The Late Debate

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal looks on the verge of collapse. Plus, a new list of heritage locations now includes sights on... the moon? And federal court judges spending tens of thousands of your dollars on lavish lunches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rail strikes set to cause chaos in Sydney tomorrow. Plus, $180 million allocated to fight domestic violence in the Northern Territory reportedly remains unspent, and a Queensland doctor hit with a $5,000 fine for smacking an unruly child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese says he has invited Donald Trump to Australia... but he just hasn't heard back. Plus, genuine excitement for Australia Day across the country except for one South Australian council, and why de-radicalisation programs aren't working. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW psychiatrists in bitter pay dispute, public servants in SA idle for months, Meta shuts down global DEI operations. Plus, companies now waking up to woke policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The words "Free Palestine" and references to Hitler were heard after a synagogue was vandalised in Sydney's southwest, Victoria's police minister blames the cancellation of an ice hockey tournament in Melbourne. Plus, celebrities turn on LA mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prime minister reckons he's better suited than Peter Dutton to forge relations with Donald Trump, wildfires continue to devastate parts of California, and no charges laid over an alleged Nazi salute by a Victorian police officer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Zuckerberg announces Meta will get rid of it's so-called 'fact checkers', Donald Trump wants US control over Greenland, and a religious podcast 'Rosary in a Year' dethrones 'The Joe Rogan Experience' for the number one spot on Apple in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Trudeau steps down as Canada's prime minister, Anthony Albanese calls for four-year fixed terms, and the government continues to fail the nation on solving the cost of living crisis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese slammed as a weak leader after an antisemitic incident in Sydney's east, Elon Musk calls for Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage to step down. Plus, US president Joe Biden sparks outrage in final days in office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women have lower trust in government than men and are angry with the soaring cost of living, renewable transition plan, businesses aren’t sold on WFH and DEI. Plus, the government refuses to hold sex abuse inquiry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government and Opposition issue promises and threats ahead of the upcoming federal election, and Scott Morrison spends New Year's Eve in Mar-a-Lago... but not everyone's happy about it. Plus, a new vehicle emissions tax to hit drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ABC's New Year's Eve coverage 'an embarrassment', Woolworths reverses its decision to stop selling Australia Day merchandise, and is the West finally starting to abandon the woke agenda? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Australia be in the firing line of Donald Trump's tariff talks? Plus, the Greens losing trust over cost of living, and Labor set to launch anther scare campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the world remember the late former US president Jimmy Carter? The Victorian Labor Party attacks Peter Dutton in an ugly smear campaign, and hand sanitiser being drunk as alcohol? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reform UK membership overtakes Tories,   Deeming readmitted to Victoria party room, Victoria launches pill testing at BTV festival.   Plus, what is Joe Biden’s legacy?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Pesutto's time as the Victorian Liberal leader could be up by tomorrow, the University of Minnesota's new research project to identify gender-diverse children as young as five, and Donald Trump trolls the radical left in his Christmas post.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lefties having a meltdown about how to handle political conversations at Christmas since Donald Trump's election victory. Plus, non-binary gingerbread people? and Labor warned to curb government spending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Pesutto's days as leader of the Victorian Liberal Party could be numbered, Donald Trump vows to end the woke... saying it's destroying America. Plus, grinches across the country attempt to cancel Christmas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moira Deeming's bid to return to Victorian Liberals blocked by party leader John Pesutto, NSW Police Commissioner may recommend cancelling New Year's fireworks amid safety concerns. Plus, the U.S. government shutdown is on the horizon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of teachers in the US take their school to court for mandating the use of a students' preferred pronouns, Keir Starmer's government under fire again for desecrating the Equality Act, and RayGun launches more legal action... Take a joke! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The curious case continues for the man convicted of killing George Floyd, a massive win for the Irish regarding another settlement of refugees, and the BBC under fire over the recipient of its Women's Footballer of the Year award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Trudeau due to resign any minute, experts warn against the rise of AI before things get truly out of control, and the Victorian Council of Darebin have decided to leave out the words 'Merry Christmas' in celebration of... Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's worst-ever treasurer calls it quit, an Indian cricket commentator gets in trouble for being racist towards an Indian cricketer, and First Lady Jill Biden gets told off by a kid for saying 'Happy Holiday' instead of 'Merry Christmas'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dutton finally unveils the cost of nuclear energy, John Pesutto's leadership in serious doubt following the loss of his defamation trial against Moira Deeming, and calls to ban first-cousin marriages in the UK.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Victorian council has decided that they are finally going to embrace Australia Day again. Plus, Labor's obsession with net zero means that they will justify anything in the name of cutting down emissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.