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    The Late Debate | 25 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 49:30 Transcription Available


    David Farley claims he's trying to make One Nation competent, activist group GetUp plans to spend $600,000 fighting Pauline Hanson's party. Plus, how far is too far when it comes to cosmetic tattoos?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 24 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 49:29 Transcription Available


    Brisbane is set to be 10,000 hotel rooms short for the 2032 Olympics, a doctor says it's become impossible to tell junior staff when they've done the wrong thing. Plus, Farley's error raises questions on the party's competence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 20 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 49:28 Transcription Available


    Adelaide Council moves to expel sex shops from the CBD, Chris Bowen is having another look at the idea of no carbon tax. Plus, why are Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 19 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 49:29 Transcription Available


    More Australians are subscribing to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service, Ricky Gervais plans to marry his long-time partner for tax purposes. Plus, Tanya Plibersek has slammed the Sydney Swans for not doing enough to demonstrate respect for women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 18 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 49:20 Transcription Available


    Faith leaders criticise Pauline Hanson's call for a monoculture, how far should we be expected to go to show consideration for the allergies of other people? Plus, has Australia lost its international appeal or is it just too expensive for visitors?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 17 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 49:11 Transcription Available


    Dave Hughes blasts the Labor government at a Victorian Liberal Campaign, Labor ministers insist there's never been a better time to buy your first home. Plus, complaints that job applicants are turning up for interviews wearing tracksuit bottoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 12 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 49:31 Transcription Available


    Donald Trump switches planes due to a threat but leaves the press on the targeted plane, a Syrian court sentences former leader Bashar al-Assad to death. Plus, a former cop comes to the defence of Pauline Hanson over her controversial comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 11 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 49:20 Transcription Available


    Both One Nation and the LNP have stalls at this week's Brisbane exhibition, a Sydney council wants to make English compulsory on business signs. Plus, Aussies want to ban social media companies using algorithms to decide what we see online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 10 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 50:00 Transcription Available


    The South Australian Government announces a Royal Commission into artificial intelligence, tomorrow night is Census night. Plus, are we doing enough to protect ourselves from Chinese espionage?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 6 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 49:53 Transcription Available


    The ABC doubles down on its Gina Rinehart segment by comparing her to Jabba the Hutt, an AFL club strikes a secret deal to make players liable for future brain injuries. Plus, a hilarious Zoom meeting featuring a New Zealand MP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 5 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 49:30 Transcription Available


    Childless couples are preferring fur babies to actual babies, students encouraged to skip school to attend protest rallies against Pauline Hanson. Plus, a Gold Coast church says worshippers should use whichever bathroom matches their feelings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 4 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 49:27 Transcription Available


    Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver believes we should ban chewing gum, the WNBA ties itself in ideological knots over transgender players. Plus, a bottle shop worker fired for trying to stop thieves has won her job back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 3 August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 49:26 Transcription Available


    Pauline Hanson bans left-wing media outlets from her press conference, the ABC airs a segment on space travel claiming the moon is part of "Indigenous Sky Country". Plus, the New Zealand Greens declare that English is a "bastard language".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 30 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 49:06 Transcription Available


    NSW Premier Chris Minns has had enough of the NIMBYs, UK police refuse to investigate the Greens leader after he reposted what looks to be a death threat against Nigel Farage. Plus, a US proposal promoting attack drones patrolling school hallways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 29 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 50:05 Transcription Available


    A Brisbane footballer has been suspended after smashing his opponent's head into the turf, would you trust a robot to organise your next overseas trip? Plus, And NSW police sacked for refusing the Covid jab have just been told they're welcome back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 28 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 50:04 Transcription Available


    Victoria has a new unelected premier, Armed police will guard Britain's largest gay pride event. Plus, with young people swapping schooners for squats, is the Aussie pub an endangered species?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 27 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 49:30 Transcription Available


    Victoria's in a hole and Jacinta Allan wants to keep digging, the South Australian Premier is riding high in the polls. Plus, the man who drove a van into a Berlin Pride festival had recently returned after trying to join ISIS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 23 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 49:57 Transcription Available


    A Muslim leader tells a Sydney councillor to "keep her mouth shut", Australia's in the grips of a youth crime crisis. Plus, OpenAI says some of its most advanced AI models went rogue and hacked a start-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 22 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 49:23 Transcription Available


    A Victorian school goes to extreme lengths to stop students mucking up in the toilets, generous donations flood in to help a Brisbane mother of quadruplets. Plus, South Australian told if they want cheaper electricity, they should sit in the dark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 21 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 49:13 Transcription Available


    Our kids are banned from social media but the number of school teachers posting to Instagram and TikTok has exploded, the campaign to erase our history continues. Plus, what Sir Keir Starmer did immediately after resigning as prime minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 20 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 49:31 Transcription Available


    Australia's women's basketball coach describes a black American player as a protected species, a Labor MP calls for bans on protests outside Jewish schools and synagogues. Plus, British politicians advised to install safe rooms in their homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 16 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 50:04 Transcription Available


