Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Government shelves religious freedom bill indefinitely, leaving election promise hanging in uncertainty. Peter Dutton stands firm on China comments after backlash over 'reckless' claims. Intelligence officials identify Russian efforts to interfere in Australian politics. Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian app...

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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: 'Madness': PM's reported plan to have kids drive forklifts. Code brown called for Victorian hospitals under pressure from COVID-19. Serbia scraps plans for Rio Tinto lithium mine after protests. Boris Johnson's career could end in days. Here's how a series of lockdown parties may bring him down. Boris Johnson re...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Private retailers told rapid antigen test orders delayed and diverted to federal government. NSW Police rule out fines for Hillsong, Premier says youth event defied 'spirit of the rules'. Australia commits to $3.5 billion tank purchase from the US. US intelligence indicates Russia preparing operation to justify...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Novak Djokovic and the distraction parade. What was bending the curve for, if not to prep our health system? Supply chain woes.  Covid-positive nurses are working in NSW hospitals due to severe staffing shortages. Super poo: the emerging science of stool transplants and designer gut bacteria. Protesters figure o...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: That's some exponential growth there in NSW. Tina Arena sings a ripper version of 'Back in Black' as the Titanic sinks. Don't Look Up. It's a hilarious portend of doom. Experts fear narrowed 'close contact' definition is irresponsible as COVID-19 cases escalate. 'Serious' 50-minute phone conversation between Bid...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: COVID 2021. Turns out vaccinations were in fact a race. Omicron variant and the resulting fallout. The LNP's war on women: seeing the cracks. How to deal with relatives who won't get vaccinated at Christmas. Cya 2021, you were trash.  The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and T...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Sanna Marin: Finland's PM sorry for clubbing after Covid contact. Scott Morrison backs Gladys Berejiklian to run for federal seat of Warringah despite Icac cloud. Andrew Laming staffer dresses as Kyle Rittenhouse for delayed Halloween party. Chinese property developing giant Evergrande defaults on debt, sparking...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Social media companies could be forced to give out names and contact details, under new anti-troll laws. Education Minister Alan Tudge stands aside amid abuse allegations, PM tells parliament. Labor backs bill forcing charities to reveal donors in deal with government for dropping voter ID laws. Global bubble BU...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Kerry Chant urged 'consistent' lockdown restrictions across all of Sydney, email reveals. Peter Dutton wins defamation case against refugee activist Shane Bazzi over tweet. One Nation anti-vaccine mandate bill rejected despite support from five Coalition senators. New religious discrimination bill will cause dam...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Russia denies endangering International Space Station astronauts with missile test, accuses US of hypocrisy. Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges in Kenosha shootings. Thousands of anti-lockdown, vaccine mandate protesters march at COVID rallies across Australia. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: U.S. consumer prices jump 6.2% in October, the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years. EV start-up Rivian valued at $US100b after Nasdaq debut. "Presidents are not kings and plaintiff is not president": Judge rules Trump can't block Jan. 6 docs. Michael Sukkar's brother recruited Liberal members under 'co...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: After leaking the French President's private text messages, the price of peace for Morrison will be very expensive. Morrison's Glasgow trip raises troubling questions about climate change, national security and how the government should be judged. Cleo Smith case sparks calls to treat Indigenous missing children...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Scott Morrison unveils Australia's plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 What is the actual cost to taxpayers for getting to net zero emissions in the government's plan? Is it $20 billion? Former premier promised to 'throw money' at boyfriend's electorate, secret call played at ICAC reveals Government accus...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Leaked expletive-laden audio reveals division in Victorian opposition over gay conversion therapy Donald Trump reveals plans to launch social media platform TRUTH Social to 'fight' big tech Joe Rogan, Ted Cruz and Fox News hosts want to 'save Australia' from its coronavirus strategies Government's blocking of in...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Anthony Albanese refuses to order Anthony Byrne to stand down, after MP admits branch stacking in Victoria Treasury defends $27 billion JobKeeper waste, says it knew some 'may not need support' 'Jokekeeper' campaign displayed on New York's Times Square billboards The Nationals need clarity on what they want from...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Tom's Trigger Phrase is Trillion Dollar Coin Dom Perignon: Champagne comedy as NSW gets taken over by a religious, anti-abortion, Trump supporter. Great. It's an economic crisis too :/ The Megalodon 2, electric boogaloo. John Barilaro resigns, FriendlyJordies and alleged affairs in the Daily Mail. Barnaby Joyce...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Goodbye Gladys Berejiklian, you will not be missed. It's not sexist to ask Gladys to resign, it's sexist to NOT ask Porter to resign. Poor Gladdy, just had the wrong boyfriend, hey :'( Matthew Guy forced to back down on conversion therapy promise. Trillion dollar coin makes the rounds again. The coalition decide...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Melbourne Earthquake and the beginning of the apocalypse. Fake Tradies (and real ones) protesting vaccine mandates and the CFMEU. Construction industry closed in Victoria, and the construction industry proceeded to close the Westgate. The Arizona audit finds that Trump lost by an ever bigger margin than first th...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: The mysterious case of the blind trust and the former Attorney General. Christian Porter resigned the front bench. But he's still good enough for the back bench. Totally fine. Australia flips off France and kills the diesel submarine project. 'Thanks Pal' Biden thanks ScoMo, kinds of. The brand new glossy nuclea...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: ScoMo spends Father's Day with his daughters, unlike just about everyone else. Matthew Guy rolls Michael O'Brien for the Victorian LNP leadership. Greg Hunt was too busy to meet with Pfizer. Gadys Berejiklian isn't going to do pressers anymore. Good luck NSW! Dave Sharma, CSL and not insider trading. High court...

In classic Unnatural Selection fashion, we discuss the possibility of a #libspill and by the time we publish the episode it's happened. Ah well. We also talk about other madness from the Libs and other wealthy authorities, so there's that!

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Coronavirus restrictions set to ease in NSW for the vaccinated, despite 1000+ daily cases on average. Are crystal retailers essential? No. The Croods, a shitty Morrison simile. Australian politics is always predicated on the dumbest common denominator. Living with it is just code for 'letting some people die'. T...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Afghanistan shitshow and an end to the forever war. Biden, Trump and Obama - who's really responsible for George Bush's war? Man, glad these three white guys showed up to fix Afghanistan. OnlyFans to stop hosting pornographic content. Everyone ceases to want to use OnlyFans. The Unnatural Selection podcast is pr...