Podcast appearances and mentions of Graham Richardson

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Show Notes with Time‑Shifted Timestamps(All timestamps below have been shifted forward by 25 seconds to allow for theme music, as requested.)00:00 – Welcome, Cricket and the Pink Ball at the Gabba00:00:25 – Jack the Insider (Joel Hill) opens episode 137 of The Two Jacks and notes they're recording just after midday on 4 December.00:00:36 – Quick chat about the looming day–night Test at the Gabba and the prospect it could finish very quickly.00:00:44 – Hong Kong Jack explains why dusk session timings in Hong Kong line up perfectly with “Asahi o'clock”.00:01:07 – The Jacks wonder which pink ball is in use – Duke or Kookaburra – and what that means for Mitchell Starc and the batters.00:01:30 – They flag that full cricket chat will come later in the episode.Tai Po Fire, Mourning and Accountability in Hong Kong00:01:53 – Jack the Insider pivots from sport to tragedy: an update on the Tai Po (Typo) fire in Hong Kong, now with 159 dead, from ages 1 to 97.00:02:07 – Hong Kong Jack describes the government‑ordered three‑day citywide mourning period, mass flower layings, official ceremonies and a three‑minute silence.00:02:35 – Discussion of schools cancelling Christmas parties and staff functions in solidarity; a sense the tragedy is being taken seriously across society.00:02:55 – Hong Kong Jack outlines the judge‑led inquiry: not only into the Tai Po fire's causes, but also systemic issues in building management and renovation contracts on large estates, with hints of corruption.00:03:30 – Evidence emerging that the green construction cloth lacked proper fire retardant and that flammable materials were used to seal lift wells, helping the fire move inside.00:04:23 – Bodies, including one man, found in stairwells and lobbies; Hong Kong Jack cautions against jumping to conclusions before investigators reconstruct the fire.00:04:53 – Arrest tally climbs to around 12, mostly consultants/contractors involved in management and renovations rather than labourers.00:05:35 – Hong Kong Jack notes large numbers of displaced residents in hotels and temporary accommodation and outlines generous government payments to families of foreign domestic workers killed (about HKD 800,000 per family).00:06:05 – A harrowing vignette: a Javanese truck driver receives a final phone call from his wife, trapped with her employers' baby, seeking forgiveness because there is no escape.00:06:35 – The Jacks reflect on the horror of the story and promise to revisit the inquiry as more facts emerge.Australia's Under‑16 Social Media Restrictions & VPNs00:06:50 – Jack the Insider turns to domestic Australian politics: the under‑16 social media restrictions about to kick in.00:07:05 – He notes overwhelming parental support (around 80%) but says the government is now “hosing down expectations” and reframing the policy as a long‑term “cultural change” effort.00:07:30 – Platforms not yet on the restricted list – Roblox and Discord – are flagged as problematic globally for child sexual exploitation, illustrating rollout gaps.00:08:05 – They discuss technical enforcement: existing account age data, length of time on a platform and the likelihood that some adults will be wrongly flagged but quickly reinstated.00:08:35 – Jack the Insider explains the government's theory of cultural change: a generation that grows up never having had TikTok or Instagram under 16 “won't know what they're missing”.00:09:00 – Hong Kong Jack compares Australia to mainland China's efforts to control the internet and points out China still can't stamp out VPN usage, predicting similar Australian difficulties.00:09:25 – Jack the Insider clarifies that VPNs are not illegal in Australia; about 27% of connected Australians already use one, probably now closer to a third.00:09:55 – He strongly recommends everyone use a VPN for privacy and location masking, and warns that good VPNs now explicitly advise not to choose Australia as an exit node because of the new regime.00:11:00 – They note that Malaysia and several European countries (Denmark, Spain, France and EU initiatives) are eyeing similar under‑age social media restrictions, with large fines (Australia's up to about AUD 50 million or 1% of turnover).00:12:20 – Meta is already scanning and booting under‑age users, but teenagers are sharing tips on evading age checks. Jack the Insider describes various age‑verification methods: selfie‑based AI checks, account age, and Roblox's move to ban under‑15s.00:13:45 – Anecdote about Macau security doing ID checks: Hong Kong Jack's son is checked for being over 21, while Jack's own age makes ID unnecessary—an amusing generational moment.00:14:55 – The Jacks agree the policy is unlikely to stop kids having TikTok accounts