Aug 3, 2026

Monday 3/8/2026 Episode 26

The peptide black market hiding in plain sight on social media, and why regulators are struggling to keep up. Sunrise incorrectly reports Volodymyr Zelenskyy has resigned with no one seeming to notice.

15 min

S2026 · E27 · Aug 10, 2026

Monday 10/8/2026 Episode 27

The unmasking of a high-profile celebrity agent convicted of rape has sparked questions around suppression orders and who receives them. Plus 'Judaism' removed from the Census? The News24 presenter who had to backtrack on her claims.

15 min

S2026 · E28 · Aug 17, 2026

Monday 17/8/2026 Episode 28

Troubles are mounting for Meta as a court case exposes its role in a mental health crisis. Another "Outback" doco caught staging scenes while receiving public funding.

16 min

S2026 · E29 · Aug 24, 2026

Monday 24/8/2026 Episode 29

Did the media drop the ball covering the unfolding Swans saga this week? The Australian asks its readers to brace for a 30% rent hike, but is that what the experts really said? Plus unroyal welcome for Harry and Meghan.

16 min

S2026 · E30 · Aug 31, 2026

Monday 31/8/2026 Episode 30

Images of the flood tragedy in the Himalayas circulated the globe, except in China, where state-owned media tightly controlled what people saw.

14 min

S2026 · E31 · Sep 7, 2026

Monday 7/9/2026 Episode 31

How the media fell for government spin, and celebrated a film funding cut, as a funding 'boost'. The Beetaloo gas project finds a cheerleader in the NT News, with very little scrutiny.

17 min

S2026 · E32 · Sep 14, 2026

Monday 14/9/2026 Episode 32

Drug-use revelations levelled at One Nation's Victorian leader sparks debate about 'gotcha' journalism. The hard-right AfD won a German state election by weaponising mainstream media attacks. Plus a News24 presenter pranked.

17 min

S2026 · E33 · Sep 21, 2026

Monday 21/9/2026 Episode 33

The ACMA found Four Corners breached impartiality rules over its War Memorial investigation. But were the findings justified? News Corp does away with council reporters and replaces them with AI. Plus missing Mitch McConnell.

15 min

S2026 · E34 · Sep 28, 2026

Monday 28/9/2026 Episode 34

Trump's media ban of CNN, Politico and MS NOW prompts a rare show of solidarity between rival outlets. A corruption inquiry lifts the veil on a media campaign to undermine a fugitive developer's political enemies. Plus Fremantle fever in the West.

16 min

S2026 · E35 · Oct 5, 2026

Monday 5/10/2026 Episode 35

The thwarted hijacking of the flydubai plane sparks conspiracies among online truthers eager to fill the information void. A year into the search for Gus Lamont, Seven gives flight to a debunked theory he was taken by an eagle.

15 min

S2026 · E36 · Oct 12, 2026

Monday 12/10/2026 Episode 36

A superannuation expert fails to declare her financial links to the industry in her regular media outings. Plus News Corp's regular 'On this day' history column has a habit of getting creative with the facts.

17 min

S2026 · E37 · Oct 19, 2026

Monday 19/10/2026 Episode 37

Plymouth Brethren accused of a covert campaign to sway the 2025 federal election, the documentary dividing Israel and enraging the country's highest office, and big pharma's made-for-media research on everyday headaches.

18 min

S2026 · E38 · Oct 26, 2026

Monday 26/10/2026 Episode 38

Ben Roberts-Smith breaks his silence, coinciding with his new merch brand launch. An undemocratic deep freeze of Samoa's only daily newspaper. The Australian highlights errors in the Bureau of Meteorology's climate records.

15 min

S2026 · E39 · Nov 2, 2026

Monday 2/11/2026 Episode 39

The ABC's The Business becomes yet another casualty in the long-running deterioration of business reporting for mainstream audiences. Plus news of Virgin's new menu item takes off.

S2026 · E40

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Nov 9, 2026

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