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Tickets to our first national tour are on sale now!Os and Scott open by discussing how a budget that promised to fix generational wealth inequality contained little that will actually do that, and how the media got played into repeating Labor's line to young voters.Then, they look at the crisis in UK Labour and what it can tell us about the future of the Labor government here in Australia.Finally, they look at lobbyists in the media, answer a listener question about attribution and a scandal over the impending Eurovision song contest.Articles discussed in this episode:How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power ToolSupport Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube

Tickets to our first national tour are on sale now!Os and Scott open by discussing One Nation's history-making result at the Farrer by-election and what it means for the future of Australian politics. Then, they talk about Tuesday night's federal budget, including the government's attempt to pitch it as generational economic reform, whether their housing tax policies will have a significant impact, and what it probably should (but won't) include.Later, they break down a recent episode of Shameless, discussing political pragmatism and idealism and why it seemed to frustrate so many listeners.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeArticles discussed this episode:Labor plots budget housing boost to fend off One NationThe Personal Is Political by Carol Hanisch

Tickets to Lamestream Live: The First Birthday Tour are on sale from 8am, Thursday!Join us in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra for a Mid Year check-in on the state of media, politics and current affairs, featuring special guests, brand new segments of the show and an opportunity to meet the team behind Lamestream! Grab your tickets now to make sure you don't miss out.On today's show, Os and Scott open by discussing The Devil Wears Prada 2 and whether it's sneakily the best journalism movie of the decade. Then they turn to Donald Trump's failed "Project Freedom", his attempt to force open the Strait of Hormuz, and the revelations of how involved Australia's defence force has been in the Iran War.Also in the show, a deep dive into Pauline Hanson's relationship with Gina Rinehart, how the billionaire is shaping One Nation's policies and a look at the media's coverage of a new plane gifted by Rinehart to Hanson. Plus, a preview of the Farrer by-election, which could see One Nation win a seat in the House of Representatives for the first time.And in Keeping Tabs: Former editor of The Age Michael Gawenda takes aim at former editor Jeff Sparrow and gets his facts wrong, and a commercial radio network rules out hiring a popular podcaster apparently because of their views on Israel.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeArticles discussed in this episode:Leaked Navy documents raise questions over Middle East WarJournalism in decline: a response to Michael GawendaAbbie Chatfield’s radio career just hit a major wall

Os and Scott discuss the Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism's interim report and attempts from Australia's intelligence agencies to shift the blame away from them, and to the Gaza protests, for the Bondi terror attack.Then they look at how the media has covered the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, the arrest of Jefferson Lewis and the protests that broke out in Alice Springs. They dig into why certain outlets have a terrible track record on covering Indigenous issues and which publications report with empathy and context. They also discuss how News Corp and the Coalition are working together to demonise Indigenous communities and build the case for another Intervention.Tickets to Lamestream Live: The First Birthday Tour go on sale on Tuesday morning for subscribers and Thursday for everyone else. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss out. All tour information can be found here.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeArticles discussed in this episode:Authorities suspect Gaza war drove Bondi shooter to terrorFormer ASIO chief questioned scrutiny of Bondi gunmen before quitting royal commission‘Absolute anarchy’: Riot erupts at Alice Springs Hospital after accused child killer arrestedViolence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s KillingDead child's family appeal for calm

We're going on tour! Os and Scott kick off today's episode by announcing Lamestream's first national tour to celebrate the show turning one. Tickets go on sale on May 7, but pre-sale for subscribers goes live on May 5. Subscribe here to make sure you don't miss out. More information on the tour can be found here.On today's show, Os and Scott look at how the energy crisis is influencing Australian media and politics and break down an ABC story that appears to be pretty shameless pro-fossil fuel propaganda.Also in today's episode, Scott does a deep dive into Lebanon, looking at Israel's history of invading and occupying the country, the origins of Hezbollah and how that relates to the current war.Plus, in Keeping Tabs: Kylie and Jackie O are being countersued by their old radio company, turning this dust up into one of the biggest media self-owns in recent history, and we share some great Australian journalism that deserves to be read.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeArticles discussed in this episode:Taroom Trough's oil field touted as solution to fuel security but no-one knows how much oil is thereIs there really untold oil wealth in Queensland’s Taroom Trough? Here’s why scepticism is warrantedKIIS turns tables on Kyle and Jackie O, sues pair for millionsCalls, messages, police records: How Palantir helped an intelligence agency analyse 42 million data points on AustraliansBuilt to fail? NACC: the integrity body undermined from within