but might “nudge” behaviour toward less screen time.00:16:00 – Jack the Insider stresses the real dangers of the internet—particularly organised child sexual exploitation rings like the notorious “764” network—and questions whether blunt prohibition can solve these issues.Bruce Lehrmann, Appeals and Costs00:18:22 – They move to the Bruce Lehrmann defamation saga: his appeal has failed and he's likely millions of dollars in debt.00:18:45 – Discussion of the prospect of a High Court appeal, the low likelihood of leave being granted, and the sense that further appeals are “good money after bad”.00:19:22 – Jack the Insider notes outstanding criminal charges against Lehrmann in Toowoomba relating to an alleged statutory rape, and outlines the allegation about removing a condom after earlier consensual sex.00:20:07 – They discuss the probable difficulty of prosecuting that case, and then pivot to the practical question: who is funding Lehrmann's ongoing legal adventures?00:20:35 – Hong Kong Jack explains why some lawyers or firms may take on such cases for profile, despite poor prospects of payment, and they canvass talk of crowdfunding efforts.00:21:07 – The Jacks agree Lehrmann should have left the public stage after the criminal trial was discontinued; now, bankruptcy in 2026 looks likely.00:21:58 – Limited sympathy for Channel 10 or Lisa Wilkinson; more sympathy reserved for Brittany Higgins and Fiona Brown, who are seen as exceptions in an otherwise “pretty ordinary” cast.NACC, Commissioner Brereton and Conflicts of Interest00:23:24 – The Jacks turn to the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) and Commissioner Paul Brereton's side work for Defence.00:24:03 – Hong Kong Jack recounts Senate Estimates footage where officials first claimed Brereton's Defence consulting work occurred outside NACC hours, then later admitted more than ten instances (possibly close to 20) during NACC office time.00:25:25 – Discussion of conflict‑of‑interest: the Commissioner maintaining a paid Defence relationship while heading the body that may need to investigate Defence.00:25:57 – The Jacks question the tenability of his position, especially given the NACC's opaque nature, its minimal public reporting obligations and a salary around AUD 800k–900k plus expenses.The Struggling Australian and Global Economy, Productivity and ANZ00:26:20 – Jack the Insider outlines Australia's sluggish economy: inflation remains sticky, GDP growth is flat, and government spending is driving much of the growth.00:27:00 – They discuss a small, tentative rise in productivity (around 0.2% for the quarter) and the Treasurer's caution that productivity figures are volatile.00:27:57 – Hong Kong Jack stresses that historically, economies escape malaise through productivity‑driven growth; there is no easy alternative, in Australia or globally.00:28:23 – Broader global picture: the US isn't in outright recession but is crawling; Europe is sluggish; Poland is a rare bright spot but rapid growth brings its own risks.ANZ and Post‑Royal Commission Failures00:28:54 – Focus shifts to ANZ's continuing governance and compliance failures after the Banking Royal Commission.00:29:30 – Jack the Insider shares a personal story about dealing with ANZ's deceased estates department following his mother and stepfather's deaths and the difficulty in releasing funds to pay for funerals.00:30:20 – Justice Jonathan Beach's scathing remarks: ANZ is still mishandling deceased estates, charging fees and interest to dead customers, despite years of warnings.00:31:34 – They recall Royal Commission revelations about “fees for no service” and charging the dead, plus ANZ's recent exclusion from certain Commonwealth bond business due to rorting.00:32:12 – The Jacks see this as a clear culture problem: five years on, the basics still aren't fixed, suggesting inadequate investment in compliance and little genuine reform.UK Justice Backlog and Curtailing Jury Trials00:33:05 – The conversation moves to the UK's proposal to restrict jury trials for offences likely to attract less than a two‑year sentence.00:33:35 – Hong Kong Jack notes the English historical attachment to jury trials dating back to Magna Carta, and that defendants have long had the right to opt for a jury if imprisonment is possible.00:34:38 – Justice Minister David Lammy, once a fierce critic of similar Tory proposals, is now advancing the idea himself, creating a political shambles.00:35:02 – They weigh up pros and cons of judge‑only trials for complex financial crimes, where juries may struggle to follow long, technical evidence.00:36:10 – Jack the Insider points out that even judges can find such cases difficult, but there is at least some expertise advantage.00:36:22 – They revisit the Southport riots and harsh sentences for people