Is the news Australians read, hear or view always objective, true and complete? In some news outlets, activism has taken over from journalistic integrity to push alternative ideas. Subjective opinion pieces are wrongly labelled as ‘news’, while important yet progressively unpalatable news is overlooked. Should our news stories be written with an ideological slant, or with a focus on reality? Who are the biggest culprits? You may be shocked.

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(00:07) Media Bias and Censorship ExplainedMedia's influence on Australian society, concerns about bias and viewpoint diversity, and recommendations for objective journalism. Thanks to ABC Australia, Sky News and NewsMaxAus for the audio clips via YouTube.

(09:25) Media Censorship and Bias IssuesInterview with Julie Szego. https://substack.com/@julieszegoJournalists face challenges covering trans issues, as well as others, due to censorship and bias by omission in media.

(24:37) The Impact of Bias in MediaActivism's impact on journalism and academia, social media's role, and concerns about academic freedom and objectivity are discussed. Short grab from the ABC’s Nick Rheinberger.

Link to Phil Dye ABC Trans-bias Research: https://philtered.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NEWS-Bias-at-the-ABC.pdf

Declaration of Biological Truth Australia link: https://declarationofbiologicaltruth.au/

Thanks to the ABC, Sky News and News Max Aus for audio clips.Music via Zapsplat and Upbeat.

Phil Dye - host contact: phil@philtered.com.au

Australia’s institutional childcare sector is in serious trouble. While expensive and short on places, the sector has been plagued by horrific sexual and physical abuse of children in their care by staff members. Parents are furious and the reworking of childcare arrangements has already begun for many. Could the voices of parents, together with some common sense, turn the sector around?

(00:06) Introduction from Phil Dye

(00:23) Segments from TV News broadcasts thanks to the ABC plus Channels 7, 9 and 10.

(01:34) Host comments.

(02:16) Voices of parents on the current problems.

(02:37) Interview with Celine Baumgarten. https://x.com/celinevmachine

(04:20) Voices of parents regarding men in childcare.

(05:16) Interview with Celine Baumgarten continues.

(06:49) Voices of parents regarding trans-women in childcare.

(07:45) Interview with Celine Baumgarten continues.

(11:06) Voices of parents regarding institutional childcare.

(11:42) Interview with Celine Baumgarten continues.

(12:38) Excerpt from Where do the Children Play by Yusuf / Cat Stevens

(13:16) Voices of parents regarding recruitment diversity in childcare.

(13:39) Host comments on putting DEI recruitment in childcare over safety.

(15:39) Voice of parent.

(15:47) Host comments on the differences between mothers and fathers. Host wind-up.

(18:30) Voice of parent.

Email Phil Dye: phil@philtered.com.au

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Women’s and girl’s sport in Australia is at the crossroads. Males identifying as female can now compete against women in most ‘community’ level sports. This is seeing women and girls leaving the sport they love due to safety and fairness. They’re also missing grade advancement and podium finishes. Yet parents, players, fans and coaches have had enough. Unfair play, helped by government funded LGBTQA groups, is fast approaching full-time.

(00:00) Matildas game commentary (from Football Australia YouTube) and comment from parents.

(00:41) Phil Dye introduction.

(03:07) Interview with Nerissa Scott from Save Women’s Sport Australia. https://www.savewomenssport.com/

(15:24) Voice of Alison Byrnes, Labor MP for Cunningham.

(15:39) Interview with Nerissa Scott continues.

(16:35) Matildas game commentary (from FIFA YouTube) + Commentary of Australia v England Women first One-Day International 2025 (from Cricket Australia YouTube)

(17:04) Interview with Nerissa Scott continues.

(19:57) Interviews from parents.

(22:20) Interview with Nerissa Scott continues.

(24:30) Promo from the Declaration of Biological Truth. https://declarationofbiologicaltruth.au/

(25:28) Matildas game commentary (from Football Australia YouTube)

(26:05) Interview with Nerissa Scott continues.

(37:28) Parent comments and wind-up from host.

(39:10) Commentary of 2024 Women’s 4 x 100 Olympic Relay Final (from Wide World of Sports YouTube).

Email Phil Dye: phil@philtered.com.au

Save Women’s Sport Australasia: https://www.savewomenssport.com/

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In the previous episode, we mainly looked at the early years of childhood. In part two we look at the teenage years with former School Principal / behaviour expert Mark Smith and Child Psychologist Clare Rowe. Both examine the importance of being in a positive group. However, some groups are not so positive and can cause lifelong damage. Something to think about for parents, grandparents, teachers and anyone interested in the development of healthy teenagers.

