Israel Tries to Restart the War on Iran. Plus, How to Fix the Local News Crisis

Israel Tries to Restart the War on Iran. Plus, How to Fix the Local News Crisis

Os and Scott open the episode by discussing Charlie Pickering's response to the backlash he faced for criticising Grace Tame. Then they break down how the war between Israel and Iran could resume and why sections of the Australian media seem to be more pro-Israel than even Donald Trump Later in the show, they look at the slow death of local and regional news in Australia, unpack why it matters and discuss some ideas to revive it. Our live national tour is nearly sold out! Make sure to get your tickets [https://www.lamestream.com.au/tour/] while you can. Support Lamestream by visiting our website [http://lamestream.com.au/] to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lamestreampod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lamestreampod] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3atSWtmTEocAsKTKmnojA] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Grace Tame Culture War, Lebanon's 'Ceasefire', and We Answer Your One Nation Questions

Os and Scott start by discussing Donald Trump's heated phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, what it actually means and whether the US and Israel actually want a ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran. Then they turn to Charlie Pickering's extraordinary attack on Grace Tame where he described the ABC working with the activist as "problematic". They step through the consequences of Pickering's public statements, made to a far-right activist, how the media has covered the story and what it could reveal about the ABC. Later in the show, they answer listener questions about Pauline Hanson, One Nation and federal politics including what's driving support for the party, whether their surge is real, how Hanson could become Prime Minister and what other parties can do to respond. Plus, in Keeping Tabs: Ben Roberts-Smith drops in to the NRL, sparking a response from the only person of Afghan descent to play in the NRL, and the ongoing radicalisation of Dave Hughes. Our live national tour is nearly sold out! Make sure to get your tickets [https://www.lamestream.com.au/tour/] while you can. Support Lamestream by visiting our website [http://lamestream.com.au/] to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lamestreampod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lamestreampod] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3atSWtmTEocAsKTKmnojA] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why the ABC's Future is at Stake. Plus, Bhaskar Sunkara on How to Fight the Far-Right and Win

Os and Scott talk about the turmoil at the ABC, the exit of the broadcaster's head of news and what the change means for the future of journalism in Australia. They break down why the ABC matters, the details of recent tumultuous events and share there thoughts on where the ABC is heading. Plus, Os interviews the founding editor of Jacobin and president of The Nation Bhaskar Sunkara about the global rise of the far-right, why Australia is in a worse position than the US, Zohran Mamdani's victory and how progressives can fight back. Our live national tour is nearly sold out! Make sure to get your tickets [https://www.lamestream.com.au/tour/] while you can. Support Lamestream by visiting our website [http://lamestream.com.au/] to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lamestreampod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lamestreampod] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3atSWtmTEocAsKTKmnojA] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How the Royal Commission Sabotaged Itself. Plus, Does Australia Need a New Party?

Our live national tour is nearly sold out! Make sure to get your tickets [https://www.lamestream.com.au/tour/] while you can. Os and Scott dive into the Royal Commission and discuss whether it's actually likely to give us answers to the Bondi terror attack, or if will end up predominantly being an exercise in further criminalising anti-Israel activism. They look how the Commission is structured, the kind of evidence it's hearing and whether or not it has the trust of the public. Plus, they look at how attempts at gun reform have ground to a halt in Australia, with more and more politicians adopting US-style anti-gun control rhetoric. Later in the episode, they discuss reports that several independents in federal parliament are looking at forming a new political party to replace the Liberals. They step through the pro's and con's, how exactly it would work and what's really behind the push. In Keeping Tabs: An update on the war on Iran and whether it's actually close to ending, and the new media start-up coming for Lamestream. Support Lamestream by visiting our website [http://lamestream.com.au/] to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lamestreampod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lamestreampod] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3atSWtmTEocAsKTKmnojA] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why Israel Abusing Flotilla Detainees Provoked So Much Outrage. Plus, One Nation's War on the Media

Os and Scott discuss the treatment of Gaza flotilla detainees by Israeli, and why the media has reported it so extensively despite no longer paying as much attention to Israel's war crimes in Gaza and Lebanon. Later, they turn to Pauline Hanson and One Nation's recent attacks on journalists, and discuss how the far-right across the world are seeking capitalise in rising distrust in media. They also break down how One Nation became the most popular party in Australia, why people are still in denial about their rise, and how the media should be covering them. Plus, to make the world seem a bit less grim Os picks his favourite Kylie Minogue album, inspired by the new documentary on Australia's favourite pop star. PS: Get tickets to Lamestream's live national tour right here [https://www.lamestream.com.au/tour/]! Support Lamestream by visiting our website [http://lamestream.com.au/] to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lamestreampod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lamestreampod] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3atSWtmTEocAsKTKmnojA] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.