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Jack Houghton dissects the highs and lows of news reporting, calls out fake news and puts media behaviour under the spotlight.
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Signup to Generate a PitchJack Houghton dissects the highs and lows of news reporting, calls out fake news and puts media behaviour under the spotlight.
The Media Show is hosted by News24. The show has published 247 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Media Show | 23 October" (23 October 2026, 36 minutes), "The Media Show | 16 October" (16 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "The Media Show | 9 October" (9 October 2026, 36 minutes).
The Media Show publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 247 episodes.
Booking probability for The Media Show is 44%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Media Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Media Show's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Media Show are Radio & TV Broadcasting and News, Magazine & Book Publishing. The Media Show has a news audience.
News24 hosts The Media Show, a news podcast with 247 episodes published.
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Episode #248
One Nation's cartoon series cops heat for mocking a serious women's health issue, the ABC airs an absurd theory the alleged attack on Helen Haines is linked to Donald Trump. Plus, PM claims labor's smear sheet on Helen...
Episode #247
Labor fails to defuse censorship fears as Anika Wells leaves crucial questions unanswered, Jim Chalmers accuses social media of driving voter dissatisfaction. Plus, Katie Zacharia's first briefing as the new WH press...
Episode #37
Chris Bowen finds one voice defending the pre-COP conference, taxpayer-funded broadcaster faces scrutiny over its October 7 coverage. Plus, Democrats sue the Trump administration over an ad. See omnystudio.com/listener...
Episode #245
Anika Wells spends the year pushing to regulate the internet before receiving a major reward, The New York Times faces scrutiny over coverage of an attempted hijacking. Plus, Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens Leader...
Episode #244
Albanese has backflipped after exposing a 'truth' about social media laws, a network has been accused of linking Pauline Hanson to a racist organisation. Plus, a US judge has ruled CNN, MS Now and Politico must be...
Episode #243
A broadcaster has rejected the authorities' findings on an ABC war memorial episode, a Democrat-linked commentator has said America is worse than Al-Qaeda. Plus, a man who caused a mistrial has been forced into hiding...
Episode #55
Labor pushes to censor the internet under the guise of protecting Australians, Warren Pickering's press conference raises questions over political transparency. Plus, Sarah Ferguson faces scrutiny for continually...
Episode #241
PM Anthony Albanese melts down over a journalist's question on spending, Barnaby Joyce has a face off with the ABC. Plus, tensions rise in a US courtroom as the Lindsay Clancy trial puts the jury in a deadlock. See...
Episode #240
Star journalist Sarah Ferguson accused of hiding her involvement in an animal rights film for more than two years. Plus, ABC boss Hugh Marks' claim that Ferguson had “no active role” in financing the program...
Episode #239
A UK broadcaster from the BBC seeks to subpoena Donald Trump's family, former ABC correspondent Terry Moran claims the US network ran the theory by Anthony Fauci. Plus, the Coalition calls for an independent ABC inquiry...
Episode #238
The Prime Minister insists his comments meant something else, despite claims he misled Australians and foreign dignitaries. Plus, Japan was reportedly told journalists were wrong and that the Prime Minister never made...
Episode #237
The Gina Rinehart saga exposes the ABC as the Ombudsman approves the torture skit, 60,000 Moroccans storm the border to enter Spanish enclave. Plus, leftist media claims Dr Anthony Fauci was unjustly prosecuted. See...
Episode #236
The ABC digs in over controversial segment, Jerome Laxale sparks backlash over comments equating political criticism with violent rhetoric. Plus, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant pushes for stronger powers to...
Episode #235
ABC airs a disgusting smear and vile attack on Gina Rinehart, the BBC hosts a debate on the morality of child marriage. Plus, a Sydney Morning Herald journalist ambushes Karl Stefanovic. See...
Episode #234
Police now say the murder of conservative politician Ann Widdecombe was politically motivated, despite initially ruling out a political motive. Plus, new details emerge in what authorities describe as an even more...
Episode #233
Anthony Albanese's denigrating comments on Kylie Minogue lambasted, ABC questioned by the Bondi Royal Commission on antisemitism. Plus, how the American media's believe all women mantra disappears after the victim was a...
Episode #232
Taxpayer-funded ABC coverage faces backlash over propaganda for Iran's Islamic regime, scrutiny grows over an ABC journalist's reporting on Iranian women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode #231
Karl Stefanovic's controversial podcast guest Tommy Robinson costs him his job at Channel Nine, ABC refuses to publish Sall Grover's opinion piece. Plus, Chris Bowen is caught out on power prices as his green dreams are...
Episode #230
Barnaby Joyce clashes with ABC radio host Sally Sara, a Guardian journalist personally attacks One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson and her daughter. Plus, JD Vance leaves The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg speechless. See...
Episode #229
UK stabbing sparks immigration debate as ABC's appalling angle on the story is blasted, Hanson rebukes a rage-baiting reporter who harassed her for using Gina Rinehart's private jet. Plus, Trump storms out of a fiery...
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Award winning broadcast journalist and media trailblazer, The Don Lemon Show
Federal Minister for Home Affairs, Immigration and Citizenship, Cyber Security, and the Arts, American Heart Association
news anchor, National Newsroom
golfer, Michigan State University
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