Suppression vs. silence: Separating the public interest from the interested public
That in which the public is interested is not always in the public interest.” It’s a favourite refrain of politicians, criminal defence lawyers and judges when they become unhappy with the focus of the media’s attention. But how true is this statement? What – and more importantly, who – defines and decides that which is in the public interest and that which merely interests the public? How has the line between those concepts been blurred by the rise of clickbait, social media misinformation and good old-fashioned parochial prejudices? And how does all of this affect what you, the general public, do and do not get told? Daniel and Sean bring answers gleaned from four award-winning seasons of radio as they sift the sensational from the sensationalised.
Bios
Sean Fewster and Daniel Panozzo are the multi award-winning co-creators and co-hosts of the Just Lawful Podcast. Sean is a 25-year veteran of journalism with a focus on victims' rights and the public's right to know. Daniel is a change management consultant with expertise in emotional intelligence and beneficial disruption of systems.
Event
6:30pm @Little Bang Brewing Co., 25 Henry Street, Stepney SA 5069
Also speaking at this location at 8:00pm is Wala Truscott