There are just three days left in our subscriber drive! Help us reach our target of 500 new subscribers by heading to our website and subscribing to support the show.New subscribers have the chance to win one of 12 Lamestream merch prize packs. Lamestream subscriptions cost $9.90 a monthIn today's episode, Os and Scott discuss the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., attended by President Trump.Then they talk about Lamestream's exclusive reporting about the University of Queensland cancelling a children's book after accusations of anti-Semitism were levelled at its illustrator. They also discuss the new right-wing attacks on Welcome to Country ceremonies after booing marred a number of Anzac Day events.Later in the episode, they unpack the political battle over a proposed gas tax and look at the tactics used by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to kill it, and they look at Israel's new breaches of the Lebanon ceasefire.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeArticles discussed in this episode:Exclusive: University of Queensland scraps Indigenous children’s book, citing controversial anti-Semitism policyAlbanese poised to kill off move to increase taxes on gas giantsWhy the gas tax momentum is building as Australia looks to properly cash in on its abundant natural resourcesAmal Khalil: Autopsy of the Israeli army's assassinationAmal Khalil’s Two Decades of Militant Journalism

There's one week to go in our subscriber drive! Help us reach our target of 500 new subscribers by heading to our website and subscribing to support the show..New subscribers have the chance to win one of 12 Lamestream merch prize packs.Lamestream subscriptions cost $9.90 a month and give you access to our weekly newsletter with exclusive analysis and recommendations, all our articles, access to our Discord community, and early access to our live events. Plus, your help makes sure we can keep producing the show!Today, Os and Scott talk about the ongoing attempt to criminalise protest across the Australia and the role the media has played in pushing governments to introduce harsher and harsher laws. They discuss Queensland outlawing the phrase "from the river to the sea" and the Supreme Court striking down the NSW anti-protest laws rushed through after the Bondi terror attack.Later in the show, they break down Karl Stefanovic's incredibly popular and incredibly weird AI nostalgia video and discuss what his end goal is. Then Os looks at the history of this kind of nostalgia content and how it has its roots in far-right and white supremacist ideology, and the way it has seeped into mainstream politics.Then in Keeping Tabs, Os looks at the extraordinary and unprecedented lengths prison staff went to to protect Ben Roberts-Smith from the media, and Scott introduces a new game based around ABC News stories and the... unique way they are written.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeArticles discussed in this episode:‘Australiana’ images made by AI are racist and full of tired cliches, new study showsSpecial treatment for Ben Roberts-Smith needs a better explanation

It's the last week of Lamestream's subscriber drive! Help us reach our target of 500 new subscribers by heading to our website and subscribing to support the show..New subscribers have the chance to win one of 12 Lamestream merch prize packs.Lamestream subscriptions cost $9.90 a month and give you access to our weekly newsletter with exclusive analysis and recommendations, all our articles, access to our Discord community, and early access to our live events. Plus, your help makes sure we can keep producing the show!Today, Os and Scott open the show by discussing Os' appearance on the ABC's Insiders, and what happened with Lamestream went mainstream.Then they turn to the latest in Lebanon, unpacking how seriously to take the current ceasefire and why domestic Israeli politics might see the occupation and bombing continue for months, regardless of Trump's demands that the war end.Later in the show, they look at the Australian government's new defence strategy, which will see us double down on our alliance to the US and push defence spending to record levels. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeArticles discussed in this episode:Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyedA History of the Occupied Lebanese Border StripWatch Os' appearance on Insiders

Lamestream's first subscriber drive is on now! Help us reach our target of 500 new subscribers by heading to our website and subscribing to support the show..New subscribers have the chance to win one of 12 Lamestream merch prize packs.Lamestream subscriptions cost $9.90 a month and give you access to our weekly newsletter with exclusive analysis and recommendations, all our articles, access to our Discord community, and early access to our live events. Plus, your help makes sure we can keep producing the show!Today on the show Os and Scott are joined by a special guest: Al Jazeera correspondent Heidi Pett! Heidi is an Australian journalist who has been reporting from Lebanon for Al Jazeera throughout Israel's invasion. She breaks down the latest in the diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, Israel's ongoing breaking of breaches of international law, how she became a war reporter and the state of the media industry. Also on today's show, Scott looks at how the media covered the Liberal Party's announcement they would effectively bring back the White Australia policy, Os breaks down the fascinating controversy involving Usher, Melbourne band Radio Free Alice and Triple J, that has turned into the biggest music stories in the country, and the pair look at the growing media war over the Ben Roberts-Smith prosecution.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube