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The media and Donald Trump: Bad for our mental health?

The media and Donald Trump: Bad for our mental health?

by Caitlin Johnstone | Oct 3, 2019 | Current Affairs, Featured, On radio this week, Residents

 It’s not just possible impeachment, or the wall, or his meltdowns. Donald Trump is the issue, but we’re not getting the full story.

Black, white and read all over: The hypocrisy of the US media

Black, white and read all over: The hypocrisy of the US media

by Andrew Wicks | Aug 5, 2019 | Featured, Ladder, Media

The story of James Harris Jackson, a white man who wanted to hunt black men speaks louder than the words within, in that the promotion of crime in America is still horribly biased.

Why have no media outlets stood up for Assange?

Why have no media outlets stood up for Assange?

by Caitlin Johnstone | Jul 30, 2018 | Current Affairs, Featured, My take on.., Politics, Residents

The defence of Julian Assange has largely been left to the individual. Noticeably, no media outlets have stood beside him. Their silence speaks volumes.

Korea DPR: Aussie media’s inflammatory coverage

Korea DPR: Aussie media’s inflammatory coverage

by Jacob Lynagh | Jan 10, 2015 | Featured, The Big Smoke Arena

Korea DPR’s arrival in Australia for the Asian Cup has prompted Jacob Lynagh to give a “red” flag to the Australian media for the way they “greeted” North Korea’s national football team to this prestigious international sporting event.

The myth of media balance

The myth of media balance

by James Hennessy | Jan 9, 2014 | Featured, The Big Smoke Arena

James Hennessy clears up the bit of myth-making behind the notion of there being a balanced media in Australia.

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