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Jones now at YouTube’s mercy

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Octogenarian shock jock Alan Jones was all smiles and optimism on Friday as he unveiled his bold new media venture. Which is, essentially, his old 2GB show, but aired every evening on social media.

He had to come back, he told the assembled journalists, as someone had to do something about the self-censorship plaguing the nation.

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Myriam Robin is Rear Window editor based in the Melbourne newsroom. A Rear Window columnist since 2017, she previously reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com

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