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EPISODE · Jul 26, 2026 · 13 MIN

‘Outrageous sexism’ behind Mamamia pile-on

from The Front · host The Australian

Mia Freedman and Leigh Sales have both copped it from audiences over the appointment of Freedman’s son Luca Lavigne as Mamamia’s new CEO - but who says men can’t run women-focused businesses? Plus, Samantha Armytage bumps trial co-host Joel Dry from the Today couch. Steve Jackson’s here to discuss all the big yarns in media and entertainment.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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