Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: FBI searched Trump's Mar-a-Lago home for classified nuclear weapons documents – report. Chinese woman who intruded at Mar-a-Lago sentenced to six months. Fox News airs false photo of Trump search judge with Ghislaine Maxwell. Whistleblower lawsuit alleges financial misconduct and dubious expenditures inside Hill...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, drawing angry response from China. Victorian government asks police, Ibac to investigate proposed deal with Liberal donor. Australia's climate change targets will become law. What happens now? After Alex Jones' lawyers accidentally leak years of emails, Infowars fin...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: China's mortgage boycott is escalating. Now Evergrande suppliers have stopped paying bank loans. An unemployment rate of 2.9 per cent? Some economists think it's possible. But then what happens? United States recession fears grow as economy contracts for second quarter. Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance cancels...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Gang caught running fake Indian cricket league to dupe Russian gamblers. Nasa's James Webb telescope reveals millions of galaxies. Ranil Wickremesinghe distances himself from his predecessors as he becomes President of Sri Lanka. John Bolton says he 'helped plan coups d'etat' in other countries. Crossbench says...

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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: John Barilaro's office asked if changes to plum trade job recruitment were possible, inquiry told - ABC News John Barilaro withdraws from $500,000 New York trade job - ABC News CIT commissions internal review into $5m consultancy contract as ACT government remains 'largely unsatisfied' with response - ABC News U...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: United States Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade, erasing constitutional right to abortion. US Supreme Court strikes down New York law, expanding gun rights. Thomas's concurring opinion raises questions about what rights might be next. High-profile Twitter user PRGuy identity revealed as Jeremy Maluta. Right-win...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Labor has inherited an imperfect National Electricity Market, with a wealth of energy but a poverty of power. Australian Energy Market Operator suspends spot market for wholesale electricity to ensure reliability and avoid blackouts. Spot and contract markets. Google engineer claims AI technology LaMDA is sentie...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Barilaro awarded $715,000 in defamation case, Shanks and Google referred for contempt. Twitter ordered to hand over PRGuy17's personal information as part of defamation suit. The Most Expensive Comment in Internet History? Snowy Hydro will not produce power until end of the decade, adding more pain to energy mar...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Peter Dutton becomes the new Liberal Party leader, as the Coalition enters the wilderness. Australia's gas crisis is worse than you might think. Industries warn thousands could lose their jobs and consumers will pay more. David Littleproud elected to lead the Nationals in opposition after post-election leadershi...

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. Greens' Stephen Bates wins the seat of Brisbane in the federal election. Angus Taylor favourite to be shadow treasurer under Dutton. Everything you need to know about the water buyback scandal. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is one...

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...