Mediawatch

Some local election hopefuls are already pitching policies publicly. Are media checking them out before putting them in the news? Also: an Aussie once in charge of our papers talks about where the media is heading - and a play about authoritarian over-reach in 1950s America echoes what’s happening now. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=de360ca3-e916-437e-b05b-aaceb7caa19c]

Coverage of the aggro in LA; media feel the heat from advocacy ads, why David Seymour snubs Morning Report, the controversy created by dangerous combat-type cash prize contests Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=8cbd586a-8e01-42ec-8022-5b90a9ac538b]

The same day Stuff twinned up with Trade Me, its big rival NZME overhauled its board and ushered in a self-described 'agitator' from overseas. But both are banking on profitable property platforms at the heart their business. Good thing for media that need money - or a plague on both their houses? Also - the backlash against the backlash against dangerous games. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=08d323ad-5e86-4a43-8e54-96c12eced7c4]

Stuff/Trade me marriage, NZME settles board stoush. Also - teething troubles at the Herald’s new show, the pivot to video - and the power of the edit in politics. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=8c4308dc-09c7-4164-970d-78fcc83b0a1e]

The state of climate change reporting in a changed political climate - and a time when the media have their own existential emergency. Also - how the Run It Straight went from social media phenomenon to national news media controversy. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=13bfab36-a20f-4a61-8f3f-575d334abce0]