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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.

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Articles discussed in this episode:
Leaked Navy documents raise questions over Middle East War
Journalism in decline: a response to Michael Gawenda
Abbie Chatfield’s radio career just hit a major wall

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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.

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Articles discussed in this episode:
Authorities suspect Gaza war drove Bondi shooter to terror
Former ASIO chief questioned scrutiny of Bondi gunmen before quitting royal commission
‘Absolute anarchy’: Riot erupts at Alice Springs Hospital after accused child killer arrested
Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing
Dead child's family appeal for calm
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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.

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Articles discussed in this episode:
Taroom Trough's oil field touted as solution to fuel security but no-one knows how much oil is there
Is there really untold oil wealth in Queensland’s Taroom Trough? Here’s why scepticism is warranted
KIIS turns tables on Kyle and Jackie O, sues pair for millions
Calls, messages, police records: How Palantir helped an intelligence agency analyse 42 million data points on Australians
Built to fail? NACC: the integrity body undermined from within

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In 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.

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Articles discussed in this episode:
Exclusive: University of Queensland scraps Indigenous children’s book, citing controversial anti-Semitism policy
Albanese poised to kill off move to increase taxes on gas giants
Why the gas tax momentum is building as Australia looks to properly cash in on its abundant natural resources
Amal Khalil: Autopsy of the Israeli army's assassination
Amal Khalil’s Two Decades of Militant Journalism
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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.

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Articles discussed in this episode:
‘Australiana’ images made by AI are racist and full of tired cliches, new study shows
Special treatment for Ben Roberts-Smith needs a better explanation
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