Media Watch - Season 28 / Year 2026

Media Watch - Season 28 / Year 2026

Season 28 / Year 2026

Network
DatesFeb 2, 2026 - Apr 6, 2026
Previous Season

Episodes

Episode 1
Year 2026Episode 115 min

Episode 1

Nine newspapers served up Australian Open coverage, but did the ball fall wide of the line? Did the media amplify the Trump administration's narrative around the Minnesota killings? Plus Seven strikes a deal with the Victorian government for glowing coverage of the Melbourne Metro.

Feb 2, 2026
Episode 2
Year 2026Episode 215 min

Episode 2

The alleged Australian terror attack that almost barely caused a whimper: Did the media miss the story? The radio doctor quietly profiting from the supplement he promotes on air. Plus The Art of Distraction by Andrew Hastie.

Feb 9, 2026
Episode 3
Year 2026Episode 315 min

Episode 3

A leadership refresh proves the ultimate banquet for Canberra journalists. ASIO rebukes Four Corners which aired accusations of intelligence failures leading up to the Bondi Beach massacre. Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Feb 16, 2026
Episode 4
Year 2026Episode 415 min

Episode 4

The royal formerly known as Prince Andrew was front page news (almost) everywhere. From political outsider to second-place contender, One Nation's polling surge demands a deeper look at their policies. Plus Olympic spirits: As Nine's coverage concludes, it appears one on-air host took the 'spirit' of the Milan games a bit too literally.

Feb 23, 2026
Episode 5
Year 2026Episode 515 min

Episode 5

Epic Fury Unleashed: Missiles fly across the Middle East, as the world's media makes tough decisions about what conflict to cover. Ukraine fades from view as the hazards intensify for reporters on the ground. Plus Nine's viewers left none-the-wiser about Dr Nick Coatsworth's telehealth side hustle.

Mar 2, 2026
Episode 6
Year 2026Episode 615 min

Episode 6

The conflict in Iran marks a new chapter in AI-generated war imagery; The Kylie and Jackie O split marks the $200 million collapse of a high-stakes radio gamble; A British family falls on hard times, as it struggles to afford five holidays. But was the UK Telegraph's yarn accurate?

Mar 9, 2026
Episode 7
Year 2026Episode 715 min

Episode 7

Mar 16, 2026
Episode 8
Year 2026Episode 815 min

Episode 8

Allegations of violence made against media mogul Antony Catalano amid the steady decline of his regional news empire. Google AI summaries mean opportunity for big news players, and Armageddon for the little guys. Plus online publisher Crikey wipes articles that fail its own AI rules.

Mar 23, 2026
Episode 9
Year 2026Episode 915 min

Episode 9

Mar 30, 2026
Episode 10
Year 2026Episode 1015 min

Episode 10

Apr 6, 2026

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