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There are three sides to every story, with James Macpherson, Liz Storer & Caleb Bond.

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    The Late Debate | 10 September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 50:32 Transcription Available


    Sussan Ley sacks Senator Price after she refused to endorse the opposition leader, illegal migrants are claiming compensation in the UK. Plus, one NSW council faces fury over their pet limit plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 9 September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 49:49 Transcription Available


    Monique Ryan is set to host an event with Malcolm Turnbull despite past Facebook posts, questions swirl over Prince Harry’s UK visit with no sign of a royal reconciliation just yet. Plus, when did breasts become the enemy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 8 September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 49:32 Transcription Available


    The Liberal Party divisions are out on full display, dirty cash from the illicit tobacco trade is leaving Australia clean. Plus, Chicago is bracing for an immigration crackdown amid threats from President Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 4 September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 49:26 Transcription Available


    Men faced some strict language rules at the Women in Security awards, a student chairman at one university boasts serving to 10,000 illegal aliens. Plus, American Eagle shares fly high on the Sydney Sweeney buzz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 3 September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 49:39 Transcription Available


    The ADF is called in to hunt down Dezi Freeman as his neighbours spill the beans on his handout secret, University of Technology Sydney scraps layoffs due to mental health risks. Plus, Donald Trump escalates his war on drugs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 2 September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 49:32 Transcription Available


    Victoria’s machete amnesty is now underway, but some knives won’t fit in the surrender bins, a report suggests rural Britain is in need of more halal food. Plus, unusual behaviour is being noticed in job interviews, with AI playing a big role.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 1 September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 49:28 Transcription Available


    Greta Thunberg sails to Gaza but Israel says this time they won’t play nice, Miss England asks contestants to submit AI images of themselves. Plus, Trump brushes off health rumours saying he’s never felt better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Deabte | 28 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 49:22 Transcription Available


    The trans gunman who slaughtered children in church scrawled left-wing slogans across his weapons, Uber rolls out a service letting 13-year-olds ride alone. Plus, eSafety boss Julie Inman Grant forced to reveal emails in a plot to sideline Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 26 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 48:59 Transcription Available


    Chicago’s Mayor claims jailing violent offenders is racist and immoral as Trump threatens the National Guard, Snoop Dogg blasted for remarks on same-sex parenting. Plus, an Aussie couple face 20 charges after taking photos at Uluru.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 25 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 49:28 Transcription Available


    Millions sign a petition urging Florida to go soft on accused killer Harjinder Singh, prosecutors demand the harshest penalty for Erin Patterson. Plus, the Health Services Union may derail Labor’s plans to reform the NDIS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 21 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 49:03 Transcription Available


    Jacinta Allan slammed for throwing tantrums at critics, a man refused entry to a Wollongong hotel over his Māori facial tattoo. Plus, performative virtue-signalling now seen as a serious threat to higher education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 20 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 49:21 Transcription Available


    The UK Government's asylum seeker strategy has been thrown into chaos after the High Court order, a body wash commercial banned for promoting racial stereotypes. Plus, Donald Trump claims ending the war in Ukraine will help him get to heaven.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 19 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 48:29 Transcription Available


    Carnivore baby craze sparks debate as parents feed infants only animal products, Victorian Opposition leader turns up at a murder scene for an impromptu press conference. Plus, the Australian Government bans Israeli politician over anti-Hamas views.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 18 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 49:18 Transcription Available


    The star of Snow White blames antisemitism for the movie’s flop, a NSW surfer survives a shark attack as debate rages over removing nets from beaches. Plus, an illegal migrant truck driver kills three in a shocking highway accident.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 14 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 49:52 Transcription Available


    Skechers releases kids’ shoes with a secret slot for an Apple AirTag, Kate Forbes firmly backs single-sex spaces for women. Plus, Toronto Film Fest drops Oct. 7 doc after Hamas refused to grant permission for the footage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 13 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 49:40 Transcription Available


    Australia’s biggest phone addicts revealed and it’s not who you think, report finds an average of 30 Christians killed daily in Nigeria this year. Plus, Albanese faces backlash after Hamas applauds his ‘courage’ on recognising Palestine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 12 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 49:18 Transcription Available


    Trump activates National Guard in Washington and takes over local police, Victorian Treasurer admits public servants are refusing office return orders. Plus, UK commuters face arrest after dragging pants-dropping pervert off the Tube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 11 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 49:35 Transcription Available


    Labor pressure group demands Albanese review ties with Israel after recognising Palestine, Pauline Hanson pushes for support in Queensland to deal with native title claims. Plus, NYT essay declares Hollywood’s ‘progressive snowflake era’ over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 7 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 49:30 Transcription Available


    A Sydney uni academic lashes out after being told to remove a Palestinian flag, UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner demands answers over China’s secret embassy basement. Plus, British police to tag soccer hooligans with DNA-tracing spray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 6 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 49:27 Transcription Available


    Sadiq Khan offers to show Donald Trump around London, then drops a wild description of the city, J.K. Rowling urges boycott over a trans bra-fitting row. Plus, Disney airs Family Feud with an all-trans team raising money for sex workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 5 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 49:17 Transcription Available


