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Os and Scott discuss how Pauline Hanson’s address to the National Press Club has divided journalists, and highlighted the big race problem in Australia's newsrooms. They also talk about how the last week reveals the media's limitations in combating the far-right.

Then they unpack the latest on the political crisis in the UK and why it looks like Prime Minister Keir Starmer's days are numbered.

Later in the show, they're joined by former captain of the Socceroos, SBS presenter and refugee advocate Craig Foster to talk about the World Cup, Australia's performance, the best narratives coming out of the tournament, the state of the media, Anthony Albanese's time as PM, and the rise of Pauline Hanson.

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Os and Scott break down Pauline Hanson's extreme address to the National Press Club where she attacked migrants, Muslims, multiculturalism and the trans community. They discuss how Australia's political journalists responded and why the format, questions and entire event demonstrated why the media doesn't understand how to cover One Nation.

Then they discuss the US-Iran deal, Israel's continued occupation of Lebanon and why it doesn't seem to be a major story.

Plus in the Keeping Tabs: Kyle Sandilands settles with ARN and the Lamestream crew break down the World Cup, and Scott shares his favourite football podcasts.

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Os and Scott discuss the recent race riots in the UK and Northern Ireland, breaking down what's driving them, how they are influenced by an increasingly far-right social media landscape, and how they were covered in Australia.

Then they unpack how One Nation went from being ridiculed by political journalists to becoming the biggest, and in some cases only, story in federal politics.

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Os and Scott open the show by talking about how sport has taken over the culture thanks to the New York Knicks, State of Origin and the soccer World Cup. They discuss the most interesting political narratives emerging out of the World Cup and share their takes on Australia's chances.

Then they look how the media is covering the debate around AUKUS, why any serious converastion about our alliance with the US seems out of bounds, and which "experts" journalists love turning too.

In Keeping Tabs, Os looks at Nine's decision to sell Pedestrian and surveys what's left of the youth media landscape, and Scott dissects ABC boss Hugh Mark's recent interview and what it reveals about the future of the public broadcaster.

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Os and Scott open the episode by discussing Charlie Pickering's response to the backlash he faced for criticising Grace Tame.

Then they break down how the war between Israel and Iran could resume and why sections of the Australian media seem to be more pro-Israel than even Donald Trump

Later in the show, they look at the slow death of local and regional news in Australia, unpack why it matters and discuss some ideas to revive it.

Our live national tour is nearly sold out! Make sure to get your tickets while you can.

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