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Episode Synopsis
On this week's episode, it's media mayhem in Australia as the Albanese Government’s surprise move to include YouTube in the national social media ban sparks global headlines — and a possible lawsuit from Google. Is this the moment big tech stops pretending to be the good guy?Meanwhile, Bondi Rescue might be quietly cancelled, leaving fans wondering why some shows vanish without a trace. And in the boardroom, media mergers are heating up, with Solstice Media, Private Media and Nine all making moves. Is editorial independence the price of consolidation?Guest: Ben Willee, Executive Director of Media and Data, Spinach AdvertisingYou can binge more episodes of the MediaLand podcast, with media insiders Tim Burrowes and Vivienne Kelly on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.Please email us at [email protected] if you would like to get in touch, we read them all and love hearing from you!
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