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Mar 16, 2026
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Uniting the Libertarian & Nationalist Right! w/ John Ruddick, Libertarian Party leader 03.11.2024 1:07:33
This week I was joined by leader of the Australian Libertarian Party, John Ruddick, to discuss the overlapping concerns of Nationalists and Libertarians, as well as the various areas in which we differ and how we can reconcile these differences and work together. John and I also discussed the upcoming US election and what a Trump victory will mean! LINKS 📖 Observer & Review: Source of quote regar...
The New State YOU didn't know about! w/ David Landini 27.10.2024 1:20:38
This week I was joined by David Landini, President of the Riverina State Group and advocate for regional NSW and Victoria to discuss his project to create a new Australian State from the Riverina region! We discuss the practicalities of starting a new party and state and why the project is vital not just for those who live in the Riverina, but for all Australians! LINKS 🌐 Visit the Riverina State...
WHICH WAY WESTERN MAN? w/BAC President Harry Richardson & former Chief Economist Burchell Wilson 21.10.2024 1:14:58
This week I was joined by Harry Richardson, author and President of the British Australian Community, and former Chief ACCI Economist and electoral strategist Burchell Wilson to discuss Queensland's recent CPAC and corresponding BAC-PAC and how identitarian nationalism differs from milquetoast conservatism. LINKS 🇬🇧🇦🇺 Join the British Australian Community 📲 Follow the British Australian Community...
The TRUE story of Lyenko Urbanchich w/ John Macgowan 13.10.2024 1:10:22
This week we were joined by infamous Liberal Party operative John Macgowan to discuss the life, legacy and lies told about the prolific Slovenian-Nationalist-turned-Liberal-Party-Operator Lyenko Urbanchich! LINKS 📲 Follow John Macgowan on X 📲 Follow John Lawson on X 📷 Follow John Lawson on Instagram 🤳 Follow John Lawson on Telegram The National Observer needs your support. Subscribing helps us...
DEFENDING the Monarchy! w/ Phillip Benwell, Aus Monarchist League Chairman 06.10.2024 40:48
This week Matthew was joined by Phillip Benwell, Australian Monarchist League National Chairman in anticipation of King Charles' upcoming visit to Australia. They discussed the likelihood and importance of defending our constitutional monarchy. LINKS 👑 Join the Australian Monarchist League: https://www.monarchist.org.au 🤳 Follow Matthew on Telegram: https://t.me/MatthewFischer The National Obser...
British Nationalism is HOME! Homeland Party Conference recap w/ Councillor Andrew Piper 01.10.2024 1:17:07
This week I was joined by Homeland Party member and councillor Andrew Piper to cover the massive Homeland Party AGM, the rise of British Nationalism and the differences between the development of nationalism in Britain and Australia. LINKS 📲 Follow Andrew Piper on X 📲 Follow the Homeland Party on X 📲 Follow Isles on X 📲 Follow John on X 📷 Follow John on Instagram 🤳 Follow John on Telegram Th...
What does Germany's AWAKENING mean for the West? w/ Jörg Sobolewski, former AfD campaign coordinator 23.09.2024 48:11
This week Matthew was joined by former Alternative für Deutschland campaign coordinator and journalist Jörg Sobolewski to discuss the rise of Germany's right-wing, how it came about and the international implications! LINK 📲 Follow Jörg on X 🤳 Follow Jörg on Instagram 🤳 Follow Matthew on Telegram The National Observer needs your support. Subscribing helps us to continue producing the content yo...
The Libertarian X Nationalist ALLIANCE w/ Lachlan Lade 15.09.2024 1:00:52
This week I was joined by Libertarian Party candidate Lachlan Lade (aka DunderViking) to discuss the intersection between Libertarianism and Nationalism as well as the recent censorship bill introduced to parliament. LINKS 📲 Follow Lachlan on X 🤳 Follow Lachlan on TikTok 📷 Follow Lachlan on Instagram 📲 Follow John on X 📷 Follow John on Instagram 🤳 Follow John on Telegram The National Observe...