inciting attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers, arguing that common‑sense community judgment via juries may be better in such politically charged cases.00:37:26 – Ultimately, they doubt the reforms will meaningfully reduce the UK's huge court backlog and see it as another noisy but ineffective response.Ethics in Politics, Misleading Voters and the “Ethics Czar” Problem00:39:21 – Discussion moves to the UK budget, alleged “black holes” and whether the Chancellor misled voters about a AUD 22 billion‑equivalent gap.00:40:14 – They examine calls for the Prime Minister's ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, to rule on ministerial truthfulness, and Hong Kong Jack's discomfort with handing moral judgment to “anointed officials”.00:40:51 – The Jacks argue accountability should rest with Parliament and ultimately voters, not appointed ethics czars, whether in the Johnson era or now.00:41:36 – In Australia, Tony Burke's handling of “ISIS brides” returning to Australia is cited: he asked officials to leave a meeting so he could talk politically with constituents. The Jacks see this as legitimate hard‑headed politics in a very complex area rather than an ethical scandal.00:43:03 – Jack the Insider defends the principle that Australian citizenship must mean something, especially for children of ISIS‑linked families; stripping citizenship or abandoning citizens overseas can be a dangerous precedent.00:44:08 – Anecdotes segue into a broader reflection: politicians have always misled voters to some extent. They quote stories about Huey Long and Graham Richardson's defence of political lying.00:45:24 – They swap observations about “tells” when leaders like Malcolm Turnbull or Julia Gillard were lying; Scott Morrison, they say, had no visible tell at all.00:46:22 – Cabinet solidarity is framed as institutionally sanctioned lying: ministers must publicly back decisions they privately opposed, and yet the system requires that to function.Ukraine War, Peace Efforts and Putin's Rhetoric00:46:42 – The Jacks discuss reports of draft peace deals between Ukraine, the US and Russia that Moscow rejected over wording and guarantees.00:47:17 – Jack the Insider describes a gaunt Foreign Ministry spokesman, not Sergey Lavrov, delivering Russia's objections, sparking rumours about Lavrov's status.00:47:56 – Putin goes on TV to reassure Russians they're winning, threatens destruction of Europe if conflict escalates and claims territorial gains Russia doesn't actually hold.00:48:17 – Hong Kong Jack argues European fantasies of imposing a “strategic defeat” on Russia are unrealistic; retaking all occupied regions and Crimea would exact unbearable costs in lives and money.00:49:33 – The Jacks infer that Putin will eventually need to “sell” a negotiated deal as a victory to his own public; his current bluster is partly domestic theatre.00:49:50 – They note some odd, Trump‑like US talk of structuring peace as a “business deal” with economic incentives for Russia, which they find an odd fit for a brutal territorial war.Trump's Polling Collapse, Economic Credibility and 202600:50:13 – Attention turns to Donald Trump's polling in his second term: his net approval is negative across all major polls, in some cases approaching minus 20.00:51:04 – Jack the Insider highlights Trump's recent promises of USD 2,000 cheques to every American plus no income tax—claims they see as fantastical and electorally risky when voters inevitably ask “where's my money?”.00:51:39 – They compare Trump's denial of inflation and cost‑of‑living pressures to Biden's earlier mistakes in minimising pain; telling people “everything's cheaper now” when their lived experience contradicts that is politically fatal.00:52:34 – Hong Kong Jack notes history shows that insisting things are fine when voters know they aren't only accelerates your polling collapse.00:53:02 – They briefly touch on a special election in Tennessee: a safe Trump district where the Republican margin has shrunk. They caution against over‑reading the result but note softening support.00:54:14 – CNN's Harry Enten is quoted: this has been Trump's worst ten‑day polling run of the second term, with net approval among independents plunging to about minus 43 and a negative 34 on inflation.00:55:15 – They speculate about what this means for the 2026 midterms: Trump won't be on the ballot but will loom large. A future Republican president, they note, might still face governing without a Congressional majority.Disability, Elite Colleges and the Accommodation Arms Race00:56:07 – The Jacks discuss Derek Thompson's forthcoming Atlantic piece on surging disability registrations at elite US colleges: more than 20% at Brown and Harvard, 34% at Amherst and 38% at Stanford.00:57:10 – Hong Kong Jack explains how disability