Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff:   This win for Anthony Albanese is the most transformative election you can imagine. Kooyong - Federal Election 2022. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson on course to lose Senate seat as count goes on. George W. Bush: "The decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq — I mean of Uk...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: United Australia party directs preferences to Coalition in key marginal seats. Factcheck: is Albanese's backing of a 5.1% minimum wage rise an 'unprecedented' intervention? Coalition has promised voters $833m a day as it outspends Labor in campaign mode. Liberal MP Fiona Martin accuses Labor opponent Sally Sitou...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: US Supreme Court to investigate Roe v Wade draft opinion leak, confirms its authenticity. What conservative justices said — and didn't say — about Roe at their confirmations. $57 billion wiped from Australian market, Wall Street rout as Dow plunges 1,000 points, Nasdaq loses 5pc. Aspen Medical was given more tha...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $61.4 billion. In Minnie Mouse's Dress, Right Wingers See a Penis — and a LGBTQ Conspiracy. Labor promises a royal commission into the bungled Robodebt scheme if elected. Scott Morrison says the issue has been addressed. Guide Dogs Victoria stands down CEO Karen Hayes for endorsing J...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: US warns against allowing Chinese military base in Solomon Islands, promises to fast-track reopening an embassy. Guide dogs charity to investigate CEO's public pitch for Josh Frydenberg. Kooyong poll points to loss for Frydenberg. France's candidates make final pitches as Macron extends poll lead over Le Pen. Ér...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Adam Bandt: Google it, mate. George Christensen to get $100k payout after defecting to One Nation and an unwinnable Senate spot. JobSeeker rate to remain untouched after election after Labor ditches plans to review it. Did the Morrison government really prevent 40,000 COVID deaths? A health economist checks clai...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Why ScoMo loves Australia. This Video Of A Pensioner Tearing Morrison Apart Will Carry Me Through The Apocalypse.  United Australia Party leader Craig Kelly egged in Melbourne park, police investigating. Morrison and Albanese are facing off in the election. This is what the polls have to say — and what to look f...

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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Labor leader Peter Malinauskas has been voted in as South Australia's new premier. What kind of leader will he be? Labor easily wins South Australian election, but upper house could be a poor result. Kimberley Kitching's death and its aftermath are another glimpse into the routine brutality of Australian politic...

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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: 'This wasn't a flood, it was a demolition': How can Lismore survive? Australian Christian Lobby criticises Scott Morrison for saying Ukrainians at 'top of pile' for visas. Q+A host Stan Grant asks pro-Russian audience member to leave the studio after Ukraine claim. Hackers Claim They've Seized Control of Russian...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff:   UN chief urges Putin to 'give peace a chance' in Ukraine. Some Russian banks will be kicked out of SWIFT. What does it mean for Putin? Peter Dutton: Pine Rivers Community Flood Relief . Australia formally warned it is acting 'contrary' to global anti-corruption alliance. Clive Palmer's UAP is spending big in t...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: US President Joe Biden is 'convinced' Russia will invade Ukraine 'in the coming days'. Scott Morrison calls Labor MP a 'Manchurian candidate' in extraordinary scenes in parliament. Liberals spend up on anti-Albanese national security attack ads on Facebook. What is the strengthening character test bill and does...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Government shelves religious freedom bill indefinitely, leaving election promise hanging in uncertainty. Peter Dutton stands firm on China comments after backlash over 'reckless' claims. Intelligence officials identify Russian efforts to interfere in Australian politics. Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian app...

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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: 'Madness': PM's reported plan to have kids drive forklifts. Code brown called for Victorian hospitals under pressure from COVID-19. Serbia scraps plans for Rio Tinto lithium mine after protests. Boris Johnson's career could end in days. Here's how a series of lockdown parties may bring him down. Boris Johnson re...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Private retailers told rapid antigen test orders delayed and diverted to federal government. NSW Police rule out fines for Hillsong, Premier says youth event defied 'spirit of the rules'. Australia commits to $3.5 billion tank purchase from the US. US intelligence indicates Russia preparing operation to justify...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Novak Djokovic and the distraction parade. What was bending the curve for, if not to prep our health system? Supply chain woes.  Covid-positive nurses are working in NSW hospitals due to severe staffing shortages. Super poo: the emerging science of stool transplants and designer gut bacteria. Protesters figure o...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: That's some exponential growth there in NSW. Tina Arena sings a ripper version of 'Back in Black' as the Titanic sinks. Don't Look Up. It's a hilarious portend of doom. Experts fear narrowed 'close contact' definition is irresponsible as COVID-19 cases escalate. 'Serious' 50-minute phone conversation between Bid...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: COVID 2021. Turns out vaccinations were in fact a race. Omicron variant and the resulting fallout. The LNP's war on women: seeing the cracks. How to deal with relatives who won't get vaccinated at Christmas. Cya 2021, you were trash.  The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and T...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Sanna Marin: Finland's PM sorry for clubbing after Covid contact. Scott Morrison backs Gladys Berejiklian to run for federal seat of Warringah despite Icac cloud. Andrew Laming staffer dresses as Kyle Rittenhouse for delayed Halloween party. Chinese property developing giant Evergrande defaults on debt, sparking...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Social media companies could be forced to give out names and contact details, under new anti-troll laws. Education Minister Alan Tudge stands aside amid abuse allegations, PM tells parliament. Labor backs bill forcing charities to reveal donors in deal with government for dropping voter ID laws. Global bubble BU...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Kerry Chant urged 'consistent' lockdown restrictions across all of Sydney, email reveals. Peter Dutton wins defamation case against refugee activist Shane Bazzi over tweet. One Nation anti-vaccine mandate bill rejected despite support from five Coalition senators. New religious discrimination bill will cause dam...