Listener sentiment
Full Story maintains a devoted audience that values its investigative journalism and deep, accessible treatment of complex Australian and global news, though mounting criticism over editorial balance continues to define listener sentiment. A persistent vocal minority accuses the podcast of left-leaning bias, particularly regarding coverage choices around immigration, housing, and Middle East reporting—with some listeners arguing the show omits or minimizes perspectives they see as essential, while others criticize the same episodes for insufficient scrutiny of Israeli actions. The "Back to Back Barries" political segment remains divisive: supporters praise Barrie Cassidy's thoughtful analysis, but many listeners fault Tony Barry for promoting Liberal Party positions without evidence and, in recent episodes, for demonstrating factual inaccuracy on policy details. Beyond content disagreement, recurring frustrations persist around ad placement (multiple mid-episode breaks, ads for companies under editorial scrutiny), host interviewing style (particularly interruptions), and occasional audio production issues. The underlying dynamic is a show that has built genuine loyalty among readers seeking independent investigative journalism, yet continues to lose listeners who perceive it as increasingly opinionated rather than balanced.
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Summary generated Jun 16, 2026
