About this episode
The episode discusses the abrupt dismissal of an ex-bikie reporter from ABC and the surrounding controversies.
The ABC lost its head of news and a star reporter – who also happened to be an ex-bikie – in the space of a day. So, what’s going on at the national broadcaster? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . ABC sacks Four Corners reporter but defend hiring him in first place Death threats, deaf ears: ABC ‘ignored’ bikie-turned-reporter crime link claims ABC news boss Justin Stevens quits abruptly Hugh Marks refuses to deny ABC news boss Justin Stevens was ‘pushed’ This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Claire Harvey
Topics covered
- news
- media controversy
- journalism ethics
- bikie culture
- ABC news
- reporter dismissal
Keywords
- ABC
- Four Corners
- bikie
- reporter
- Justin Stevens
- media
- news
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC, Four Corners, YouTube, theaustralian.com.au
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