Journalists and politicians: adversaries or bedfellows

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17 August 2009In response to John Howard's recent lecture about the media and politics, some of Australia's leading political journalists and commentators come together to give their perspective on this relationship.

Hosted by Michael Gawenda at the Centre for Advanced Journalism, the speakers (Alan Kohler, Leigh Sales, George Megalogenis and Paul Kelly) recap Howard's main comments and criticisms then respond in turn, turning the tables back on politicians and the way they use the media.

 

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