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ABC chair Kim Williams has been slammed for recent comments made about broadcasters like Joe Rogan, as the national broadcaster undergoes a wave of structural changes.
During his first Press Club address, Kim Williams took aim at the podcaster, saying commentators such as Rogan “prey on fear”.
Mr Williams was there to deliver a speech calling for greater investment in the ABC, which he said had lost $150 million a year over the past decade, and to talk about the importance of public broadcasting in an age of disinformation designed to sow division.
Williams’ tenure as ABC chair comes at a time of deep disruption for the broadcaster, with the departure of many beloved presenters sparking questions about the competency of management.
Today, ABC chair Kim Williams on what’s ahead for the broadcaster, and whether he’s in the right job.
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Guest: Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Kim Williams.
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