Pickering vs ABC code of conduct | Pauline Hanson's free PR | Influencer spills MAGA media strategy

Jan and Antoinette react to news that Charlie Pickering's swipe at Grace Tame didn’t breach ABC’s code of conduct, which leaves them very confused about who gets to have opinions at the national broadcaster and who doesn’t. Plus, they take stock of the weekend articles that compared Pauline Hanson to various important historical figures and they dissect an A.I-related quandary involving two academics and the Sydney Morning Herald. Jan gives a shout out to the former MAGA influencer Ashleigh St Clair blowing the whistle on MAGA's media manipulation, while Antoinette praises fellow indie media outlet’s persistent coverage on Lebanon. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MEDIA www.ettemedia.com You can donate to us by leaving a Super Thanks! It'll appear as a little heart icon to the left of your screen when you go to leave a comment. 1:42 What's on the show today? 4:22 Did the ABC’s new social media rules ever apply equally? 7:05 Why was Charlie Pickering cleared while others faced consequences? 10:25 Why are major newspapers comparing Pauline Hanson to historical giants? 17:15 What happened to Chris Ulhmann? 19:40 Can the major parties stop One Nation’s surge? 24:02 Why did the Sydney Morning Herald pull an AI-generated opinion piece? 31:55 Did the Pope use AI for his speech and cyclical? 36:40 People wrongly accused of using AI: neurodiverse and English as second language 39:33 Why did Ashleigh St Clair walk away from MAGA and expose its secrets? 46:58 Who is keeping the Lebanon story alive in Australian media?