Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: 'There aren't enough properties' as 40,000 Chinese students scramble to return to Australian universities. Labor's major housing policy likely to face changes after opposition from Coalition, Greens. Thousands of refugees to be granted permanent visas as Labor moves to fulfil election promise. Australia's richest funding a 'gra...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Senator Lidia Thorpe quits Greens over divisions on Voice to Parliament. What is 'black sovereignty'? The Indigenous movement Lidia Thorpe wants to pursue in parliament. Liberal Alan Tudge quits politics, Josh Frydenberg rules out comeback. The US has shot down another object, this one over Alaska. Here's what we know. The Unna...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Lachlan Murdoch has court win in defamation battle against online publisher Crikey. Adani's $3.52 billion share sale faces crucial day after Indian rout. Robodebt victims' details released to media in bid to deter them from speaking out, royal commission told. Alan Tudge tells Robodebt royal commission he was not responsible fo...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese flies into Alice Springs amid calls for action on alcohol-fuelled crime crisis. What is the Northern Territory Intervention? Indigenous elders welcome Alice Springs alcohol curbs but plead for more help. Advocates say PM's Alice Springs alcohol response ignores calls for needs-based domestic viol...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Peter Dutton's push for draft bill before voice referendum risks confusing voters, experts warn. Qantas flight to Fiji turns back to Sydney after 'potential mechanical issue'. 'Humbled and honoured': Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand's prime minister. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsi...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Cardinal George Pell dies in Rome aged 81 after hip surgery; former Vatican finances chief was Australia's top-ranking Catholic. David Marr The Prince. How does Joe Biden's handling of classified documents compare to Donald Trump's, and what will the fallout be? Dominic Perrottet apologises for wearing Nazi uniform to his 21st...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: US House adjourns with no speaker for third day as top Republican Kevin McCarthy fails 11 votes. January 6 committee recommends charges against Donald Trump over Capitol riot. The arrest of misogynist influencer Andrew Tate, explained. Russia weighs early return of International Space Station crew after Soyuz ca...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Fake myGov profiles are being used to hack ATO accounts. Sue found this out the hard way. ATO bureaucrat 'threatened to shut down' Robodebt scheme by requesting cease and desist on use of tax data, royal commission told. Scott Morrison pulled up repeatedly at robodebt royal commission for not answering questions...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Indonesia passes new criminal code, outlaws sex outside marriage. Donald Trump's company found guilty of tax fraud in scheme hatched by top executives. Brittney Griner in 'good spirits' and getting an evaluation at a US military hospital, officials say. Coal and gas prices to be capped as national cabinet strike...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Headcase by Jack Heath. Report into former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret ministries released. Former prime minister Scott Morrison censured in parliament over secret ministries — as it happened. The Nationals blindsided senior Liberals on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The aim is to put more pressu...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Victorian election result a triumph for Dan Andrews and a nightmare for the Liberal Party. Victorian election 2022 results. Dan Andrews responds to Peta Credlin's claim he only wanted to win a third term so he could be immortalised with a STATUE in Melbourne. Friendlyjordies' Bondi home 'firebombed', lawyers for...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Conspiracy or stuff up? Robodebt royal commission probes how far up the chain of command blame falls. Calls for Victorian electoral reform after 'preference whisperer' recorded boasting of influence. 'Bloody Aboriginal': Liberal candidate rails against Indigenous people, abortion and climate change. Explosion ki...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff:   US Midterms 2022: What we know — and still don't know — after a surprising election day. 2022 US elections. Matthew Guy clarifies vaccine position after anti-mandate ad empathises with protesters. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg lays off 11,000 staff amid faltering revenue and recession fears. Pharmaceutical giant El...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff:   Man accused of hammer attack on Paul Pelosi pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge. Republicans appear better positioned than ever ahead of midterms. Netanyahu begins coalition talks to form Israeli government. 'Brazilians tired of him': how Bolsonaro the 'unfloppable' flopped. Reserve Bank warns Austral...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: UN accuses Australia of 'clear breach' of human rights obligations as it suspends tour of detention facilities. Cassius Turvey killing: mother questions why police took only a brief statement before he died. Federal budget 2022: Winners and Losers. Rishi Sunak to become Britain's new prime minister after Penny M...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announces resignation after a month and a half in power. 'Buckle up': US backers of Just Stop Oil vow more Van Gogh-style protests. Aileen Getty. Greens senator Lidia Thorpe admits to undisclosed relationship with ex-Rebels president Dean Martin while on law enforcement committee. Qan...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Residents in Melbourne's west evacuate as floodwaters spread through Maribyrnong, Werribee. Alex Jones ordered to pay nearly $US1 billion in damages to Sandy Hook massacre families. January 6 panel votes to issue subpoena for Trump testimony. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng out after PM Liz Truss a...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Growing number of Australians want the stage-three tax cuts scrapped, poll shows. Mathias Cormann's failures at the OECD. Saudi Arabia win bid to host 2029 Asian Winter Games at desert megacity. TROJENA. Sled your way through a snow day in Saudi. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Federal Icac will have power to investigate third parties who pose corruption threat, Labor vows. Online account claiming to be behind data leak apologises, drops ransom threat. AFP moves to protect thousands of Optus customers whose data was released online. Greens accused of double standards after senator's cr...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Hawthorn racism review to allege that former coaches separated First Nations players from families and demanded a pregnancy termination. Adam Goodes 'gutted' by racial slur but wants AFL fan educated. Optus says it has been hit by a cyber attack that has compromised customer information. Australia should compens...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Report finds Sydney's The Star 'not suitable' to run a casino in NSW. La Niña is back. How long and strong will it be and should we prepare for more flooding? Ukrainians overwhelmed with hope as Russia retreats from Kharkiv region. VEC requests documents from Opposition Leader Matthew Guy. Guardian Essential pol...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Queen Elizabeth II has died. What are the legal and constitutional consequences for Australia of Queen Elizabeth II's death? Albanese government scraps funding for Governor-General-backed foundation. Honiara reacts angrily after Australia offers to help fund Solomon Islands election amid moves to postpone the po...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: 'Stolen' federal election narratives saw TikTok asked by AEC to remove footage of vote-counting staff. Stax Anna Paul meet and greet: Activewear brand slammed for meet and greet with OnlyFans star. Perseverance's MOXIE tool turns Martian air into pure oxygen. Russian oil executive dies in fall from Moscow hospit...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Scott Morrison's power grab was set up by a handful of senior Coalition MPs — but none of them knew what would come next. Why another Morrison inquiry? If it's to humiliate Labor's enemies, it would be political brutalism. Governor-General personally lobbied Scott Morrison about leadership program given $18m in...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: What we know about Scott Morrison secretly appointing himself to three ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former home affairs minister Karen Andrews calls on Scott Morrison to resign from parliament over secret power grab, as former PM apologises. Barnaby Joyce on why he didn't do anything when he found ou...