    Anthony Albanese accused of breaking another promise to Indigenous Australians, an Indigenous elder claims he was told to delete posts about welfare dependency. Plus, Scotland Yard investigates former Greens candidate targeting Ann Widdecombe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 15 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 49:26 Transcription Available


    Greta Thunberg in Germany calling for an intifada against the Jews, UK households urged to stock up on food in preparation for war. Plus, a truck driver loses his job after $100,000 worth of ice cream melted on his watch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 14 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 49:27 Transcription Available


    Christians outraged over a government funded X-rated show mocking Catholics in what used to be a Sydney church building, theme parks in the UK put limits on disabled fast passes. Plus, would you befriend a person with different political views?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 13 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 49:00 Transcription Available


    The statue of Nicky Winmar is removed from Optus Oval following his domestic violence conviction, school yard injuries are responsible for 14 per cent of hospital emergency visits. Plus, the ABC says climate change is a key driver of child marriage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 9 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 49:06 Transcription Available


    Marvel Stadium in Melbourne has been filled tonight with Indians who came out to see the prime minister of their former country Narendra Modi. Plus, is it ever okay to tell off someone else's child for getting rough with your child?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 8 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 49:40 Transcription Available


    Prince Harry has lost his privacy case against the Daily Mail, Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over and has labelled the regime "liars", "scum" and "sick people. Plus, Telstra outage affects thousands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 7 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 108:58 Transcription Available


    Donald Trump touches down in Turkey for the NATO summit. Plus, a group of athletes fight to stop the ABC publishing messages from a private group chat that were leaked by an ex-girlfriend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 6 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 49:33 Transcription Available


    One Nation says translators should be taken away from government services because it discourages migrants from speaking English. Plus, the UK government wants to take control of social media algorithms to boost the BBC's content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 2 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 49:28 Transcription Available


    Taxpayers are funding an influencer to sell Snowy 2.0 as value for money, Canberra's Midwinter Ball had politicians use their outfits to promote a pet cause. Plus, why is the Trump administration considering a ban on pregnant women entering the US?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 1 July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 49:30 Transcription Available


    Almost half of Labor voters have no idea who should succeed Albanese, why is the ABC encouraging Australian kids to design a new national flag? Plus, transgender activists go wild after the Queen invites JK Rowling to talk about child literacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 30 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 49:27 Transcription Available


    The Spanish government decides deporting illegal migrants is too hard, the Victorian Liberals face some big decisions as Deeming returns from overseas. Plus, a survey of 15,000 Australians reveals which state is home to the happiest people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 29 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 49:29 Transcription Available


    Paul Hogan has thrown One Nation into the fire describing Pauline Hanson as a pelican and a racist, Jacinta Allan is about to learn that ideology has consequences. Plus, almost 20,000 foreign criminals are living free in the United Kingdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 25 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 49:00 Transcription Available


    The official opening of the Australian War Memorial's redevelopment had a lengthy welcome to country but no national anthem. Plus, the net zero fantasy is going really well in the UK as an electric bus burst into flames.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 24 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 49:32 Transcription Available


    Spy boss Mike Burgess has said he is gravely concerned about the temperature and trajectory of terror threats in Australia. Plus, Pauline Hanson says the Socceroos are the perfect example of monoculturalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 23 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 50:01 Transcription Available


    A newly elected Scottish MP crosses her fingers while giving the oath of allegiance, a South Australian council wants to spend ratepayer money trialling pop up bike lanes. Plus, should other passengers be more forgiving when kids play up on flights?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 22 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 49:28 Transcription Available


    New polling has One Nation on track to win more than 60 seats at the next federal election, should the AFL punish a player for giving the middle finger to the crowd at the weekend? Plus, is it rude not to tip when in America?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 18 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 49:19 Transcription Available


    South Australian politicians vote for laws that allow biological men to identify as the "mother" on their child's birth certificate, the PM performs a CGT backflip. Plus, a UK council wants to make it illegal to fly the Union flag near roads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 17 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 48:31 Transcription Available


    The latest version of Siri says that Pauline Hanson is a racist, alleged RSL vandals are confronted by an ANZAC's grandson outside court. Plus, social workers admit they've been reluctant to report abuse of children for fear of causing offence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 16 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 49:29 Transcription Available


    The prime minister questions Pauline Hanson's ability to relate to Asians presumably because of something she said 30 years ago. Plus, Lincraft announce they'll close all their physical stores in Australia and New Zealand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 15 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 49:25 Transcription Available


    Jacinta Allan's main leadership rival looks her in the eye and promises not to challenge, the illicit alcohol trade continues to grow in Victoria. Plus, left wing tantrums triggered by the rise of One Nation are ramping up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Late Debate | 11 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 49:27 Transcription Available


    ABC radio star clashes with a caller over whether or not footballers who come out as gay deserve so much attention. Plus, a tourist destination much loved by Australians has asked swimmers to wear modest attire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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