The Shocking Reality of the Gaza ‘Peace’ Plan, Media Ownership Gets Worse, and Our Tips On Fixing Newspapers
Os and Scott open this episode by discussing Paul Thomas Anderson's new film 'One Battle After Another' and why it's Os' favourite film of the year. Then they unpack Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's disastrous new 'peace' plan for Gaza. They discuss why the plan is a horrific example of neo-colonialism driven by corrupt Western leaders and real estate developers and how Australia's Prime Minister and media establishment have largely lined up behind it.Later in the episode, they discuss the new advertising campaign being rolled out by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, why it misses the mark, and share their thoughts on what the newspapers could be doing instead if they want to rebuild trust with their audiences.Plus, they cover the impending merger between Seven and radio and podcast behemoth SCA, and why its a bad sign for media diversity, and the ongoing reluctance of mainstream media to acknowledge the rise of independent media.New episodes of Lamestream drop on Mondays and Thursdays. 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.
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Was The PM's Tour Really A "Diplomatic Triumph"? Plus, the Rise of Andrew 'MAGA' Hastie
On today's episode Os and Scott review Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to the US and the UK, and the fawning coverage doled out by the travelling media. They discuss why political journalists transform into "Team Australia" cheerleaders whenever a leader goes overseas, Albanese's attempts to grandstand on climate, Gaza and his government's social media ban, and some of the cringier moments of the trip.Also in today's episode, a look at the rise of Andrew Hastie, the hard-right Liberal MP embracing anti-immigration, MAGA ideas in an attempt to takeover the Liberal party.Plus, a review of Snoop Dogg at the AFL Grand Final and how Benjamin Netanyahu is bragging about the US' takeover of TikTok.New episodes of Lamestream drop on Mondays and Thursdays. 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.
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How Rupert Murdoch Took Over TikTok, Palestine Recognised, Now What? Plus, a Gary Stevenson Interview!
Today's episode features a Lamestream first: an interview with popular UK economist and YouTube Gary Stevenson. Stevenson's channel, Gary's Economics, has more than 1.4 million subscribers, and he joins Lamestream to discuss the rise of the far-right, in Australian and in the UK, the role economics plays in driving extremism, and the housing crisis.Also in today's episode, Os and Scott discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to New York to formally recognise Palestine, and how the symbolic decision, coupled with mild criticism of Israel, fell well short of what other world leaders have said about the genocide in Gaza. They also discuss Israel's latest attempts to interfere in Australia's politics and whether it matters if the PM lands a meeting with Donald Trump.Then, Os breaks down the background to the landmark deal struck between the US and China to hand over TikTok to a consortium of right-wing, pro-Israel billionaires with close ties to Donald Trump, and what it means for the future of the app.New episodes of Lamestream drop on Mondays and Thursdays. 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.
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Trump's War on Free Speech, New Targets but Same Old Climate Crisis, and Where Are the Epstein Files?!
Today on the show, Os and Scott look at the extraordinary situation in the US following the indefinite suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and the Trump regime's ongoing war on freedom of speech.Also in this episode, Scott breaks down the federal government's new climate targets, why they are woefully inadequate, and the problems with how political journalists cover climate policy in Australia.Plus, a look at the latest revelations in the Epstein files, how they took down an ambassador to the US, and why the FBI investigation seems to have stalled.New episodes of Lamestream drop on Mondays and Thursdays. 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.
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The Chilling New Media Purges, Why Recognising Israel's Genocide Matters, and a Return To White Australia?
In today's episode, Os and Scott discuss the significance of a new independent UN report that found Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, and what obligations that puts on the Australian government. They look how the report was covered in Australia, and why a number of major outlets seem disinterested in covering the story.Also in this episode, they continue their examination of how Charlie Kirk's assassination has turbocharged the far-right, and the threats made by Trump government officials to "dismantle" and demolish left-wing resistance. Plus, they talk about why the vast majority of Australian news outlets including the ABC, The Guardian and The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald aren't covering the malicious and organised harassment campaigns targeted at high-profile journalists and influencers who criticised Kirk.Later in the show, a look at how the media paved the way for One Nation's highest recorded poll result by ramping up a debate over immigration policy and boosting the voices of extreme politicians. Os and Scott consider how the UK, where the far-right Reform party is leading the polls, could be a grim blueprint for Australia.And in Keeping Tabs: An analysis of how different media outlets covered a landmark climate report, The Guardian's woes, and the story that disappeared off the face of the Earth.New episodes of Lamestream drop on Mondays and Thursdays. 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.
An independent podcast guiding you through the crisis in media. Hosted by award-winning journalists Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell, new episodes out every Monday and Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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