Phil Johnson returns to share his unique experience and insights.

Content Warning - This conversation includes themes of violent crime and post-traumatic stress. For help please call the Blue Knot Helpline on 1300 657 380.

Rain falling on a roof is a disturbing sound for journalist Phil Johnson.

People walking behind him makes him jumpy. Then there’s the nightmares.

Our special Saturday edition “Truth Lies & Media” encore, with this remarkable veteran former court reporter, takes us deeper into the stories you don’t see behind the big headlines and, as always, is as compelling as it is courageous.

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We take a revealing look inside the head of billionaire ex media baron James Packer who, from his yacht, has savaged Dan Andrews for nearly "ruining his life" with a multi million dollar tax bill that Crown had to pay when Packer was at the helm. Still you'd consider the insults a badge of honour when you consider his list of heroes - an alleged war criminal, a hardline media propagandist and a fascist President.

Plus .. Donald Trump publicly berates an ABC journalist who challenges a Saudi Prince that the President is fawning over.

Donald Trump hurled his "fake news" jibes at reporter Mary Bruce despite the CIA finding that it was Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who ordered the grisly killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.

And Andrew Bolt along with other News Corp stars, now facing a discrimination complaint brought by iconic Australian actor Claudia Karvan and Palestinian anti genocide activists.

"Truth Lies & Media" drops at midnight Wednesday morning ..

and don't miss our upcoming Saturday deep dive ..

This weekend we take a behind-the-scenes look at life being dropped into true crime stories with veteran former court reporter Phil Johnson - what it does to survivors, to loved ones and to the journalists who bring you the news.

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A major shake up is unfolding at Channel 9 which will see dozens of jobs axed as the free-to-air broadcaster merges with its 'Stan' streaming operations.

The dramatic restructure reflects the reality of declining traditional TV revenues while digital streaming services boom - but what will it mean for audiences?

We take a look at the legacy of the notorious hard man of the NSW Labor Right Graham Richardson who has died aged 76 - the ruthless powerbroker whose shady dealings prompted investigative journalist Kate McClymont to describe him as "the one who got away."

And the Victorian Liberals suddenly have a new leader after some lightning bolt bloodletting that no-one saw coming. We look at the art of getting the jump on the betrayal and the brutality of political leadership spills - the story that has it all.

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