The Karl Stefanovic Show

Go to the Chris Joye interview: 09:45 Go to the David Farley interview: 24:49 Go to the Topher Field interview: 49:47 Go to the Gerard Rennick interview: 1:21:14 This week on Karl Weekly , Karl sits down with Gerard Rennick, Christopher Joye, David Farley and Topher Field to unpack the major political and economic forces shaping Australia right now. The conversation covers rising taxes, weak produ...

Bit of barney rubble on the stage and in the audience as the candidates for Farrer fire up about what's wrong in Farrer.

Live with Pauline Hanson & Matt Canavan | 6PM Australia’s under pressure and regional communities are feeling it first. Live from Farrer, Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan join Karl for a raw conversation about the issues hitting everyday Australians hardest. From rising fuel prices and taxes, to cost of living, farming, energy, housing and whether regional Australians are being ignored by the p...

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following episode may contain images and voices of deceased persons. Go to the Jacinta Price interview: 07:41 Go to Rohan Pike interview: 47:09 Go to Gerard Rennick interview: 01:24:34 This week on Karl Weekly. Karl’s take on the week — including why, at the very least, Pauline Hanson was upfront about accepting a plane don...

Josie Angus built a beef empire from the ground up in regional Queensland. After more than seven years navigating approvals, regulation and red tape, her family now exports Australian beef to markets around the world. But behind the success story is a system under pressure. Rising costs. Fuel dependence. Supply chain shocks. And global trade barriers — including tariffs of up to 55% into China and...

Karl sits down with Senator Susan McDonald and Konrad Benjamin in a no-holds-barred debate on Australia’s gas, taxes, and whether the country is getting ripped off. Are we one of the richest nations in the world… or getting taken for a ride? Konrad argues Australians are being short-changed — with billions in resources leaving the country and not enough coming back. Susan says that’s simply not tr...

Tonight on Karl Weekly: Bombshell allegations inside the NDIS. Bill Shorten joins alongside Drew Pavlou to respond to growing claims of fraud and exploitation within the system — including allegations vulnerable Australians are being targeted to access payments. Who’s really to blame? Participants — or the “shonks” exploiting the scheme? Then — decorated Australian soldier Heston Russell speaks ou...

Australia’s direction is under pressure – and Tony Abbott says the fundamentals are off. In this episode, the former Prime Minister joins The Karl Stefanovic Show for a candid conversation on immigration, energy, the economy and national security – and what he believes needs to change. His message is clear: Australia needs to get back to basics. Abbott breaks down: Why immigration should be based...

Australia is facing a defence reality few are talking about. Former soldier and investor Steve Baxter joins Karl to break down what modern warfare actually looks like — and why Australia isn’t ready for it. From drone warfare and battlefield “marketplaces” to space technology and defence innovation, this episode goes inside the systems changing war in real time. Why are we falling behind? Why aren...

Australia is facing uncomfortable questions — about defence, justice, and the future. Karl also puts one of the country’s biggest defence force questions to the audience — the case of Ben Roberts-Smith. Should matters like this sit in a civil or military court? More than 10,000 people voted. And while we’re debating systems here on Earth — the future is moving fast. Jeff Bezos and his team are wor...

Australia has released its latest defence strategy — but serious questions remain. In this episode, Karl sits down with former Defence Minister Mike Kelly and one of Australia’s most decorated soldiers, Brigadier Ian Langford to break down what the plan gets right — and where it falls short. The world is rearming. Conflict is evolving fast. But Australia’s response is being challenged on speed, sc...

Australia’s fuel crisis is no longer theoretical — it’s here. Flights are at risk. Holidays could be cancelled. Supply chains are already under pressure. And if the situation escalates, everyday Australians will feel it first. In this episode, Karl sits down with billionaire infrastructure operator John Wagner — a man with a proven track record of building what others say is impossible. He built a...

Fuel prices are rising. Flights are getting more expensive. And the pressure is building. Karl speaks to James Paterson on defence and fuel security, and John Wagner , who says he can turn rubbish into jet fuel — if government gets out of the way. And Queenslander creative Sammy Thompson - who is creating viral content to remind everyone of what Australia used to be. What happens next might impact...

