Mornings with Mark Levy

Protesters at the University of Technology Sydney have called on students to 'fight' One Nation leader, with a poster distributed across campus days after the Prime Minister called for the political temperature to be turned down.  Mark Levy says the poster is divisive.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast -Doctors are raising the alarm over a dangerous spike in emergency room visits linked to black market peptides, driven by misleading promises on social media. In New South Wales alone, hospital admissions from unapproved peptide use surged from just five to over 200 in a single year. On this episode of The Summary , host Josh Bryant investigates what these substances are,...

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Liberal MP and former SAS soldier Andrew Hastie has shared his reaction to Ben Fordham's interview with Ben Roberts-Smith. Mr Hastie was quizzed on changes to Hors De Combat laws, which now apply retrospectively to the period when Roberts-Smith was deployed, and also discussed political violence concerns after the alleged attack on Independent MP Helen Haines.    See omnystudio.com/liste...

From the Summary Podcast - As tens of thousands of high school students sit their final end-of-year exams, schools and policymakers face a fundamental crisis: can traditional assessment models survive in a world dominated by artificial intelligence? On this episode of  The Summary , host Josh Bryant explores how generative AI tools are reshaping the classroom and whether the future of educati...

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Her Excellency Sam Mostyn joined Mark Levy in the wake of the alleged attack on Independent MP Helen Haines, highlighting the political division that Australia is currently facing. The Governor-General encouraged Australians to work with the facts, in order to hold onto our democratic principles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast - Independent MP Helen Haines has been hit by a car in what authorities are treating as a deliberate attack, shocking the nation and sparking an urgent national conversation about political violence and public discourse. On this episode of  The Summary , host Josh Bryant investigates the incident and the broader surge in threats against Australian representatives. Fed...

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Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has shared well wishes in the wake of a 'targeted attack' on Independent MP Helen Haines, while calling on law enforcement to act strongly.  Pressed on comments made by Liberal MP Angie Bell about 'stoning' the Prime Minister, Mr Taylor tells Mark Levy it was appropriate that Ms Bell withdraw the comments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Invasive Species Council and NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty share concerns that Red Imported Fire Ants found at a Sydney Logistics Centre may have been there for up to 12 months.  Conceding to Mark Levy that his concerns earlier this month were warranted, Minister Moriarty says she is doing everything she can to keep these pests out of New South Wales.  Jack Gough, CEO o...

From the Summary Podcast - The Australian Government has officially introduced its Digital Duty of Care legislation to parliament, proposing sweeping changes to how social media platforms operate and allowing users to opt out of recommendation algorithms. On this episode of  The Summary , host Josh Bryant explores how these proposed laws could reshape the internet.  Federal Politics...

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From the Summary Podcast - Swarms of Bogong moths have descended on Australia’s East Coast in numbers not seen for years, prompting questions about their endangered status and the health of local ecosystems. Host Josh Bryant examines the factors behind this unexpected migration boom and what it means for native wildlife. Dr. Marissa Parrott, Senior Conservation Biologist at Zoos Victoria, br...

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From the Summary Podcast - The proposal to broadcast a live execution by firing squad online has reignited fierce arguments over deterrence, state power, and exposure to extreme content. Host Josh Bryant examines the multifaceted impact of this controversial move with three key experts. Naomi Lim, White House Reporter at the Washington Examiner, explains the US political context and the likelihood...

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The State Treasurer says their policy to assist small businesses in managing federal tax changes is a common sense approach. Asked if there's tension with the Federal Government over funding and tax changes, Mr Mookhey says he did not want to politicise the issue.  On the Opposition's plan to build new Metros, the Treasurer believes the party would be forced to privatise more assets.  Se...

From the Summary Podcast - While more than a third of Australians still turn to traditional search engines first for medical information, growing numbers are leaning on artificial intelligence and social media for answers. Host Josh Bryant examines how looking up symptoms online is impacting the doctor-patient relationship. Featuring perspective from HBF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andy Papa-Adams o...

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Corrections Minister Anoulack Chanthivong has confirmed to Mark Levy that new technology trials will be undertaken this year, to prevent drones from dropping contraband into state prisons. The Minister also responded to claims that the Goulburn Mayor was banned from an open day at Goulburn's correction facility - claiming he did not know why she would have been turned away.  See omnystudio.co...

Mark Levy has called out the State Government's Agriculture Minister for delays in alerting the public to an infestation of fire ants at a Sydney port.  Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh shared his concerns with management of ants with Mark, before Tara Moriarty called in to defend her response. In the heated interview, Ms Moriarty accused Mark Levy of working in concert with the Nationals - som...

From the Summary Podcast - In a major milestone for Australia’s car market, electric vehicles have officially outsold petrol vehicles in a single month for the first time. With over 27,000 EVs sold in August alone, the rapid shift away from fossil fuels is accelerating faster than ever. On this episode of The Summary , host Josh Bryant sits down with motoring journalist Trent Nikolic to exam...

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Former Liberal MP Josh Frydenberg joined Mark Levy to discuss his new book, 'A Grateful Son', talking about his life and lengthy political career. Mr Frydenberg told Mark that John Howard was an inspiration for him, in his political life.  On a possible return to politics, the former Treasurer said he will make a decision on his future with his family some time next year.  See omnystudio...