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It's a special Monday episode of Lamestream! In today's show, Os and Scott discuss how The Age and Sydney Morning Herald confected a story about Hamas' praise for Anthony Albanese, and how it came to dominate the news cycle. They break down how they figured out it's central premise was misleading, and how the paper has been dealing with the criticism and the fallout.Also in the show, how the media is reacting to Donald Trump's underwhelming meeting with Vladimir Putin and a check in on how the ABC is going.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For nearly two years the federal government, supported by the mainstream media, has strongly denied that Australia is selling weapons to Israel. Today on the show, Os and Scott unpack exactly how Australia is part of the weapons supply-chain, our complicity in the genocide in Gaza, and how the government got away with misleading the public for so long.They also discuss the reaction to Anthony Albanese's announcement that Australia will recognise Palestine, and look at how most Labor policy is calibrated to satisfy political journalists, rather than the public.Then they discuss the huge transformation taking place across the podcast industry, as the biggest media companies scrap well-researched, narrative-led shows in favour of influencer and celebrity focused content and pivot hard to video.And in Keeping Tabs, a popular news influencer outlines their plan to build a new political party sitting somewhere between Labor and The Greens, and a bit of behind-the-scenes on how Lamestream breaks stories.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a Lamestream exclusive, Scott reveals fascinating details about the pro-Israel ABC whistleblower that featured on the front-page of The Australian newspaper last Saturday, blasting the broadcaster for its alleged pro-Palestine bias.Also in today's show, Os and Scott look at how the public, the media and politicians reacting to the ongoing forced starvation in Gaza, including a discussion of the enormous protests in Sydney over the weekend, how they were covered, and how some of Australia's biggest news organisations remain staunchly aligned to Israel.After a brief reflection on the Logies, Scott and Os discuss the dire state Australian TV is in and discuss why the federal government has failed to introduce promised laws to force streaming giants like Netflix and Disney to create more Australian content.Finally, Os breaks downs an disastrous attempt by the Nine papers could cover a far-right rally in the UK and discusses the media's meltdown over Sydney Sweeney.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It appears like there's been a shift in political and circles this week, with the UK and France moving to recognise Palestine as a state, the Australian government accusing Israel of breaching international law, and media outlets finally recognising the catastrophic situation in Gaza. But how real and significant is this apparent change in tone? Os and Scott discuss what has shifted, what hasn't, the reasons behind it and whether it actually represents a tipping point.Also in this episode: A breakdown of how the Australian campaigned for a social media ban that is due to start later this year, despite the fact that we have no details on how it will work, or even what platforms it will impact.And in the regular Keeping Tabs segment, the political fallout from the Hottest 100, the ABC media lecture that completely missed the moment and the fact about Australian reading habits the media got totally wrong.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 200,000 people have voted in Triple J's Hottest 100 Australian songs of all time poll, but an event that was supposed to celebrate the history of Australian music has also put a spotlight on the huge problems facing the industry, and the shrinking role Triple J is playing in helping make hits and break artists. Os and Scott discuss the dire state of music media, why Triple J is increasingly backwards looking, and debate singer Ben Lee's suggestion that it should exclusively celebrate Australian music.Also, Scott looks at why the ABC remains stubbornly deferential to Israel when it reports on the near-daily aid massacres in Gaza, even as the rest of the media starts to slightly improve its coverage, and Os unpacks why The Age is more focused on smearing the pro-Palestine movement as anti-semitic than covering the situation in Gaza.Plus, they cover the split in Donald Trump's base of his refusal to release the Epstein files and the political consequences, including here in Australia, of Stephen Colbert's cancellation.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The federal government has unveiled its review into combating anti-semitism which includes a number of radical recommendations that would censor the media and sanction universities and artists if they facilitated criticism of Israel. Os and Scott talk about the background to the review, the problems with its extreme recommendations and how reactions to it shifted over the past week.Also in the episode: A conversation about the state of federal politics, and why the Labor government is seemingly coasting without much criticism or debate over its soft approach on climate, education, health and housing. Os and Scott also discuss the media's unwillingness to criticise the massively controversial and expensive AUKUS deal, even though it is being reviewed by Donald Trump.Plus in Keeping Tabs, a preview of the Tasmanian state election and why the ABC is obsessed with making the same show, over and over.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trial verdict of Erin Patterson kicks off a wild media frenzy, shedding light on strange and sensational stories. The hosts dissect the chaotic media coverage, raising questions about context and fact-checking. They also delve into how anti-Israel protests in Melbourne are being misreported, highlighting the media's influence on public perception and political narratives. Additionally, they critique the dismal ratings of a new TV show and reflect on shifts in Australian television programming.

This week dives deep into the media's chaotic reaction to Zohran Mamdani's primary victory, exploring accusations of deportation and fiery political backlash. The fallout from Glastonbury reveals why artists opposing the Gaza war spark more media interest than the conflict itself. They tackle how new anti-protest laws are tightening freedoms, questioning the narratives that shape public perception. Plus, a look at the controversial dynamics between diversity and objectivity in media hiring practices, challenging the status quo of representation.

A landmark legal case reveals that a journalist was fired under political pressure from pro-Israel lobbyists, raising concerns about free speech in media. The discussion delves into the implications for journalistic integrity and highlights shifting reporting standards in the context of the Iran-Israel conflict. The hosts criticize media outlets for uncritically accepting political narratives, particularly around military actions, and question the ethics of coverage on international conflicts. They also touch on the emergence of new political challengers in major cities.

In this special episode of Lamestream, Os and Scott react to the news that the US has taken the extraordinary step of joining Israel's war against Iran by bombing the country.They discuss the details of the US attack, why Trump made the decision to support Israel and what could happen next.Plus, they look at how the media reacted to the bombing, including the bizarre decisions from the ABC to interview Scott Morrison, and examine how little expertise there is in Australian newsrooms on this issue.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.