The Front

It’s the sequel nobody asked for but we’ll all be watching. Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong face off in Aaron Sorkin’s new Facebook movie, charting the destabilisation of the Metaverse from within. Bianca Farmakis joins us to discuss where Sorkin is taking the story, 16 years after the original Facebook movie The Social Network became accidental inspo for a new generation of tech wannabes.
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‘I didn’t mean to mythologise him’: Sorkin takes on Zuckerberg
Meta’s soaring $2.4bn legal bill wipes out profit growth amid multiple lawsuits
Inside Story: Facebook’s foul underbelly and how it cashes in on kids
Labor vows crackdown on tech giants exploiting child social media ban loopholes
The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.
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eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant urged online gaming platforms to “lift their game”, after it was revealed children are being exposed to sexual exploitation and extremism on their sites. Plus, Jai Arrow tribute line-up revealed, and ANZ dumps KPMG after audit scandal.
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Gaming giants must ‘lift their game’ on child safety, eSafety boss urges
Amy Shark to lead music stars in Jai Arrow NRL grand final tribute
ANZ plots KPMG breakup after 59 years as external auditor
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An incredible mid-air cockpit attack - and claims of an Iranian cell lurking outside a military base: from the Middle East to Britain, authorities are on high alert after two alleged terrorism incidents. Today - what really happened with RAF Fairford and Flydubai 1073.
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Hero Flydubai pilot managed to open cockpit door despite being stabbed by a co-pilot
‘Who’s going to save you?’ Hero pilot lauds highly trained aircrew
Australians Carol and Steven Moss caught in FlyDubai hijack drama
RAF Fairford terror plot ‘foiled when suspect called police’
Locals say RAF Fairford security ramped up in week before ‘terror plot arrests’
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
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The Australian Tax Office has declared it’ll no longer accept payments made with credit cards, leaving some businesses declaring they've been blindsided. Plus, UK PM Andy Burnham opens the door to a second Brexit vote and championship coach Chris Fagan to leave the Brisbane Lions.
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Small businesses given eight hours’ notice before ATO credit card change
Andy Burnham says a second Brexit referendum is an option
Three time premiership coach Chris Fagan to step down as Brisbane coach
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If you thought the AFL Grand Final was entertaining, strap in for a rugby league spectacular - the flash Harry Sydney Roosters versus the hardscrabble Newcastle Knights. There’s already been tears, ambulances, dust-ups and dramas and we’ve got the game’s best commentator who’s already scooping everyone.
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How NRL plans to honour brave Jai Arrow at decider with ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’
Knights consider starting Thomas Cant for Phoenix Crossland
‘Pull the pin’: Nick Politis considers walking away if Sydney Roosters win grand final
Ultimate NRL Grand Final Guide: Everything you need to know
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.