Lamestream

Lamestream

An independent podcast guiding you through the crisis in media. Hosted by award-winning journalists Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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May 7, 2025 54 mins

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 ...

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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 longe...

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In this pre-election episode of Lamestream Os and Scott share their tips for watching the results, highlight what contests they're keeping a close eye on and even boldly make a few predictions.


They dive into the latest crisis engulfing the ABC with fresh allegations the broadcaster's chair, Kim Williams, inappropriately interfered to help promote a controversial comedian.


Plus, they examine the growing attacks on Welcome to ...

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On the first episode of Lamestream, Os and and Scott explain why they created the show and what they're hoping to achieve by launching a new, independent media outlet.


They unpack the idea of the "podcast election" and the significance of politicians ditching traditional media interviews in favour of conversations with social media influencers and podcasters like Abbie Chatfield and The Betoota Advocate, and what that means for ...

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Trust in media and politics has collapsed, and the world feels more fractured than ever. It's never been more important understand what's shaping our society and our culture, but it's also never been harder.


That's why we're creating Lamestream. It's a new, fully independent, weekly podcast and newsletter that tackles the crisis in media.


Hosted by award-winning journalists Osman Faruqi and Scott MItchell, every week Lamestr...

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