Tag: Media Watch
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Doubts, Dilemmas, and a Year of Media Watch: Linton Besser Reflects on Hosting Challenges
Introduction: A Storied program, a fresh voice When Linton Besser stepped into the role of ABC Media Watch host, he inherited more than a chair and a desk. He took on a program with a 36-year legacy and a devoted audience that watches the weekly broadcast closely for accountability, nuance, and fearless reporting. The pressure…
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I didn’t want to break it: Linton Besser’s first year steering Media Watch
Introduction: inheriting a legacy When Linton Besser stepped into the role of ABC Media Watch host, he walked into a program with a 36-year history and a highly engaged audience. The job wasn’t simply about presenting stories; it was about preserving a reputation for rigorous scrutiny while navigating a media landscape that changes at warp…
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Doubts, Dilemmas, and the Duty of Media Watch: Linton Besser Reflects on Year One
Introduction: A Hefty Legacy to Live Up To When Linton Besser was announced as the new host of ABC’s Media Watch, he inherited more than a chair and a desk. He stepped into a program with a 36-year legacy and a fiercely engaged audience that treats every episode as a verdict on journalism itself. In…
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The Federal Press Gallery and Its Shifting Power Dynamics
The Changing Dynamics in Canberra’s Political Reporting In recent weeks, the Federal Press Gallery’s relationship with the Albanese government has come under scrutiny. Last week’s episode of Media Watch, hosted by Linton Besser, raised significant questions about the current state of political reporting in Canberra. The segment particularly highlighted the culture of “drops,” a common…
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The Federal Press Gallery and the Albanese Government: A Shift in Power
Understanding the Shift in Power Dynamics In recent discussions surrounding political reporting in Canberra, particularly highlighted by last week’s Media Watch, intriguing questions surface about the role of the Federal Press Gallery and its relationship with the Albanese government. The dynamic within political journalism is evolving, prompting many to wonder whether the press is ceding…