In this episode of the Back to Back Barries podcast, hosts Barrie Cassidy and Sean Kelly, filling in for Tony Barry, examine the prime minister's week in the United States against the backdrop of Donald Trump's ban of three news organisations from the White House.
Would Australian media boycott a party?
The two former press advisers discuss whether Australian media would ever join together like their American counterparts and boycott a political party or politician. The conversation draws parallels between the US situation and potential scenarios in Australian political reporting.
Press conference ethics and AI speeches
Cassidy and Kelly also examine press conference ethics and why Australian politicians should be wary of using AI to write their speeches. The discussion covers the implications of AI-generated content in political communication.
Listeners can email the show at backtobackbarries@theguardian.com. A related article, "Everyone is talking about Albanese's selfie with Trump. What was the PM thinking?" by Tom McIlroy, is referenced. The episode also touches on CNN and MSN journalists being denied access to a White House state dinner despite a court ruling.
