Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Peter Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants. Former prime minister Scott Morrison revealed as witness in Linda Reynolds's defamation case against Brittany Higgins. Exclusive: Leading chatbots are spreading Russian propaganda. Vetting firm being sued by Nigel Farage denies 'stitching up' Reform UK. The Unn...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Independent inquiry launched into NACC decision not to probe Robodebt referrals. Peter Dutton took $23k private jet to News Corp event where he spoke on cost-of-living crisis. ACCC warns Chemist Warehouse merger with Sigma Healthcare could reduce competition and increase prices. Australia's biggest chemist is merging with a gia...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Australia drops case against X over stabbing videos. X's Violent Content Policy. Shorten blames Coalition after NDIA reveals dodgy providers sold illegal drugs to vulnerable Australians. Robodebt: national corruption watchdog's decision not to investigate officials angers victims and whistleblowers. Coalition to dump Australia'...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump found guilty of hush-money plot to influence 2016 election. Can Trump pardon himself? Not for state hush money crimes. Bruce Lehrmann lodges notice of appeal with Federal Court after it was found he did rape Brittany Higgins on the balance of probabilities. Lehrmann files court appeal with no lawyers. The coverage...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Dutton's migration policy announcement was far from smooth. With nuclear, the detail will be even more important. Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary. After the ICC prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israel's leaders, Biden pulled a page from Trump's playbook. Wh...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Federal Budget 2024: Winners and Losers. Afghan war crimes whistleblower David McBride sentenced to prison. NSW police to get 'wanding' powers to search for knives with no warrant or suspicion under proposed changes. Patients report alarming side effects after injecting replica Ozempic and Mounjaro. Gina Rinehart demands Nation...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Anthony Albanese reminded how rallies have the ability to haunt the nation's leaders. Bonza budget airline in administration as flights across the country cancelled. Bonza staff queue at Centrelink for emergency payments as airline administrators confirm April wages will not be paid. The mysterious man behind 777 Partners, the...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Victorian government scraps plans for a second supervised injecting room in Melbourne. Rental affordability in Australia is as bad as it has ever been, according to new Anglicare Australia report. Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann refused offer to settle defamation action before trial with Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson began....

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Bondi Junction stabbing: French man who confronted attacker with bollard to receive permanent residency. Federal Court judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails. Woolworths chief Brad Banducci couldn't give senators his company's 'return on equity'. What exactly is this figure, and what can it tel...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump Media Spirals as 37% Dive From Debut Close Erases Billions - BNN Bloomberg Former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach tells Federal Court network paid for sex workers and illicit drugs for Bruce Lehrmann - ABC News Bruce Lehrmann Evicted From $4M Sydney Pad Over 'Wild Parties' (pedestrian.tv) Australia to give $900m to Elbit,...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Former Victorian Liberal Party boss fined $40k over tiny authorisation text on political ads. Warnings data collected by Coles and Woolworths leading to unfair market. Scott Hutchinson says surplus demand is driving up costs, driving down profits in construction industry. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust House S...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election with almost 90pc of vote, but large protests spark 'hope'. Your car spies on you and rats you out to insurance companies. Former US president Donald Trump insults ambassador Kevin Rudd, says 'he won't be there long' if he's 'hostile'. George Brandis warns not to erode Kevin Rudd...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's lawyer speaks after his client's sudden death. Aged care workers win up to 28.5 per cent wage rise. McDonald's system outage impacts restaurants across the globe, some stores back online. Higher interest rates are meant to lower inflation. US economist John Cochrane says there's only 'shaky'...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: US supreme court ruling on Trump ballot ban: five key takeaways. State of the Union: What the world made of Biden's big speech. Nikki Haley suspends presidential campaign, leaving Donald Trump as last major Republican candidate. Trump's White House Was 'Awash in Speed' — and Xanax. Australia promises $2 billion fund for South-E...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   2023 was a banner year for video games — and video game industry layoffs. Exclusive: Unity Software to cut 25% of staff in 'company reset' continuation. The video game industry is booming. Why are there so many layoffs? Sony to lay off 900 workers in its PlayStation division. Sony's numbers. 59 Days Into 2024 And 8,100+ Video...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci to retire as company announces $781 million loss Supermarket industry insiders reveal how Coles and Woolworths profit off rising prices Is a frozen embryo a child? The Alabama court ruling that's rocked America's IVF clinics and reproductive sector - ABC News Ukraine war: Zelensky insist...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump must pay $US355 milllion in penalties, barred from NY business for three years, judge rules. Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dead at 47, region's prison service says. Australian Border Force officials remove suspected asylum seekers from Beagle Bay after boat arrival. 'A blood sport feigning as gove...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Allan Fels's ACTU initiated price gouging report calls for government to act against exploitative practices of big business. Qantas decision to reduce flight capacity may have led to RBA rate hike, inquiry finds. Queensland government loses appeal over $2.7m payout to Gold Coast mortgage fraud victims. Closing loopholes bill:...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Earlier today, Victorian MP Georgie Purcell shared a side-by-side photo comparison on X, blaming Nine News for 'sexist' image editing. Trolls have flooded X with graphic Taylor Swift AI fakes. Speaking at the National Press Club, Richard Denniss, the executive director at the Australia Institute, said the government's decision...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Ron DeSantis withdraws from Republican presidential race, endorses Trump. Trump takes aim at Haley in combative New Hampshire primary victory speech. Prime minister hints at expansion of stage 3 tax cuts to benefit lower-income earners. Are Labor's stage 3 tax cut changes good economic policy, good politics, or both? Treasurer...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Best-selling author Jack Heath's new novel: Kill Your Husbands. Iowa GOP presidential election results. Nuke policy quietly nuked: Australia to fund US nuclear weapon delivery program. US strikes more Houthi targets in Yemen after Greek ship becomes latest vessel struck in Red Sea. Lego worth thousands of dollars seized as po...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: The Day Before Has Already Lost 80% of Its Players in the First 3 Days on Steam. The Day Before Studio Fntastic Announces Closure Just Days After Early Access Launch. Fantastic Official statement. The Most Popular Game on Steam Is A Massive Scam? Kathleen Folbigg has convictions for killing her four children overturned. Austral...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: 'Creeping politicisation' in Victoria's public service needs 'urgent attention', ombudsman warns. Alleged politicisation of the public sector. Alan Jones's lawyers taking 'first steps' towards defamation proceedings over indecent assault allegations. Profile: Kate McClymont AM. New migration strategy aims to reduce Australian a...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Former US secretary of state and controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner Henry Kissinger dies aged 100. Kissinger outlived so many people that not only did he outlive his obituary writer, he outlived the obituary writer of his obituary writer. Powerful Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo sacked after investigation into backchannel...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns as Optus CEO. Barbra Streisand Explains: Why I Cloned My Dog. Javier Milei: Argentina's far-right outsider wins presidential election. Javier Milei wants to gut spending and ditch the peso, but will it save Argentina's economy? Dan Andrews Is Locked In A Battle With Melbourne Golf Clubs Still Bitter...