ABC.
first Australian public television channel
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Anthony Albanese called for the defense of public broadcasters.Some support2 reports
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Ross Garnaut and David Llewellyn-Smith worked as economic commentators for Business Spectator and ABC.Some support5 reports
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Melissa Joan Hart starred in the titular role of the Archie Comics series which aired on ABC and the WB in 2022.Some support1 report
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The FCC, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, launched probes into ABC's diversity practices on May 29, 2026, with support from Donald Trump.Well supported44 reports4 developments inside
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ABC aired tour specials in Chicago and Detroit, while Capital One offered presale tickets in Chicago and Boston.Some support1 report
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ABC and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation share a commitment to support rural Australian media.Some support1 report
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ABC conducted a podcast investigation in Melbourne.Some support1 report
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ABC is campaigning for Vancouver City Council, and Ken Sim's party is seeking another term in the civic election.Some support1 report
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Nigeria is pursuing military procurement deals and power sector investments, while Trump TV launches amid media disputes.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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ABC 6 covered maintenance issues in Columbus on September 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Administration has barred a network from carrying out its assigned duties.Some support2 reports
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Henry Winkler resisted a network's proposal to change the title of a production.Some support1 report
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A controversial miniseries, written and produced by Cyrus Nowrasteh, is airing on ABC, leading to a revolt against the broadcast content.Some support1 report
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ABC appointed Fiona Cameron as independent ombudsman and Kim Williams as chair.Some support1 report
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Chris O'Donnell appears in the network television series 9-1-1: Nashville.Some support1 report
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Pauline Hanson verbally abused a journalist, and One Nation barred ABC journalists from conferences.Well supported3 reports
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NBC and ABC are currently competing against each other for market share and viewership.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Pauline Hanson linked population growth to housing supply issues and criticized media institutions.Well supported3 reports
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ABC produced a program about the management of the Australian War Memorial, which was reported on by the Australian National Audit Office regarding a $548 million project.Some support2 reports
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ABC hosts the reality competition series Dancing with the Stars.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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BBC Studios has historically partnered with major media companies like Fox, ABC, and HBO, and maintains a division in Los Angeles.Some support1 report
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ABC is the governing party in Vancouver, and Greens councillors are expected to oppose ABC policies.Some support1 report
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ABC discusses the current state of the Australian property market, while Donald Trump issues threats regarding new fees on cargo.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ABC is considering financial losses regarding Taylor Frankie Paul's show.Some support2 reports
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Trump promised $5,000 payouts if Republicans control Congress, while Jeffries criticized proposals on ABC's 'This Week'.Some support8 reports1 development inside
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ABC hosted a forum on Australian migration issues on September 1st.Some support2 reports
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ABC media investigation into political trip details and a meeting linked to proposed Trump Tower development.Some support2 reports
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Anika Wells and Sarah Henderson, who are political opponents, were featured on ABC's Insiders program on September 1st.Some support3 reports
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Brendan Carr investigated ABC over featuring James Talarico and briefly had Jimmy Kimmel removed from TV.Some support3 reports
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Late-night hosts are dealing with network instability, including ABC facing budget cuts and Jimmy Kimmel being in talks to renew his deal with Disney.Some support2 reports
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ABC archives show history related to the Royal Adelaide Show, involving Hastings.Some support1 report
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Political conventions were held in Dallas on September 9, 2026, coinciding with scrutiny over ABC's broadcast license and program status from the FCC.Some support1 report1 development inside
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George Stephanopoulos and Gayle King covered the GOP convention in Dallas for ABC's morning shows.Some support1 report
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CBS Studios and ABC provided 24-hour coverage of the 9/11 attacks.Some support2 reports
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ABC is seeking election to public office and is facing political pressure and exclusion.Some support1 report
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ABC houses a news division.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Both the Los Angeles Times and ABC were identified as major media operations covered by a specific individual.Some support1 report
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Barnaby Joyce appears on ABC for prime-time interviews on September 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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Spencer Cox discusses Utah religious freedom laws, while a filing regarding ABC's broadcast license revocation is reported.Some support1 report
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A new series is being produced for Disney+ involving National Geographic as a guide and ABC as a featured correspondent.Some support4 reports
