Chris Kenny examines the issues dominating the day's agenda, providing the first take on leading opinion and giving viewers a jump-start on a fast-moving national news cycle.

The growth of government as the federal public service bill tops $40 billion. Plus, the net zero debate, why is it all about politics?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the net zero debate continues in parliament, Labor is planning to spend $1 billion of your money on a climate talkfest. Plus, New York City elects a socialist mayor and he immediately takes aim at President Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No interest rate cut today and it looks like there won’t be another one for a year or more. Plus, Labor says it doesn’t care about the promise to cut our electricity prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition in turmoil with a record polling low for the Liberals as the Nationals lead the way in abandoning net zero by 2050. Plus, It’s time for the Liberals to follow suit and finally give voters and alternative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor’s economic management under fire with electricity prices pushing inflation up and dashing hopes of another interest rate cut. Plus, the ABC wastes your tax dollars to spruik for Kamala Harris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation surges, crushing hopes of an interest rate cut, Bill Gates backs away from his climate crusade. Plus, Orange Council fumes over a rejected claim for stadium compensation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy wars erupt as a government report confirms power prices will keep soaring, a Sydney council set to vote on banning Israeli products. Plus, small businesses crushed by endless council red tape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament’s back and it’s the same old chaos, Coalition feuds, PM abroad and Barnaby drama, self-driving Teslas hit Aussie roads raising safety fears. Plus, Ireland elects a far-left firebrand as President.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC’s Middle East coverage under scrutiny as questions grow over bias, Melbourne’s crime crisis hits a senator’s own doorstep. Plus, a new study exposes the soaring cost of Labor’s renewable energy experiment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's top cop apologises for choppergate controversy. Plus, is Albo really mates with Trump, is Kevin Rudd claiming all the credit, and how has it all backfired on Sussan Ley?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump affirms his commitment to AUKUS and heaps praise on Albo. Plus, our current ambassador in DC, former PM Kevin Rudd, cops both barrels from the US President.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nationals join the Coalition chaos as Barnaby Joyce quits and looks headed for One Nation, Victoria’s premier in denial about crime in Melbourne. Plus, the police blame the leftist protesters for yesterday’s violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Immigration debate heats up as the Home Affairs Minister reveals more refugees from Gaza are expected to arrive on our shores. Plus, Donald Trump snubs UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Nigel Farage surges in the polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's crime crisis - the premier finally admits there's a problem but gets hung up on politicking. Plus, Chris explores how the media censors the truth in the Middle East to suit their own narrative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emotional reunions as freed hostages return to Israel. Chris speaks with Israel’s deputy foreign minister as well as an Australian holocaust survivor who’s watching peace break out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rolling coverage as hostages freed after 737 days of captivity are welcomed home to Israel in scenes of joy and relief after more than two years of unimaginable suffering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump is on the cusp of pulling off the most significant peace deal in the Middle East for decades. Plus, Chris gets all the reaction from around the world and at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another big lump of your money, $600 million pumped into heavy industry to survive the energy mess created by government subsidies. Plus, the Prime Minister pleads ignorance over ISIS brides and their children returning to Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks two years since the October 7 atrocities in southern Israel. Plus, Chris speaks with the mother of missing hostage, two years on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberals in turmoil with record-low polling as One Nation surges, Gaza peace plan on the brink after terrorists target Jews in Britain. Plus, fresh footage shows renewables tearing through pristine bushland with Steve Nowakowski.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nuclear option is back on the table for the Coalition, but what shape will it take? Plus, anti-Israel protesters want to tarnish the Opera House with their hatred and lies again, won’t somebody stop them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Kennett on the Liberal Party, leadership and net zero. Plus, Anthony Albanese shuns Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. And, will Hamas accept the Middle East peace deal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The peace deal floated by President Donald Trump for Gaza and why it's more like an ultimatum. Plus, figures reveal we have the biggest spending federal government in history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pilot issues a dire warning over the potential fire risk posed by wind turbines. Plus, American actor Michael Rapaport has some strong words for Anthony Albanese over the recognition of Palestine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Immigration Minister Tony Burke welcomes dozens of migrants from Hamas-controlled Gaza, but he keeps it all on the down low.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese finally lands a meeting with Trump but he’ll be kept waiting another month, Trump’s UN speech lays out positions on climate energy and the Middle East clashing with Albanese. Plus, the latest on the Optus triple zero disaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese gets snubbed by President Donald Trump yet again, Scott Morrison joins the show. Plus, Foreign Minister Penny Wong lashes out at the opposition, accusing it of rogue foreign policy against the national interest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Kirk honoured at memorial service, Labor officially recognises Palestine, growing calls for Optus CEO to resign. Plus, Kirk’s widow forgives alleged assassin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor doubles down on its net zero folly. Plus, the Albanese government’s foreign policy disasters, have they lost out to China in the South Pacific?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese gets another rebuff in the Pacific, as Papua New Guinea stalls on signing a new defence treaty. Plus, the Labor government tips another $1 billion into net zero policies as a coal mine closes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The climate and energy scam, how the government is using fear and lies to hurt you, damage the country, and benefit China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese government tries to frighten the nation into accepting its reckless climate and energy agenda. Plus, the reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination shows how civilisation and the contest of ideas are under threat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The horrific political assassination in the U.S. and its lesson for our polarised politics in Australia. Plus, what next for Opposition Leader Sussan Ley after she dumped Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney mums and their podcast cancelled because they’re too mainstream. Plus, Chris vents his disgust with Labor over Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang crime is so bad in Melbourne that some families who’ve come here from Africa are sending their children back to Africa for safe schooling. Plus, the Coalition shambles over Indian immigration continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crime wave gripping Melbourne, what can be done? Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson jailed for at least 33 years. Plus, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price derails the Coalition’s immigration debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Labor goes soft on Daniel Andrews even though he hangs out with murderous dictators and hands China a huge propaganda win. Plus, in an exclusive interview, South Australia’s Labor Premier Peter Malinauskus calls Andrews out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Pauline Hanson forced to remove the Australian flag while speaking in the Senate. Plus, Labor rolls out the welcome mat for ISIS brides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Labor government announces our permanent migration intake will remain at the same level for next year. Plus, the three Scottish brothers who rowed from South America to Australia join the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does the Albanese Labor government and the media call out some extremists and not others? Plus, the leaders of China, Russia and two dozen other countries get together, how worried should we be?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coalition tensions boil over as Sussan Ley struggles to hold her party together, Albanese under fire for failing to act on Iranian-backed antisemitic terror. Plus, the hunt for Victoria’s police killer enters another day in the high country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran accused of terror attacks on Australian soil as the Coalition slams years of Albanese's inaction, the manhunt continues for Victoria’s alleged police killer. Plus, Linda Reynolds wins her defamation case against Brittany Higgins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.