Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Once unthinkable, gas giant Australia is set to import supplies for the first time. Former CFMEU heads launch high court challenge over forced administration. Senator David Pocock creates AI deepfakes of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton to call for ban ahead of election. Brittany Higgins' claim not workplace sexual harassment,...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: The right to disconnect has started, giving Australians legal cover to stop responding to emails and calls after hours. Authorities extend detention of Telegram app founder Pavel Durov after Paris arrest. What is Telegram and why has its founder Pavel Durov been arrested? How Telegram's Founder Pavel Durov Became a Culture War...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Georgia Roll Call ft. Lil Jon at the 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Day 2. Highlights from Michelle Obama's speech at the 2024 DNC. Who Is Favored To Win The 2024 Presidential Election? Rose only fled Gaza after her pharmacy was bombed. Dutton says she shouldn't have come. Labor and Albanese's slide continues in Re...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Elon Musk claims 'massive DDOS attack' on X during Donald Trump interview. Beijing-based 'Green Cicada' AI network uncovered on social media, fears of US election disruption. Trump: It's 'not appropriate' for me to talk about that. 'I guess we all look alike': Trump accused of mixing up Black politicians in helicopter story. 'S...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Republicans Line Up To Endorse Kamala Harris. Kamala Harris names Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate for 2024 US election. Walz says he can't wait to debate Vance, makes couch joke. Who's ahead in the national polls? Former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce's multi-million-dollar payout reduced by almost $10 million...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Former Pres. Donald Trump speaks at NABJ convention in Chicago. Hear what Trump said about Harris at convention for Black journalists. Project 2025 director ends work on plan for Donald Trump presidency after continued attack from Democrats. Rupert Murdoch goes to war with his children over his media empire. Cyber ransom paymen...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Joe Biden gives Oval Office address on his withdrawal from 2024 US presidential election. Harris gets another poll showing a tightening race against Trump. Kamala Harris Launches Her Campaign for President. Harris donations top $100m after Biden's exit from presidential race. Harris campaign welcomes 'Haley Voters for Harris' a...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: One small update brought down millions of IT systems around the world. It's a timely warning. Health department records show some pathology companies rorted Medicare during COVID pandemic, expert says. CFMEU could be deregistered 'if that's what needs to be done' after allegations, minister says. Alleged crime links and the CFM...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump rushed off stage, audience member dead after shots fired at rally in Pennsylvania. Democrats appear torn over Biden as concerns whether he can win deepen. Hollywood's Democratic donors turn away from Biden. What we know about Kira and Igor Korolev, two Russian-born Australian citizens charged with spying offences....

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Biden Plummets in Leaked Democratic Polling Memo, Puck Says. 'First black woman': Biden's horror interview. The supreme court's presidential immunity ruling mocks the rule of law. Amazon wins contract to store 'top-secret' Australian military intelligence. Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann committed to stand trial on rape c...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Biden's poor performance and Trump's lies: four key takeaways from the debate. How the deal to free Julian Assange was agreed. Tories 'highly alarmed' by network of pro-Russian Facebook pages interfering in UK election. JK Rowling agrees to meeting with Labour about gender transition policy. Government waters down vaping ban...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Peter Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants. Former prime minister Scott Morrison revealed as witness in Linda Reynolds's defamation case against Brittany Higgins. Exclusive: Leading chatbots are spreading Russian propaganda. Vetting firm being sued by Nigel Farage denies 'stitching up' Reform UK. The Unn...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Independent inquiry launched into NACC decision not to probe Robodebt referrals. Peter Dutton took $23k private jet to News Corp event where he spoke on cost-of-living crisis. ACCC warns Chemist Warehouse merger with Sigma Healthcare could reduce competition and increase prices. Australia's biggest chemist is merging with a gia...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Australia drops case against X over stabbing videos. X's Violent Content Policy. Shorten blames Coalition after NDIA reveals dodgy providers sold illegal drugs to vulnerable Australians. Robodebt: national corruption watchdog's decision not to investigate officials angers victims and whistleblowers. Coalition to dump Australia'...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump found guilty of hush-money plot to influence 2016 election. Can Trump pardon himself? Not for state hush money crimes. Bruce Lehrmann lodges notice of appeal with Federal Court after it was found he did rape Brittany Higgins on the balance of probabilities. Lehrmann files court appeal with no lawyers. The coverage...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Dutton's migration policy announcement was far from smooth. With nuclear, the detail will be even more important. Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary. After the ICC prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israel's leaders, Biden pulled a page from Trump's playbook. Wh...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Federal Budget 2024: Winners and Losers. Afghan war crimes whistleblower David McBride sentenced to prison. NSW police to get 'wanding' powers to search for knives with no warrant or suspicion under proposed changes. Patients report alarming side effects after injecting replica Ozempic and Mounjaro. Gina Rinehart demands Nation...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Anthony Albanese reminded how rallies have the ability to haunt the nation's leaders. Bonza budget airline in administration as flights across the country cancelled. Bonza staff queue at Centrelink for emergency payments as airline administrators confirm April wages will not be paid. The mysterious man behind 777 Partners, the...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Victorian government scraps plans for a second supervised injecting room in Melbourne. Rental affordability in Australia is as bad as it has ever been, according to new Anglicare Australia report. Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann refused offer to settle defamation action before trial with Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson began....

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Bondi Junction stabbing: French man who confronted attacker with bollard to receive permanent residency. Federal Court judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails. Woolworths chief Brad Banducci couldn't give senators his company's 'return on equity'. What exactly is this figure, and what can it tel...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump Media Spirals as 37% Dive From Debut Close Erases Billions - BNN Bloomberg Former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach tells Federal Court network paid for sex workers and illicit drugs for Bruce Lehrmann - ABC News Bruce Lehrmann Evicted From $4M Sydney Pad Over 'Wild Parties' (pedestrian.tv) Australia to give $900m to Elbit,...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Former Victorian Liberal Party boss fined $40k over tiny authorisation text on political ads. Warnings data collected by Coles and Woolworths leading to unfair market. Scott Hutchinson says surplus demand is driving up costs, driving down profits in construction industry. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust House S...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election with almost 90pc of vote, but large protests spark 'hope'. Your car spies on you and rats you out to insurance companies. Former US president Donald Trump insults ambassador Kevin Rudd, says 'he won't be there long' if he's 'hostile'. George Brandis warns not to erode Kevin Rudd...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's lawyer speaks after his client's sudden death. Aged care workers win up to 28.5 per cent wage rise. McDonald's system outage impacts restaurants across the globe, some stores back online. Higher interest rates are meant to lower inflation. US economist John Cochrane says there's only 'shaky'...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: US supreme court ruling on Trump ballot ban: five key takeaways. State of the Union: What the world made of Biden's big speech. Nikki Haley suspends presidential campaign, leaving Donald Trump as last major Republican candidate. Trump's White House Was 'Awash in Speed' — and Xanax. Australia promises $2 billion fund for South-E...