This episode of Media Watch examines how Trump’s media ban of CNN, Politico and MSNOW prompted a rare show of solidarity between
rival outlets.
Plus, a corruption inquiry lifts the veil on a media campaign to undermine a fugitive developer's political enemies.
And Fremantle fever grips The West Australian, which found every possible angle in its coverage of the AFL Grand Final.
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00:00 Trump media ban
04:07 ICAC revelations
11:54 Fremantle coverage
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