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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 attention in Australia.

Later in the episode, Os breaks down the "serious miscarriage of justice" that a judge says occurred in one of Australia's most high-profile anti-Semitism prosecutions.

Plus, Mark Ruffalo takes on the Warner Bros. / Paramount Merger and the Ellison's, and how the tabloid frenzy over the AFL in the past week has spun out of control.

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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 on a rapidly evolving legal issue, how misinformation spreads, and the broader issues around sports culture in Australia.

Then they discuss the pro-Israel lobby's attempts to ban a book from a Sydney library, and the related meltdown high profile pro-Israel figures are having over the Royal Commission.

In Keeping Tabs: How media outlet had their comments section hijacked by racist vigilantes, and a look at Labor's deals with the Coalition on gambling ad reform and slashing the NDIS.

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Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse is available at Full Stop Australia - 1800 385 578.

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Os and Scott talk through the hints suggesting Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez might be running for President, Donald Trump's reaction, and the debate around "wokeness" she's kicked off.

They break down the successes the left-wing of the Democrats have had in recent elections and discuss whether that kind of political resurgence could happen in Australia.

Then they step through the tragic story of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday. They unpack his meteoric rise, the genesis of the campaign against him, and how to draw the line between fair reporting and a media pile-on.

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Os and Scott begin by discussing the drama around Crikey's article on media nepo babies and the intense debate it sparked on Instagram, involving multiple celebrities.

Next, they unpack the international incident involving Anthony Albanese, Japan's PM, two melons and a raunchy podcast, and look at the media outlets whipping up the frenzy.

Then they review Kyle Sandiland's first episode of his new subscriber-only show, look at the News Corp hit pieces on Massive Attack, and break down all the misinformation and controversy around the census, including the lobbying campaigns of Christian groups.

Finally, they talk through the big political issues in Parliament this week including gambling ad reform, and what it reveals about the media's influence on politics.

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Articles mentioned in this episode:

Sanae Takaichi: The prime minister nobody defended
PM’s sexist melon joke was not only ungracious, it betrayed the close bond of our two nations
Sexist melon haters: Japan’s social media fires up over Albanese gaffe
Anti-Israel band sparks outrage ahead of Melbourne show
Massive Attack Australian tour misfires amid information overload
The Bible
Greens, Coalition may not support Labor’s tech tax changes
Albanese, Taylor hammer out deals on gambling and tech, but ignore Howard’s last-ditch plea

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Os and Scott dive into the two scandals, which have let ABC boss Hugh Marks make radical changes to the ABC.

First, they discuss the apology he issued to Gina Rinehart over a joke on Race Around the World. Now, he says he is going to change the rules for what jokes can be broadcast on the ABC.

Then, they talk about the departure of the boss of investigative journalism at ABC News, Jo Puccini, and how a generational clear out of news leaders could have dire consequences for investigative journalism.

Finally, the Labor government is set to unveil its new immigration policy, after the announcement was delayed last week amid reports of infighting. Does it show One Nation is already having an influence on Australian politics, well before a federal election is in sight?

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