{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Bogan Intelligentsia","title":"Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 29: Wendy Bacon on Foreign Interference and Public Interest Journalism","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f0593376\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4818,"description":"Description:In Episode 29 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re joined by Wendy Bacon, Australia’s trailblazing investigative journalist and activist, who exposes the chilling suppression of pro-Palestinian voices and the murky forces rigging the 2025 election. From the Combat Antisemitism Movement’s (CAM) smear campaign against Gaza protesters to St Vincent’s Hospital’s suspension of cardiologist Peter Macdonald for daring to question Israeli influence, Wendy uncovers how “antisemitism” accusations silence dissent. She probes the cancellation of a Royal Children’s Hospital panel on children in war, revealing institutional fear over Gaza discussions. With relentless reporting on “dark money” targeting Greens and Teals, Wendy ties pro-Israel and fossil fuel lobbies to election interference. Reflecting on her decades battling corruption—from environmental activism to ignored Palestinian pleas in Albanese’s electorate—she defines public interest journalism and offers hard-won advice for young reporters. This 60-minute episode is a call to confront power and amplify truth. Your support fuels this fight—listen, share! Episode Details: Duration: ~60 minutes Release Date: Monday, October 6, 2025 Guest: Wendy Bacon, investigative journalist, activist, and former UTS professorSupport the Launch:Your support sustains our independent voice. Here’s how you can help: Subscribe for free on Substack at boganintel.com to get episodes and show notes, or go paid ($5/month). Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1AXpedojoPBnciwA2cmV2s or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bogan-intelligentsia/id1817304238. Watch the video version on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@boganintel. Subscribe for updates. Back us on Patreon starting at $3/month. Share this episode on X @Boganintelpod or with your network to amplify our reach.Why Listen?Wendy Bacon’s unyielding journalism shatters silences on pro-Palestinian censorship, political corruption, and...","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}