Commanding the Narrative

INTERGENERATIONAL THEFT: HOW OUR YOUTH FEEL ABOUT THE DIRECTION OF AUSTRALIA WITH COOPER McCALLUM & JOHN MARTIN COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 95 Steven Tripp is joined by Cooper McCallum and John Martin to discuss how their generation feel about the direction of Australia. Cooper is 17 years old and the School Captain of St. Patrick’s College in Gympie. Cooper was also recently appointed as...

STARMER’S UK IS MASS IMMIGRATION ERASING BRITISH CULTURE – WITH LEIGH EVANS COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 94 Steven Tripp is joined by Leigh Evans to discuss the current state of the United Kingdom. Leigh is a highly regarded political influencer in the United Kingdom, with deep contacts with many of the most notable politicians across Europe. He is Chairman of three prominent organisations inc...

SYDNEY SWEENEY’S JEANS CHRIS MINNS vs. MARK LATHAM & HEAT ON JOHN RUDDICK COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 93 Steven Tripp and Adam Zahra are joined by political commentator Dave Right Now to discuss the hot topics in Australia right now. Firstly, the panel discuss the recent controversy over the America Eagle jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. With critics claiming the ad is ‘Nazi pro...

ABG ENDLESS HORIZONS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIA’S GOVERNMENT COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 92 Live coverage of the Australians for Better Government event on August 3 at CSi Club Southport on the Gold Coast. Titled, ‘Endless Horizons’, the event was an important presentation on the future of Australian politics and how the Australian People can drive change to optimise the performance of o...

NEWS MEDIA, POLITICAL PARTIES & THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIA WITH JASON OLBOURNE COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 91 Steven Tripp is joined by Jason Olbourne for a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of news media and political parties in Australia. Jason is the host of the 51st State on Substack, a former political candidate and the former host of the Daily Australia. Jason open...

AUSTRALIA’S LEADERSHIP CRISIS & THE MAD RUSH TO NET ZERO WITH STUART BONDS COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 90 Steven Tripp is live in East Cessnock with One Nation’s candidate for Hunter, Stuart Bonds. Stuart gives his post-result recap after his unprecedented success in the election. Stuart breaks down the leadership crisis in Australia, which saw the Liberal Party unable to mount a successf...

REJECTING THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION WITH KATIE ASHBY-KOPPENS COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 89 In this compelling episode, Steven Tripp sits down with Katie Ashby-Koppens, a seasoned civil litigation lawyer with over 20 years of experience, to discuss the implications of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) influence and why rejecting its influence is critical. Katie serves as the head of l...

APARTHEID: WAS IT MISUNDERSTOOD & IS SOUTH AFRICA BETTER OFF? WITH PROF. ERIC LOUW COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 88 In this thought-provoking episode, Steven Tripp sits down with Prof. Eric Louw, a retired professor of political communication and former anti-apartheid activist, to explore the complex history and legacy of apartheid in South Africa. With a career spanning journalism, academi...

HOW AUSTRALIA HAS CHANGED DURING THE LIFE OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL KEVIN LOUGHREY COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 87 In this engaging episode of Commanding the Narrative, Steven Tripp sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Loughrey, co-founder of Australians for Better Government (ABG), to discuss his life’s journey, including his upbringing, why he joined the military and his experiences overseas....

ABORIGINAL GENOCIDE: GRIM REALITY OR HISTORICAL FABRICATION? WITH DR. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 86 In this controversial live episode, Steven Tripp sits down with author, historian and political philosopher, Dr. Christopher Reynolds. Dr. Reynolds unpacks the contentious question of whether British Settlement led to a genocide being inflicted upon Aboriginal Australians....

COUNCILS: DO THEY WORK FOR US? WITH LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCILLOR PETER RISTEVSKI COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 85 In this engaging live episode, Steven Tripp sits down with Liverpool City Councillor Peter Ristevski to discuss the critical question: Do councils truly work for the people? Peter, a former Deputy Mayor and a prominent independent councillor, shares his insights on the inner workings o...

FAMILY FIRST: THE DARK HORSE OF AUSTRALIAN POLITICS WITH LYLE SHELTON COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 84 Steven Tripp is joined by Lyle Shelton, the National Director and lead NSW Senate candidate for the Family First Party. As the driving force behind Family First’s resurgence, Lyle is shaking up the political landscape with a vision to restore faith, family, and freedom to the centre of public...

ELON MUSK TURNS ON DONALD TRUMP PLUS THE LA PROTESTS & FINAL SENATE RESULTS COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 83 Steven Tripp, Adam Zahra and Sam Buono are back in the Fishbowl to discuss a host of topics, leading with Elon Musk turning on US President Donald Trump. Also discussed were the current LA protests and resulting civil unrest, the rise of artificial intelligence, how drones are provin...

