Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump pauses some Mexico, Canada tariffs: What's exempt, and what's next? | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera Email shows Trump officials are lying to federal court, directing CFPB staff to ignore law Hundreds of State Dept. Officials Sign Dissent Cable Urging Rubio to Stop Killing USAID Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Bid to Freeze...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Some US agencies tell workers not to reply to Musk's 'What did you do last week' email. Elon Musk admits email to government workers was a ruse. Ukraine agrees to terms of critical minerals deal with US, sources say. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy clash in heated meeting at the White House about war in Ukraine. CDU leader...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: GP visits to become free for most under $8.5b 'legacy defining' Labor Medicare promise. Whyalla steelworks forced into administration by SA government, GFG no longer running site. What went wrong at Whyalla steelworks and will it end with SA government in legal fight with UK billionaire? Carving up insurers isn't a 'silver bull...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Inside DOGE's takeover of the Education Department. Trump Tax Cuts' Cost Estimated at $5 Trillion to $11 Trillion. Elon Musk calls for the US to 'delete entire agencies' from the federal government. Elon Gives Huge DOGE Updates to World Governments. How Republican skeptics in the Senate got to 'yes' on RFK Jr. and Gabbard. Ju...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump says US will take over Gaza Strip during news conference with Netanyahu. Don't Believe Him | The Ezra Klein Show. Musk and Trump try to move fast and break some things in the federal government. We do not know what exactly Elon Musk is doing to the federal government. One of Elon Musk's DOGE Kids Just Had an Explosive Scr...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: FBI purges top officials, agents who worked on Trump's criminal cases. Senior FBI official forcefully resisted Trump administration firings. No, the FBI and Justice Department Aren't 'Woke'. Benjamin Netanyahu wants to end a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians. How will Donald Trump respond?. UN aid agencies cut back...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump sets out to erase Biden's legacy with pardons and orders immediately after taking office. Trump signs order on birthright citizenship – as it happened. ELON MUSK mimics NAZI SALUTE during TRUMP'S inauguration. Right-Wing Extremists Are Abuzz Over Musk's Straight-Arm Salute. Trump staff 'furious' after Musk trashes AI proj...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: The inside story of how an unlikely alliance of Trump and Biden led to historic Gaza ceasefire deal. Biden's administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips, provoking an industry pushback. Takeaways from Pete Hegseth's contentious confirmation hearing. Melania's $40m Amazon deal: another sign Bezos is capitulating to D...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Los Angeles Getty Center's priceless collection braces for wildfires as evacuation order expands to museum. A River Runs Through Los Angeles. Freakonomics: Highway Signs and Prison Labour. More Speech and Fewer Mistakes. Albanese responds to Meta's fact-check axing as Greens senator fears 'free for all'. Australia violated huma...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: House prices and the Iraq war: Inside the previously secret 2004 cabinet documents. Judge rules president-elect Donald Trump must be sentenced in 'hush money' trial. John Pesutto waited for years to lead the Victorian Liberals — with a vote, that dream ended. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Dir...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: US House passes spending bill hours before deadline for government shutdown – as it happened. Ex-FBI informant pleads guilty to making false bribery allegations about the Bidens. FAA temporarily bans drones in parts of New Jersey, New York adds flight restrictions. Peter Dutton to revive Scott Morrison's 'gas-fired recovery' in...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   FBI Director Chris Wray to resign following Trump nomination of Patel. 'Large numbers' of Americans' data stolen in 'worst telecom hack' in country's history, says US officials. Luigi Mangione's UnitedHealthcare link refuted after Brian Thompson's death. Syria's future must be determined by Syrians, not outside powers. Rupert...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Syrian rebels say Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus and claim to have captured capital. South Korea's president lifts martial law in the face of united opposition. Commonwealth Bank unveils account changes that will charge customers $3 'withdrawal fee'. Commonwealth Bank pauses plans to charge customers $3 fee to withdraw cas...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. Israel says it struck Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites along Syria-Lebanon border. Legislation passes to wipe $3 billion of student debt for 3 million Australians. Sweden seeks clarity from China about suspected sabotage of undersea cables. Alan Jones charged with two further offences against a nint...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump's choice for US attorney-general, Matt Gaetz, withdraws from consideration. Former Brazilian president indicted over alleged coup plot. Pro-Bolsonaro protesters storm Brazil's Congress (2023). Bolsonaro: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) How Jair Bolsonaro brought the far-right to power in Brazil. US authori...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Tracking Trump's Cabinet and Staff Nominations. Why Did Mike Tyson Go to Prison? A Look at the Boxer's 1992 Rape Conviction. Republicans baffled after Trump picks 'reckless' Gaetz for attorney general. Donald Trump picks Elon Musk for new cost-cutting role. Donald Trump says Kamala Harris cared more for trans rights than stru...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump beats Kamala Harris to win Arizona, final state to be called in US presidential election. Trump's Proposed Tariffs Will Hit Gamers Hard. As Donald Trump won the election, his far-right supremacist supporters sparked a wave of misogynistic abuse. Elon Musk reportedly makes surprise appearance on Trump-Zelenskyy call...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: 538 How Donald Trump in a rubbish truck came to sum up the 2024 US election campaign. Trump says he is the 'opposite of a Nazi' after claims of fascism. RFK Jr., a vaccine skeptic, could be set to lead a Trump administration's efforts to battle 'childhood chronic disease'. How the ATO protects billionaires like Chris Ellison. B...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Indigenous Australian senator defends heckling King. NT's CLP government passes legislation to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to 10, in first week of parliament. North Korean troops are joining Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's what we know. Russia's Putin welcomes world leaders for three-day BRICS summit. Gmail...

Trump campaign worked with Musk's X to keep leaked JD Vance file off platform. Trump dances for 40 minutes during campaign rally: 'Let's listen to music'. NSW government to scrap restrictions for hospitality venues, introduce measures to deter noise complaints from nearby residents. Victorian government to rezone affluent areas in bid to attract 'locked out' young people to 50 suburbs. Yahya Sinwa...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: As Milton misinformation swells, some Republicans try to course correct. 'It's mindblowing': US meteorologists face death threats as hurricane conspiracies surge. Deputy PM's chief of staff claims she was driven out of her job after raising a bullying complaint. Kremlin confirms reports Donald Trump sent Vladimir Putin Covid te...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Elon Musk to join Trump for rally at site of first assassination attempt. Couple in a severe Uber crash can't sue because of an Uber Eats order. Peter Dutton calls for Iranian ambassador to be expelled after tweet praising slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Corruption watchdog conducts raid at Parliament House in relation...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Treasurer Jim Chalmers concedes he asked Treasury for negative gearing modelling. What's really going on with negative gearing? Here are four paths for change. Eric Adams charged with taking bribes and foreign campaign contributions. Benjamin Netanyahu tells United Nations General Assembly there is 'no place' in the Middle East...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Pager and walkie-talkie attacks on Hezbollah were audacious and carefully planned. The Dollop Podcast Ep 650- James Donald Vance - Part One. Harris leads Trump in Pennsylvania, Michigan, with tighter race in Wisconsin: Poll. Trump recounts apparent assassination attempt as new details emerge. Federal Reserve cuts US interest ra...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Six highlights from Harris-Trump debate. The Taylor Swift effect is small but may just swing it for Kamala Harris. Up to 100 anti-war protesters injured outside Melbourne weapons expo, advocates say, as police accused of 'riot-type' response. Why is Labor trying to reform the RBA and why is Peter Dutton opposing the changes? RB...