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Enter our listener survey to win a Lamestream merch prize pack! Os and Scott discuss the alleged attack on federal MP Helen Haines, including how the story was covered in the first 24 hours, the narratives that quickly emerged, and what we actually know about the alleged assailant. They also discuss who is really to blame for normalising extreme rhetoric in Australian politics and media. Later in the episode, Scott breaks down the problems with the Australian media's coverage of the French protests, and Os shares his thoughts on the ABC's Top 100 Australian Books countdown. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enter our listener survey to win a Lamestream merch prize pack! Os and Scott break down the allegations of inappropriate behaviour levelled against Greens senator Jordon Steele-John, how the Greens have responded, and the bigger questions it raises for both the media and our political institutions. Later in the episode, they discuss the extraordinary leaked audio that shows how US news network CBS, is censoring stories about Benjamin Netanyahu, plus the backlash to this year’s Walkley Award nominations. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enter our listener survey to win a Lamestream merch prize pack! Os and Scott start the show by discussing the Australian Hotel Association's strange new AI-generated ad in favour of migration, including its intended audience and if it will be effective. Then, Scott breaks down the latest staff revolt at the ABC, which kicked off after management threatened the president of the journalist's union with disciplinary action for writing an opinion piece in the Australian Financial Review. Later in the show, they review NAZA, the gripping new documentary examining the mechanics of Israel's genocide in Gaza. They discuss the meltdown its caused in Israel, what the film does well, whether it missed any opportunities, and what viewers should take away. Finally, they break down Trump's extraordinary deal with Russia to temporarily lift sanctions, and how the question of military aid to Ukraine has split the Greens. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Os and Scott reunite and break down some of the biggest stories from the past week, including the outbreak of mass protests in Spain and France, Karl Stefanovic's return to podcasting and the reformation of Powderfinger. Later in the show, they discuss the media's coverage of Pauline Hanson and other right-wing political readers at the CPAC political conference, the pro-Israel lobby's embrace of One Nation, and how Australia's immigration debate has become full of hypocrisy. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Lamestream listeners, Jan and Antoinette at Ette are offering a 30-day free subscription to try Ette Media. Head to: https://www.ettemedia.com/Lamestream In this special episode, Scott sits down with Ette Media founder Jan Fran for a long-overdue chat about starting independent media companies. They trade war stories about coming up through the mainstream media, what made them finally decide to go independent and the future for smaller indie outlets. Then, they discuss One Nation’s Victorian election campaign launch and a video filled with racism the media missed, and Jan brings some throwaway lines from the Australian Financial Review that have her cracking up because if she doesn’t laugh, she’ll cry. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Os is joined by comedian and podcaster Tom Ballard to analyse the Greens new leadership team, discuss whether the media has got any better at how it covers the party, and look at how much the party will actually be shifting its strategy and direction. They also discus Os' recent article examining why Australia seems to lack a compelling, left-wing political figure like Zohran Mamdani, and if there is any exciting political organising going on in the country. And later in the show, they talk about why Labor is refusing to be more interventionist in response to the economic downturn, the flawed logic of the RBA, and the frustrating limits the media puts on economic policy debate in Australia. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Os and Scott break down the Greens leadership change, what it means for the party's future, whether they missed an opportunity to engage the public more broadly with their direction, and why the media has always been so bad at covering the party's internal politics. Then they discuss the fallout of OpenAI's Medicare hack in Australia, and how it is leading to calls for further regulation of AI around the world, except at home. They also report on the tension at Nine's newspaper division, with a serious of high-profile defections to a competition publication. Finally, in Keeping Tabs, Scott reports on how the UK government has shifted towards a more hardline stance against Israel, why this shift happened, and how it leaves Australia isolated. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Os and Scott give their reviews of Kylie Minogue's performance at the AFL Grand Final, before discussing the controversy around Tones and I and the NRL, and how Macklemore is involved. Then, Scott breaks down the latest in Iran and Yemen, and why it isn't being covered adequately in Australia. Later, Os and Scott talk about how the wars started by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are leading to a global economic crisis, including rising inflation and unemployment in Australia. They discuss what the government could do to help people, the risks of not acting, and why Australia seems to be so far behind the rest of the world in grappling with the scale of the crisis. