This episode of Media Watch examines how Trump rails at his media friends as the midterms don't go his way.
Plus, 2GB fails to check the facts before launching into a red-tape tirade.
And, the media's promotion of Russell Brand called into question after his conviction of sexual assault and rape.
Media Watch is the ABC's long-running media accountability program, holding journalists, editors and media organisations, including the ABC, to account. Since 1989, Media Watch has exposed conflicts of interest, factual errors, plagiarism and manipulation across the Australian and international media landscape.
Watch full episodes of Media Watch free and ad-free on ABC iview. Search "ABC iview" on your smart TV or streaming device, find the ABC iview app on your mobile, or click here: https://iview.abc.net.au/
00:00 US midterms
04:56 Chocolate factory red tape
11:35 Russell brand
Subscribe: https://ab.co/3yqPOZ5
Full statements are here: https://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch
Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated.
#ABCNewsIndepth #ABCNewsAustralia