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Tickets to our Summer Gala Parties are on sale now! Os and Scott discuss how the media covered has covered Usman Khawaja's revelations about the Sandpapergate cricket cheating scandal, and investigate how the story came to dominate the national conversation, and what it says about Australian media and society. They break down what Khawaja actually said, the furious response from many journalis...

Os and Scott go deep on the US election, discussing how the economy, Israel and AI shaped the results and what takeaways there are for Australian politics and media. Then, they break down the New Zealand election, held over the weekend, before analysing the Russell Brand verdict and the media culture that he thrived in, as well as his embrace by the far-right. Support Lamestream by visiting our we...

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 unemploym...

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 buildi...

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...

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 Hain...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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/Lamestream In 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 t...

Os is joined by comedian and podcaster Tom Ballard to analyse the Greens new leadership team, discuss whether the media has got any better at how it covers the party, and look at how much the party will actually be shifting its strategy and direction. They also discus Os' recent article examining why Australia seems to lack a compelling, left-wing political figure like Zohran Mamdani, and if t...

Os and Scott break down the Greens leadership change, what it means for the party's future, whether they missed an opportunity to engage the public more broadly with their direction, and why the media has always been so bad at covering the party's internal politics. Then they discuss the fallout of OpenAI's Medicare hack in Australia, and how it is leading to calls for further regulati...

Os and Scott give their reviews of Kylie Minogue's performance at the AFL Grand Final, before discussing the controversy around Tones and I and the NRL, and how Macklemore is involved. Then, Scott breaks down the latest in Iran and Yemen, and why it isn't being covered adequately in Australia. Later, Os and Scott talk about how the wars started by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are le...

Tina Quinn is back on the show. Scott and Tina discuss Australia's bid for a seat on the UN Security Council and what Australia's voting record says about our real standing in the world, before turning to AI and how the Albanese Government could be about to make a catastrophic capitulation to the AI tech giants just as the Prime Minister fluffs his credentials on the world stage. Then, the...

Os and Scott catch up, talk about some recent messages from listeners and Os' overseas adventures, before getting into the big political news: Labor's immigration policy is here. They discuss the details of the policy, why it may not have the intended effect on immigration, and the evidence that tells us political strategies that appease the right on immigration don't end well for centre-left gove...

Tina Quinn joins the show again, and she and Scott begin by discussing how all four of Ed Sheeran's support acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dropped from the stadium show after pressure from the Israel lobby. Then, they dive into Karl Stefanovic's sudden courtroom battle over the future of his podcast, with Tina sharing some insight from those who've worked with Stefanovic. A...

Os and Scott reunite and share their thoughts on some of the biggest news stories from the past few days, including the extraordinary revelations that Benjamin Netanyahu was warned about the October 7 attacks, as well as Hillary Clinton's suggestion he allowed them to happen for political gain. Later in the show, they discuss the Australian government's latest plan to regulate the social media lan...

Scott is joined by writer and journalist Rachel Withers. They begin with a quick discussion of Lamestream 's latest reporting that ABC management has abandoned its proposed changes to the Indigenous TV department and will go back to the drawing board. Rachel and Scott dive into Anthony Albanese's decision not to join countries like the UK, Canada and France in sanctioning Israel's ethnic cleansing...

Os is back, and he and Scott begin with a conversation about why Australia can't bring itself to talk about climate, while the world sees the disaster in Nepal as a giant warning about the climate crisis. Then, Scott dives into the blockbuster corruption hearings happening in NSW and his pitch for how to solve political corruption once and for all. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sig...

On this special episode of Lamestream, Scott is joined by Walkley Award-winning author and journalist Antony Loewenstein. They begin by talking about Antony's early years as a journalist, getting tapped on the shoulder by management over critical coverage of Israel and the Iraq War, and why he decided he had to leave mainstream Australian media behind. Then, they discuss genocidal attitudes taking...

Scott is joined by guest co-host Tina Quinn from the Fourth Estate podcast. Tina and Scott talk about the news out of the stunning by-election result in Western Australia, which saw One Nation defeat Labor in a safely held seat, after Labor ran a gas lobbyist as their candidate. Then, they turn to the March for Australia, which held its one-year anniversary rally on Sunday. This time, the march op...

Has One Nation accidentally revealed itself to be a pro-immigration party? Os and Scott step through how the party fumbled its most signature policy and what that could mean the national immigration debate the media and politician are having. They also discuss whether progressives should engage in the debate, how they should do it, and share ideas for how respond to the rise in anti-immigration se...

The Australian government has expressed "outrage" that Israel won't hold anyone responsible for the killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom, but just how seriously should we take those statements? Os and Scott cover the diplomatic brawl and how the media regurgitated falsehoods from Israel's ambassador. They also discuss how the investigation in Hind Rajab's killing received relatively little attentio...

A police investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving Sydney Swans players has dominated the news this week, and sparked a national debate over the way the issue has been reported in the media. Os and Scott break down the story, discuss some of the appalling media coverage and talk about why sports media consistently seems to get it wrong. They also look the challenges of reporting o...