# Midweek - Phillips report, CRL mania, election event angst, mascot wars

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Podcast: [Mediawatch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mediawatch-1043897)
Published: 2026-09-16T08:21:28+00:00
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## Resource

The Phillips report the media have been waiting for. Also: CRL is go, media mascot v mascot, live election event tension & the hyrox horror Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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