Os and Scott start the episode by discussing SBS' coverage of the World Cup and whether it lives up to previous broadcasts. They debate its merits, what it's lacking, the involvement of sports getting companies and whether more government funding would fix the problem.

Then, they discuss the Royal Commission's latest hearings examining the media and in particular social media. They talk about what the Royal Commission isn't covering, and why it's treatment of social media giants seems so light touch.

Plus in Keeping Tabs: The politicians who are turning to podcasting, the secret money behind Karl Stefanovic, and The Guardian's curiously conservative use of language.

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Os and Scott break down exactly why and how Karl Stefanovic and Nine parted ways, what it reveals about the state of the Australian media landscape and the dominance of far-right figures on social media.

Later in the episode, they discuss the new agreement between Israel and Lebanon, how it cedes control over land to Israel and why it could even push Lebanon into civil war.

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Os and Scott are in the same room! They sat down during the Sydney leg of the national Lamestream live tour to talk about what this year's Logie nominations reveal about the state of Australian TV and the feature film about AI that no Hollywood studio wants to distribute.

Then they discuss how the media covered the the resignation of UK PM Keir Starmer and talk about his likely replacement Andy Burnham, including his political views and whether he can rebuild Labour.

Later in the episode, they talk about what political parties, unions, civili society and regular people can do to fight back against the rise of One Nation, and whether an organised political response is actually possible.

In Keeping Tabs: The blowback to Karl Stefanovic's interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson and whether he's trying to get fired from Nine, and why The Daily Aus is pumping out One Nation propaganda.

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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.

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Os and Scott start by discussing Donald Trump's heated phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, what it actually means and whether the US and Israel actually want a ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran.

Then they turn to Charlie Pickering's extraordinary attack on Grace Tame where he described the ABC working with the activist as "problematic". They step through the consequences of Pickering's public statements, made to a far-right activist, how the media has covered the story and what it could reveal about the ABC.

Later in the show, they answer listener questions about Pauline Hanson, One Nation and federal politics including what's driving support for the party, whether their surge is real, how Hanson could become Prime Minister and what other parties can do to respond.

Plus, in Keeping Tabs: Ben Roberts-Smith drops in to the NRL, sparking a response from the only person of Afghan descent to play in the NRL, and the ongoing radicalisation of Dave Hughes.

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Os and Scott talk about the turmoil at the ABC, the exit of the broadcaster's head of news and what the change means for the future of journalism in Australia. They break down why the ABC matters, the details of recent tumultuous events and share there thoughts on where the ABC is heading.

Plus, Os interviews the founding editor of Jacobin and president of The Nation Bhaskar Sunkara about the global rise of the far-right, why Australia is in a worse position than the US, Zohran Mamdani's victory and how progressives can fight back.

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