Big chats today about influencers vs journalists, Oscars afterparty drama, Australia’s surveillance apparatus, and why you should really fricking join your union! Also—we have recommendations for you.

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✎ These are the links we mentioned:

• Commentary on Jeremy O Harris — TikTok
• Jeremy O. Harris drunkenly called OpenAI's Sam Altman a Nazi — Page Six
• OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash — BBC News
• Kylie Minogue performs at Anthony Pratt’s Party — 7news
• Alice Springs residents conflicted over Pine Gap's role in US strikes in Middle East — ABC News
• Public Transport Users Association (Ryan’s recommended union)
• Black Peoples Union (Ryan’s recommended union)
• Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (Simran’s recommended union)
• ‎Pillion (2025) (Ryan’s recommended watching)
• Untrue by Burial (Ryan’s recommended listening)
• Standing on Business — Sabrina Hersi Issa (Ryan’s recommended reading)

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