Trump’s ministry of public enlightenment

Republicans have long railed against the “liberal” news media, but the Trump administration has ramped up its attacks to a new level of intensity, attempting to defund or intimidate any media outlet which dares criticise him or his ever more outlandish policies.

5 ways to improve election coverage

Political parties examine their election results and look to improve, but media organisations seldom question their role or performance. Here are five ways they could help provide better electoral coverage.

How changing times made Australia’s political leaders more disposable

Leadership has become increasingly temporary in Australian politics. Rodney Tiffen has written a book about ‘Disposable Leaders: Media and Leadership Coups from Menzies to Abbott’.