Welcome to the Start the Week podcast, recorded first thing on Monday, looking at the agenda for the week ahead. Today:

• Formula 1 finale’s TV shambles

• Grand finals ratings: Comparing the codes

• Paramount shifts target to cricket

• Government offers connected TV support for local players

• Ratings duds from Love Boat and Frankly

• ABC rejects youth criticisms

• Governments’ questionable ad spend

Today’s episode features Tim Burrowes and Abe Udy. As always, we’d love to hear what you think at letters@unmade.media

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Relevant links:

• news.com.au: Max Verstappen crowned world champion in farcical scenes

• Sydney Morning Herald: Paramount could bat for cricket, remains bullish on sports rights

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• Sydney Morning Herald: Dropping the ball? What to make of the TV ratings for footy grand finals

• Australian Financial Review: Streaming apps come to the rescue for local TV networks

• Nine: Weekly Oztam analysis

• The Australian: Ita defends Fran

• Australian Financial Review: Governments spend more on ads than Harvey Norman and Maccas

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