MEDIA RELEASE: Truth, Lies & Media: Nicole Chvastek & Denis Muller launch new podcast exposing the realities of Australian journalism

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MEDIA RELEASE
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11 March 2025

Truth, Lies & Media: Nicole Chvastek & Denis Muller launch new podcast exposing the realities of Australian journalism

Just in time for the upcoming federal election, broadcast journalist Nicole Chvastek and Australia's pre-eminent journalism ethics expert Denis Muller are launching a hard-hitting new podcast, Truth, Lies & Media. 

Building on their acclaimed ABC Radio program Behind the Media, the duo will dissect the biggest headlines each week—revealing the good, the bad, and the ugly of Australian journalism and uncovering the motivations behind media narratives.

The first episode, Attack Dogs, premiered last week on Wednesday, 5 March 2025, and examines how Trump’s MAGA-aligned reporters have evolved from watchdogs to aggressive enforcers, silencing dissent and shaping a dangerous media landscape.

Chvastek and Muller bring decades of journalistic experience to the microphone. Nicole Chvastek, a veteran broadcast journalist, is renowned for her incisive interviews and fearless questioning of public figures. She spent over 11 years hosting ABC Radio Victoria’s statewide drive program, holding politicians and decision-makers to account. Dr Denis Muller, a former associate editor at The Age and assistant editor at The Sydney Morning Herald, is one of Australia’s foremost experts on media ethics, currently serving as a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Advancing Journalism.

Together, they will unpack media missteps, hold journalists to account, and expose the forces shaping public discourse. In a time when truth is under siege, Truth, Lies & Media is essential listening for anyone who cares about the role of journalism in democracy.

Podcast Details:

Biographies

Nicole Chvastek is a highly regarded broadcast journalist with over 30 years of experience in radio and television. She is best known for her fearless approach to political interviews and investigative reporting. Chvastek spent 11 years as the host of ABC Radio Victoria’s statewide drive program, where she built a reputation for holding public figures accountable. She has also worked extensively in emergency broadcasting, providing critical information to communities in times of crisis.

Denis Muller has had a distinguished career in print journalism, working as an editor and investigative journalist at major newspapers, including The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. A leading expert in media ethics, he is a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Advancing Journalism. Muller has also served as an advisor on media accountability and law, contributing to public discourse on press freedom and ethical journalism.

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For interviews and media enquiries, please contact:


Media Contact: Samuel Cairnduff 

RESONATE Communications 

samuel.j.cairnduff@gmail.com  | 0401 396 755

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