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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Os and Scott break down the extraordinary accusations levelled against the Royal Commission by News Corp and and explain why the inquiry has become the centre of growing political and media controversy.

They then turn to One Nation's increasingly aggressive crack down on press freedom and discuss what journalists can, and should, do to fight back.

Later, they look at the political battle pitting big tech companies against Australia's media giants, and why hundreds of millions of dollars and plenty of jobs are at stake.

In Keeping Tabs: The left-wing politician who went in to for bat for Gina Rinehart, and the NRL attempts to re-invent the concept of media regulation.

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Os and Scott go beyond the headlines to break down exactly why 50,000 Moroccans crossed into a Spanish territory, sparking a huge new debate about immigration.

They discuss the diplomatic and political power plays driving the situation, the role played by misinformation online, how the situation was amplified by the US and Israel, and the attempts by the far-right around the world, and in Australia, to capitalise on it.

Later in the show, they discuss how Gina Rinehart and News Corp have launched a new attack on the ABC and whether the broadcaster's leadership are willing to defend comedy and satire.

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Os kicks off the episode with a recent review of his experience attempting to watch free-to-air TV, before he and Scott talk about the news that FIFA is trying to privatise the World Cup and sell it to Donald Trump's in-laws.

Then they talk about the Victorian Labor party's leadership change and whether it will help the party stave off One Nation at the November election.

Later in the show, Scott reviews the first episode of Kyle Sandilands new show (which costs $99 to listen too), and a break down of Anthony Albanese's controversial fundraising dinner, and Donald Trump reveals the truth about the Iran War.

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Os and Scott discuss the news that Cheek Media's Hannah Ferguson looks set to challenge Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his inner-west Sydney seat of Grayndler at the next election, including how the story broke, what Ferguson's chances are, and what the news could mean for Cheek Media's independence.

Then they discuss the outcomes of the Labor party national conference, including on Gaza, and Ed Husic's failed attempts to force Labor to acknowledge Israel's genocide, before diving in the latest turmoil at the ABC.

They break down a new long-read in The Monthly covering divisions at the public broadcaster, including what led to the axing of former news director Justin Stevens, and look at why two episodes of Four Corners were removed by the ABC.

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Os and Scott kick off the show by talking through Dave Hughes' latest meltdown and the bizarre and disturbing allegations raised by comedian Melanie Bracewell.

They step through a number of news items, including Barnaby Joyce's failed attempts to defend Pauline Hanson, the latest round of job cut at The Sydney Morning Herald and the Age, and revelations that Israel is trying to influence Labor's national conference.

Finally, they discuss Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' by reviewing the film, talking about why it's become such a cultural phenomenon, why the movie's politics and message feel so timely, and the right-wing culture war it's become embroiled in.

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Os and Scott breakdown Pauline Hanson and Gina Rinehart's getaway in Sicily and why it shows that Hanson is really bad at politics. They review the Australian media's coverage of Hanson's speeches in London, her interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson, and discuss how most of the coverage just amplified her attacks on various minority groups and failed to offer any actual journalism.

Then, Scott steps through the latest escalations in the US' war on Iran, how it's spiralling out of control, and the significance of Trump targeting civilians.

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Os and Scott open the episode by paying tribute to Sam Neill. After that, they break down the restart of the war on Iran and the biggest revelations about the intelligence operations fuelling the conflict.

Then they discuss the how Royal Commission spent the week platforming attacks against the student protest movement and how the media's coverage of the hearing reveals their bias.

Later in the episode, Os breaks down why the biggest song in Australia today represents the greatest threat the music industry is facing.

And finally, Scott dives into the recent dip in One Nation's polling and asks whether political reporters should really be taking a victory lap.

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Os and Scott break down Anti-Semitism Envoy Jillian Segal's incendiary and often incoherent attacks on the ABC and SBS at the Royal Commission and how it was part of a bigger plan being pushed by the pro-Israel lobby to influence the media's coverage of Israel.

They step through Segal's plan for a new board staffed with pro-Israel figures to monitor the ABC's coverage, what the consequences of that would be and how likely it is to actually be enacted.

Later in the episode, they discuss Pauline Hanson's decision to appear on far-right activist Tommy Robinson's podcast and how it positions her to the right of Nigel Farage. They also examine the wall-to-wall, uncritical coverage from the Australian media.

Finally, they cover Donald Trump's latest attack on the media with the FBI issuing subpoenas to five journalists from The New York Times in an attempt to get them to reveal their sources.

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