{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/646ebc5fb383020012ef0cbe/66ecd0b0d4cef78b2b1d2c25?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Scrotum lookalike wants the world to burn","description":"<p>🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear</p><p>📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>G'day Fearmongers,</p><p>Big thanks to<a href=\"https://www.ampel.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Ampel</a> and <a href=\"https://myrtleandpine.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Myrtle &amp; Pine Studio</a> for lending us their podcast studio to record this week's <strong>A Rational Fear</strong> in person.</p><p>We have in the studio <a href=\"https://fane.com.au/show/lightening-the-load-with-grace-tame/#bookings\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Grace Tame</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/punterspolitics/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Punter's Politics</a>, as well as Lewis Hobba and me (Dan Ilic).</p><p>This week we discuss the Murdoch family's legal battles, the controversy surrounding the Australian remake of The Office, and environmental concerns related to the Betaloo Basin.</p><p><strong>And here’s a quick plug —&nbsp;</strong>Grace Tame is touring around the country this month in conversation with various people including me in Sydney and Melbourne — she’s also going to Canberra and Brisbane.<strong> 🎟️ </strong><a href=\"https://fane.com.au/show/lightening-the-load-with-grace-tame/#bookings\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get tickets here.</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61cb5386-ef6e-4997-b096-5692ae19f00e_953x449.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61cb5386-ef6e-4997-b096-5692ae19f00e_953x449.png\"></a></p><p>Thanks always for listening to A Rational Fear — if you can chip into the <a href=\"https://patreon.com/arationalfear\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a>, or a the very least leave a review on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-rational-fear/id522303261\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts and we’ll read them out on air.</a></p><p>Cheers,</p><p>Dan Ilic</p><p><br></p><p>Takeaways</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The podcast humorously critiques current events and societal issues.</li><li>The Murdoch family's internal dynamics are complex and contentious.</li><li>Legal battles within the Murdoch family reflect broader media power struggles.</li><li>The remake of The Office in Australia has sparked significant debate.</li><li>Public reactions to media adaptations often mirror past controversies.</li><li>Environmental concerns are often overshadowed by corporate interests.</li><li>The Betelgeuse Basin represents a critical environmental issue in Australia.</li><li>Political commentary reveals public skepticism towards government actions.</li><li>Humor serves as a tool for discussing serious topics.</li><li>The podcast encourages listeners to engage critically with the news.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear</p><p><br></p><p>Here's all the fun stuff you get when you sign up to Patreon.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Get an ad-free and sponsor free version of the show.</p><p>🎟 Get early access and discounts to live shows.</p><p>🎥 Get early access to final videos, and draft edits of upcoming videos.</p><p>👨🏼‍⚖️ Make show suggestions.</p><p>💬 Get a link to the A Rational Fear discord.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this please drop us a review on Apple podcasts:</p><p><br></p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-rational-fear/id522303261</p>","author_name":"Dan Ilic"}