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The ABC faces Senate grilling over the Gina Rinehart sketch, Democrats face scrutiny over a controversial tactic days before the US midterms. Plus, Sally Sara and Paul Barry stumble over their coverage of Israel's election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation's cartoon series cops heat for mocking a serious women's health issue, the ABC airs an absurd theory the alleged attack on Helen Haines is linked to Donald Trump. Plus, PM claims labor's smear sheet on Helen Haines is actually praise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor fails to defuse censorship fears as Anika Wells leaves crucial questions unanswered, Jim Chalmers accuses social media of driving voter dissatisfaction. Plus, Katie Zacharia's first briefing as the new WH press secretary is cut short. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Bowen finds one voice defending the pre-COP conference, taxpayer-funded broadcaster faces scrutiny over its October 7 coverage. Plus, Democrats sue the Trump administration over an ad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anika Wells spends the year pushing to regulate the internet before receiving a major reward, The New York Times faces scrutiny over coverage of an attempted hijacking. Plus, Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens Leader David Shoebridge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese has backflipped after exposing a 'truth' about social media laws, a network has been accused of linking Pauline Hanson to a racist organisation. Plus, a US judge has ruled CNN, MS Now and Politico must be allowed back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A broadcaster has rejected the authorities' findings on an ABC war memorial episode, a Democrat-linked commentator has said America is worse than Al-Qaeda. Plus, a man who caused a mistrial has been forced into hiding with his family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor pushes to censor the internet under the guise of protecting Australians, Warren Pickering's press conference raises questions over political transparency. Plus, Sarah Ferguson faces scrutiny for continually interrupting Barnaby Joyce during an interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Anthony Albanese melts down over a journalist's question on spending, Barnaby Joyce has a face off with the ABC. Plus, tensions rise in a US courtroom as the Lindsay Clancy trial puts the jury in a deadlock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star journalist Sarah Ferguson accused of hiding her involvement in an animal rights film for more than two years. Plus, ABC boss Hugh Marks' claim that Ferguson had “no active role” in financing the program was false. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A UK broadcaster from the BBC seeks to subpoena Donald Trump's family, former ABC correspondent Terry Moran claims the US network ran the theory by Anthony Fauci. Plus, the Coalition calls for an independent ABC inquiry as failures mount.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister insists his comments meant something else, despite claims he misled Australians and foreign dignitaries. Plus, Japan was reportedly told journalists were wrong and that the Prime Minister never made the comments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gina Rinehart saga exposes the ABC as the Ombudsman approves the torture skit, 60,000 Moroccans storm the border to enter Spanish enclave. Plus, leftist media claims Dr Anthony Fauci was unjustly prosecuted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ABC digs in over controversial segment, Jerome Laxale sparks backlash over comments equating political criticism with violent rhetoric. Plus, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant pushes for stronger powers to tackle online abuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC airs a disgusting smear and vile attack on Gina Rinehart, the BBC hosts a debate on the morality of child marriage. Plus, a Sydney Morning Herald journalist ambushes Karl Stefanovic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.