The Late Debate

A local council ditches its annual community feedback survey after repeatedly receiving feedback it didn't like, JD Vance says attacking Iran wasn't worth losing control of the House and the Senate . Plus, Brisbane cook loses unfair dismissal fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Christmas ad has gone viral in the UK for all the wrong reasons, comedian Dave Hughes' transformation into right wing conservative commentator. Plus, are the fun police ruining spectator sport, or making it better for families? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Jones stores look set to close across Australia, supermarket fridges across Europe have been hit with a cyber-attack that spoiled millions of Euros worth of food. Plus, the Republicans campaign hard on cultural issues instead of the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A local council introduces AI parking inspectors, a Brisbane engineer has apologised after telling a Muslim job applicant there was no way he'd hire anyone wearing a hajib. Plus, the newly elected Hobart Council doesn't contain a single woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK, Germany, Taiwan, Japan and the US have issued warnings to stockpile food and water for emergencies, the E-Safety Commissioner calls for stronger internet controls. Plus, Rolling Stone list the top 200 rock songs of the 21st Century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson is still insisting she will not be involved in any leaders debate involving One Nation, Neil Young sues Donald Trump for $10 million  over unauthorised use of his music. Plus, boy who stabs girl avoids custody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former leftie leaders keep landing university roles, debate erupts over who breastfeeding laws cover. Plus, pre-COP rooms in Sydney cost taxpayers $682,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation cartoons in the spotlight, Aboriginal land acknowledgement sparks jeers from veterans. Plus, Sydney Sweeney's new advert stirs debate about sexualising kid characters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW cafe owners revolt over plans to replace takeaway coffee cups, Donald Trump weighs his options for a successor as JD Vance and Marco Rubio circle. Plus, Ireland’s warning to grandparents about consent before hugging grandchildren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MP Helen Haines is stable but still in a critical condition, Victoria Premier forgets to pay for fuel. Plus, state parliament updates terms to be gender-neutral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police have charged Brendan Nugent over an attack that has left Victorian MP Helen Haines critically injured, teaching graduates abandon the classroom after finishing degree. Plus, Pauline Hanson apologises over cartoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson warns that riots spreading across Europe could spread to Australia, more Australians are choosing to leave capital cities and live in regional areas. Plus, Sussan Ley pens a column for the SMH complaining that she was misunderstood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things go from bad to worse for Donald Trump's new White House Press secretary, the Labor Government paid more than $257m to businesses that were ineligible to receive assistance during the Covid pandemic. Plus, Anika Wells faces sack pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental health challenges are hammering the workforce, a man killed after climbing into a tiger enclosure has sparked a debate about what people would do if they could intervene. Plus, is disciplining children making a comeback? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxpayers could foot the bill for more than 30 types of so-called gender reassignment surgery, EV vehicle owners in the UK face police raids. Plus, a climate protester gets on the floor of the chamber at NSW Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police want more latitude to engage in car chases, the ABC says One Nation's Victorian election campaign ad is racist. Plus, Hamas is full of praise for the Nobel Peace Prize winner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Minns tells Sydneysiders to get used to seeing police armed with rifles patrolling the streets as the terrorism threat increases. Plus, a woman dumps her boyfriend after he gets a flight upgrade and leaves he behind in economy class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation's promise to ban face coverings in Islamic schools if elected to win government, the Victorian Greens hold a press conference and not a single journalist turns up. Plus, Melbourne is voted the world's friendliest city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zali Steggall says outage shows why 'green energy' is the answer, a refugee advocate vows to renounce her citizenship and move elsewhere because Australia is unbearably racist. Plus, Greens senator now warning of the 'radical right'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder of Jim's Mowing says our falling birth rate is a result of too much dopamine, what should US authorities do about the death row inmate who is now on life support? Plus, the UK Greens have crossed the line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools are dropping house names with colonial links and instead replacing them with Indigenous names. Plus, the founder of Jim's Mowing is taking on the Treasurer who he says is "incompetent". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Late Debate | 29 September: Interest rates have gone up again, Is it OK to tell a woman she's beautiful in a professional context? Plus, questions remain over Iran's links to RAF Fairford bomb plot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Gates has warned that AI could kill a billion people, the latest trend in nail fashion could actually be about white supremacy. Plus, corporate Australia erupts over LinkedIn post calling a 22-year old finance worker 'beautiful'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diesel prices are the highest they've been since April and they're predicted to surge back above three dollars a litre. Plus. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced another $60 million for Ukraine in the war with Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL Grand Final won't have a pre-match concert after the star act pulled out, the Queensland government won't tell taxpayers how much Olympic venues cost. Plus, the Victorian government wants to make it easier for pubs to stay open until 3am. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.