Lamestream How Should We Cover the Far-Right? Plus, Netanyahu vs Albanese, and the Economic Circlejerk
Aug 20, 2025
The podcast dives into Israel's surprising sanctions on Australian officials, sparking a discussion on foreign interference in politics. It examines the media's handling of far-right movements and the balance required to report responsibly without glorifying extremism. Hosts explore the impact of social media influencers on political narratives and the challenges of addressing pressing issues like housing crises. Additionally, they reflect on the political tension between Australia and Israel, unveiling the complexities within contemporary journalism.
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Roundtable Fever Vs Real Reform
- The Albanese–Chalmers roundtable generated huge media attention despite being low on substantive reforms.
- Journalists fell for a news-event framing that amplified process over policy outcomes.
Media Enables Mild Technocratic Politics
- The government designed the event to manage headlines while limiting expectation of big change.
- The press gallery's appetite for technocratic storytelling lets modest tweaks feel like major policy wins.
Charmers' Beige Flood-The-Zone
- Jim Chalmers excels at making small, technocratic fixes sound transformative.
- Media praise for intellectualism and reading lists helps sustain a 'beige' governing strategy.
