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Os and Scott beak down the momentous US midterm election results. They talk about the last minute campaign twists that nearly derailed the Democrat's campaign, the huge night for progressives, and what the results mean for Donald Trump and the future of US politics.Then they cover the broken state of Australia's economic policy debate. With the country facing a recession, rising unemployment and increasing interest rates, why is the media fixated on pressuring the government to cut spending?In Keeping Tabs: What happened to the Helen Haines story, and why is the Melbourne Press Club rolling out the red carpet for One Nation?Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube

Os and Scott present Lamestream's guide to the US midterm elections. They break down what's at stake for the US and the world, what the polling projects, the key races, and how Donald Trump might reacting if it looks like his grip on power might be weakened.Then Scott presents a deep dive into AI weapons and warfare, the development of autonomous weapons and Australia's role in building and testing killer robots. They also discuss a proposed new international treaty to curtail the use of lethal autonomous weapons, and why a number of powerful countries are opposed to it.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube

Os and Scott open by talking about their latest TV obsession (Note: he said Reservoir Dogs but he meant Reservation Dogs!), before discussing the ABC's appearance at Senate estimates this week and what it revealed about management's approach, and how they respond to right-wing criticism.Then they break down the Israeli election results, and Os runs why through many Australian journalists are in Israel right, and singing from the same song sheet.Later, they discuss the Victorian Liberals plan to ban pro-Palestine phrases, despite the current High Court challenge over similar Queensland laws, Scott runs through the incredible civil war raging in News Cop, and Os shares some good news from elections in Brazil and Serbia.It's the last week to enter our listener survey to win a Lamestream merch prize pack!Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube

As Israel heads to the polls, Os and Scott examine the country's increasingly right-wing political landscape, the candidates vying to replace Netanyahu, and why Western media coverage may be missing the bigger picture. Is Netanyahu really the problem, or do Israel's political divisions run much deeper?Plus, as new details emerge about the man accused of attacking independent MP Helen Haines, we examine the media and political response, the rush to draw conclusions about motive, and why questions about mental health services and Australia's social safety net are being overlooked.Enter our listener survey to win a Lamestream merch prize pack!Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube

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:InstagramTikTokYouTube

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:InstagramTikTokYouTube

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:InstagramTikTokYouTube

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:InstagramTikTokYouTube

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/LamestreamIn 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:InstagramTikTokYouTube