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Jones now at YouTube’s mercy

Myriam RobinSenior Writer

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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 a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com

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