Australia is sitting on its own oil — but can’t use it. In this episode, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli lays out what’s really going on behind the fuel crisis, and why Australia is more exposed than ever. From new drilling opportunities in regional Queensland to the reality of political red tape, this conversation breaks down how we went from energy independence to relying on global supply ch...

How do you judge war in a courtroom — 15 years later? As Ben Roberts-Smith faces serious charges, this episode goes beyond the headlines. Karl sits down with those who’ve been there — on the ground and inside the system — to unpack the reality of combat, the legal process, and the questions Australia now has to confront. A big thanks to Revive5 for their support of the show and for keeping me in t...

Bluey is now one of the biggest shows in the world — a global brand worth billions. But it didn’t start that way. In this episode, Karl sits down with creator Joe Brumm to unpack the real story behind Bluey — the pressure, the doubt, and the moments where it nearly didn’t happen. Joe talks about: Having no savings and jumping from job to job for years Spending 20 years trying to get one shot at ma...

Australia’s fuel crisis has shifted — and it’s now hitting supply chains, food production and small business in real time. This isn’t about rising prices anymore. It’s about access, prioritisation and what breaks next. In this episode, Karl speaks with operators on the ground already adapting: Charlie Blomfield — farmer and agricultural operator managing real-time fuel and input shortages on the l...

What’s really happening in Lebanon — and why does it matter to Australia? In this powerful Easter conversation, Charlie Bakos joins The Karl Stefanovic Show to share firsthand insight from the ground in Lebanon — a country shaped by war, economic collapse and foreign influence. From mass displacement and rising tension to corruption, broken systems and global powers fighting proxy wars, Charlie ex...

America showed its power in this war. But it also showed its limits. And the world noticed. China is watching. Russia is benefiting. Netanyahu walks away stronger. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking — because for every day this conflict drags on, it adds weeks of disruption to the global system. Fuel. Supply chains. Defence readiness. This is bigger than a single war. This is a shift in global power....

Australia is facing a fuel security crisis, rising costs and growing pressure on its industries – and few voices are more outspoken than MP Bob Katter. From the opening moments, the Katters bring chaos – sharp takes, father-son roasting and zero-filter politics.  In this explosive episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show , Bob Katter and his son Robbie Katter break down: Why Australia exports fuel chea...

This episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show dives into what could be one of the biggest scandals in Australia right now — the NDIS.Journalists Drew Pavlou and Pete Zogolous reveal what they’ve uncovered on the ground — from empty “NDIS provider” storefronts in places like Lakemba and Bankstown, to a system they claim is being exploited at scale. They say the numbers don’t add up. In some areas, nearl...

Australia’s construction industry is on the brink — and this could be the tipping point. Scott Challen, a builder with 17 years in the industry, breaks down how rising fuel costs, supply chain shocks and government policy are pushing businesses to collapse. He claims the system is failing small businesses, immigration isn’t solving the skills crisis, and the real impact will hit families hardest....

On December 14, Bondi was shaken by a horrific attack that changed lives in an instant. In this episode, Karl brings together two men forever connected by that day. Elon, a father who nearly lost his life protecting his children — stepping in front of unimaginable violence to shield them. And Daniel 'Beardy', the lifeguard who refused to stand by — stepping in and helping save Elon’s life...

Fuel shortages, rising prices, and a fragile supply chain — how prepared is Australia, really? Karl speaks with defence strategist Gus McLachlan about the real impact of global conflict on Australia, why the Strait of Hormuz matters, and how quickly things could escalate. From fuel security to national defence, this conversation lays out a confronting reality: we may not be as prepared as we think...

In this episode, Karl speaks with DroneShield CEO Oleg Vornik about the rise of drone warfare and what it means for the future of global conflict. From early-stage technology to real-world deployment in war zones, Oleg explains how drones are transforming military strategy, security, and surveillance. They also discuss Australia’s vulnerability, the challenges of defending against drone attacks, a...