Lamestream

By Lamestream Media

An independent podcast guiding you through the crisis in media. Hosted by award-winning journalists Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell, new episodes out every Monday and Thursday.

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Number 1: Is Australia Actually Mad at Israel For Killing a Citizen? Plus, the AFL Tabloid Frenzy Loses the Plot
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. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 23, 202649min
Number 2: How Do We Talk About Immigration? Plus, 8 Ways to Make the ABC Great Again
Has One Nation accidentally revealed itself to be a pro-immigration party? Os and Scott step through how the party fumbled its most signature policy and what that could mean the national immigration debate the media and politician are having. They also discuss whether progressives should engage in the debate, how they should do it, and share ideas for how respond to the rise in anti-immigration sentiment. Later in the show they share their eight favourite ideas for how to fix the ABC, across news, entertainment and more! Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 26, 20261h 16min
Number 3: The Swans and Our Sports Media Problem. Plus, Labor's Gambling and NDIS Sell Out and the New Book Ban
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. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse is available at Full Stop Australia - 1800 385 578. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 19, 20261h 18min
Number 4: Australia's Woeful Gaza Reporting, The AFL Media's Latest Pile-On, and Post-Election Grandstanding
Os and Scott discuss how the Australian media is covering the Israeli government's announcement it will "conquer" Gaza and and forcibly relocate the Palestinian population. They talk about why the local outlets like the ABC seem to be doing a worse job at telling the truth compared to mainstream outlets in the US and Europe, and who influences reporting of the issue here in Australia. Then they look at the growing furore in the AFL media over Fremantle captain Alex Pearce's sharing of an Instagram post by Irish rappers Kneecap, and the desperate attempt by News Corp, Seven and 3AW to drum up a culture war. And in some more post-election analysis they talk about how different media outlets are responding to the result, and how some are coping much better than others. Supporting Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. We're currently offering a 50% discount. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 07, 202555min
Number 5: The Coalition’s Catastrophe, Bursting the Sky News Bubble and What Went Wrong for the Greens
A Labor landslide! Peter Dutton lost his seat! The Greens are in trouble! Sky News hosts lose their minds! In this special, post-election episode of Lamestream Scott and Os talk through the topline the results of the federal election and how they compare to the media's predictions (including their own). They discuss the emerging post-election narratives, examine whether this election is confirmation that News Corp is no longer as powerful as it once was, and take a closer look at some of the closest races. If you want to support Lamestream visit our website to sign up and become a subscriber. We're currently offering a special 50% discount. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 04, 202532min