status yields exam and assessment advantages: extra time, flexible deadlines, better housing, etc., and why wealthy students are more likely to secure diagnoses.00:57:48 – They cite intake breakdowns at one college: small numbers for visual/hearing disabilities, larger numbers for autism, neurological conditions and especially psychological or emotional disabilities—suggesting a big shift in what counts as disabling.00:58:45 – Jack the Insider counters that many of these conditions were under‑diagnosed or ignored in the 1970s and 80s; growing recognition doesn't automatically mean fraud.00:59:40 – He brings in chronic conditions like ME/CFS: historically treated as malingering or “all in the head”, now increasingly accepted as serious and often disabling.01:00:02 – Hong Kong Jack quotes a Stanford professor asking, “At what point can we say no? 50%? 60%?”—underlining institutional concern that the system can't cope if a majority claim accommodations.01:01:05 – They wrestle with the employer's problem: how to interpret grades achieved with significant accommodations, and whether workplaces must also provide similar allowances.01:02:21 – Jack the Insider's answer is essentially yes: good employers should accommodate genuine disability, and it's on applicants to be upfront. He stresses diversity of ability and that many high‑achieving disabled people are valuable hires.01:03:40 – Hong Kong Jack remains more sceptical, shaped by long legal experience of people gaming systems, but agrees lawyers shouldn't be the priestly class defining morality.Cricket: India–South Africa, NZ–West Indies, BBL and the Gabba01:04:25 – They pivot back to sport: a successful South African tour of India, including a series win in Tests and a 1–1 one‑day series with big hundreds from Virat Kohli, Gaikwad and Aiden Markram.01:05:31 – Quick update on New Zealand's Test against the West Indies in Christchurch, with New Zealand rebuilding in their second innings through Ravindra and Latham.Women's Cricket and Phoebe Litchfield01:06:19 – Jack the Insider raves about the Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat game and singles out Phoebe Litchfield as the best women's batter in the world: technically sound, not a slogger, scoring “runs for fun” and hailing from Orange.Gabba Day–Night Test: Australia v England01:06:50 – With Usman Khawaja out, they discuss the unchanged 12 and whether Bo Webster plays, potentially pushing Travis Head up to open.01:07:39 – For England, Mark Wood hasn't recovered; they bring in Will Jacks, a batting all‑rounder and part‑time spinner, to bolster the order but lose their fastest bowler.01:08:11 – If you win the toss? Bat first, they say—if the conditions allow—and look to control the game with the bat for four hours or more.01:08:44 – They caution that with recent heavy Queensland rain, the pitch could be juicy whether you bat first or second; the key is getting cricket on Saturday.01:08:48 – Hong Kong Jack rates this as the best England attack to tour Australia in a long time, especially with Wood and Archer firing in Perth, although Archer's pace dropped markedly in the second innings.01:09:36 – They dissect England's first‑Test collapse: at one stage it was an “unlosable” match according to Ponting and the stats, but reckless strokes from set batters (Duckett, Pope, Root, Brook) handed it back to Australia.01:09:55 – Mitchell Starc's extraordinary home day–night record—averaging around 17 with the pink ball—looms as a big factor.Franchise Cricket, Empty Stadiums and Saving the Red‑Ball Game01:12:11 – Jack the Insider describes watching the ILT20 in the UAE: near‑empty stands, disengaged fielders and an overall “soulless” spectacle aimed solely at TV viewers in South Asia and the Gulf.01:13:49 – Despite his love of cricket, he worries this is a glimpse of the future if the longer formats aren't protected and nurtured. He pleads, in effect, for saving Test and other red‑ball cricket from being cannibalised by anonymous franchise leagues.Class and Cricket: Private Schools, Clubs and Stuart Broad01:14:11 – The Jacks explore the class divide in English cricket: all but one of England's Perth XI finished school at private schools; the sole exception is captain Ben Stokes, who grew up partly in New Zealand.01:15:05 – In contrast, Australia's pathway still runs largely through club cricket, though private schools with professional coaching (like Cranbrook) give some players a head start.01:15:47 – Jack the Insider notes Sam Conscientious (Sam Constance / Cummins reference is implied) spending two years at Cranbrook, reflecting how elite schools build academies with ex‑first‑class coaches that state systems can't match.01:16:20 – They agree state‑school kids like the Waugh twins still come through club cricket, but in England, some