The Late Debate

Virgin Australia airline’s hypocrisy on display, King Charles bizarre post, Penny Wong under fire for UN trip. Plus, what’s the real story with the Chinese warships? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The black-market tobacco trade is booming in record numbers, the world reacts to Donald Trump's and Volodymyr Zelensky's clash in the White House. Plus, the meltdown over Epstein documents stunt looms.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shared surfboards banned at Bondi,   UK PM slashes aid to fund defence spend, Chinese warships spotted off our coast,   a closer look at BBC’s Gaza documentary. Plus, tomorrow’s newspaper headlines tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vandals attempt to behead Captain Cook's statue in Melbourne, Fatima Payman slammed after praising Iran. Plus, US federal workers complain over Elon Musk's email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Germany's conservatives claim victory in federal election, Apple pulls data protection tool from UK. Plus, will we finally see the Epstein client list? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Victorian premier announces review of state finances, warning as young Aussie kids easily access social media. Plus, private hospitals in Hobart and Darwin set to shut down amid birthrates 'steadily declining'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Allan Labor government's spending is out of control, Donald Trump hails Elon Musk for cutting government waste, and tragic news as the bodies of the Bibas family set to return to Israel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne's tobacco war turns deadly, calls for greater security after Captain Cook statue targeted repeatedly, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubles down on Trump's Gaza plan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese calls on Dan Andrews for help following his worst Newspoll rating yet, Muslim community leaders backing the former Sydney nurses' vile rant, and lefties cry after the PM's heated interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report finds Australia's wealth gap widens. Plus, Disney scales back on diversity efforts, and does 'manufacturing' sound too manly? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Sydney nurses suspended after boasting about killing Israeli patients, the UK home office guide backs so-called 'animal' kids. Plus, fiery comments from Trump's aide on Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Privacy concerns as the UK targets Apple users, Donald Trump sends a chilling warning to Hamas, and shouts of shame as a Sydney council passes an 87 per cent rate hike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's tariffs spark concern in Australia, a new beer tax battle sparks industry backlash, and the UK government demands full access to Apple's data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sydney council funds $280,000 in racism training, Peter Dutton backs Donald trump's ban on trans athletes competing in women's sports, and Google axes diversity hiring initiatives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's shock announcement for the US to take over Gaza. Plus, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's bizarre take on Elon Musk, and Ikea's green goal faces a major setback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns over Victoria's flawed anti-vilification laws. Trump derangement syndrome runs rampant as the Greens move a motion to condemn Donald Trump, and Reform UK leads Labour in the latest polling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MPs blast the new defence 'diversity' role, Donald Trump dismantles a US aid agency, and 'Make England Great Again' chants ring around the streets of London as Unite the Kingdom supporters march throughout the streets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Territory government orders the LGBTQ+ and islander flags prohibited from hospitals. Plus, Robert F Kennedy Jr. faces a fiery confirmation hearing, and Donald Trump ramps up his immigration crackdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland halts hormone therapy for children. Plus, one Sydney council votes to raise rates by 40 per cent, and the youngest Press Secretary in White House history, Karoline Leavitt, steps into the spotlight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Melbourne man stirs trouble after choosing to wear a MAGA hat at a Melbourne bar, Donald Trump bans transgender troops from the military, and Elon Musk endorses the AFD party in Germany.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big tech firms face stricter EU laws as giants vow action on hate speech, Davos dominated by Donald Trump's presidency at a summit. Plus, Colombia backs down on migrant row.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Channel Nine's horror Australian Open coverage goes from bad to worse. Plus, illegal immigrants swamping London, and Elon Musk lashes out at OpenAI.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 'woke' local council under fire for using ratepayer money to fund a 'Survival Day' event on Australia Day, Peter Dutton rules out withdrawing from the Paris Accord, and the AFP warns of possible foreign influence in Australia's rising antisemitism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US will now only recognise two genders as Donald Trump immediately signs a series of executive orders after being sworn in as president. Plus, Elon Musk accused of making a Nazi salute, and more antisemitic attacks plague Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand parliament set to grant a mountain the same rights as human beings. Plus, the number of business going under in Victoria reaches record levels, and $10 million of post-COVID funds used to build bike lanes in the city of Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.