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The Prime Minister took a swing at ABC on September 9, criticizing the broadcaster over various controversies.Some support1 report
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Guardian Australia and ABC were targets of scrutiny from One Nation on May 26, 2026.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Donald Trump called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel as the FCC reviews the network's broadcast licenses and policies.Well supported24 reports1 development inside
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ABC's broadcast license is under FCC review, and the network is discussing the possibility of the Cabinet invoking the 25th Amendment.Some support2 reports
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ABC receives a commission from Old Navy sales.Some support1 report
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A reporter's career history includes previous work for Rolling Stone, ABC, and Digital Trends.Some support2 reports
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One Nation held press conferences in Melbourne and utilized ABC for national policy announcements.Some support1 report
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Chris Wright spoke on ABC's This Week, with the event taking place in Claymont, Delaware.Some support3 reports
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A new medical drama series, Grey's Anatomy, is airing on the ABC network.Some support3 reports
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A series inspired by Mount Desert Island, 'Storm of the Century,' is being discussed, involving ABC, Colm Feore, and Craig R. Baxley.Some support1 report
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George Stephanopoulos, an anchor at ABC, discussed how Trump's pressure campaign has impacted ABC's programming and ongoing lawsuits.Some support1 report
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Laura Williamson was appointed president and general manager of KSBW-TV, a Hearst Television channel serving Central Coast ABC.Some support2 reports
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ABC, an advocacy group, is promoting autism services in Texas, operating a Mueller ABA Center in Austin.Some support6 reports
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ABC funded a six-report research program; Simplar Foundation is based in Tempe, and Evans General Contractors is based in Alpharetta.Some support1 report
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Deborah Mailman, Miriam Corowa, Kelrick Martin, and Trisha Morton-Thomas presented programs for ABC on September 2, 2026.Some support1 report
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Political figures and pollsters are discussing the over-reliance on polling data, media partnerships, and potential succession issues within government.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NBC and ABC discussed how foreign entities are targeting U.S. elections to undermine democratic institutions.Some support1 report
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ABC reports on flood rescue advice and gift card fraud investigations involving Melbourne and Sydney.Some support1 report
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Tommy Pigott discussed the international disaster aftermath with ABC on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Jimmy, a late-night host, broadcasted on the public channel on August 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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Around ABC this week
News at the entities that move ABC most-
Jimmy Kimmel OperationalJimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial pool, prompting a defense of National Park Service maintenance standards.Moves ABC
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Brendan Carr StructuralBrendan Carr serves as an operative for Trump at the FCC.Moves ABC
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves ABC
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The Walt Disney Company StructuralSimon Kinberg was named the writer and Jon Watts the director for the new Star Wars trilogy.Moves ABC
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Bob Iger StructuralPixar announced a leadership transition, appointing Josh D'Amaro as CEO and guiding the company through a strategic shift toward enhanced experiences.Moves ABC
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Federal Communications Commission StructuralThe FCC has issued guides affecting carrier operations, while the FTC is receiving complaints regarding robocalls.Moves ABC
Connections
The 40 strongest of 423, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Brendan Carr Structural
Brendan Carr, as FCC Chairman, exercises formal regulatory authority over ABC's broadcast licenses and operational practices.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump and ABC engage in continuous, reciprocal conflict involving political pressure, legal threats, and critical media commentary.
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Jimmy Kimmel Operational
ABC provides the essential broadcast platform and market reach for Jimmy Kimmel's late-night monologue, which in turn drives ABC's cultural relevance and ratings.
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The Walt Disney Company Structural
The Walt Disney Company functions as the corporate parent and owner of the ABC television network.
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James Talarico Operational
ABC actively covered James Talarico on its platforms, leading to equal-time inquiries and subsequent FCC scrutiny of the network's coverage.
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KGO-TV Structural
KGO-TV is a local television station that is a subsidiary of ABC.
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Bob Iger Structural
ABC is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, which is led by Bob Iger.
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ESPN Structural
ESPN and ABC are sister networks, indicating a shared corporate structure and content distribution relationship.
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Kim Williams Structural
Kim Williams serves as the powerful chair of the media company ABC.
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Vancouver Structural
ABC functions as a governing party within the political structure of Vancouver.
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Federal Communications Commission Structural
The FCC formally regulates ABC's broadcast licenses and content standards, which ABC actively challenges through legal and political advocacy.
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ABC iview Structural
ABC provides its media content through the ABC iview video on demand platform.
