Was The PM's Tour Really A "Diplomatic Triumph"? Plus, the Rise of Andrew 'MAGA' Hastie

On today's episode Os and Scott review Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to the US and the UK, and the fawning coverage doled out by the travelling media. They discuss why political journalists transform into "Team Australia" cheerleaders whenever a leader goes overseas, Albanese's attempts to grandstand on climate, Gaza and his government's social media ban, and some of the cringier moments of the trip.Also in today's episode, a look at the rise of Andrew Hastie, the hard-right Liberal MP embracing anti-immigration, MAGA ideas in an attempt to takeover the Liberal party.Plus, a review of Snoop Dogg at the AFL Grand Final and how Benjamin Netanyahu is bragging about the US' takeover of TikTok.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.