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Today, Os and Scott begin the show talking about the Lamestream L's, the inaugural Lamestream awards night and how you can be a part of it!

Then, they discuss the latest revelations in the fresh Epstein files, why this story won't go away and what the new documents tell us about how global politics and the media really work.

And later in the episode, Scott looks at the latest in the world of AI and why fears of a bubble are growing, and what it could mean for the economy and society more broadly.

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Os and Scott kick of this episode by briefly talking about some of the TV they're watching and music they're listening too right now, before discussing the coverage commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam Dismissal.

Then they unpack the fallout from the Neo-Nazi rally outside NSW Parliament, stepping through how it was allowed to take place, the excuses the police and government have provided and the traps the media keep falling into when it comes to covering the far-right.

Later in the show, Scott dissects the scandal that saw the BBC lose its two most senior managers and led to accusations it had been the subject of a "right-wing coup", and whether or not the same thing could happen to the ABC.

And in Keeping Tabs: How commercial radio hosts and tabloid newspapers influenced Victoria's retrograde new criminal justice reforms which could see children as young as 14 tried as adults and sentenced to life in prison.

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Os and Scott start today's episode discussing their exclusive interview with the Carlton's mascot, who was attacked on the front page of the Herald Sun and accused of anti-semitism because he refused to help fundraise for the IDF.

Then they discuss how most of the mainstream media missed a big, Australia angle to the Grammy nominations, which speaks to the dire state of music journalism in the country, before sharing the worst takes on Zohran Mamdani's election win and why the Australian seems to be even worse than compared to the US or the UK.

Finally, they cover Pauline Hanson's decision to skip Parliament and head to Mar-a-Lago to hobnob with international right-wing figures and billionaires and why Australian journalists give One Nation such an easy run.

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Os and Scott begin the episode by discussing the news that the suspects involved in the Louvre heist have been arrested, before debating the heist itself, and who the good guys are.

Then they break down the latest political crisis engulfing the Coalition, with the Liberal Party plummeting to record lows in opinion polls and a fresh ideological battle breaking out over the party's commitment to net zero. Os and Scott discuss how serious the problem is and what the battle over climate policy is really about.

Later in the show, they explore how the Greens have been overtaken by One Nation as Australia's third biggest party and why the party seems to be struggling. They look at the rise of more radical politicians like newly-elected New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani and question why the Greens are failing to achieve cut through.

Plus, in Keeping Tabs: The curious choice of the Australian Financial Review's most innovative company of the year, how The Age turned to a major betting sponsor for its sports coverage and The New York Times journalist who quit over the paper's Gaza coverage.

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Os and Scott kick-off this episode by discussing the a front page story published by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age that alleges an ABC journalist sent text messages suggesting he wanted to kill a prominent YouTuber, and the journalist's claim that the text messages were faked. They unpack Lamestream's reporting on the story, and the dispute over a screenshot that is at the centre of one of the biggest media controversies in the country.

Also in this episode, a break down of the latest Jeffrey Epstein revelations and how they brought (former) Prince Andrew, and look at the Victorian parliament passing the first Treaty legislation in the country, why it received a muted response and what it tells us about the political and media debate around Indigenous affairs.

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Os and Scott start this episode by discussing the ludicrous political scandal that has erupted over Anthony Albanese's decision to wear a Joy Division band t-shirt. They look at how criticism of Albanese spread from right-wing social media to mainstream news outlets like The Australian and Sky News before Sussan Ley slammed the PM in parliament. Os responds by pointing out the "problematic" names of some of Sussan Ley's favourite bands.

Also in this episode, a look at Trump's tour of Asia, and why the Australian media are so intent on portraying the US as a good-faith actor in the region. Then Scott looks at Israel's latest flagrant breaches of the ceasefire and how the term has become meaningless.

Later in the show, a discussion about the incoming teen social media and all the questions that remain about how exactly it will work and what it means for how we all interact online.

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Os and Scott kick-off this episode by breaking down the massive betting scandal that has rocked the US, ensnaring both the NBA and the mafia. They discuss the details of the scandal, which involves Oceans 11 style rigging of poker games and how Australia's culture of sports betting has been transferred to the US, complete with all the social harms it entails.

They also discuss how influential sports betting has become to the media, both in the US and here in Australia.

Later in the show they discuss former ABC chair Ita Buttrose's upcoming book and the glowing, and incredibly positive media coverage she is receiving despite leaving the ABC mired in scandal after the unlawful sacking of Antoinette Lattouf.

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Following the universal praise heaped on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese by the media after his visit to Donald Trump's White House this week, Os and Scott cast a more critical eye over the meeting. They cover what was discussed, Trump's attacks on a number of journalists and why the media are fawning over the Australian government for for giving Donald Trump everything he asked for, and more.

Then they discuss the fragile ceasefire in Gaza which has been broken by Israel more than 80 times, and debate whether Benjamin Netanyahu has any interest in maintaining it.

Later in the show, Scott breaks down the growing civil war among Joe Rogan and his band of podcast bros, and what it reveals about US culture and politics. Finally, both Os and Scott share some good news stories from around the world as an antidote to how grim things feel right now.

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Os and Scott discuss the significance of former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce announcing his shock resignation from the Nationals and the rumours that he is set to join One Nation, potentially as their next leader. They unpack what's really behind the decision, why conservative politics in Australia is in such disarray, and how One Nation could emerge as a much more potent and threatening political force.

Also in the show, they look at how Prince Andrew was undone by his connection to Jeffrey Epstein, the emails that sealed his fate, and how Epstein is continuing to bring down senior figures in politics all around the world.

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Os kicks off this episode by talking Scott through his experience watching 'The Morning Show', the star-studded Apple TV series set in a US TV network, and why it is one of the most bizarre show's he's ever seen, before Scott shares some of the better TV shows set in newsrooms.

Then they discuss Donald Trump's trip to Israel, what his speech to the Israeli parliament really revealed about the lead-up to the current Gaza ceasefire and how the president makes decisions. They also examine why the Australian seems to be taking a more pro-Israel line than Trump himself, and how the journalists are creating the groundwork for another potential wave of Israeli aggression.

Also in this episode, a conversation about the extremely poor coverage in Australia of Diane Keaton's passing and why celebrity journalism is worse than ever. Plus, why Australia's media class want a local version of Bari Weiss, and Scott fires up about The Guardian's Bird of the Year poll.

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