Simon Nasht
Former ABC journalist turned documentary maker, contributing industry insight on production, subsidies, and the impact of global streamers on Australian drama.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 55min
Funding Australian TV, and conspiracy theories in Irish politics
Simon Nasht, former ABC journalist turned documentary maker, and Anna Potter, QUT professor of screen policy, discuss the crisis in Australian TV funding and what counts as an Australian story. They tackle streamers, shrinking drama hours, public subsidies, foreign ownership and targeted support for uniquely Australian and First Nations drama. They also explore why conspiracy theories thrive in Ireland and how to counter them.
