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Why was Karl Stefanovic’s podcast pulled? – The Whole Story Podcast | media

Earlier this year, Karl Stefanovic launched his own independent podcast, which has hosted a range of guests from Anthony Albanese to Pauline Hanson. In his latest episode, Stefanovic was in the UK to interview far-right activist Tommy Robinson, a man with multiple criminal convictions who promotes Islamophobic conspiracy theories and is accused of inciting violent

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Books

How one media company is fighting manga’s major piracy problem

I hope everyone is having a great month so far! Here are some headlines you may have missed or missed from the past few weeks. From Marvel’s Mangaverse Celebration to Return blue ExorcistComics fans have a lot to dig into. News from DC and Marvel Marvel artist Paul BectonPerhaps best known for that legend thor

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Podcasts

Back to Back Barrys: Is the media giving Pauline Hanson a free hand? |

barry cassidy And tony barry Analyze Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club appearance this week and ask: Is the leader of One Nation treated differently by the media than other political leaders? They also give their opinions on Hanson’s attacks on minorities, his pledge to end public broadcasting, and they consider whether appealing to people’s prejudices

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Will ban keep UK children away from social media? – Podcast | ban on social media

Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he wants to ban under-16s from social media. He said parents were demanding more control. But his kids…well, his kids have other ideas. “For example, Snapchat is one of the best things that happened to me,” tells a 13-year-old. Helen Pidd. “I don’t think adults understand, it’s how we

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Fitness

McDonald’s brings back a classic, and social media expresses ridiculous concern

As Americans prepare for the United States’ 250th birthday, McDonald’s is getting in on the action by bringing back a menu item that fans of the fast-food chain haven’t seen in more than three decades. Of course, whenever a well-known and established chain like McDonald’s announces the return of a popular menu item, many fans

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Podcasts

How will the under-16 social media ban work? – Podcast | ban on social media

Keir Starmer has announced his social media ban for the under-16s. The proposals are tougher than expected, and include a ban on major apps like TikTok, Instagram, Xx, Snapchat, YouTube, and Facebook. Also, the Makerfield by-election is on Thursday. How will Team Starmer be preparing for Andy Burnham’s potential victory?

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Podcasts

Should we ban social media for children under 16? – Podcast | Science

Britain’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced a social media ban for under-16s as part of an online safety campaign that aims to go further than a world-first ban imposed by Australia last year. Many parents have welcomed the proposals, but scientists have pointed to the lack of strong evidence for the effectiveness of the

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