The right-wing minor party NIGHTMARE w/ Burchell Wilson, former ACCI Chief Economist 08.09.2024 1:15:35
This week we were joined by former ACCI Chief Economist, Libertarian Party candidate and Electoral Strategist Burchell Wilson to discuss the recent tumult within One Nation and Senator Rennick’s defection from the Liberal Party to form his own new minor party. Burchell names the names in this episode with all sorts of insider knowledge, you don’t want to miss it! 🔵 Follow Burchell on Facebook ✍🏻...
Why Israel ATTACKS the West! w/ Jack Brady, political commentator 01.09.2024 1:01:00
🚨 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE This week I was joined by rising Australian nationalist star Jack Brady to discuss why the right-wing alliance with Israel is misled, and some of the ways Israel has negatively impacted the Western world. We also covered liberalism and the decline of genuine national identity. 🍿 Follow Jack Brady on YouTube 📲 Follow Jack Brady on X 🤳 Follow Jack Brady on TikTok 🟢...
What is GROYPER WAR II? w/ Dalton Clodfelter, Groyper general 25.08.2024 1:04:11
This week I was joined by shock-jock streamer Dalton Clodfelter to discuss the many failings of the current Trump Campaign and the recently declared 'Groyper War II' against the campaign in order to save it. 🔵 Follow Dalton on Cozy 📲 Follow Dalton on X and tune into his show 'No Holds Barred' 🤳 Follow Dalton on Telegram 📲 Follow John on X 📷 Follow John on Instagram 🤳 Follow John on Telegram...
Debunking Marxist LIES about White G*nocide! w/ Damien Richardson 18.08.2024 1:07:06
This week we were joined by former actor and activist Damien Richardson to react to a video by marxist youtuber 'Hakim' titled 'No One is Replacing You (White Genoc*de Isn't Real)', which predictably attempted to deny various obvious realities. We had a laugh and debunked the left's lies, all in a good days work! LINKS 🤢 Video we reacted to 🌐 Visit https://DamienRichardson.online 📲 Follow Damie...
ANNONIMITY & CENSORSHIP w/ Diogo Cohea 11.08.2024 1:01:59
This week I was joined by Jiu-Jitsu champ and freedom movement leader Diogo Cohea, to discuss his story in politics, anonymity, censorship, the importance of family and the threat of mass immigration! LINKS 📲 Follow Diogo on X 🤳 Follow Diogo on telegram 📷 Follow Diogo on Instagram 🍿 Follow Diogo on YouTube Follow Diogo on Substack 📲 Follow John on X 📷 Follow John on Instagram 🤳 Follow John...
Stabbing and Riots in Britain, and what race has to do with it! w/ Dr Frank Salter 04.08.2024 1:01:06
This week, Matthew and John were joined by Dr Frank Salter, academic and former President of the British Australian Community, to discuss the recent stabbing in the UK and why it is not an isolated incident. Dr Salter explained how decades of poor governance in regards to immigration, multiculturalism and race in Western Countries make strife inevitable. Important stuff! LINKS 🇬🇧🇦🇺Join the British...
Why Australian History is ESSENTIAL w/ Colonel Pride Review 28.07.2024 1:12:25
This week John was joined by historian Owen of the Colonel Pride Review to discuss the importance of Australian history, both from an Australian and global perspective. Owen walked us through the story of Australian colonisation and why it must be reclaimed from the left! LINK 📲 Follow the Colonel on X 🍿 Subscribe to the Colonel Pride Review on Youtube 📲 Follow John on X 📷 Follow John on Insta...
Left-Wing Extremism has a LONG history w/ activist Nick Folkes 21.07.2024 1:04:34
This week Matthew and John were joined by activist and former minor party president Nick Folkes to discuss his turbulent time in politics, as well as the left’s little-discussed but disturbing penchant for violence! LINKS 🍿 Watch archived Nick Folkes content: https://www.youtube.com/@partyforfreedomausthttps://www.youtube.com/@nicholasfolkes1233 🤳 Follow Matthew on telegram: https://t.me/matthew...
Revitalising Australia's Regions w/SA Nats Party President Jonathan Pietszch 14.07.2024 48:05
This week Matthew and John were joined by the President of the South Australian Nationals Party to discuss the many challenges and advantages of living in Australia's regions, as well as the conservative values of Australia's National Party. LINKS 📲 Follow Jonathan on X 🤳 Follow Jonathan on Facebook 🌐 Check out the National Party SA 🤳 Follow Matthew on telegram 📲 Follow John on X 📷 Follow Jo...
