Alan Jones on Trial: Fierce loyalty, fiery texts and a parade of witnesses | Week 6 - podcast
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•Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:41 GMT
📰 What Happened
This is a Guardian Australia podcast about week six of Alan Jones's criminal trial. The trial sped up after a slow start, with a string of witnesses taking the stand.
The court heard from former colleagues, close friends and loyal associates. Details included alleged indecent touching, angry text messages, and claims of an 'unbreakable bond' with Jones.
Host Nour Haydar speaks to media reporter Amanda Meade about the cross-examinations and the key moments in court.
🔍 The Backstory
Alan Jones is a former Sydney radio host and one of Australia's best-known broadcasters. He spent decades hosting top-rating talkback shows. He was hugely influential in politics and media.
He has been charged with a series of historical indecent assault offences. He denies all the charges. The trial is being watched closely because of his fame and his long career.
The case is being reported week by week through Guardian Australia's Full Story podcast.
🎯 Why It Matters
The trial tests how courts handle abuse claims against powerful, famous people. It also matters to anyone who cares that accusers get a fair hearing.
This is a Guardian Australia podcast about week six of Alan Jones's criminal trial. The trial sped up after a slow start, with a string of witnesses taking the stand.
The court heard from former colleagues, close friends and loyal associates. Details included alleged indecent touching, angry text messages, and claims of an 'unbreakable bond' with Jones.
Host Nour Haydar speaks to media reporter Amanda Meade about the cross-examinations and the key moments in court.
Alan Jones is a former Sydney radio host and one of Australia's best-known broadcasters. He spent decades hosting top-rating talkback shows. He was hugely influential in politics and media.
He has been charged with a series of historical indecent assault offences. He denies all the charges. The trial is being watched closely because of his fame and his long career.
The case is being reported week by week through Guardian Australia's Full Story podcast.
The trial tests how courts handle abuse claims against powerful, famous people. It also matters to anyone who cares that accusers get a fair hearing.