The Trump Shooting, the Far-Right Seize Anzac Day, and the PM Tries to 'Kill' a Gas Tax. Plus, a New Arts Scandal
26 April 2026

The Trump Shooting, the Far-Right Seize Anzac Day, and the PM Tries to 'Kill' a Gas Tax. Plus, a New Arts Scandal

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In today's episode, Os and Scott discuss the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., attended by President Trump.


Then they talk about Lamestream's exclusive reporting about the University of Queensland cancelling a children's book after accusations of anti-Semitism were levelled at its illustrator. They also discuss the new right-wing attacks on Welcome to Country ceremonies after booing marred a number of Anzac Day events.


Later in the episode, they unpack the political battle over a proposed gas tax and look at the tactics used by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to kill it, and they look at Israel's new breaches of the Lebanon ceasefire.


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Articles discussed in this episode:

Exclusive: University of Queensland scraps Indigenous children’s book, citing controversial anti-Semitism policy

Albanese poised to kill off move to increase taxes on gas giants

Why the gas tax momentum is building as Australia looks to properly cash in on its abundant natural resources

Amal Khalil: Autopsy of the Israeli army's assassination

Amal Khalil’s Two Decades of Militant Journalism

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