top private schools effectively operate as de facto county academies.01:17:31 – Anecdotes about Stuart Broad: a likeable “nepo baby” of former England player Chris Broad, who was toughened up by a formative season at Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne sub‑district cricket. Local players loved him.01:18:20 – Hong Kong Jack recommends Broad's appearance on The Front Bar as essential viewing for understanding his character and the cultural contrasts between English and Australian cricket.01:18:40 – More class culture: Chris Cowdrey, briefly England captain, shows up in full whites and blazer to toss with Viv Richards in surf shorts and thongs. When Cowdrey starts reading out England's XI, Viv cuts him off: “Mate, I don't care who you play, it's not going to make any difference.”F1, Oscar Piastri's Bad Luck and AFLW Glory01:21:11 – Brief detour to Formula 1: Oscar Piastri's season with McLaren seems dogged by terrible luck and questionable team decisions that have cost him a near‑certain championship.01:21:57 – Jack the Insider reflects on how F1 drivers like Piastri have effectively been in vehicles since toddlerhood, climbing the ladder from go‑karts to supercars.01:22:50 – They express hope he can clinch the title in the final race, but wryly note that F1 rarely grants fairytale endings.AFLW01:22:23 – AFLW: North Melbourne complete an undefeated season to win the premiership, comfortably beating Brisbane in the grand final.01:23:07 – Hong Kong Jack praises it as the best AFLW season yet, with marked improvement in depth and skill across the competition. North remain the benchmark everyone else must chase.Wrap‑Up, Tom Stoppard Anecdote and Season Timing01:23:49 – The Jacks look ahead to watching the Gabba Test, beers on ice for Jack the Insider and the late Hong Kong dusk session for Hong Kong Jack.01:24:01 – They note the death of playwright Tom Stoppard at 88 and share a favourite story: Spielberg offers him the Jaws screenplay; Stoppard declines because he's writing a play—“actually for BBC Radio”.01:25:11 – Final reflections on how Stoppard would have improved Jaws, then a note that the podcast will soon reach its final episodes for the year, with plans to feature listener feedback before a short summer break.01:25:56 – Jack the Insider signs off, thanking listeners and Hong Kong Jack, and promises they'll be back next week.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he won't step down ahead of his leadership review in January, even if another MP crosses the floor to hand the Carney Liberals a majority. Vassy Kapelos sits down with Poilievre for a year-end discussion. On today's show: Money Talk with John Klotz: How did we fare financially in 2025, and what should we be preparing for in 2026? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Sharan Kaur, and Laryssa Waler. Vassy speaks with former diplomat Michael Kovrig about the conviction of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai. Brian Kingston, the President of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, discusses the implications of Ontario's Premier pivoting away from Ontario's E.V. business.

A new report has revealed that thousands of Australians living with serious mental health conditions can’t get the lifesaving care and support they need because they don’t meet NDIS requirements. Experts say there are solutions, and it won’t cost any more, but an overhaul of the current funding system is needed. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Rielly Polascheck from the Grattan Institute, who unpacks the new research and the workable solutions. Headlines: The RBA has kept the official cash rate on hold, the United States will station more troops and military assets in Australia, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered the eulogy at the state funeral for Graham Richardson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alberta and Ottawa are reportedly ready to sign an MOU that includes support for a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast. However, not everyone is on board with the plan. We tackle the business argument for this new venture with Richard Masson, an Executive Fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and the former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission. On today's show: Vassy's interview with RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme about the new charges laid against alleged drug kingpin and former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: How a crafty parasite can trick ants into killing their own mother. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Laura Stone, and Mike LeCouteur. Vassy's conversation with Armando Iannucci, the creator of 'Veep', about writing political satire in the year 2025.

