Join Paul Murray and his team as they take an alternative look at the day's news. They also bring you one or two stories you may have missed.

The 2026 Logies were saturated with political jokes, One Nation staffer hospitalised after alleged attack at Ekka. Plus, Labor's housing changes leave renters paying more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New polling shows voters don't trust Albanese on immigration, New South Wales to begin gun buyback scheme. Plus, aged care in crisis under Labor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands gather across Australia in defiance of One Nation, Telco faces less than a $1 million bill after outage chaos. Plus, population boom is solely by Labor's migration policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greens senator urges students to skip school and protest, new figures reveal bleak employment landscape. Plus, Ben Carroll delays controversial legislation until July 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition and One Nation lag behind Labor, Reserve Bank warning spells more pain for home buyers. Plus, Strathfield bans exclusionary non-English business signage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former treasurer left out of Bondi antisemitism Royal Commission, mortgage holders hoping cash rate stays at 4.35 per cent. Plus, Jaguar sales crash after controversial brand reboot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids cosplaying as activists to take to Melbourne streets, anger mounts as Ben Carroll goes into hiding. Plus, the ABC dragged kicking and screaming to issue an apology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first home buyers scheme is apparently not exclusively for first home buyers, Chris Bowen blowing 50 grand a week flitting around the world to talk about climate change. Plus, artificial intelligence is now creeping into dating apps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students are not meeting basic literacy and numeracy expectations, Melbourne firebombing treated as terror attack. Plus, Tony Burke postpones speech due to concerns over his policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School kids to skip class for an anti-Hanson rally next week, property values fall by $230 billion in once-in-a-generation slump. Plus, 3.6 million Aussies pushed into food hardship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MP claims state's residents actually like potholes, Pauline Hanson announces her team ready to take on Labor in November. Plus, Australia's most comprehensive national snapshot just days away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation retakes the lead as Labor's primary vote falls, fuel prices expected to jump as the excise relief ends. Plus, one in three children are sharing personal information with AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A test diagnosing Alzheimer’s up to 20 years before symptoms appear, Aussies face new petrol warnings as the Iran war spreads to the Red Sea. Plus, Labor MP Luke Gosling charged with assault.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel prices expected to jump as excise relief ends, Aussie aid delivers for Chinese state-run firms in the Pacific. Plus, Dan Andrews throws support behind Ben Carroll in a public statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson joins the program to answer your questions. Plus, dissecting the data as Labor remains in the lead with social cohesion concerns rising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel prices to jump as excise relief ends, Australians shielded from shortages by electric vehicle uptake. Plus, Victorian Premier set to face a leadership challenge this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions over Anthony Albanese's secret dinner, Labor is threatened by the right-wing surge. Plus, millions wasted on social media slop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A life dissatisfaction epidemic in Australia, Victorian Liberal guilty of misconduct over post. Plus, scammers are using AI to steal our money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angus Taylor unveils plan to combat Labor, Pauline Hanson claims dv is a two-way street. Plus, Barnaby Joyce apologises for yelling at a dog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacinta Allan is leading Victoria down a dark path, voter attitudes changing towards China. Plus, Pauline Hanson blasts the loose immigration policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keir Starmer delivers a farewell address, the King appoints Andy Burnham as the UK Prime Minister. Plus, Pauline Hanson's One Nation regains ground in the latest Newspoll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's social cohesion reaches a tipping point as the government responds to Islamophobia report, One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson delivers CPAC London speech. Plus, Andy Burnham to become the next UK prime minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Fire the Liar' campaign tops $5 million for One Nation, Anthony Albanese defends skipping the Garma Festival despite accusations of broken promises. Plus, Australia's housing crisis worsens under Labor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business chiefs demand Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to call a royal commission into the ‘rotten’ building industry, Anthony Albanese announces sweeping AI reforms. Plus, calls for the government to cut tobacco excise intensify.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation could seize power in the Senate, further proof Labor's budget is nonsense. Plus, the Iran war may hit petrol prices again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Potholes have become a political problem for Allan, One Nation support dips in the latest poll. Plus, the terror law proposal is under scrutiny.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor weighs how to push One Nation down the ballot through preference deals as Education Minister Jason Clare brands the Coalition and One Nation "all vanilla." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson answers your questions, Sydney's rents hit record highs thanks to Labor's budget. Plus, another Telco outage puts Aussie lives at risk with compensation not guaranteed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home ownership dreams slipping away under Labor, the media covers for Albanese again. Plus, another Telco outage puts Aussie lives at risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prime minister lashed for Kylie Minogue comment, Pauline Hanson to meet Nigel Farage in London. Plus, US President Donald Trump arrived in Turkey for NATO talks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prime minister signs a defence deal with Fiji, Western Australia is One Nation's next big test. Plus, more kids are choosing university over trades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public service costs blow out by $20 billion, Anthony Albanese speaks at the New South Wales Labor Conference. Plus, Moira Deeming defends legal action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greens leader ducks the Midwinter Ball, the Australian Federal Police investigates the GetUp! stunt. Plus, Andrew Hastie wages a war on One Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tax raid rattles the property market, asylum boat reaches far North Queensland on Albanese's watch. Plus, the documentary celebrating 250 years of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drivers brace for a petrol price hike, the lid is lifted on the CFMEU scandal once again. Plus, the 'Trump's America' documentary which celebrates 250 years of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor bounces back in fresh polls, major concerns over Victoria's CFMEU conduct. Plus, police dismiss Moira Deeming's claim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson's take on the Canberra bubble, the US to mark 250 years of independence. Plus, One Nation drops below Labor in the Newspoll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine to sack Karl Stefanovic, Pauline Hanson's 'Fire the Liar' campaign edges towards a goal of $5 million. Plus, Jacinta Allan drains taxpayer cash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASIO delivered a warning on antisemitic extremism, Pauline Hanson clarifies her meaning of 'monoculture'. Plus, Labor's latest budget scandal deepens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation pushes for 'monoculture', Labor reaches a deal with the Greens. Plus, Pauline Hanson clarified her view on parental leave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, the prime minister's 'transparency' is missing in action. Plus, Jacinta Allan drains taxpayer cash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor's fuel excise cut extended into August, the prime minister shuts down succession plan talks. Plus, Pauline Hanson calls for tighter security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.