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Welcome to the very first episode of Michael West Live, your new weekly stream for unfiltered news, sharp commentary, and independent journalism that cuts through the spin.
In this episode, Josh and Michael dive into the biggest headlines of the week, unpack the latest in housing policy, and take a look at how the media is framing the national conversation.
Guests this week:
Jordan van den Berg (aka Purplepingers), founder of ShitRentals.com, joins us to talk about rental reform and the push for better tenant protections
Bonnie Harvey, Greens councillor for Warringah, shares her take on local government, climate action, and what it’s like running for re-election in a media landscape stacked against minor parties
Plus, we’ll answer audience questions, break down biased headlines in real time, and talk about what’s really going on behind the news.
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Michael West established Michael West Media in 2016 to focus on journalism of high public interest, particularly the rising power of corporations over democracy. West was formerly a journalist and editor with Fairfax newspapers, a columnist for News Corp and even, once, a stockbroker.




