The Rita Panahi Show

A toddler is expelled from nursery over alleged transphobia. Marine Le Pen is banned from office for five years after an embezzlement conviction. Plus, police arrest parents over complaints made in a school WhatsApp group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro-Palestine activists plan to disrupt the election campaign with the Greens' support, taxpayer funded scholarships in PNG focus on gender climate and disability. Plus, Park Hyatt Melbourne drops George Pell memorial event.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Hanson-Young shocks the Senate by holding up a decomposing fish during a debate, the Coalition promises to slash fuel excise for a year saving drivers $750. Plus, major concerns grow over university protests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A $17b tax cut fuels a political showdown, an entire town blacklists Dan Andrews as the list grows with the ex-premier hitting back. Plus, Jacqui Lambie erupts over public service cuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech leader Adrian Di Marco says Australia's corporate boards are too woke, a new poll reveals a surprising detail about Kamala Harris and the 2028 race. Plus, Trump's security team leaked Yemen strike plans to a journalist in a shocking breach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newspoll shows women shifting support from Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton to the Greens, a new $5 note will feature an Indigenous design instead of King Charles III. Plus, Labor vows to cut $150 from energy bills in a fresh election promise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor’s social media ads spark criticism for being cringeworthy. Victorian landlords face higher taxes under new changes. Plus, redacted documents from Prince Harry’s immigration case are released. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delays push back the Brisbane 2032 Olympics sport selection deadline. There are new calls for clean energy upgrades to public pools. Plus, new data shows border crossings drop to their lowest levels in decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dutton vows to introduce RICO-style racketeering laws as part of his CFMEU crackdown, Donald Trump promises to release the full JFK files. Plus, the Trump administration weighs a new travel ban but hasn't made a final call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A new poll reveals the Greens risk major defeat at the next federal election, former defence minister claims China is manipulating critical mineral prices for political gain. Plus, Michelle Obama launches a new podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 An energy hike is set to hit Australian families, NBN's $750 million upgrade draws just 100 new customers. Plus, a US influencer sparks outrage after taking a baby wombat from its mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Beazley urges the Albanese government to lift defence spending, Donald Trump rules out tariff exemptions for Australian steel and aluminium. Plus, Victoria's Covid response is slammed by the Human Rights Commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A new poll paints a bleak picture for Teal MPs revealing a shock result, Qantas chair John Mullen says companies should avoid social causes like the Indigenous Voice. Plus, the Allan government faces growing pressure to overhaul bail laws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voters say the Coalition isn’t ready to govern, WA Labor cruises to victory in the state election despite losing seats, Blake Lively protested at film premiere. Plus, Donald Trump adviser reveals a tariff exemption is unlikely.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coalition’s work from home pledge, Dutton property hit piece backfires, calls for Iran interference investigation. Plus, President Trump’s Congressional address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major concerns over Australia's crime crisis intensifies, WA Premier Roger Cook slammed over comments against US Vice President JD Vance. Plus, Filmmaker Ami Horowitz joins the show to dissect the highlights from Trump's congressional address.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's CFMEU stance questioned, bid to make Mount Panorama a sacred site, NSW schools to get funding boost. Plus, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises troops and funding for Ukraine.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK PM Keir Starmer promises troops and funding for Ukraine, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky's White House fallout. Plus, Rubio explains his frustration with Ukraine's president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major concerns over Victoria injecting room, Labor faces calls to review Arts grants, CNN’s Jake Tapper tries to cover his lies. Plus, Ukraine agrees to US mineral deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election mud-slinging in full swing, Chinese warships headed back towards Australia, Ukraine agrees to US minerals deal. Plus, Australian homeschooling more than doubles due to schools being rife with bullying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns over Australia's anti-gas push looms, NT chief minister's acknowledgement stance on traditional owners at Darwin Bombing ceremony. Plus, Fatima Payman's bizarre praise of Iran's regime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esteemed geologist and author, Professor Ian Plimer shares his thoughts on Chris Bowen's cringeworthy video, Donald Trump's admin's latest energy move. Plus, why Greg Gutfeld is out-rating each and every star on late night TV? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian government working on plans to slash thousands of jobs from state’s public service, AISO Chief reveals dire security risk. Plus, Clive Palmer announces new political party, Trumpet of Patriots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian business leaders fight back against industry super funds. Plus, Meghan Markle's latest rebrand efforts, and the media's 'desperate' efforts to wedge Donald Trump and Elon Musk.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An election date is imminent as the Reserve Bank drops interest rates by 25 points. Plus, parents opting for private or Catholic school education over public schools, and a WA man is fined and convicted for repairing a bridge on his own land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.