The Late Debate

Jacinta Allan heckled by angry bushfire victims, Peter Dutton has been raised as a surprising possible replacement as Australia's Ambassador to the US. Plus, Virgin Airlines says it will be extending its controversial pets in cabins trial on flights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The toy maker Mattel has launched an autistic Barbie doll. Plus, Tim Walz, who last week announced he'd be retiring from politics at the end of the year, has unveiled his plans for the rest of his term as Governor of Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Greens councillor thinks its not enough that his council donated $22,000 to the enviro-activist group Rising Tide that keeps blocking ports. Plus, skinny is back if the Golden Globes today were anything to go by. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation surges to record levels and is tied with the Coalition on primary vote, the PM tries to "gaslight" Australia into thinking he wanted a Royal Commission. Plus, a US father goes viral after admitting he hates spending time with his kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenager died of a drug overdose after ChatGPT taught him how to take drugs. Plus, a disturbing mural has appeared at a Sydney train station depicting an Aboriginal girl stabbing a white coloniser to death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Migrants are posting tutorials on social media for how people can smuggle themselves illegally into the UK. Plus, the last victim of the Bondi massacre, Peter Meagher, was farewelled today at a moving ceremony in St Mary's Cathedral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are rumours Albanese is going to backflip and call a Royal Commission. Will this be enough to save his credibility? Plus, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to narcotrafficking charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure to call a Royal Commission into the Bondi massacre is continuing to mount. Plus, the US launched an unprecedented operation in Venezuela last night, capturing socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Previously confidential cabinet papers from 2005 show key Howard ministers and government departments recommended against sending Australian special forces back into Afghanistan in 2005. Plus, Germany is edging towards a return to military conscription. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former PM John Howard and former treasurer Peter Costello warn the Liberal Party about the future unless things change, Australian universities work on defence research with China. Plus, a recap of the top stories from 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese promised effective and transparent government but wait till you hear the number of bipartisan parliamentary reports this government has failed to action. Plus, AI can be scary, but AI toys for kids are plain terrifying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese is still refusing to call a Royal Commission into the Bondi massacre, and his excuses are getting more and more desperate. Plus, Labor's First Nations Ambassador has racked up an eye watering travel bill of close to half a million dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bombshell poll reveals Aussies' anger with Labor, New South Wales laws to curb protests. Plus, Donald Trump’s push on Greenland sparks backlash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles is shaking up Royal Christmas from banned foods to odd traditions. Plus, Anthony Albanese has apologised to Australia's Jewish community after he was booed at a vigil marking the Bondi Beach massacre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councillor pays tribute to Bondi victims wearing a keffiyeh, Australia day debate reignited before Christmas. Plus, first look at upcoming Melania Trump film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councillor pays tribute to Bondi victims wearing a keffiyeh, Australia day debate reignited before Christmas. Plus, first look at upcoming Melania Trump film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Global Affairs editor at the ABC made an extraordinary claim on ABC radio. Plus, academic Glynn Greensmith, a supposed "expert" in mass shootings, said we shouldn't report on the motives for the shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the hero who risked his life disarming one of the terrorists. Plus, incredible dash cam footage shows the moment an elderly man bravely tried to stop one of the gunmen and pays the price with his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erika Kirk speaks out against online conspiracies, Albanese gets a dose of reality from a school kid. Plus, Bonnie Blue throws support to Nigel Farage's Reform party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sussan Ley's bold immigration plan gets leaked, Fifa pride match stirs controversy. Plus, Trump warns Europe at risk of decline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Girl Guides Australia doubles down on trans ideology, A Victorian council orders an old woman's beautiful garden to be ripped up, deeming it a trip hazard. Plus, aspiring Santas undergoing inclusivity training. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right-wingers branded a danger to children in the UK, baffling move showcases England's cricket decline. Plus, residents in Melbourne brace for nonstop construction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could jet skis be banned from Melbourne beaches? A local council wants the state to step in, AI sport is raising questions about whether it could ever replace the real thing. Plus, Spotify drops its yearly rundown of what everyone's been listening to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education executives have doubled in a decade while student results slide, China tries to boost births by taxing contraceptives. Plus, a UK singer launches a legal fight after claiming AI technology cloned her voice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Australian Liberals in chaos over the state’s Voice to Parliament, a mother threatens to sue the Education Department over a sexually explicit school presentation. Plus, a banking executive sacked over a Christmas party prank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.