SaaSy AF: Matt Shea Talks Media Ethics, Online Safety Act and the Manosphere

Welcome to our 7th episode of SaaSy AF, the podcast where founders, leaders, and change-makers share unfiltered thoughts on tech, media, politics, and the bold decisions shaping modern culture.
 
Matt Shea has never been one to shy away from the dangerous, uncomfortable or bizarre stories the world of journalism brings and we had the honour of having him shares his insights on SaaSy AF this week.

From his early days in media to becoming one of the most distinctive voices in investigative storytelling, Matt shares the journey that led him to where he is today, what it takes to connect with subjects on some of the most polarising and personal issues of our time.

For those who like to skip to the good bits, here's where to head to:
00:00 Introducing Matt Shea
01:00 How Matt Shea got to where he is.
03:13 Building trust from scratch and getting subjects to open up.
05:14 One of the stories Matt covered that has stuck with him.
08:23 The irony of once being paranoid of government surveillance, to accepting it from tech companies.
09:45 Keeping stories engaging without sensationalising them for the media.
15:50 The Online Safety Act: Pros and cons.
21:00 How social media built the Manosphere.
29:35 The final question.

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