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tina Quinn is back on the show. Scott and Tina discuss Australia's bid for a seat on the UN Security Council and what Australia's voting record says about our real standing in the world, before turning to AI and how the Albanese Government could be about to make a catastrophic capitulation to the AI tech giants just as the Prime Minister fluffs his credentials on the world stage. Then, they turn to US news networks' boycott of Donald Trump's press conferences and what the Australian journalists could learn from it, given Pauline Hanson's same blacklisting of news outlets that cover her critically has gone completely unchallenged. Finally, the turn towards the bizarre birthrate obsession of the news media this week, and how they completely ignored the very obvious connection to alst week's changes to immigration policy, as well as a new advertising campaign to promote ABC TV. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Os and Scott catch up, talk about some recent messages from listeners and Os' overseas adventures, before getting into the big political news: Labor's immigration policy is here. They discuss the details of the policy, why it may not have the intended effect on immigration, and the evidence that tells us political strategies that appease the right on immigration don't end well for centre-left governments. Then, the dive into the latest job cuts at the ABC and ask why Hugh Marks has not been forced into any public explanation of the cuts, given there are no government budget cuts. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tina Quinn joins the show again, and she and Scott begin by discussing how all four of Ed Sheeran's support acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dropped from the stadium show after pressure from the Israel lobby. Then, they dive into Karl Stefanovic's sudden courtroom battle over the future of his podcast, with Tina sharing some insight from those who've worked with Stefanovic. After that, Scott and Tina talk about Pauline Hanson's appalling comments about Indigenous Australians, and ask why the media have suddenly realised the depth of Hanson's bigotry, and whether they let her off the hook too easily. Finally, they review the ABC's second episode of the National Forum, which this time was about immigration, and discuss a podcast blow-up between Naomi Klein and the New York Times' David Marchese. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Os and Scott reunite and share their thoughts on some of the biggest news stories from the past few days, including the extraordinary revelations that Benjamin Netanyahu was warned about the October 7 attacks, as well as Hillary Clinton's suggestion he allowed them to happen for political gain. Later in the show, they discuss the Australian government's latest plan to regulate the social media landscape and debate how effective the plan to curb algorithms will really be. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott is joined by writer and journalist Rachel Withers. They begin with a quick discussion of Lamestream's latest reporting that ABC management has abandoned its proposed changes to the Indigenous TV department and will go back to the drawing board. Rachel and Scott dive into Anthony Albanese's decision not to join countries like the UK, Canada and France in sanctioning Israel's ethnic cleansing in the West Bank. They discuss how the story was reported by Australian media, whether the sanctions will be effective, and just how isolated the Albanese government has now become in its support for Israel. Then, they discuss the One Nation press conference that captivated the media: Warren Pickering's admission to past drug use. But how did the party leverage the moment politically? And did the media notice? Finally, in Keeping Tabs, Rachel and Scott discuss the latest moves at a billionaire-backed institute that funds journalism, and the public servants who don't want videos of them showing up on your Instagram. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Os is back, and he and Scott begin with a conversation about why Australia can't bring itself to talk about climate, while the world sees the disaster in Nepal as a giant warning about the climate crisis. Then, Scott dives into the blockbuster corruption hearings happening in NSW and his pitch for how to solve political corruption once and for all. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode of Lamestream, Scott is joined by Walkley Award-winning author and journalist Antony Loewenstein. They begin by talking about Antony's early years as a journalist, getting tapped on the shoulder by management over critical coverage of Israel and the Iraq War, and why he decided he had to leave mainstream Australian media behind. Then, they discuss genocidal attitudes taking hold in sections of Israeli society, how they contributed to the killing of Zomi Frankcom and why Palestine now faces the most existential threat that it ever has. Finally, they discuss Pauline Hanson's allegation that Anthony Albanese is using violent rhetoric that could lead to political violence. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.