The ABC: now GodlessABC GM Mark Scott has failed to make good on his promise to give more mainstream coverage to religious issues since axing Radio National’s The Religion Report, says Paul Collins. An analysis of last week alone shows the broadcaster missed at least five big stories.
Radio National
A pity Mark Scott lost his faith in the Religion Report
I was bemused to read ABC General Manager Mark Scott’s recent comments on the role of religion in the media, says Paul Collins, especially when he allowed the axing of The Religion Report.
Combet fudging the carbon tax question
Listening to Combet on Radio National this morning, you could almost hear him turning the page to his Talking Points.
Tips and rumours: What positions pay at the ABC
How much does a junior manager or a senior producer get paid at Radio National? Tipsters share with Crikey.
Goodbye Sue Howard, hello ABC restructure?
The rumour is running hot around the ABC that the departure of Director of Radio, Sue Howard, is the precursor to a fundamental restructuring, writes Margaret Simons.
Is ABC’s Sue Howard on the way out?
Is the head of ABC Radio, Sue Howard, about to leave the national broadcaster, asks Glenn Dyer?
The dumbing down of Radio National
As Fairfax loses its way, Radio National had been cementing its place as one of the very last refuges for civility and fresh inquiry in the media landscape. That’s all set to change, writes Andrew Dodd.
