7 Feb 2021

Talkback toxicity problem bigger than Banks, say critics

From Mediawatch, 9:10 am on 7 February 2021

After the sacking of John Banks for racist blurts on air last week, critics are questioning the health of today’s talkback radio. It pulls a crowd and airs important issues, but can the bosses and the staff, the listeners and the advertisers still stomach the trolling that’s now part of the mix?

Mai FM's Tegan Yorwath reacts to the racist comments broadcast on MediaWorks stablemate station Magic Talk last week.

Mai FM's Tegan Yorwath reacts to the racist comments broadcast on MediaWorks stablemate station Magic Talk last week. Photo: screenshot / Mai FM