Truth, Lies and Media

What is the future of a world where untouchable gangster states can ignore international law and storm into sovereign countries, kill innocents, kidnap the President and thieve their resources? Are we next if we don’t do what we’re told? This special Deep Dive episode scrutinises Trumps brazenly illegal kidnapping of a head of state in order to steal Venezuelas vast oil reserves.With Prof Emeritus (International Politics) Damien Kingsbury.Become a member and support Truth, Lies & Media hereCheck Truth, Lies & Media out at Facebook or contact Nicole at Bluesky or X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the last weekly discussion in 2025 - It's been a wonderful year! We'll be back in early 2026. Thank you for listening and for all your support! Have a safe and happy holiday season, and all the best from us at TLAM - Nicole, Denis, Simon, Brendan, Denes and Pixie. Become a member and support Truth, Lies & Media hereCheck Truth, Lies & Media out at Facebook or contact Nicole at Bluesky or X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fired up Kerry O’Brien delivers some truth bombs at journalism’s night of nights .. but why did some of Nines papers omit his praise for courageous Palestinian reporters who paid with their lives to report a genocide. Plus .. the BBC bends the knee to Trump, cutting criticism from a prestigious lecture it commissioned.And whose ABC? Wall to wall white guys handed all the plum broadcasting jobs at ABC Radio Sydney. Become a member and support Truth, Lies & Media hereCheck Truth, Lies & Media out at Facebook or contact Nicole at Bluesky or X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Johnson returns to share his unique experience and insights.Content Warning - This conversation includes themes of violent crime and post-traumatic stress. For help please call the Blue Knot Helpline on 1300 657 380.Rain falling on a roof is a disturbing sound for journalist Phil Johnson. People walking behind him makes him jumpy. Then there’s the nightmares. Our special Saturday edition “Truth Lies & Media” encore, with this remarkable veteran former court reporter, takes us deeper into the stories you don’t see behind the big headlines and, as always, is as compelling as it is courageous.Join us next Wednesday for our weekly Truth, Lies and Media episode.Become a member and support Truth, Lies & Media hereCheck Truth, Lies & Media out at Facebook or contact Nicole at Bluesky or X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a revealing look inside the head of billionaire ex media baron James Packer who, from his yacht, has savaged Dan Andrews for nearly "ruining his life" with a multi million dollar tax bill that Crown had to pay when Packer was at the helm. Still you'd consider the insults a badge of honour when you consider his list of heroes - an alleged war criminal, a hardline media propagandist and a fascist President.Plus .. Donald Trump publicly berates an ABC journalist who challenges a Saudi Prince that the President is fawning over. Donald Trump hurled his "fake news" jibes at reporter Mary Bruce despite the CIA finding that it was Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who ordered the grisly killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.And Andrew Bolt along with other News Corp stars, now facing a discrimination complaint brought by iconic Australian actor Claudia Karvan and Palestinian anti genocide activists."Truth Lies & Media" drops at midnight Wednesday morning .. and don't miss our upcoming Saturday deep dive .. This weekend we take a behind-the-scenes look at life being dropped into true crime stories with veteran former court reporter Phil Johnson - what it does to survivors, to loved ones and to the journalists who bring you the news. Become a member and support Truth, Lies & Media hereCheck Truth, Lies & Media out at Facebook or contact Nicole at Bluesky or X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.