Four Corners

Four Corners: Retribution — A two-part US election special

Starts Monday 15 July at 8:25pm on ABC TV and ABC iview

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“I am your warrior. I am your justice. And for those who have been wronged and betrayed, I am your retribution.” — Donald Trump

​There has never been a US president like Donald Trump — and now he’s back, this time with a detailed plan for his second coming.

​Nearly four years after he was cast out by voters and accused of encouraging the American people to assault their own democracy with the attack on the US Capitol, the now convicted criminal wants to rebuild the country in his own image.

​Ahead of the US election in November, Four Corners reporter Mark Willacy travels to Washington for the first of a special two-part series.

​He sits down with White House insiders who witnessed the chaos of Trump’s first term — some who continue to support his vision, and others Trump now considers “traitors”.

​Trump wants to reshape the pillars of American democracy and give himself more power. Willacy goes inside “Project 2025”, the blueprint for a second Trump term and the army of recruits ready to carry out his orders.

​Meanwhile strategy, security and defence experts warn of the impact another Trump presidency could have on America’s institutions, its democracy, and the rest of the world.

Four Corners: Retribution Part 1The battle for democracy, will air at 8.25pm on Monday 15 July 2024 on ABC TV and ABC iview. See more at abc.net.au/news and on ABC News social media platforms.

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Four Corners: Retribution — Part 2

Monday 22 July at 8:25pm

It was immigration that Donald Trump was talking about on stage during the assassination attempt that left him bloodied and defiant – and it’s one of the fundamental issues currently dividing the United States, alongside the economy, abortion, and race.

Ahead of the increasingly fraught presidential election in November, reporter Mark Willacy continues his journey across the country for a Four Corners special.

In Part 2, he explores the key issues in the battleground states, travelling to the frontline of the immigration crisis in Arizona’s wild southern desert where Trump wants to “stop the invasion” of migrants at the border with Mexico, as well as an abortion clinic which sees protestors gather almost daily.

Willacy also visits Georgia, where political fractures have opened up in Black communities that were once a largely united voice, and he goes inside the Trump juggernaut — attending one of the former president’s rallies with fans who are steadfast in their belief that he will make America great again.

Four Corners: Retribution Part 2 — The Battlegrounds, airs at 8.25pm on Monday 22 July 2024 on ABC TV and ABC iview. See more at abc.net.au/news and on ABC News social media platforms.

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Canada’s Climate War

Monday 29 July at 8:30pm

Mega-fires destroying forests, hungry polar bears invading towns, and fishing villages at risk of disappearing beneath the waves — Canada is facing climate catastrophes.

This NOVA documentary takes you to the front line of this climate crisis and follows those trying to save vital ecosystems before it’s too late.

It raises tough questions about the green credentials of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has built his career posing as a fighter for the planet. Can a country combat global warming when it’s one of the world’s largest producers of fossil fuels?

Four Corners: Canada’s Climate War will air from 8:30pm on Monday 23 July on ABC TV and ABC iview.

I wonder when we will see the Sydney newsroom investigation program.

Was that ever confirmed or just a rumour ?

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Wasn’t it confirmed last month that Louise Milligan was nearly finished the program and she was seen filming outside Channel 7 Headquarters?

The New Trade War

Monday 5 August at 8:30pm

As the tussle over electric vehicle imports in Europe erupts, some experts predict the world stands on the brink of another East-West trade war.

This escalating situation will have significant impact on economies around the world, including Australia.

Fuelling the conflict are accusations that China is dumping electric vehicles, solar panels and batteries on the global market, at artificially low prices.

China has hit back, saying the US and Europe, in particular, are being protectionist.

The New Trade War provides a balanced exploration of this developing global situation.

The New Trade War produced by Channel News Asia goes to air on Monday 5 August at 8.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview. See more at abc.net.au/news and on ABC News social media platforms.

A Four Corners investigation into how Indian authorities have established a “nest of spies” to silence critics in Australia has been blocked from access in India by YouTube after an order from the Modi government.

The story, uploaded to the video platform on June 17, has since been geo-blocked following an order by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).

The video was blocked in India by YouTube as of 11.59 AEST on July 27.

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Just to follow up on this - the article below confirms the investigation into Ch7’s culture will air this Monday 12th August.

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/willie-mason-to-join-channel-7s-news/news-story/3d6ca8a2faed2b12ce21951ee3351736

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DON’T SPEAK

Monday 12 August at 8:30pm

Channel Seven bills itself as a family network, but a Four Corners investigation finds it to be a “second chance club” for senior men, described as a “degrading, soul-crushing" workplace.

Allegations of sexism, exploitation and extreme bullying at the network are rife and staff have been left hospitalised. In some extreme cases, they are unable to work or been suicidal.

Many staff have made legal claims against the network and many past staff have been gagged with non-disclosure agreements.

Reporter Louise Milligan and the Four Corners team have spoken to more than 200 people for this explosive story, including current staff who told them they believe there is a desperate need for change at both Seven and the broader commercial television industry.

Don’t Speak, reported by Louise Milligan, goes to air on Monday 12 August at 8:30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview. See more at abc.net.au/news and on ABC News social media platforms.

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I’m not a fan of Seven at this point in time but this program just looks like a dirty hit job. I’m curious to see what the allegations are exactly. I mean every company has its issues, why single Seven out? The ABC, like most networks, aren’t exactly free from drama either.

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So is this episode still going ahead?

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Yes.

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This should be explosive and must watch, may even spoil Nine’s ‘after the Olympics’ launches a bit… Could be a double-whammy bad week for Seven.

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Seven could gain some momentum though from the Logies at the end of the week - depends how bad the allegations are though.

Also wonder if they are looking into any other allegations at Nine or Ten (if there are any).

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I hope Aunty does not leave 7’s commercial TV brethren including regional TV out - it’s good some of this stuff is coming out about these places. It’s been going on in them forever and most victims just take their bat and ball and find somewhere else to play.

Its a testament to the evils of what happens when Government regulation locks out competition - some very unsavoury characters thrive in that environment

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Allegations won’t be too flash I’d imagine. It will likely just paint the picture which most of us know. Seven has issues. That’s no trade secret. I’d expect it to blow over fairly quickly, it’s not really a shock to many.

But 7 needs to admit its mistakes, apologise, and fix these underlying problems. I don’t need to watch this episode to know this is a business that has bullying, harassment, and just a general culture issue. We have seen enough play out in recent times to see this place is cooked.

I’ve worked for a big company like this before, went through the same sort of stuff. We went through a turnaround/transformation soon after, and a few years later the place was nothing like it was. Fast forward a decade and it’s quite amazing how far we have come. Seven can do the same they really need to pull their finger out and commit to a complete overhaul. They will need to wipe the executive ranks firstly.

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I reckon on Tuesday it’ll be all over news.com.au etc and by Wednesday and Thursday it’ll be forgotten.

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