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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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1:11:40

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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1:13:24

The Hottest 100 and Triple J's Crisis, Trump vs....

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2025/07/23

More than 200,000 people have voted in Triple J's Hottest 100 Australian songs of all time poll, but an event that was supposed to celebrate the history of Australian music has also put a spotlight on the huge problems facing the industry, and the shrinking role Triple J is playing in helping make hits and break artists. Os and Scott discuss the dire state of music media, why Triple J is increasingly backwards looking, and debate singer Ben Lee's suggestion that it should exclusively celebrate

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1:09:33

The Push to Ban Criticism of Israel, Why Politics is...

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2025/07/16

The federal government has unveiled its review into combating anti-semitism which includes a number of radical recommendations that would censor the media and sanction universities and artists if they facilitated criticism of Israel. Os and Scott talk about the background to the review, the problems with its extreme recommendations and how reactions to it shifted over the past week.Also in the episode: A conversation about the state of federal politics, and why the Labor government is seemingly

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1:07:42

The Wildest Mushroom Trial Coverage and A Media...

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2025/07/09

The verdict in the trial of Erin Patterson has been handed down but it looks like we're just at the beginning of a true crime, mushroom-related media deluge. Os and Scott dive into the coverage of the verdict, look at how the media reacted to the decision and highlight some of the strangest stories to come out of the trial.Then, they look at how anti-Israel protests in Melbourne are being reported and the media's willingness to describe every protest action as an "anti-semitic attack". They look at

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1:01:08

The Glastonbury Meltdown, Zohran Mania, Police vs....

Lamestream ·

2025/07/02

On this week's episode, Os and Scott step through a turbocharged Keeping Tabs segment, covering the unhinged media reaction to Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral Democratic primary, and the calls from Republicans to deport him over his position on Israel, police violence against protestors and revelations that was exacerbated due to new anti-protest laws, and some of the dumbest takes coming out in the aftermath of about the ABC vs. Lattouf decision.Later in the episode, they discuss

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1:05:19

What Lattouf vs the ABC Means For Journalism. Plus,...

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2025/06/25

After the biggest media trial of the year a federal court judge has found the ABC fired Antoinette Lattouf in order to appease pro-Israel lobbyists. Os and Scott explore the background to the case, breakdown what the trial revealed about secretive lobbying efforts targeting journalists and what the decision means for journalism, and the right of journalists to express political opinions.Later in the episode the look at the reporting around the Iran-Israel ceasefire and why previously sceptical

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36:27

Special Episode: Why Trump Bombed Iran, and What...

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2025/06/22

In this special episode of Lamestream, Os and Scott react to the news that the US has taken the extraordinary step of joining Israel's war against Iran by bombing the country.They discuss the details of the US attack, why Trump made the decision to support Israel and what could happen next.Plus, they look at how the media reacted to the bombing, including the bizarre decisions from the ABC to interview Scott Morrison, and examine how little expertise there is in Australian newsrooms on this

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1:08:10

How the Media Helped Israel Bomb Iran, the ABC’s...

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2025/06/18

With the US on the brink of joining Israel's war against Iran, likely causing mass civilian deaths and plunging the region into chaos, Os and Scott look at the way media outlets actively helped lay the groundwork for this new conflict. They discuss how the war is being reported, and which civilians are humanised more. They revisit the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and compare how the same narratives are being rolled out by the media to justify war and regime change.Also in this episode they discuss the

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1:00:01

Trump's War on Journalism, The Project's Rise and...

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2025/06/11

The shooting of multiple Australian journalists by police in Los Angeles has focused attention on media safety in Trump's America, and right around the world. Os and Scott look at why journalism seems to becoming less safe, the impunity with which police and military seem to be acting towards reporters, and why news organisations are struggling with the basic principles of defending their staff.Also in the show, they discuss Network 10's decision to cancel its long-running current affairs program

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1:14:12

The mushroom trial and the media's true crime...

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2025/06/04

It's the criminal trial that has launched a wave of new daily podcasts and dominated headlines for months. But what's driving the media's obsession with Erin Patterson and the mushroom deaths, and is there a downside to the amount of energy news outlets are spending on true crime? Scott and Os decided to listen to every single daily mushroom trial podcast to help inform the discussion, and they decided to rank them all in terms of listenability and quality of reporting.In the Keeping Tabs segment

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1:11:15

How Murdoch's News Corp Still Has Influence, the...

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2025/05/28

Has Rupert Murdoch's News Corp lost its ability to influence Australian politics and society? Os and Scott debate how powerful the right-wing media empire really is, and unpack how it influences the rest of the media landscape and every aspect of Australian politics.Also in the show they examine the messy state of sports broadcasting and sports media in Australia, and the Russian oligarch who now owns the rights to the AFL, NRL and more.Plus, in this week's Keeping Tabs segment: The two Gaza stories

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1:20:55

The greatest journalism failure of our lifetime....

Lamestream ·

2025/05/21

As Israel executes its plan to conquer Gaza, drawing condemnation and sanctions from even if its closest allies, Os and Scott look at the role the media has played in paving the way for this moment. From abandoning fundamental journalistic principles in favour of propaganda, to blacklisting journalists who spoke up, and targeting artists, actors, academics and more who opposed genocide, they chart how the Australian media failed in its primary duty on the most important issue of our times.Also in

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55:23

Are Kyle and Jackie O Worth $200m? Plus, Labor and...

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2025/05/14

Scott takes Os on a deep dive into the world of commercial radio, focusing on the mammoth $200m deal Kyle and Jackie O signed to help take their show national. Where do media companies get this kind of money? Why are they spending it on shock-jocks? Is the future of radio as grim as it looks?They also cover the media reporting of the new Liberal party leader Sussan Ley and discuss whether she is as "moderate" as news coverage suggests, and look at Labor's recently factional implosion.And they

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54:52

Australia's Woeful Gaza Reporting, The AFL Media's...

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2025/05/07

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

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31:55

The Coalition’s Catastrophe, Bursting the Sky News...

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2025/05/04

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

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