In the third episode of the series with Derik White, the discussion delves into the importance of virtual reality and simulation training in public safety and forensic technology. Derik shares personal experiences, such as visiting a simulation range with his daughter, which highlighted the critical need for training that builds muscle memory simil…

Jess, Charlie and guest host Natalie Feliks discuss the recent lacklustre in the media of political commentary, particularly at the ABC. The team are then joined by Ben Abbatangelo to discuss the recent election in the NT - what is the agenda of the CLP and what does it mean for the coalition and Labor at a national level?…

It's Radiothon week! And who's better than one of Australia's most well-respected investigative journalists, Paul Barry - the host of ABC's MediaWatch, to express the need and importance for community radio. The team chat to Paul about the dire future of journalism in Australia and what needs to be done to improve the landscape while also giving so…

Louise Milligan joins Jess, Rachel and Charlie to share some insights into the recent Four Corners investigation into Channel 7's workplace culture. The team also discusses some recent news involving Algerian boxer Imane Khelif.RRR - Triple R

In the second installment of this three-part series, Derik White continues his exploration of cutting-edge public safety technologies, focusing on the integration of virtual reality and photogrammetry into accident reconstruction. He details the journey from simple satellite maps to complex 3D simulations, explaining how these advancements are enha…

Jess, Rachel and Charlie are joined by writer, Natalie Feliks, to talk about the misinformation campaign online and in the media around Algerian Olympic boxer, Imane Khelif. They also turn their attention to the government's watered down approach to caps on gambling ads. Plus they ponder whether totally mild will be the winning formula in the US pr…

This week, Jess and Rachel chat to former editor of the 7AM podcast, Scott Mitchell, about the industrial action that hit 9 Papers just as they were gearing up to cover the Paris Olympics. Plus they go deep on Mormon trad wife influencer, Ballerina Farm, in light of a controversial Sunday Times profile. And Rachel addresses the problem with Ralph B…

Charlie and Jess are joined by Amy Donaldson, producer of ABC’s Four Corners, to discuss the first part of Retribution, a two-part series exploring what a second Trump presidency might look like. The team also look at the recent findings of corruption in the CFMEU and what it might mean for the future of unions, as well as "not-so-Tenacious D".…

With a full house (Jess, Rachel, Charlie, and Najma!), Spin Cycle greets two guests to discuss the latest in the Australian news media. Jewish Council of Australia Executive Officer, Sarah Schwartz, describes the recent conflation of anti-zionism with anti-semitism, and whether it is an attempt to control legitimate pro-Palestinian protest. And Nou…

Charlie is back from Europe and joins Jess and Rachel in conversation with Phillip Adams. Fresh from finishing his run as host of 33-years to the ABC's Late Night Live, Phillip weighs in on some career highlights, the direction of the ABC, and the broader state of the Australian media. The team also discusses the media storm around former Labor-now…

In the first part of this episode, Roger Ryan Rider of Triple R Investigations introduces Derik White, a prominent figure in the CAD and public safety software industry. Derek begins by sharing the origins of his career, detailing how he co-founded CAD Easy with his father, James White, in 1986. He explains the inspiration behind their work and the…

Annika Blau joins Jess, Rachel and Esther to comment on the reality of reality TV, in particular the making of the “villain edit”. Annika goes more into depth on Australia’s "most hated" reality TV star in the most recent episode of the ABC’s Background Briefing. The team also look at freedoms in the case of Julian Assange, as well as in the broade…

Jess and Rachel are joined this week by Evelyn Araluen, Co-Editor In Chief of Overland. They discuss the extreme narratives at the ends of public culture, the need for independent media, and celebrating 70 years of Overland. Jess and Rachel also discuss whether the media is giving Dutton's nuclear statements the criticism they deserve, and how poli…

Returning guest Denis Muller joins Jess, Rachel and Esther to discuss the power structures, authoritarianism and open secrets at 9 media. The team also discuss the resignation of Media Watch's Paul Barry, and the distracting politics around Australia's inaction on Israel's war on Gaza.RRR - Triple R

Data specialist Kristen Moeller-Saxone joins Jess, Rachel and Esther to explore the study into the reporting of finance in the media over the last three decades, as well as the use of AI in the research process. The team also cover the week's news, including the National Press Club Address from the Executive Chairman of Newscorp Australasia, Michae…

Daanyal Saeed joins Jess, Rachel and Esther to discuss the outrage over Laura Tingle's comments at the Sydney Writers' Festival. Why is it that the media so often takes commentary out of context? Together they also discuss senate estimates, and the rise of effective altruism and pronatalism.RRR - Triple R

