How the AI Boom is Dividing Australia. Plus, the PM's Podcast Fumble and UK's Far-Right Implodes

How the AI Boom is Dividing Australia. Plus, the PM's Podcast Fumble and UK's Far-Right Implodes

July 8, 2026 · 1h 8m

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Os and Scott discuss the political implications of Anthony Albanese's podcast interview and the transformative effects of the AI boom in Australia.

Os and Scott unpack Anthony Albanese's awkward podcast interview that sparked days of controversy and led to an unreserved apology. They examine why he went on the "Bush Deep" podcast and what it reveals about his popularity and political standing. Then they go deep on the AI boom and how it's transforming, and dividing Australia. They discuss how AI is at the centre of one of the biggest political debates in Australia right now, how it's radically changing workplaces and the impacts it's having on news and journalism. Plus in Keeping Tabs: Why the leader of the UK's most popular political party has resigned and the influencer using AI to promote her dubious charities. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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