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Topics:In this episode of 'Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove,' the hosts discuss a variety of topics including recent notable deaths, such as John Laws and Dick Cheney, and their controversial legacies. They also explore the ongoing debate on net zero and renewable energy, emphasizing the costs and benefits of renewable energy versus fossil fuels. Additionally, the hosts delve into a new AI app that allows users to interact with avatars of their deceased loved ones, expressing concerns over its societal implications. Technical difficulties and audience interactions add to the dynamic of the discussion, making for an engaging and thought-provoking episode.00:00 Introduction and Agenda Overview00:41 Technical Difficulties and Chat Room Interaction01:18 Hatches, Matches, and Dispatches01:41 Net Zero and Renewable Energy Debate02:05 AI App for Deceased Relatives04:36 Sydney Trip and Encounter with a Scammer07:47 John Laws and the Cash for Comment Scandal13:12 Graham Richardson's Controversial Legacy18:04 Dick Cheney and the Consequences of Power19:54 UK Labor's Stance on Asylum Seekers21:33 Coalition's Net Zero Policy and Energy Costs24:57 AI and Its Impact on Society31:36 Electricity Prices and Privatization33:41 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Solo Rant33:47 Privatization and Electricity Prices35:14 The Breakdown of Electricity Bills36:34 Retailers and Profit Margins40:29 Political Polls and Net Zero Policy45:01 AI and Its Controversial Uses46:26 The Future of AI and Society59:29 Global Politics and Energy01:02:59 Conclusion and Upcoming EpisodesTo financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis. We Livestream every Monday night at 7:30 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube. Watch us live and join the discussion in the chat room.We have a website. www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can email us. The address is trevor@ironfistvelvetglove.com.au

A major admission from the NSW Police Commissioner that he wouldn’t have stopped the neo-nazi rally, Ray Hadley reflects on John Laws and Graham Richardson. Plus, the journalist who exposed the BBC Trump scandal joins the show with more revelations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys discuss Australia’s inflation disaster and the RBA getting it wrong again, Pet Circle calamity continues, Navan goes public and Adam is a big fan, Graham Richardson dies, economic illetaral socialuist Zohran Mandani becomes mayor of the heart of capitalism and Luxury Escapes opens its second retail store. Thanks to our sponsor Terem Capital. Thinking of selling your business? Visit https://terem.capital/contrarians/ Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pubs King and former Minister Craig Laundy shares personal reflections on the passing of Graham Richardson, remembering the Labor legend as a "real larrikin" of Australian politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham “Richo” Richardson, the longtime former Labor senator, party powerbroker and media commentator, has died at 76. Speaking to Luke Grant, former Labor Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon shares a moving tribute to his late friend and colleague.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Stellantis has announced it will move its Jeep Compass production plant as a result of the U.S. Auto tariffs. Originally slated for Brampton, it will now be based in Illinois. Vassy Kapelos chats with UNIFOR National President Lana Payne, as we examine what it means for the Canadian side of the industry. On today's show: Frédéric Aubé, the CEO of Canadian-based furniture company Cozey, discusses what the new U.S. tariffs means for his industry. The Explainer: Everything you need to know about hormone replacement therapy for menopause. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Jeff Rutledge, and Michele Cadario. Vassy speaks with Canadian economist Peter Howitt, who is part of the team that won the 2025 Nobel Price in economics. The Blue Jays attempt to start their ALCS comeback tonight against the Seattle Mariners. A loss puts them in a 3-0 series death grip. A win cuts Seattle's series lead in half.

As a trade war with the United States drags on, Prime Minister Mark Carney continues his global push to diversify exports and trading partners. CTV National News correspondent Jeremie Charon joins Vassy Kapelos with a preview of Carney's trip to the United Kingdom. On today's show: Former diplomat Michael Kovrig has a warning for the federal government about cozying up to China. Ret. Vice-Admiral Mark Norman on U.S. President Trump's 180 on Ukraine. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Robert Benzie, and Laura Stone. The Canadian National Women's Rugby Team will try to make history this weekend at the World Cup, and who better to talk about it than Newfoundland die-hard Tim Powers. CUPW negotiator Jim Gallant reacts to newly-announced changes to Canada Post operations.

Nearly one-in-five small businesses that are dealing with extra tariff costs report that they will not be able to last more than 6 months if the tariff status quo remains. That's according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. To pour even more salt on those wounds, nearly 4-in-10 small businesses said they would last less than 12 months. We dig deeper with Lauren Sevack, the Chief Administrative Officer for Tripar Incorporated. Then, we turn things over to Corinne Pohlmann, the CFIB's Executive Vice-President of Advocacy. On today's show: CTV's Judy Trinh joins us live from Washington, as Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand meets with U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio. Ottawa author Mary Taggart joins the party to update your late-Summer reading list! The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Laura Stone, and Graham Richardson. Roger Hilton from GLOBESEC outlines the importance of Ukrainian Independence Day, as Ukrainians continue to defend their land.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson about the timeline for approving nation-building projects, as well as the future of LNG production in Canada. On today's show: No relief in sight, as of right now, for Canadians sweating through heatwaves. Chinese robot malls and concerns about health data security - a healthy chunk of today's edition of Tech Stories with tech analyst Carmi Levy. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Graham Richardson, and Sabrina Grover. Peter MacKay, Canada's former Foreign Affairs Minister, outlines what's at stake during Friday's Trump-Putin Summit.