Independent Journalist, author of the Palestine Laboratory & co-founder of Declassified Australia, Antony Loewenstein, joins Jess and Rachel to discuss zionism, anti-semitism, and the fight against fascism, after the exploration of these topics in a recent Compass episode. The team also cover the first part in the saga of Gina Rinehart's portrait-r…

Emma Buckley Lennox fills in for the Spin Cycle crew this week and is joined by Professor Somwrita Sarkar from the University of Sydney to discuss her research into spatial segregation and neighbourhood change. Later in the program, Peter Greste, Executive director of the Alliance for Journalists' Freedom, weighs in on this week's sentencing of whi…

Alicia Caputo, CEO of Avrio Analytics, discusses the impact of Augmented Reality on training for first responders in this episode of "The Virtual Reality Reconstructionist." Originating as a data analytics firm, Avrio Analytics ventured into AR to meet the unaddressed needs of public safety training. Alicia details the evolution of their AR applica…

This week on Spin Cycle, Jess and Rachel are joined by Walkley Award-winning Journalist from UTS Helen Vatsikopulos. They talk with her about the current environment for studying journalism and the challenges of ensuring diversity for the future of the industry. Jess and Rachel also discuss the recent awarding of The Pulitzer Prize, and what’s goin…

Joseph Friedman joins the Spin Cycle team to introduce 'About Time', a new publication created for, and largely by, incarcerated people in Australia. They dive into the intended content, similar existing publications, and what the launch and approval process is like. The team also talks about media funding, racism, and the dialogue around the recen…

Matthias Schmidt about the transformative journey of Analyzer Pro. Starting as a modest software for traffic accident analysis, it has grown under Schmidt's leadership into a pivotal tool used worldwide. Schmidt recounts his early days post-high school, his meeting with the original software owner, and the decision to take over the company despite …

In light of the verdict on Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Channel 10, the Spin Cycle team are joined by Dr Rachael Burgin, senior lecturer at Swinburne University and CEO of Rape and Sexual Assault Research and Advocacy. Together they discuss how the trial was conducted differently to other similar cases, and how high profile sexual assau…

Advocate for the right to housing, Jordan van den Berg, aka Purple Pingers, joins Jess and Rachel to talk about how the media have responded to his recent campaign to create a database of empty and vacant homes in both Australia and the US. Together they explore how the media engage with concepts to which they are generally foreign to due to issues…

Human rights lawyer and author, Sarah M Saleh joins the team to discuss her recent piece in Meanjin's Autumn issue. Together they examine censorship and limits on free speech evident in recent artistic curatorships, and whether we will see a change in the presentation of Palestinian voices to the Australian public. The team also talk about the new …

The second part of the Virtual Reality Reconstructionist's series on facial recognition and virtual reality (VR) offers an in-depth analysis of these transformative technologies. Starting with the history of facial recognition, the podcast details the contributions of early pioneers and the evolution of the technology from manual landmark identific…

Jess is joined by Rachel Withers editor in chief of the politics to speak to investigative journalist Jarni Blakkarly who asks the question "are news rooms equiped for mental health of staff?" also topics such as Impartiality in regards to how the news from Gaza is reported.RRR - Triple R

An episode of Spin Cycle from 21st March 2024.RRR - Triple R

Charlie, Rachel and Jess are joined this week by David Hardaker, an experienced Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist who has worked for Four Corners, 7.30, Foreign Correspondent and 60 Minutes, to discuss his new book "Mine is the Kingdom". Also joining this week is ABC Global Affairs Editor, John Lyons on this week's Four Corners report …

Journalist and writer Jonathan Green joins Charlie and Rachel to unpack his new piece for The Monthly Whose ABC?, which applies a historical context to understand the current state of affairs and challenges that face the public broadcaster. The team also tackle the death toll of journalists during the conflict in Gaza, and reporting on the one-side…

An episode of Spin Cycle from 29th February 2024.RRR - Triple R

Tito Ambyo, writer, researcher, producer, and RMIT journalism lecturer, joins Jess and Charlie on this week's Spin Cycle. He shares his thoughts on the practice of journalism and its future. What does it mean to be a journalist? Is journalism a form of activism? And what are the main issues that need to be addressed in the industry? Plus, the team …

This week, Jess is joined by Prof. Peter Greste from Alliance for Journalists' Freedom. Together they discuss his own experience with the law and press freedom in Eygpt and how Australia treats freedom of speech in the press more broadly. They also how Australia's government has failed on reforming protections for whistleblowers ahead of Greste's a…

The Guardian's Justice and Courts Reporter Nino Bucci, joins the Spin Cycle team to talk about his wild reporting into court findings that an undercover operation by counter-terrorism cops in the AFP may have further radicalised an autistic 13 year old with a "fixation" on ISIS. Plus, the team dive into ABC's Nemesis doc series and experience whipl…

