Let’s Talk About Ethical Podcasting: Misinformation, Free Speech, and the Podcaster’s Responsibility

In this episode, I delve into one of the biggest conversations shaping the podcast industry right now: ethics. From misinformation and defamation to the role of the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) and Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in New Zealand, this episode explores what it really means to be a responsible podcaster in 2025.Using real-world examples like Belle Gibson’s health hoax and recent debates around Winston Peters’ comments about the BSA, I explore how podcasters can balance freedom of speech with public responsibility.In this episode:How the media we consume shapes our beliefs and behaviourWhat defamation is and how to avoid it in your podcastWhat the BSA and ASA are, and how their standards apply to podcastersWhy regulation doesn’t have to mean restriction, and how ethical podcasting builds trustPractical steps for building an ethical show: fact-checking, transparency, and content warningsMore Resources:BSA: https://www.bsa.govt.nz/ASA: https://asa.co.nz/RNZ's article "Winston Peters accuses Broadcasting Standards Authority of 'Soviet era stasi' censorship": https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576015/winston-peters-accuses-broadcasting-standards-authority-of-soviet-era-stasi-censorshipWanna go deeper?🎙️ For resources: https://www.maxenelondoncreative.co.nz/blog🙋‍♀️ To work with me: https://www.maxenelondoncreative.co.nz/podcasting-services📱 To get connected: @wannapodcast & @maxenelondoncreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.