How Albanese's Invitation to Israel's President Sparked a Political Storm
Os and Scott dive into the growing political and community backlash to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to invite Israel's President Isaac Herzog to Australia.
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When Is A Bomb Attack Not Terrorism? Plus, the Blake Lively Texts, Hanson's Easy Media Run, and Q&A Returns?!
Os and Scott talk about the muted media and political response to open displays of white nationalism and anti-Semitism at this week's March for Australia rallies. They also look at why an attempted bombing of the Perth Invasion Day protest hasn't been declared a terrorist incident.
How Australia’s Right-Wing Imploded Over Israel. Plus, Could More Countries Call-Out Trump’s ‘Lie’?
Os and Scott are back with the first episode of 2026. They begin by sharing what they got up too over summer and the plans to make Lamestream bigger and better this year.
What’s Really Behind the Coalition Implosion? One Nation’s Meteoric Rise
One Nation's rising vote has piled pressure on the Coalition for almost a year. The Liberal Party’s support for laws that criminalise criticism of Israel was the final straw.
Australia Outlaws Protest Instead of Guns. Plus, Trump's Greenland Fixation, Beckham vs. Beckham, and the Lachie Neale Saga
Os and Scott break down Parliament's rushed, late-night session this week that saw the passage of new laws cracking down on free speech and the potential criminalisation of anyone who critiques Israel.
We're Back! Australia's Political Meltdown, the Fight Over Free Speech and What’s Really Happening in Iran?
Os and Scott are back with the first episode of 2026. They begin by sharing what they got up too over summer and the plans to make Lamestream bigger and better this year.
This Royal Commission Won’t Give Us Answers To Bondi. It’s Set Up To Protect Israel
The terms of reference for the Royal Commission should put aside any doubt: this is an inquiry designed to castigate critics of Israel.
What We Learned in 2025
To close-out 2025, we share some great reads and fantastic stuff to watch. Whether these are great investigations or just a fun show to watch over summer, we believe each of them helps us to understand the current moment we’re in.
How Politics Took Over Our Response To Bondi. Plus, How Weapons Companies Beat Australia's Gun Laws
Four days of relentless pressure from an alliance made up of Benjamin Netanyahu, right-wing politicians, and the most senior journalists and editors in the mainstream media, pushed the Prime Minister to do something he clearly never wanted to do.
How the Media Turned Bondi into a Blame Game Over Guns, Protest and Migration
In their final regular episode for the year, Os and Scott discuss the aftermath of the Bondi shooting and how the media has united in an attempt to blame Anthony Albanese and push forward controversial plans that would restrict criticism of the Israeli government.
The Bondi Attack: How Misinformation and Politics Engulfed a Tragedy
In this special episode, Os and Scott discuss the Bondi terror attack and the media and political reaction.
What the ABC's New Line-Up Says About Its Future. Plus, the Dark Arts Behind a Political Scandal
Os and Scott kick off by stepping through the recent media coverage of the growing political entitlements scandal and look at who could behind the stories targeting Annika Wells and other senior politicians.
Late-night Police visit to ABC + What is going on at Four Corners?
Threats made about a journalist and the late night police visit to the ABC. Plus, what is going on at Four Corners?
The Two Huge Stories the Media Missed, the Scandal Engulfing Parliament and a Hollywood Update
Os and Scott kick off by analysing the latest incendiary statements by Israeli politicians and their threat to execute Palestinian political prisoners if the world moves ahead with Palestinian statehood.
Latika Bourke In, Waleed Aly Out As ABC Expands Global News Show
The ABC has hired Latika Bourke to co-host its foreign affairs radio show and podcast, Global Roaming, after Waleed Aly was earmarked for the job.
The Social Media Ban Is Here. Will It Work? Plus, Why Netflix's New Takeover Is A Disaster For TV and Film
Os and Scott unpack the bizarre week in federal Parliament, including Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt and what the political and media reaction revealed about racism in Australia.