In this episode, Jeremy Cordeaux is joined by Les Elekes for a discussion on high-profile salaries, government accountability, and media controversies. Topics range from public servant salaries and late government payments to the bullying culture in media organisations and biased political coverage. The conversation critiques government and corporate practices, while also highlighting concerns over public spending and political double standards.

Topics Discussed;

• High salaries for public servants, including CEO roles in regional councils (00:13)
• Controversy over executive pay, especially in government roles (02:24)
• Issues with Channel Nine’s internal culture and allegations of bullying (04:47)
• The impact of delayed payments by governments and its effects on small businesses (07:13)
• Corporate influence and the media’s financial dependency on sponsorships (09:26)
• Criticisms of media bias, focusing on disparities in political coverage and accountability (11:44)

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