The Late Debate

Should the AFL be financially responsible for players who experience life-altering consequences from serious head knocks? Plus, do gays and lesbians really need their own housing developments?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greens Senator Mahreen Faruqi defends Muslims who abused the PM during last week's visit to Lakemba Mosque. Plus, the National Trust is worried that people from non-English backgrounds don't feel welcome in the countryside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study shows one in three Victorians want to leave, while the NRL is highly multicultural the AFL is becoming less so. Plus, a UK council offers its staff counselling in advance of a visit by Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian parents are increasingly leaving their estates to charity rather than to their kids. Plus, a respected judge warns that the inability of Australian schools to deal with bullying is giving rise to the next generation of criminals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study finds Muslims in the UK are five times more likely to have a positive view of the Iranian regime. Plus, the BBC invites a man who identifies as a woman to discuss his experience of misogyny on a program called "Women's Hour".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has Victorian Liberal Leader Jess Wilson finally found her groove? Her latest attack video on the Allan Labor government certainly strikes the right note. Plus, are governments about to lower speed limits in a desperate bid to cope with the fuel crisis?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for the UK Government to replace the image of Sir Winston Churchill on bank notes with a picture of a rat. Has the ban on smoking gone too far? Plus, the Oscars go woke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Tame has cancelled all speaking engagements for 2026 claiming she's the victim of a national smear campaign, CNN forced to apologise again. Plus, the British government announces it will replace Sir Winston Churchill on bank notes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clive Palmer announces he will run for office at the next election. Plus, the state Labor government is now using taxpayer money to pay people who had agreed to sit on public boards as volunteers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian government to pay businesses $50m compensation for losses suffered during Covid. Plus, a decision by the British government to pause the prescription of cross sex hormones for children experiencing gender dysphoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outrage in Victoria after the Jacinta Allan government announces a tax on people wanting to look at rock formations. Plus, the relationship between Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer goes from frosty to even frostier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angus Taylor has been warned that if he doesn't do a preference deal with One Nation, he'll suffer an even bigger backlash from conservative voters. Plus, the plot thickens surrounding Jacinta Allan's sudden popularity on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is the Victorian government paying Aboriginal groups so much more than anyone else to undertake back burning? Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns cancels a Ramadan dinner after a Sydney mayor accuses him of having a fetish for attacking Muslims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Hastie says the rules-based order is dead. But was it ever alive? Plus, a Sydney banker objects to a $1.7b wind farm development because it would produce psychological harm and spiritual distress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Islamic groups announce special events to honour the martyrdom of Iran's Ayatollah. Plus, Penny Wong succeeds in having One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson censured for a comment she made on Sky News about Muslims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A reality TV contestant has been slammed for insisting he wants a traditional marriage. Is he a dangerous misogynist? Or are people over-reacting?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is the NSW government creating a 250-strong rapid response unit to protect places of worship and community events? Plus, Alex Antic has released a hilarious statement detailing exactly what went on during a meeting with Cory Bernardi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has been evacuated from The Lodge after a threat to his safety, police have not yet disclosed what that threat was. Plus, Newsom pushes the Democratic Party to be 'more culturally normal' if they want to win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of poorly performing school graduates enrolling to become teachers is growing. Plus, divorce lawyers warn that people are increasingly using AI in the Family Court to manipulate evidence against their former partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested, NSW Police Commissioner issues an apology to Muslim leaders. Plus, university students in the UK get compensation for not receiving the in-class tuition they paid for during the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has blasted the Albanese Government's economic record. Plus, will Pauline Hanson's comments on Muslims affect her standing in the polls?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team give their take on the newly minted shadow cabinet. Has Angus Taylor built a government in waiting or just a waiting room? Plus, an unusual cheating scandal is threatening to derail the Winter Olympics, find out why tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW schools will ditch their zero-tolerance approach to bullies and offer them counselling rather than suspension. Plus, the Trump administration in talks to take a man who burnt a Koran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel's President is in Melbourne but unable to visit the firebombed Adass Synagogue due to security concerns. Plus, You won't believe which country the UN has just appointed to promote democracy and gender equality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CFMEU accused of massive corruption, including hiring strippers as cleaners so they could perform for workers. Plus, the university debating society that won't debate people it disagrees with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The curious case of the Parliament House condoms. Despite Malcolm Turnbull's bonk ban eight years ago rubbers are being provided in Parliament House changing rooms, just not to men.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens are spending more than $2m renovating their parliamentary boardroom. Plus, Op Shop volunteers are outraged after $200,000 they raised for hospital equipment was spent on artwork for the hospital's foyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The politicisation of our children continues, with Australian school teachers encouraging each other to push Aboriginal rights issues in the classroom. Plus, the AUKUS defence pact. Could it sink?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Clive Palmer save the Nationals? State of Origin football, NSW v Queensland set to be played in New Zealand. Plus, hundreds of thousands of people let down after realising the conjoined twins they'd followed on social media were never real. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports China demanded the approval for a massive new embassy in London before UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing. Plus, an AI agent admits it would kill a human to stop being shut down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the Coalition's shocking result at last year's federal election, they significantly outspent Labor on their campaign. Plus, the singers and other celebrities at the Grammys couldn't help but indulge their left-wing fancies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research shows self-service checkouts encourage us to buy more, could they be responsible for excessive spending? Plus, Donald Trump has an unusual ally in the rapper Nicki Minaj and he's hung a photo of himself with Vladimir Putin in the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A high-flying Brisbane boss has laid it on the line for potential job applicants. Plus, a scientist working on a major defence project here in Australia has also worked on military projects in, you guessed it, China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former prime minister Scott Morrison says Muslim preachers should require a licence to teach Islam, NSW Opposition Leader Kelly Sloane's plan to save masculinity. Plus, Kanye West apologises for antisemitism but are we buying his excuse?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Computer says no as job seekers vent their frustration, more virtue signalling on our day of national pride. Plus, a daredevil scales skyscraper without any rope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outrage in QLD as a private school bans mullets, the tide is turning for One Nation. Plus, a close encounter with bull shark caught on camera.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coalition chaos as the Nationals' front bench quits en masse, young travellers exploiting renting loopholes. Plus, David Beckham breaks his silence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Potential kill switches found in chinese-built buses, The Beckham family feud allegations laid bare. Plus, scientists reassess the intelligence of cows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snake catchers in Victoria are rebelling against Nanny State laws, UK surfers are worried that a wind turbine would kill their waves. Plus, Sydney sees its third shark attack in two days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Dakar Rally champion says he's going to continue the race despite crashing and breaking his collarbone, a speed sign war erupts in Melbourne. Plus, the hate speech bill receives backlash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacinta Allan heckled by angry bushfire victims, Peter Dutton has been raised as a surprising possible replacement as Australia's Ambassador to the US. Plus, Virgin Airlines says it will be extending its controversial pets in cabins trial on flights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The toy maker Mattel has launched an autistic Barbie doll. Plus, Tim Walz, who last week announced he'd be retiring from politics at the end of the year, has unveiled his plans for the rest of his term as Governor of Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.