ACHIEVING BETTER OUTCOMES FOR ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIANS WITH HON DR. GARY JOHNS COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 82 Steven Tripp is joined by former Minister in the Keating Government and Chairman of Close the Gap Research, Hon Dr. Gary Johns. Close the Gap Research is a group dedicated to creating evidence-based programs and services that make a lasting impact on the lives of disadvantaged Aborigina...

HIGH SPEED RAIL, VALUE CAPTURING & NATION BUILDING WITH JOHN ALEXANDER OAM COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 81 Steven Tripp is joined by tennis legend, commentator and former Federal Member for Bennelong, John Alexander OAM During his 12-years in the Federal Parliament, John Alexander chaired several Parliamentary committees and inquires on infrastructure, housing, tourism and taxation, among...

THE NEXT STEP – A DISCUSSION ON AUSTRALIA’S POLITICAL FUTURE FULL ABG EVENT COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 80 Live coverage of the Australians for Better Government event on May 25 at the Warrawee Club in Sydney. Titled, ‘The Next Step’, it was an important presentation on the future of Australian politics in the aftermath of the 2025 Federal election. Speakers: • Steven Tripp – President of Aus...

THE NEXT STEP HOW WE CAN REFORM AUSTRALIA’S POLITICAL SYSTEM COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 79 Steven Tripp is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Loughrey to discuss ideas on how to reform our political system in Australia. Steven and Kevin discuss why selecting Ministers from politicians in the Legislature is inadequate and how removing one line from Chapter II in the Constitution can address t...

AUSTRALIA’S CONSTITUTION: ITS FORMATION TO NOW WITH DR. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 77 Steven Tripp, is joined by Dr. Christopher Reynolds to discuss the history and formation of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia. Dr. Reynolds has a PHD in Constitutional Law and is the only Australian ever to work in both the US Senate and Congress, with direct links to th...

ALBO WINS! AFTERMATH OF ELECTION 2025 – HOW DID AUSTRALIA VOTE? COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 77 Steven Tripp, Adam Zahra and Sam Buono are back in the Fishbowl to breakdown the results of the 2025 Australian Federal election. The three give an in-depth analysis of the House of Representatives and Senate results and discuss the swings, the top performers and why the Coalition campaign crashed a...

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CANDIDATE FORUM FULL COVERAGE COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 76 Join us for the North Shore Community Candidate Forum, which was held at the Warrawee Club on Sunday, April 27, 2025. With the Federal less than a week away, Commanding the Narrative is proud to bring the full footage of this important Federal election event. Participating candidates: • Gisele Kapterian – Liber...

FEDERAL ELECTION SHOWDOWN WITH ROBERT NALBANDIAN & VANESSA HADCHITI COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 75 Steven Tripp is joined by Robert Nalbandian, the Trumpet of Patriot’s candidate for Bennelong and Vanessa Hadchiti, the Libertarian candidate for Watson. Both Robert and Vanessa are former candidates of the United Australia Party, but both have taken different paths in recent times. Robert h...

ONE NATION’S PRODIGAL SON RETURNS CAN STUART BONDS WIN HUNTER? COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 74 Steven Tripp is joined by One Nation’s candidate for Hunter, Stuart Bonds. Stuart is a coal miner, who shocked everyone in 2019 when he achieved 21.6% of the primary vote in the Hunter by-election. A champion for the coal industry, Stuart is a leading challenger in the upcoming Federal election and i...

WARRINGAH’S REAL INDEPENDENT WITH DAVID SPRATT COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 73 Steven Tripp is joined by David Spratt, who is a ‘real’ Independent Candidate for Warringah at the upcoming 2025 Federal election. David is a professional engineer and business owner, who has lived in Warringah for the past 35 years. He advocates for personal freedoms, home ownership aspiration, reward for effort, s...

2025 WHITLAM COMMUNITY CANDIDATE FORUM FULL COVERAGE FROM ALBION PARK COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 72 Join us for the 2025 Whitlam Community Candidate Forum, which was held at the Albion Park Bowling Club on April 14. With the Federal election looming ever closer, Commanding the Narrative is proud to bring the full footage of this important Federal election event. Participating candidates: • B...

SOLUTIONS FOR AUSTRALIA WITH ONE NATION NSW SENATE CANDIDATE WARWICK STACEY COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 71 Steven Tripp is joined by One Nation’s New South Wales Senate Candidate, Warwick Stacey. Join us for an engaging live discussion with Warwick, as he shares his vision for addressing Australia’s most pressing challenges. With a focus on practical solutions, Warwick brings his extensive re...