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In this special episode, Os and Scott discuss the hugely significant and likely catastrophic consequences of Trump and Israel's war on Iran.

They discuss the background to this weekend's bombing campaign, why Trump has decided to pursue regime change, the consequences of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination, and how Iran has retaliated.

They also explore the global reaction, including Australia's explicit support of Trump's war, and how the story is being covered by the media.

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Os and Scott watched Karl Stefanovic's hour-long interview with Anthony Albanese so you didn't have to. They break down why the interview was embarrassing for everyone involved, how Stefanovic has cultivated a hard-right audience, and why that's now blowing up in his face.

Next, they look at the disruptive impact Pauline Hanson and One Nation are already having on our political system, including influencing the federal government on immigration policy and their approach to Australian women and children trapped in Syria. They examine whether the media coverage of One Nation has improved, and discuss what journalists, and political parties, could do differently.

Later in the show, Scott breaks down some the harmful Epstein conspiracy theories finding traction on social media and why they are resonating when the actual truth is scandalous enough.

In Keeping Tabs, Os and Scott look at why the ABC suddenly pulled an episode of Australian Story, which it had been hyping up for days, and share some of their favourite stories from Australian media outlets over the past week.

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Scott and Os start the show by talking about why Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest is so significant and what it tells us about the Epstein story. They break down exactly what he is being investigated for, how the story has been covered, and how the Epstein files continue to reveal more and more about corrupt, shadowy networks that influence global politics and finance.

Later in the show, they step through Trump's dangerous new foreign policy escalations including the launch of his Gaza "board for peace" and the ongoing threats around Iran, as well as discussing how the interview between Tucker Carlson and Mike Huckabee exposes how the political right in the US are split on the question of support for Israel.

Finally, they end with a discussion on Sky News Australia's rebrand, and whether it will help or hurt the Murdoch-owned TV network.

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Os and Scott unpack how Pauline Hanson has been able to dominate the news and political conversation for the past week, all by going on Sky News and denigrating Muslims.

They discuss why the media gives Hanson more oxygen and attention than any other political figure and why they refuse to interrogate her views when given the chance, and Scott looks at how reporting on Hanson during the 1990s and 2000s was much stronger than it is now.

Later in the show, they examine Labor's attempts to try and take back control of the political news cycle.

In Keeping Tabs, Os asks whether anyone knows who is editing The Sydney Morning Herald, Scott dives into Australia's obsession with Pod Save America, and a look at censorship at CBS, from Stephen Colbert to 60 Minutes.

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Os and Scott begin by looking at the impact of reporting on the Epstein files, including the fact that criminal charges have been brought against multiple figures Lamestream exclusively revealed were tied to Epstein in November last year.

Then they look at the Liberal party's leadership spill and how it was covered, including the build-up to the party room vote, what prompted Sussan Ley's political demise, how Angus Taylor will be different, and what the consequences could be on Australian politics more broadly.

Later, they discuss the fallout and legacy of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia and how the government and media subtly changed their tune after protests revealed the depth of anger in the community to the visit. Finally, they unpack the significance of ABC staff voting to strike over pay and conditions.

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