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Midweek - BSA extends reach, a bad week for Big Tech, breakfast with Tova and an easter chocolate ban.

Podcast: Mediawatch
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Duration seconds: 1557
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Summary

The BSA has decided it has jurisdiction over digital outlets like The Platform - hosted by former-RNZer Sean Plunket - sparking heated debate. US Courts find Instagram and YouTube caused harm to children, what does that mean? And a look at Tova O'Brien's Breakfast debut. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details