    Australians are split over a proposal to teach porn literacy to 11-year-olds, outrage erupts in Denmark as a zoo suggests feeding pets to lions. Plus, Melbourne councillors want to track happiness to make the city more optimistic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 4 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 49:28 Transcription Available


    The Sex Discrimination Commissioner argues men identifying as women should access pregnancy rights, Hamas praises western politicians for backing Palestinian recognition. Plus, Donald Trump finds more reasons to love actress Sydney Sweeney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 31 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 49:24 Transcription Available


    Human resources flag that Gen Z interviews are getting too personal and costing jobs, the world’s oldest embryo becomes a baby after 31 years of being frozen. Plus, Kamala Harris steps back from California governor run but keeps her options open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 30 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 49:36 Transcription Available


    The luxurious perks of one UK asylum seeker hotel get exposed by an undercover journalist, another Liberal MP weighs in on the gender quotas debate. Plus, the government’s AI shift promises no job losses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 29 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 49:34 Transcription Available


    New South Wales looks to reward eco-friendly travel, American Eagle's 'Great Jeans' advert compared to Nazism. Plus, Musk's brain chip tech reaches new milestone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 28 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 48:37 Transcription Available


    Fancy lunch canned due to slow council, war of the workout’s hits Bondi Beach. Plus, watchdog budget slashed by almost $1M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 24 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 49:32 Transcription Available


    An undercover journalist exposes Parisian restaurants overcharging tourists, female riders in the U.S. set to avoid male Uber drivers. Plus, Greens leader dismisses responsibility for the expulsion of the party’s founder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 23 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 49:34 Transcription Available


    New data suggests most Aussies are planning to quit their jobs in the next 12 months, one Sydney council battles an illegal backyard dump. Plus, the worst drivers on the road by state have been named and shamed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 22 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 49:38 Transcription Available


    Myki project mess reaches new heights as regional commuters get left behind, anti-racism outrage at England women’s decision to stop taking the knee. Plus, locals left furious over an annual raunchy event giving the village a bad name.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 21 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 49:34 Transcription Available


    Women's app case shifts to free speech dispute following a courtroom giggle over a satirical candle, nobody is safe following the manipulation of an AI-generated influencer. Plus, the fallout continues for infamous 'Coldplay Couple'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 17 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 49:29 Transcription Available


    Teens set to vote in the next UK general election opening the door to nine million more Brits, and Ani, the new love chatbot raises questions. Plus, locals see red over a $136,000 blue sculpture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 16 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 49:33 Transcription Available


    Artificial intelligence error leaves Gold Coast Pilates’ owner out of pocket, Labor still considering Jillian Segal’s antisemitism report. Plus, one British schoolgirl isolated for wearing a union jack dress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 15 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 49:35 Transcription Available


    Mother left in tears after being asked if pregnant by airline worker results in public apology, the Northern Beaches Council is at it again choosing to discuss nukes over rates. Plus, another friendly warning from China this time to Aussie reporters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 14 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 49:49 Transcription Available


    The Greens’ bitter rift over gender has its founder on the verge of being ousted, Donald Trump reflects on the assassination attempt one year on. Plus, a fresh push to put books back in hands as reading rates are in sharp decline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 10 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 49:09 Transcription Available


    The US government sanctions UN Rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese, a pop band's debut album shoots to number one on the charts before fans realise the band is actually AI. Plus, Hugh Grant caught napping at Wimbledon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 9 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 49:29 Transcription Available


    Victorian Liberals come up with yet another way to shoot themselves in the foot, ATO commissioner under fire for stereotyping Collingwood fans. Plus, physicists reverse engineer the big bang to estimate how long Earth has left. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 8 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 49:25 Transcription Available


    Donald Trump is nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize again, NSW Liberals eye US style voting shake-up. Plus, a scathing report finds Govt agencies in New South Wales are lacking cyber protection amid a funding short fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 7 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 49:00 Transcription Available


    Voters support Liberal gender quotas but say it won’t sway their vote, Donald Trump says Elon Musk has gone off the rails and mocks his new party as ridiculous. Plus, the new Superman reboot set to dive into politics and the power of kindness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 3 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 49:39 Transcription Available


    Childcare industry in crisis with some calling for a ban on male childcare workers, the $44 million report that even has its own authors divided. Plus, popular weight-loss drugs may soon be available through the PBS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 2 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 49:31 Transcription Available


    Major win for free speech in Australia as a court rules that a controversial post was in-fact legal, Trump champions women's rights after stripping trans swimmer of all titles. Plus, Jaguar sales in Europe hit the brakes after woke rebrand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 1 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 49:30 Transcription Available


    Kevin Proctor wins Dope of the Day for getting KO’d whilst taking part in a ‘Run It Straight’ event, lakes in the UK set to vanish under the Labour government’s solar plan. Plus, Meghan Markle’s fruit picking post sparks debate over inconsistencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 30 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 49:25 Transcription Available


    Wong to visit Washington this week, Kevin Rudd blamed for Trump team woes, China warns Australia on military spending. Plus, government funds paid placements for students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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