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NBC Operational
NBC and ABC are major, actively competitive media entities that influence each other through market rivalry, shared industry context, and joint professional statements.
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George Stephanopoulos Structural
George Stephanopoulos is employed by ABC, utilizing its platform for professional anchoring and commentary.
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Chris Wright Operational
Chris Wright provides expert commentary and input for ABC's news programming.
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One Nation Structural
One Nation actively restricts ABC's operations and utilizes the broadcaster for its political announcements.
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Pauline Hanson Operational
Pauline Hanson uses her political platform to propose radical reforms and threaten the funding and operational model of ABC.
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View Structural
ABC operates as a division of the larger corporate structure that owns View, leading to shared operational and regulatory exposure.
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Hancock Prospecting Operational
Hancock Prospecting is actively pursuing legal action and content disputes against ABC.
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SBS Operational
Both public broadcasters compete in the Australian market and are subject to shared policy scrutiny and inquiries.
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Josh D'Amaro Structural
ABC is a media entity operating under the corporate structure led by Josh D'Amaro.
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Goldberg Structural
Goldberg holds the role of a moderator on ABC's television program, The View.
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Diane Sawyer Structural
Diane Sawyer functions as a co-host on a program produced by ABC.
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David Speers Structural
David Speers is employed as an Insiders host at the media organization ABC.
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Ellen Pompeo Structural
Pompeo is a contracted performer whose work is produced on the ABC network platform.
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Davey Structural
Davey serves as Vice President of Public Policy at ABC.
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Miriam Corowa Structural
Miriam Corowa was employed by ABC and presented programs for the network.
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Disney+ Structural
ABC leverages Disney+'s platform for distribution, while Disney+ utilizes ABC's broadcast infrastructure for specific content.
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Wheatley Structural
Wheatley served as the CEO of ABC, establishing a functional leadership dependency between the individual and the media organization.
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KABC Structural
KABC functions as a station within the ABC media network.
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Comcast Structural
ABC is a subsidiary of Comcast, establishing a parent-subsidiary structural dependency.
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Disney Entertainment Television Structural
ABC is structurally linked to Disney Entertainment Television through executive oversight, indicating a controlling relationship.
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Fubo Operational
Fubo incorporates ABC's local broadcast stations and content into its streaming bundles.
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JD Vance Operational
JD Vance leverages ABC's media platforms for political visibility and public appearances.
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YouTube Operational
ABC actively utilizes YouTube as a primary distribution channel for its content and interviews, often bypassing traditional airwaves.
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WTVD Structural
WTVD functions as a station operating under the ABC media network structure.
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Gina Rinehart Operational
ABC covers Gina Rinehart's profile, while Rinehart actively challenges the media narrative and ABC's journalistic standards.
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Fiona Cameron Structural
Fiona Cameron serves as the independent and formal Ombudsman for the national broadcaster ABC.
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Academy Structural
The Academy has been an integral and long-standing component of ABC since 1976.
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Trisha Morton-Thomas Structural
Trisha Morton-Thomas was employed by ABC as a program presenter.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
42 events- Melissa Joan Hart starred in the titular role of the Archie Comics series which aired on ABC and the WB in 2022.
- ABC aired tour specials in Chicago and Detroit, while Capital One offered presale tickets in Chicago and Boston.
- ABC and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation share a commitment to support rural Australian media.
- ABC conducted a podcast investigation in Melbourne.
- ABC is campaigning for Vancouver City Council, and Ken Sim's party is seeking another term in the civic election.
- Nigeria is pursuing military procurement deals and power sector investments, while Trump TV launches amid media disputes.
- ABC 6 covered maintenance issues in Columbus on September 21, 2026.
- The Administration has barred a network from carrying out its assigned duties.
- Henry Winkler resisted a network's proposal to change the title of a production.
- A controversial miniseries, written and produced by Cyrus Nowrasteh, is airing on ABC, leading to a revolt against the broadcast content.
- ABC appointed Fiona Cameron as independent ombudsman and Kim Williams as chair.
- Chris O'Donnell appears in the network television series 9-1-1: Nashville.
- ABC produced a program about the management of the Australian War Memorial, which was reported on by the Australian National Audit Office regarding a $548 million project.
- BBC Studios has historically partnered with major media companies like Fox, ABC, and HBO, and maintains a division in Los Angeles.
- ABC is the governing party in Vancouver, and Greens councillors are expected to oppose ABC policies.