(00:08) Phil Dye introduction & preamble.

(02:06) Words from Jack on pollution and plastic.

(02:20) Phil Dye continues.

(03:00) Mark Smith talks about the ‘Action Research Project’ of adolescence and the importance of groups.

(14:41) Song excerpt: ‘Boys don’t ask me to dance Grandma’ written and sung by Danielle France.

(15:16) Mark Smith discusses student mobile phone use.

19:30) Song excerpt: ‘Boys don’t ask me to dance Grandma’ written and sung by Danielle France.

(20:25) Phil Dye introduces the prevalence of teen gender confusion as preface to Clare Rowe interview.

(22:55) Clare Rowe discusses the gender confusion issue in teenagers with an emphasis on late-onset gender dysphoria.

(41:04) Teachers, gender confused students and the end of low expectations.

(46:25) Wind-up from host.

Email Phil Dye: phil@philtered.com.au

Mark Smith contact: Via Phil Dye

Clare Rowe Contact: https://www.clarerowe.com.au/

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Being a child is no longer what it was. Childhood anxiety, and the accompanying psychological analysis has left thousands of children with a lifelong label and an even more harmful dependence on pharmaceuticals. In this look at childhood anxiety in the early years, I speak to Clare Rowe, an outspoken child psychologist about the causes and outcomes of childhood anxiety. Part 1 of 2.

(00:08) Phil Dye introduction & preamble.

(02:59) Interview with child Psychologist Clare Rowe on the causes of childhood anxiety in Australia. https://www.clarerowe.com.au/

(19:03) Brain Break: ‘Boys don’t ask me to dance Grandma’ written and performed by Danielle France.

(22:45) Clare Rowe discusses ADHD and ADD

(28:08) Audio piece from Netflix series ‘Adolescence’, by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolescence_(TV_series)

(30:34) Clare Rowe discusses the NDIS

(33:25) Wind-up from host and detail of next episode.

Email host: phil@philtered.com.au

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Discussion about this episode

Australians head to the polling booths very soon. While the media say the election is all about cost of living, energy and housing, it’s about much more than that.

In part 2 of Conversations with a Libertarian, Policy Director Mark Hornshaw discusses immigration, free speech and making a vote count. There’s also some sticky questions from listeners on education, the NDIS and gender affirming care. As the 2025 Australian election draws near, there’s food for thought whatever flag you wave.

(00:12) Phil Dye introduction & preamble.

(01:33) Mark Hornshaw outlines The Libertarian policy on immigration. https://www.libertarians.org.au/federal_election

(05:40) Mark Hornshaw outlines The Libertarian policy on free speech. https://www.libertarians.org.au/freedom_2025

(11:10) Brain Break: ‘Change is Coming’ (excerpt) by Winter Woods. https://www.winterwoodsmusic.com/

(11:54) Mark Hornshaw outlines how to make your vote count in the Federal Election. https://www.libertarians.org.au/federal_election

(20:00) Mark Hornshaw answers questions from listeners.

(36:00) Wind-up from host and email - phil@philtered.com.au

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The 2025 Federal Election in Australia follows the most divisive period in our history since the Iraq War. While the two major parties focus on the economy, climate and energy, the enormous social issues that concern the electorate are being ignored.

Unrestrained immigration, increased youth crime, the assault on freedom of speech, gender ideology madness and the rising cost of living have changed the lucky country to a fractured shadow of itself. Could the so called ‘minor parties’ stop the bleeding? The Libertarians explain why they are solid alternative to the two party system. (Part 1 of 2).

(00:12) Phil Dye introduction & preamble.

(04:05) Mark Hornshaw outlines The Libertarian policy on business deregulation. https://www.libertarians.org.au/prosperity_2025

(13:29) Mark Hornshaw outlines The Libertarian policy on higher education.

(16:24) Brain Break: ‘Change is Coming’ by Winter Woods. https://www.winterwoodsmusic.com/

(18:34) Mark Hornshaw outlines the Libertarian policy on public school education. https://www.libertarians.org.au/family_2025

(23:43) Announcement from the Declaration of Biological Truth Australia. https://declarationofbiologicaltruth.au/

(24:20) Mark Hornshaw outlines the Libertarian policy on families and tax for couples. https://www.libertarians.org.au/family_2025

(33:24) Wind-up from host and email - phil@philtered.com.au

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