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.
The religion report
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.
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.