- Trump promised $5,000 payouts if Republicans control Congress, while Jeffries criticized proposals on ABC's 'This Week'.
- ABC hosted a forum on Australian migration issues on September 1st.
- ABC media investigation into political trip details and a meeting linked to proposed Trump Tower development.
- Anika Wells and Sarah Henderson, who are political opponents, were featured on ABC's Insiders program on September 1st.
- Late-night hosts are dealing with network instability, including ABC facing budget cuts and Jimmy Kimmel being in talks to renew his deal with Disney.
- ABC archives show history related to the Royal Adelaide Show, involving Hastings.
- Political conventions were held in Dallas on September 9, 2026, coinciding with scrutiny over ABC's broadcast license and program status from the FCC.
- George Stephanopoulos and Gayle King covered the GOP convention in Dallas for ABC's morning shows.
- CBS Studios and ABC provided 24-hour coverage of the 9/11 attacks.
- ABC is seeking election to public office and is facing political pressure and exclusion.
- Both the Los Angeles Times and ABC were identified as major media operations covered by a specific individual.
- Barnaby Joyce appears on ABC for prime-time interviews on September 9, 2026.
- Spencer Cox discusses Utah religious freedom laws, while a filing regarding ABC's broadcast license revocation is reported.
- A new series is being produced for Disney+ involving National Geographic as a guide and ABC as a featured correspondent.
- The Prime Minister took a swing at ABC on September 9, criticizing the broadcaster over various controversies.
- ABC's broadcast license is under FCC review, and the network is discussing the possibility of the Cabinet invoking the 25th Amendment.
- ABC receives a commission from Old Navy sales.
- A reporter's career history includes previous work for Rolling Stone, ABC, and Digital Trends.
- One Nation held press conferences in Melbourne and utilized ABC for national policy announcements.
- Chris Wright spoke on ABC's This Week, with the event taking place in Claymont, Delaware.
- A new medical drama series, Grey's Anatomy, is airing on the ABC network.
- A series inspired by Mount Desert Island, 'Storm of the Century,' is being discussed, involving ABC, Colm Feore, and Craig R. Baxley.
- George Stephanopoulos, an anchor at ABC, discussed how Trump's pressure campaign has impacted ABC's programming and ongoing lawsuits.
- Laura Williamson was appointed president and general manager of KSBW-TV, a Hearst Television channel serving Central Coast ABC.
- ABC, an advocacy group, is promoting autism services in Texas, operating a Mueller ABA Center in Austin.
- ABC funded a six-report research program; Simplar Foundation is based in Tempe, and Evans General Contractors is based in Alpharetta.
- Deborah Mailman, Miriam Corowa, Kelrick Martin, and Trisha Morton-Thomas presented programs for ABC on September 2, 2026.
August 2026
5 events- Pauline Hanson verbally abused a journalist, and One Nation barred ABC journalists from conferences.
- NBC and ABC discussed how foreign entities are targeting U.S. elections to undermine democratic institutions.
- ABC reports on flood rescue advice and gift card fraud investigations involving Melbourne and Sydney.
- Tommy Pigott discussed the international disaster aftermath with ABC on August 1, 2026.
- Jimmy, a late-night host, broadcasted on the public channel on August 30, 2026.
July 2026
5 events- NBC and ABC are currently competing against each other for market share and viewership.
- ABC hosts the reality competition series Dancing with the Stars.
- ABC discusses the current state of the Australian property market, while Donald Trump issues threats regarding new fees on cargo.
- ABC is considering financial losses regarding Taylor Frankie Paul's show.
- Political figures and pollsters are discussing the over-reliance on polling data, media partnerships, and potential succession issues within government.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
8 events- Anthony Albanese called for the defense of public broadcasters.
- Ross Garnaut and David Llewellyn-Smith worked as economic commentators for Business Spectator and ABC.
- The FCC, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, launched probes into ABC's diversity practices on May 29, 2026, with support from Donald Trump.
- Pauline Hanson linked population growth to housing supply issues and criticized media institutions.
- Brendan Carr investigated ABC over featuring James Talarico and briefly had Jimmy Kimmel removed from TV.
- ABC houses a news division.
- Guardian Australia and ABC were targets of scrutiny from One Nation on May 26, 2026.
- Donald Trump called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel as the FCC reviews the network's broadcast licenses and policies.