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Lamestream

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:07

The Real Reason Trump Loves Albanese, The Joe Rogan...

Lamestream ·

2025/10/22

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

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41:01

Could Barnaby Joyce Help One Nation Replace the...

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2025/10/19

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

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1:06:58

Is The Media More Pro-Israel Than Trump? Plus, The...

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2025/10/15

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

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42:11

What Comes After Gaza's Ceasefire? Plus, News Corp's...

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2025/10/12

Os and Scott outline the latest on the ceasefire plan for Gaza, and run through the issues the remain outstanding, including details of the prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas and what happens in the coming days and weeks. They also discuss why politicians and the media seem so eager to claim that "Trump's peace plan" has been agreed too, even though there remains serious disagreement on most of its key point.Plus, they cover News Corp CEO Michael Miller's speech to the National Press Club

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1:04:37

Journalists Censoring Journalists, Reviewing Two...

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2025/10/08

Os and Scott open this episode by discussing the NRL Grand Final and the sports media's obsession with creating controversy over nothing, before Os shares a scoop about Keith Urban (yes, seriously).Later in the episode, they unpack the story published by Lamestream this week about the National Press Club cancelled a talk by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges because he was too pro-Palestine. They also look closer at who runs the National Press Club, what it does and why it's funded by

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37:12

How a UK Terror Attack Became an Australian Culture...

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2025/10/05

Os and Scott open today's episode by discussing editor of The Age's thinly-veiled attack on Lamestream and other independent news outlets, Andrew Hastie's surprise resignation from the shadow cabinet and what it means for the Liberal party, and why the media went all out covering Taylor Swift's worst album.They also cover the latest on the Gaza "peace" plan, whether Trump can actually force Israel to stop bombing Palestinians, and how Hamas has started engaging with the negotiations.Plus, they

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1:08:16

The Shocking Reality of the Gaza ‘Peace’ Plan, Media...

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2025/10/01

Os and Scott open this episode by discussing Paul Thomas Anderson's new film 'One Battle After Another' and why it's Os' favourite film of the year. Then they unpack Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's disastrous new 'peace' plan for Gaza. They discuss why the plan is a horrific example of neo-colonialism driven by corrupt Western leaders and real estate developers and how Australia's Prime Minister and media establishment have largely lined up behind it.Later in the episode, they discuss the new

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39:00

Was The PM's Tour Really A "Diplomatic Triumph"?...

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2025/09/28

On today's episode Os and Scott review Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to the US and the UK, and the fawning coverage doled out by the travelling media. They discuss why political journalists transform into "Team Australia" cheerleaders whenever a leader goes overseas, Albanese's attempts to grandstand on climate, Gaza and his government's social media ban, and some of the cringier moments of the trip.Also in today's episode, a look at the rise of Andrew Hastie, the hard-right Liberal MP

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1:21:14

How Rupert Murdoch Took Over TikTok, Palestine...

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2025/09/24

Today's episode features a Lamestream first: an interview with popular UK economist and YouTube Gary Stevenson. Stevenson's channel, Gary's Economics, has more than 1.4 million subscribers, and he joins Lamestream to discuss the rise of the far-right, in Australian and in the UK, the role economics plays in driving extremism, and the housing crisis.Also in today's episode, Os and Scott discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to New York to formally recognise Palestine, and how the symbolic

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36:33

Trump's War on Free Speech, New Targets but Same Old...

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2025/09/21

Today on the show, Os and Scott look at the extraordinary situation in the US following the indefinite suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and the Trump regime's ongoing war on freedom of speech.Also in this episode, Scott breaks down the federal government's new climate targets, why they are woefully inadequate, and the problems with how political journalists cover climate policy in Australia.Plus, a look at the latest revelations in the Epstein files, how they took down an ambassador to the

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1:07:21

The Chilling New Media Purges, Why Recognising...

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2025/09/17

In today's episode, Os and Scott discuss the significance of a new independent UN report that found Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, and what obligations that puts on the Australian government. They look how the report was covered in Australia, and why a number of major outlets seem disinterested in covering the story.Also in this episode, they continue their examination of how Charlie Kirk's assassination has turbocharged the far-right, and the threats made by Trump government officials to

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43:42

How Charlie Kirk's Assassination Is Reshaping Our...

