It's been established that the 2016 US election was subject to attempts foreign interference. Now, after a serious hack of Australian political parties this week, can the public trust the up-coming Federal election?

Plus, after another series of mishaps - can the Oscars rehabilitate its image?

Host:
Tory Maguire: National Editor (Sydney Morning Herald and The Age)

Guests: 
David Wroe: defence and national security correspondent (Sydney Morning Herald and The Age)
Chris Uhlmann: political editor (Nine News)

Gary Maddox: Senior film writer (Sydney Morning Herald)

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