Season 2026

E1. Episode 1

Feb 2, 2026 · 15m

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? Plus Seven strikes a deal with the Victorian government for glowing coverage of the Melbourne Metro.

E2. Episode 2

Feb 9, 2026 · 15m

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.

E3. Episode 3

Feb 16, 2026 · 16m

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.

E4. Episode 4

Feb 23, 2026 · 15m

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. Plus Olympic spirits: As Nine's coverage concludes, it appears one on-air host took the 'spirit' of the Milan games a bit too literally.

E5. Episode 5

Mar 2, 2026 · 15m

Epic Fury Unleashed: 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. Plus Nine's viewers left none-the-wiser about Dr Nick Coatsworth's telehealth side hustle.

E6. Episode 6

Mar 9, 2026 · 16m

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; A British family falls on hard times, as it struggles to afford five holidays. But was the UK Telegraph's yarn accurate?

E7. Episode 7

Mar 16, 2026 · 16m

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. Plus statistics show Victorian judges issue more suppression orders than any other state. But is it true?

E8. Episode 8

Mar 23, 2026 · 15m

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.

E9. Episode 9

Mar 30, 2026 · 15m

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.

E10. Episode 10

Apr 13, 2026 · 15m

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?

E11. Episode 11

Apr 20, 2026 · 16m

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.

E12. Episode 12

Apr 27, 2026 · 16m

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.

E13. Episode 13

May 4, 2026 · 14m

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.

E14. Episode 14

May 11, 2026 · 14m

From flight trackers to walking down the plane aisle, no effort was spared to capture the so-called 'ISIS brides' returning home. Australia's biggest bank teams up with Australia's biggest newswire. Plus One Nation's win in the Farrer by-election comes amid a directive to ignore the ABC.

E15. Episode 15

May 18, 2026 · 15m

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.

E16. Episode 16

May 25, 2026 · 16m

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. Plus the ABC pulls down a school-funding story after questions around accuracy and balance.

E17. Episode 17

Jun 1, 2026 · 15m

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. Plus Nine News reports a concussion pill as a medical breakthrough.

E18. Episode 18

Jun 8, 2026 · 15m

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. Sportsbet scoring prime position in news bulletins thanks to clever marketing.

E19. Episode 19

Jun 15, 2026

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.

E20. Episode 20

Jun 22, 2026 · 17m

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. Plus WIN viewers seeing double, as the same bulletin airs two nights in a row.

E21. Episode 21

Jun 29, 2026 · 16m

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. Plus Dalai Lama Drama: CCP propaganda finds its way into regional newspapers, in a branded opinion piece.

E22. Episode 22

Jul 6, 2026

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.

E23. Episode 23

Jul 13, 2026

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.

E24. Episode 24

Jul 20, 2026

E25. Episode 25

Jul 27, 2026

E26. Episode 26

Aug 3, 2026

E27. Episode 27

Aug 10, 2026

E28. Episode 28

Aug 17, 2026

E29. Episode 29

Aug 24, 2026

E30. Episode 30

Aug 31, 2026