{"podcast":{"title":"7am","slug":"7am-529740","podcast_index_feed_id":529740,"rss_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/62723a1f-3e96-4fc4-882c-b25e0181da4d/70f29d90-2a63-48aa-bf8f-b25e0181da70/podcast.rss","website_url":"http://7ampodcast.com.au/","image_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/62723a1f-3e96-4fc4-882c-b25e0181da4d/70f29d90-2a63-48aa-bf8f-b25e0181da70/image.jpg?t=1754537181&size=Large","author":"Solstice Media","episode_count":2015,"summary":"An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/7am-529740"},"episode":{"title":"Nightclub firebombings and ‘The Ghost’: Melbourne’s latest crime war","slug":"nightclub-firebombings-and-the-ghost-melbourne-s-latest-crime-war","published_at":"2026-05-21T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/7am-529740/nightclub-firebombings-and-the-ghost-melbourne-s-latest-crime-war","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/7am-529740","url":"https://omny.fm/shows/7am/nightclub-firebombings-and-the-ghost-melbourne-s-latest-crime-war","audio_url":"https://p.podderapp.com/2544644999/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/62723a1f-3e96-4fc4-882c-b25e0181da4d/c1ef32a6-2e90-49ef-94f6-b4510024d388/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=70f29d90-2a63-48aa-bf8f-b25e0181da70","summary":"It started with a single nightclub attack and escalated into what’s been dubbed Melbourne’s hospitality crime war. More than 30 clubs, pubs and restaurants have now been targeted in drive-by shootings, break-ins and firebombings. And while dozens of arrests have now been made, the people behind the attacks remain a mystery. One theory? That an international crime syndicate led by a man called “the Ghost” is ordering the hits from a bunker in Iraq.  Today, senior reporter at the Herald Sun, Seb Costello, on the escalating attacks threatening the lives and livelihoods of Melbourne venue owners. If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support .   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Senior reporter at the Herald Sun, Seb Costello Photo:  AAP Image/Joel Carrett See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.","meta_description":"It started with a single nightclub attack and escalated into what’s been dubbed Melbourne’s hospitality crime war. More than 30 clubs, pubs an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":934,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/7am-529740/episodes/nightclub-firebombings-and-the-ghost-melbourne-s-latest-crime-war/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/7am-529740/nightclub-firebombings-and-the-ghost-melbourne-s-latest-crime-war.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}