The Real Story With Joe Hildebrand

This week on The Real Story, pro-Palestine protests continue even with peace plans on the table; the federal Liberal party at war with each other; and The Australian's Cameron Stewart on the finer points of the 20-point peace plan for the Middle East. LINKS Listen to Joe’s ‘Four The Record’ podcast with Tim Blackwell from Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel Follow Joe Hildebrand on  I...

This week on The Real Story, Donald Trump unveils his 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to. But what are the sticking points to ending the conflict over Palestine? Former senior ALP adviser Tim Gleason joins Joe with his take. Plus, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley appearing to undermine the government as Anthony Albanese addressed the United...

In this episode of The Real Story, Joe takes a deep dive into Anthony Albanese's trip to the UN, as the government announces its intention to formerly recognise Palestine as a state and promote Australia's climate targets. And after copping criticism for failing to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump since his inauguration, the Prime Minister will finally meet with Trump next month. Former Labor...

In this episode of The Real Story, Joe explores the fallout from the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, as the political left and right play the blame game. Plus the federal Liberal Party sinks to a new low in Newspoll , with leader Sussan Ley, so far, unable to turn things around for the opposition. And the AUKUS deal may be saved with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally...

In this episode of The Real Story Joe breaks down the comments from controversial Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price about Indian migrants. Plus! Why is Donald Trump changing the name of the US defense force and waging war with Chicago. And RFK has been tasked by Donald with what is causing autism; Joe enlists the help of the founding member of Quilette Claire Lehmann, to talk about the impact of th...

The March For Australia, held in cities across the country over the weekend, was advertised as a way to unite the country, and stand against mass migration. But there was a darker side to these protests, as far-right extremists were given a platform to share their hateful views. Joe speaks with multicultural community liaison Aisha Amjad about the impact of the demonstrations on migrant communitie...

In this week's episode of The Real Story, Joe breaks down the trifecta of national security issues plaguing Australia this week. Firstly, the curious case of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles' sudden trip to Washington - can he get an audience with the Trump administration. Then, ASIO announced it believed that Iran was the mastermind behind at least two antisemitic attacks...

This week on The Real Story - Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin come face to face on U.S. soil, but it was Putin who came out on top, making no concessions in the name of peace with Ukraine. So where to next. The Australian 's Chief International Correspondent Cameron Stewart weighs in. Plus Labor's economic roundtable gets underway at Parliament House in Canberra - will we see real solutions or is...

This week on The Real Story - The Albanese government reveals its intention to recognise Palestinian statehood, following in the footsteps of France, Canada and the U.K. So what does this mean politically and will it make any difference to settling the conflict between Israel and Hamas? Former Labor advisor Darrin Barnett weighs in with his thoughts. LINKS Listen to Joe’s ‘Four Th...

This week on The Real Story - 90,000 march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestine, but was anything really achieved? A Chinese national arrested in Canberra accused of being a spy - how will this affect Australia's rocky relationship with China and what is the superpower's end game? Plus Australia's national security and defence spending back in the spotlight as the Trump adminis...

This week on the Real Story, the WA Liberal Party looks to take on Welcomes to Country and net-zero targets as part of its bid to stay relevant.  Plus, the Albanese government move to include YouTube as part of its social media crackdown for under-16s. LINKS Listen to Joe’s  ‘Four The Record’ podcast with Tim Blackwell from Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel Follow Joe Hildebran...

This week on the Real Story Joe tells us the real story of why Stephen Colbert was let go from his late slot.  Plus! We speak to former Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham to get all the tea on why the Greens are expelling members and will Australia will lower the voting age to 16?   LINKS Listen to Joe’s  ‘Four The Record’ podcast with Tim Blackwell from Ricki-Lee, T...

This week on the Real Story Joe tells us the real story of Mark Latham, finds out what actually happens on diplomatic trips and uncovers the truth behind the secret treasury advice that was accidentally leaked.  LINKS Listen to Joe’s  ‘Four The Record’ podcast with Tim Blackwell from Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel Follow Joe Hildebrand on  Instagram Read Joe's column in...

This week on The Real Story: former defence advisor Glenn Kolomeitz with the latest on peace talks in the Middle East, and Australia's relationship with the United States and Donald Trump. Plus after last week's Glastonbury controversy, the proof that Bob Vylan are all talk when it comes to Palestine. AND - the Superman movie is going to be awesome! LINKS Listen to Joe’s  ‘Four Th...

This week on The Real Story: former Prime Minister and current Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has been critical of Donald Trump in the past. Is he to blame for the U.S. President avoiding current PM Anthony Albanese? Plus controversy at the Glastonbury Music Festival as a number of acts lead anti-Israel chants on stage – should organisers and the BBC have known better? And direct...

This week on The Real Story, Sarah Harris joins Joe in studio to talk about the end of The Project, her apology to Carrie Bickmore, and how social media is killing of television. She also opens up about being axed from her first TV gig at the age of 19 and how the threat of being cancelled by online trolls is leading to "beige" television. Plus, Donald Trump drops the f-bomb as the ceasefire betwe...

This week on The Real Story, with Israel and Iran now engaged in battle and Donald Trump weighing up options for the United States to get involved, there are real concerns we are on the cusp of World War III. Former Australian diplomat, now Director of the Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Program at The Lowy Institute Ryan Neelam joins Joe with his expert analysis of the situation. Plus new polli...

This week on The Real Story, Joe looks at the immigration protests in Los Angeles - why they're happening and Australia has become embroiled in the demonstrations. Plus shock as the axe is swung on The Project and Q&A; Tasmanians in limbo as with the Governor hesitant to call a state election; and Australian retailers losing out as the illegal tobacco trade hits $8 billion and the government c...

Veteran Israeli hostage negotiator Dr Gershon Baskin, co-director of the Alliance for Two States, details how support for Hamas has collapsed among Palestinians, and the group has no future governing Gaza. Dr Baskin also says Israelis cannot wait until 2026 to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu so that meaningful peace negotiations can commence. Plus, the Trump administration wants Australia t...

This week on The Real Story, the Coalition’s implosion continues with the Liberals and Nationals unable to even agree about what they disagree about. Plus Labor is under fire over controversial changes to unrealised superannuation gains – but is it all a storm in a teacup? And geopolitical expert Misha Zelinsky explains the TACO theory (Trump Always Chickens Out), and how Russia is tak...

A big week in politics with the Liberals and the Nationals abandoning their decades-long coalition. Joe reveals why Sussan Ley's tenure as leader of the Liberal party is already on a knife's edge. Plus former Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham takes us inside the secretive world of the vocal minor party, and reveals why support has collapsed for the movement. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Foll...

This week, Joe takes you inside the internal power struggles within both the Liberal and Labor parties as both seek to rebuild following the federal election. Plus The Daily Telegraph’s Chief Reporter Josh Hanrahan on the downfall of New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb, as she rejects claims she was pushed out of the role as the state’s top cop.    LINKS Follow Joe...

Joe breaks down Labor's landslide win against the Coalition in the 2025 Federal Election. Plus former Liberal staffer Charlotte Mortlock gives her advice on what the party needs to do to reset and challenge Labor again in three years. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph  here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial .  Got a question for Jo...

With election just days away, Joe speaks with political mastermind Tim Gleason about the seats to watch as the nation heads to the polls this weekend. Plus Joe’s take on the booing of the Welcome to Country at a Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph  here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial .  Got...

On this special episode of The Real Story, Joe goes one-on-one with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of the Federal Election.  Joe quizzes the PM on how he connects with voters, preference deals with The Greens, relations with China and the United States amid the trade war, and the recent death of Pope Francis. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Teleg...