Welcome to Lamestream. A podcast and newsletter covering the crisis in media.
Created by Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell.
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ABC slashes arts, digital journalists in new restructure
Entire units have been cut or disbanded as a new restructure appears to take shape, with parts of the ABC's 2023 digital transformation plan undone.
ABC set to announce job cuts amid yet another restructure
Digital producers and podcast staff at the ABC are among those who have been notified of meetings with management, flagging job cuts or significant changes.
How should the media cover the far-right? It's question that's becoming more urgent
Osman looks at the non-reporting on a far-right publicity stunt this week and asks when the media should report on the far-right and when they shouldn't.
Exclusive: ABC Mushroom trial podcast appears to breach suppression order
The ABC's hit podcast covering the trial of Erin Patterson appears to have breached a suppression order designed to protect witnesses.
Can the Greens and Labor stop hating each other?
The scene is set for maybe Australia's most progressive parliament, but the bad blood between the Labor party and the Greens runs deep and could prevent a progressive agenda really being pursued. Osman Faruqi takes a look at the relationship and whether it can be reset.