{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Bogan Intelligentsia","title":"Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 11: Michael West on the Decline of Australian Media","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5191,"description":"Description:\nIn Episode 11 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a compelling conversation featuring Michael West, founder of Michael West Media and veteran journalist. Michael examines the decline of Australian media standards, driven by budget cuts, redundancies, and external hires, and the ABC’s increasing alignment with corporate and government narratives. He critiques the media’s failure to cover the Gaza crisis objectively, the pressures of powerful lobbies, and the challenges of defamation and funding for independent outlets. To our supporters: your passion fuels this podcast—join us in building a platform for unfiltered ideas by listening, sharing, and engaging. \nEpisode Details: \nDuration: ~60 minutes \nRelease Date: August 10, 2025 \nGuest: Michael West, founder of Michael West Media, known for investigative reporting on corporate tax avoidance and media accountability.\nSupport the Launch:\nYour support keeps our independent voice alive. Here’s how you can help: \nSubscribe for free on Substack to get episodes and show notes in your inbox, or go paid ($5/month) for exclusive bonus episodes, early access, and Substack Chat to connect with us and Michael West. \nListen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. \nWatch the video version on our YouTube channel. Subscribe for updates. \nShare this episode on X (@Boganintelpod, X (insert_link)) or with your network to amplify our reach.\nWhy Listen?\nMichael West’s insights into the erosion of Australian media, the pressures shaping coverage, and the rise of independent journalism offer a critical perspective for fans seeking to understand the challenges of public discourse. This episode highlights the importance of authenticity in a fragmented media landscape. Paid supporters can submit questions for our “Intelligentsia Roundtable” bonus episodes. \nThank You, Fans:\nYour commitment has brought this podcast to life. Join us in launching the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast and help...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fBUqKWUp0KglGfLUiJ4Oorb9xrvWBa0bEeZI8zyaKTY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80MDM5/MTFjNTQyNjU0YjRk/OGZhZmM5M2UyYWM2/MzM5MC53ZWJw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}