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The Chaser “boys” bow out

In episode 21 of Media Watch Dog, Gerard Henderson looks at the final episode of the ABC’s The Chaser’s War on Everything (except Militant Islamism), Fran “Mahatma” Kelly and the media’s Tony Abbott celibacy obsession.

Why Hu does not spell Hicks

In issue 19 of his Media Watch Dog, Gerard Henderson takes on media commentary on the Stern Hu case, misspelling and errors of history.

Tim Palmer channels Tammy Wynette

Henderson hits back at Rundle’s Murdoch/Stalin comparison, Leigh Sales’ climate change coverage, Bob Ellis’ return to ABC Unleashed and more.

(Scoopless) Mr Brissenden Goes to Washington

Michael Brissendon goes scoopless to Washington, cop that Phillip Adams, Chaser returns and more.

Arise Beatrix Campbell, OBE

John Westacott in “No Apology” zone; (Alleged) Felineicide in Double Bay; Nancy’s “Send ‘The Boys’ to Mecca” campaign continues, and more in this week’s edition of Gerard Henderson’s Media Watch Dog.

In which George Negus sucks up to Lord Stern

Negus does the full fawn; Leigh Sales on Martin Luther’s Doubt and more in this week’s Gerard Henderson’s Media Watch Dog