The RISE of Reform UK! w/ Homeland Party spokesman Alec Cave 30.06.2024 53:25
This week Matthew and John were joined by Alec Cave, spokesman for the UK’s Homeland Party, to discuss Nigel Farage and Reform UK’s march to election victory and its implications for establishment right-wing parties across the Anglosphere. LINKS 📲 Follow Alec on X 🤳 Follow Alec on Telegram 🍿 Follow Alec on YouTube 🏰 Join the Homeland Party 🤳 Follow Matthew on Telegram 📲 Follow John on X 📷 F...
Catholicism & the right-wing w/ Pinesap, Catholic apologist 23.06.2024 59:05
This week Matthew and John were joined by Catholic apologist and member of the America First movement Pinesap to discuss Catholicism’s historical and present-day role in right-wing politics, as well as the recent America First Political Action Conference and the prospects of Christian political unity! LINKS 📲 Follow Pinesap on X 🤳 Follow Pinesap on Telegram 🍿 Follow Pinesap on YouTube 📷 Follow...
The TOTAL WAR on farming! w/ Historian FuriusPertinax 16.06.2024 1:03:42
This week John Lawson & Matthew Fischer were joined by historian and farmer 'FuriusPertinax' to learn about the ideological and bureaucratic war being waged on farmers, and who is responsible. An extremely important episode, Australia's agricultural future hangs in the balance! LINKS 📲 Follow @FuriusPertinex on X 🍿 Watch more YouTube content from Furius 🍿 Watch more farming content from Furius:...
Zealandians going extinct? What the Census data means for race relations w/ William McGimpsey from Reality Check Radio 10.06.2024 56:29
This week John Lawson was joined by William McGimpsey, public policy expert and Reality Check Radio contributor to discuss the changing demography of New Zealand, what it means in practical terms, and the Trump, Farage and Winston Peter’s solutions to it. Give it a listen! LINKS 📲 Follow William on X 🍿 Follow William on YouTube ✍🏻 Subscribe to William's substack 📻 Check out Williams appearance...
Jim's Mowing CEO Jim Penman on birthrates, upgrading humanity & Christian politics 02.06.2024 52:33
Jim’s franchise CEO Jim Penman joined John Lawson on the podcast this week to discuss the birthrate crash unfolding across the Western world and possible solutions, epigenetics, Christian politics and expanding humanity’s horizons through the power of science. You don’t want to miss this one! LINKS 📙 Purchase a copy of Jim’s book ‘Biohistory, Decline and Fall of the West’ using The National Obser...
CANCELLED Professor calls out anti-colonialism! w/Prof Drew Fraser 26.05.2024 1:02:00
Flynn Holman and John Lawson were joined by Professor Drew Fraser to discuss his story, cancellation, Current Affairs appearance along with the current state of academia and the consequences of the anti-colonialism movement in Australia and abroad. Links 📚 Read all Professor Drew Fraser’s work 📖 Support Professor Drew Fraser and The National Observer by purchasing a copy of ‘The WASP Question’ u...
The Australian government STRANGLES free speech & Voice to Parliament retrospective! 20.05.2024 1:07:59
Matthew Fischer and John Lawson were joined by Blacklisted Researcher Daniel Walker to discuss the latest updates in the E-Safety commissioner's attempts to ban selected content from social media outright. We also dove into an in-depth retrospective on the Voice to Parliament referendum along with the ABC's attacks on Daniel for his opposition to it. LINKS 📃 ABC: How Australian white supremacists...
Do NOT underestimate Islam w/ Harry Richardson, British Australian Community President & author 05.05.2024 1:06:09
This week Matthew Fischer and John Lawson spoke with British Australian Community President & author of the book ‘The Story of Mohammed, Islam Unveiled’, Harry Richardson about Islam, its origins and how it affects the world today. Harry also discussed real solutions to radicalisation both within Australia and abroad. Links 📚 Support both Harry and The National Observer by purchasing Harry Richar...
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