Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: One Nation is campaigning directly to Christians. But will party policies rub against worshippers’ conscience? One Nation’s Anti-Abortion Policies Abortion in Australia. How common is sex‑selective abortion in Australia, really? Predicted $27bn wartime windfall for Australian LNG exporters reignites calls for new gas tax. Budge...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship Donald Trump’s blocking of Anthropic is capricious and chaotic Sir Keir Starmer says he will resign as prime minister of United Kingdom. Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist party. Australia undergoing historic decline in support for multiculturalism amid rising fear and pess...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’ Pauline Hanson says Australia ‘must be monocultural’ in National Press Club speech US-Iran deal covers Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz and Iran's uranium. Albanese announces ‘generous’ capital gains tax exemptions for small businesses after...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Where Australia ranks as global conflict hits levels unseen since WWII. Richard Marles 'stood up' on AUKUS trip after British counterpart John Healey's shock resignation. Abbott and Hanson's ancient feud is rife with political drama and biblical comeuppance. Cars burn in Belfast, bricks fly in Southampton – and the ubiquitous c...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Iran war live updates: Israel would not strike without Trump go-ahead, Iran says after US plea for calm. One Nation surges to first on primary votes in two new polls. Barnaby Joyce forced to redo One Nation policy answer after embarrassing blunder Greens warn nuclear submarines deal risks war with China as Albanese says Aukus ‘...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: US strikes Iran missile sites and mine laying vessels as Trump’s promised peace deal remains elusive. Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad during engine-firing test. Former prime minister Tony Abbott elected unopposed as Liberal Party president. Rescuers shocked, relieved as remaining four Laos villagers emerge s...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Suspect dead after firing gunshots near White House. Donald Trump says agreement with Iran over end of war and opening of Strait of Hormuz 'largely negotiated'. Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US President Donald Trump's director of national ​intelligence. Why has the US indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro? How Trump's IRS set...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Australian Federal Budget insights 2026-2027. Treasurer concedes broken promise in budget carries 'political risk' Gas companies will be forced to set aside local supply under major Labor shakeup. Budget reply: From tax reform to migrant caps and welfare cuts, here are six takeaways. Labor -v- Libs: which side has a better reco...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: New police operation investigating crime syndicates 'pulling the strings' in Melbourne firebombings. Gas vs beer: How David Pocock's 57-second video caused the government a weeks-long tax headache. Riots erupt over Australian Aboriginal girl’s murder as suspect arrested. Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s surgeon...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: BREAKING: Trump Evacuated From WH Correspondents Dinner After Shots Fired The FBI Director Is MIA. Kash Patel: "Let's have a survey. How many of you people believe that's true?" Major US firms granted access to Anthropic's Mythos to prepare against AI cyber threats, as Australian firms left out. More than 160,000 people to be k...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungary election. Trump Sends Vance To Voicemail as VP Dials President Before Crowd at Viktor Orban Rally in Hungary What's behind Viktor Orban's defeat? | Inside Story Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail. Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open as Lebanon cease...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith charged with war crimes, taken into custody. Live: Iran says negotiations with US to continue into second day after marathon talks. Israel's mass killing has forced Donald Trump to think about Lebanon. Trump, Netanyahu and how war in Iran is reshaping US politics. The 25th Amendment Is...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump’s brain is melting. Insiders profit as Iran war pressure points build on global economy. As Iran charges for access to Strait of Hormuz, world faces dangerous new era of maritime tollbooths. Donald Trump fires US Attorney-General Pam Bondi Trump Attends Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Then Leaves an Hour In. US President Do...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump getting daily Iran war sizzle reel of ‘stuff blowing up’ fuels concern he’s not getting full picture in briefings: report. Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran Donald Trump says Iran sent US 'big present' as Pentagon readies thousands more troops for Middle East. Video: Iran’s very real present. Vid...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran unleashes a plot against the West years in the making. Donald Trump drew backlash on Sunday for suggesting US efforts to protect the strait of Hormuz were unnecessary. Trump: “No, I’m not putting troops anywhere. If I were, I certainly wouldn’t tell you…The DOW just hit 50,000. Donald Trump calls N...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Iran, not the US, currently has the strategic upper hand. Pentagon Tells Congress First Week of Iran War Cost More Than $11.3 Billion. US sending additional Marines, ships to Mideast: reports. What is Iran's Kharg Island used for and why has the US attacked it? Political risks of war against Iran go beyond the petrol pump. Matt...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: The final voyage of the Iranian warship sunk by the US. Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlight industry’s vulnerability to physical disasters. Canadian PM Mark Carney offers to team up with Australia as ‘strategic cousins’ to push back against dominant superpowers US troops were told war on Iran was ‘all part of God’s...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: US-Israel war on Iran: supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed, Iranian state media confirm – latest reports. Trump’s full speech on Iran’s attack. US justice department accused of withholding Trump-related Epstein files. Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency. Netflix drops Warner Bro...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Former prince Andrew's arrest: King's brother released after questioning — as it happened. She took on Britain's Palestine Action ban. Then she won. Tracking the US military build-up ahead of possible Iran attack Trump vows to resurrect global tariffs after Supreme Court strikes them down. Trump announces new 10% global tariffs...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Federal politics: Senior Liberal says party at 'change or die' moment ahead of vote on leadership tomorrow. Sussan Ley to quit politics after being deposed as Liberal leader, triggering contentious byelection. What we know (and don't) about One Nation's rapid rise in the polls. Protesters were punched, pushed, and arrested but...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Exclusive: ICE's Secret Watchlists of Americans. ICE Making List of Anyone Who Films Them. Trump says federal government should 'take over' state elections Trump's NSPM-7 Labels Common Beliefs As Terrorism "Indicators". Trump Had Unusual Call With F.B.I. Agents After Election Center Search. Trump is very tough on the waters. JD...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Canada's Mark Carney says "middle powers must act together" in speech at Davos FBI seizes Georgia ballots as Trump pursues 2020 election grievance. Minnesota, other states reject Trump administration requests for private voter information. Tony Abbott intervenes in Liberal leadership battle calling on right to unite to oust S...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump regime has lost the plot. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference filled with horrifying propaganda in which she lied about Alex Pretti, the man murdered in Minneapolis today by ICE. Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis by federal agents: what we know so far. ICE officers detain five-year-old Minnesota boy as he a...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network says it will disband due to proposed hate speech laws. Criminalising racist hatred is a big step, but it will neither end free speech nor 'fix' racism in Australia. Coalition asks Albanese for the grace he was not afforded in the wake of Bondi attack. Liberal Party election autopsy dela...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis. Noem vs Reality ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump's latest immigration operation. Vance: Renee Good's death 'a tragedy of her own making' US border agent shoots and wounds two people in Portland, police say. Footage sh...