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2025/09/14

In their regular Monday episode Os and Scott discuss the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and examine how this moment is being used by Donald Trump and his allies to further push their agenda, and deplatform their enemies. They also cover the Australian reaction, and how far-right activists are working with the media to attack and silence prominent progressive figures because of their reactions to Kirk's murder.Also in today's episode, they look at how the media covered Friday's

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1:16:13

The Murdoch Succession Saga, Why Race Reporting is...

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2025/09/10

This week Os and Scott share some exciting news about the future of the podcast!They begin the show by breaking down the Murdoch family's succession drama, which was finally resolved this week. They discuss the winners, losers and what it means for the future of Rupert Murdoch's media empire in Australia and around the world.Also in this episode, they look at why the Australian media seem so unequipped to cover issues of race and racism, and why that matters more than ever right now, as political

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1:06:49

How the Media Fuelled The “March For Australia”,...

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2025/09/02

In this episode of Lamestream, released a day ahead of schedule, Os and Scott react to the "March for Australia" held over the weekend. They report on how some of Australia's biggest media companies did their best to promote and boost the rally, before Os describes his experience of attending the counter-protest and observing the far-right march.They also look at the media and political reaction to event, and unpack why newsrooms are seriously unequipped to cover the rise of the far-right and how

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1:11:40

Unpacking the Iran Bombshell, the Pro-Israeli Media...

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2025/08/27

On Tuesday, Australia's domestic spy agency ASIO sensationally revealed that it believed Iran was behind multiple anti-semitic arson attacks in Melbourne and Sydney. Scott and Os step through ASIO's announcement, the government's response and the media reaction, before discussing the unanswered questions that remain outstanding. They also talk about where this leaves the media, who have spent nearly two years blaming these attacks on pro-Palestine protesters and calling for an end to the

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1:09:25

How Should We Cover the Far-Right? Plus, Netanyahu vs...

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2025/08/20

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched an extraordinary personal on Anthony Albanese and placed sanctions on Australian officials in the West Bank. Os and Scott discuss why Israel is specifically singling out Australia and Albanese and why the media is so reluctant to call out these obvious attempts at foreign interference in domestic police.Also in the show, they discuss how the media is covering the anti-immigration "March for Australia", and debate how to effectively report on

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42:30

The Manufactured Media Hit on Albanese. Plus,...

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2025/08/17

It's a special Monday episode of Lamestream! In today's show, Os and Scott discuss how The Age and Sydney Morning Herald confected a story about Hamas' praise for Anthony Albanese, and how it came to dominate the news cycle. They break down how they figured out it's central premise was misleading, and how the paper has been dealing with the criticism and the fallout.Also in the show, how the media is reacting to Donald Trump's underwhelming meeting with Vladimir Putin and a check in on how the ABC

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1:13:07

Is Australia Helping Kill Journalists in Gaza? Plus,...

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2025/08/13

For nearly two years the federal government, supported by the mainstream media, has strongly denied that Australia is selling weapons to Israel. Today on the show, Os and Scott unpack exactly how Australia is part of the weapons supply-chain, our complicity in the genocide in Gaza, and how the government got away with misleading the public for so long.They also discuss the reaction to Anthony Albanese's announcement that Australia will recognise Palestine, and look at how most Labor policy is

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1:18:21

The Dire State of Australian TV, Why the ABC is...

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2025/08/06

In a Lamestream exclusive, Scott reveals fascinating details about the pro-Israel ABC whistleblower that featured on the front-page of The Australian newspaper last Saturday, blasting the broadcaster for its alleged pro-Palestine bias.Also in today's show, Os and Scott look at how the public, the media and politicians reacting to the ongoing forced starvation in Gaza, including a discussion of the enormous protests in Sydney over the weekend, how they were covered, and how some of Australia's

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1:14:22

Is This Really A Media Tipping Point? Plus, Australia...

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2025/07/30

It appears like there's been a shift in political and circles this week, with the UK and France moving to recognise Palestine as a state, the Australian government accusing Israel of breaching international law, and media outlets finally recognising the catastrophic situation in Gaza. But how real and significant is this apparent change in tone? Os and Scott discuss what has shifted, what hasn't, the reasons behind it and whether it actually represents a tipping point.Also in this episode: A

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