EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 1H 5M
How the Internet Is About to Change Forever. Plus, Trump Tours Asia and the Absurd Joy Division Scandal
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Os and Scott start this episode by discussing the ludicrous political scandal that has erupted over Anthony Albanese's decision to wear a Joy Division band t-shirt. They look at how criticism of Albanese spread from right-wing social media to mainstream news outlets like The Australian and Sky News before Sussan Ley slammed the PM in parliament. Os responds by pointing out the "problematic" names of some of Sussan Ley's favourite bands.Also in this episode, a look at Trump's tour of Asia, and why the Australian media are so intent on portraying the US as a good-faith actor in the region. Then Scott looks at Israel's latest flagrant breaches of the ceasefire and how the term has become meaningless.Later in the show, a discussion about the incoming teen social media and all the questions that remain about how exactly it will work and what it means for how we all interact online.New episodes of Lamestream drop on Mondays and Thursdays. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Os and Scott start this episode by discussing the ludicrous political scandal that has erupted over Anthony Albanese's decision to wear a Joy Division band t-shirt. They look at how criticism of Albanese spread from right-wing social media to mainstream news outlets like The Australian and Sky News before Sussan Ley slammed the PM in parliament. Os responds by pointing out the "problematic" names of some of Sussan Ley's favourite bands.Also in this episode, a look at Trump's tour of Asia, and why the Australian media are so intent on portraying the US as a good-faith actor in the region. Then Scott looks at Israel's latest flagrant breaches of the ceasefire and how the term has become meaningless.Later in the show, a discussion about the incoming teen social media and all the questions that remain about how exactly it will work and what it means for how we all interact online.New episodes of Lamestream drop on Mondays and Thursdays. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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