Jess, Charlie and Rachel return for the first episode of Spin Cycle in 2024! They kick off a mammoth week in the news media with a detailed look at Antoinette Lattouf's claim of unlawful termination from the ABC. Plus Rachel's new (old) job, Katharine Murphy's defection from The Guardian to Anthony Albanese's office and the curious case of Channel …

This episode, at a high level, traces the development of facial recognition over fifty years, highlighting its transformation and current AI-driven capabilities. In contrast, VR's capacity to create immersive digital experiences is addressed. The recent combination of these technologies promises enhanced personalization and security in virtual envi…

Host Roger Ryan Rider explores the cutting-edge training methods developed by Avrio Analytics for law enforcement. The episode delves into the harsh reality of active shooter situations and the need for more effective training methods beyond traditional classroom and drill-based approaches. Avrio Analytics stands out for its cyber somatic training,…

In the final episode of Soin Cycle for the year, Jess, Charlie and Rachel revisit the highlights of the Australian media in 2023. They also wrap up the media stories of the past week, including updates on defamation cases and changes in leadership at Schwartz Media. Thanks to returning hosts Najma Sambul, Esther Anatolitis and Rachel Withers, and t…

Roger Ryan Rider explores the history and significance of the RMS Titanic. He discusses how the ship's tragic sinking led to advancements in maritime safety and international agreements. Cutting-edge technology has allowed for a detailed exploration of the Titanic's remains, revealing its grandeur and intricate details. Looking for something specif…

Jess and Rachel are joined by Crikey media reporter Daany Saeed to discuss laws in relation to indefinite detention, illegal migration and how the media sensationalises fragments of full stories to create catchy headlines. The team also talk about the Walkley Awards and the controversy around the nomination of the Bruce Lehrmann interview as a “sco…

Media and human rights law specialist Michael Bradley talks to Charlie and Rachel about the changes in the public and media’s approach to defamation in recent years, with a particular focus on the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case and how it demonstrates these shifting attitudes. Charlie and Rachel also discuss Henry Kissinger's death, how the media s…

Charlie and Jess are joined by returning co-host, Meanjin editor Esther Anatolitis. Together they talk to Sarah Elks, senior reporter for The Australian in Brisbane, about her recent investigative series on gun laws in Australia. What is the state of regulations and what would measures like a national firearms registry look like? The team also disc…

Roger Ryan Rider announces an upcoming webinar on public safety and survival in active shooter situations. He introduces three specialists who will provide insights into active shooter awareness, law enforcement protocols, and survival strategies. The webinar is open to a wide audience and aims to equip participants with life-saving knowledge. Sign…

Eddie Lloyd is a criminal lawyer and close friend to former Australian Defence Force (ADF) lawyer David McBride. She's been attending and closely following McBride's trial for leaking secret information to journalists about alleged war crimes. Eddie speaks to Spin Cycle's Charlie Lewis, Jess Lilley and Rachel Withers about her perspective on the tr…

Dr Jay Daniel Thompson from RMIT joins Charlie and Rachel to discuss the government's proposed digital/online misinformation bill. Together they look at the issues in the language of the proposal and how mis- and disinformation are being handled in the media right now. Rachel and Charlie also talk about this week’s editorial review at the ABC on ho…

This episode is brought to you by A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Training - A civilian training program that helps keep you and the people you care about alive in the event of an active shooting. In this episode, host Roger Ryan Rider takes listeners through the benefits and applications of LiDAR technology in forensic investigations, especially in acti…

This week on Spin Cycle Jess and Charlie talk to Professor Rick Sarre about the recent change in Queensland law that allows the naming of the accused when they are charged in sexual assault cases. How does the change affect the way the media reports on these cases? The team also discusses the latest in the reporting on the Israel/Hamas conflict and…

Jess flies solo this week on Spin Cycle and is joined by Daany Saeed, media reporter for Crikey News. Together they discuss the ABC's potential disclosure of footage collected in confidence, the leaking of information during the Cleo Smith case, and the IDF's international media approach.RRR - Triple R

This episode is brought to you by A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Training - A civilian training program that helps keep you and the people you care about alive in the event of an active shooting. R. Ryan Rider delves deep into the world of auto-pedestrian crash consultation. He emphasizes the critical need for meticulous investigation and crash reconstr…

Charlie is joined by returning guest host Rachel Withers of The Monthly. Together they talk to the Centre for Advancing Journalism's media ethics expert and Senior Research Fellow, Dr Denis Muller. They discuss the rise of Trumpism, the requirement for balanced reporting, the separation of opinion and news, and the Australian media's approach to po…