Graham Richardson, CFO of Faraday Copper (TSX:FDY – OTCQX:CPPKF), joins me to provide a comprehensive exploration update recapping the key milestones and discoveries from the 30,000 meter Phase 3 drill program, that is building into an updated Resource Estimate and more advanced update to the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) due out in September.  Then we dive into the strategy and objectives for the upcoming 40,000 meter Phase 4 drill program, with a continued focus on defining, expanding, and testing new target all around the American Eagle Area at their 100% owned Copper Creek Project in Arizona.    The Copper Creek Project already has a 4.2 billion pound copper resource, and will be expanding as the drill results from the prior Phase 3 program are incorporated into the updated Resource Estimate, where it is anticipated to have a healthy portion in the indicated category.  With regard to the updated PEA, Graham highlights how much geotechnical and metallurgical work will be incorporated, making it a much more advanced PEA, and this is why the work programs after it is released will springboard over the PFS and go right into the Feasibility Study for 2026.   Graham and I discuss a number of the new discoveries made in Phase 3 at the new Banjo Breccia discovery, and recently discovered Winchester breccia, in addition to putting some holes into earlier-stage exploration targets at Old Reliable, the Sunrise Trend (which may indicate the presence of a new porphyry system),  and at Horsecamp. There were some holes in Phase 3 that targeted near-surface supergene copper mineralization with the goal of better understanding the distribution of oxide mineralization. Five holes were drilled near the Globe breccia and two near the Copper Giant breccia.  There will be more follow-up on this near-surface oxide mineralization as part of Phase 4.   In addition to expanding mineralization, testing new breccia targets, and infilling the American Eagle area in the upcoming Phase 4 drilling, there still will be some further definition holes drilled down into the deeper porphyry targets at the American Eagle and Keel deposits to better understand the geological controls and mineralization.   The company is well cashed up to complete all these work programs after announcing the closing of the CAD $49Million financing on July 29, 2025.  Graham also unpacks the strong roster of shareholders including the Lundin Family and Murray Edwards, as well as a number of institutional investment firms.  We wrap up discussing the infrastructure advantages and positives of operating in Arizona as a jurisdiction.     If you have any questions for Graham regarding Faraday Copper, then please email them to me at Shad@kereport.com.   In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Faraday Copper at the time of this recording, and may choose to buy or sell shares at any time.   Click here to view the latest news from Faraday Copper

Unpacking what we do - and don't - know about the success of the U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facility. Vassy Kapelos speaks with (Ret.) General Tom Lawson, a former Chief of Defense Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces. On todays show: Bill Curry, Deputy Bureau Chief for the Globe and Mail, explains how the federal infrastructure bank provided $1 billion in loans for B.C. Ferries to buy Chinese-made ships. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology specialist, joins Vassy for his weekly 'Talk Science to Me' segment. The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Laura Stone, and Graham Richardson. Pam Hemphill, Ex-'MAGA Granny', joins Vassy to discuss how she was commended by former U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence for refusing her January 6th pardon.

François-Philippe Champagne, Finance Minister; John Brassard, Conservative MP-elect – Ontario; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Graham Richardson & Nik Nanos

An earlier meeting between Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump is under serious scrutiny, as the federal election campaign enters its final days. Vassy Kapelos explores further during The Rundown. On todays show: We gather the latest on the campaign trail from CTV's Abigail Bimman, CTV's Mike LeCouteur, and CTV's Rachel Aiello. China says it wants to team up with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'. Vassy chats with Vina Nadjibulla, the Vice-President of Research and Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. CTV's Dan Riskin drops by for his weekly 'Talk Science To Me' segment, as we examine the interpretation of art and the compatibility of humble people. Vassy fires up today's Daily Debrief Panel, which features Graham Richardson from Edelman Public Affairs and Rob Benzie from the Toronto Star. What is 'poll herding' and how could it impact our interpretation of where the election stands? Vassy poses those questions, and several others, to Greg Lyle. He is the President and Founder of Innovative Research Group.

Graham Richardson, a veteran Canadian journalist, discussed his career, including his time at CBC, ITV (Edmonton) CTV, and his coverage of the 2022 Ottawa trucker convoy protest. He highlighted the challenges of maintaining media trust amidst the proliferation of content and the impact of government subsidies on media organizations. Graham talked about the importance of local news in providing essential services and the need for media to adapt to changing viewer habits. What I really like about Graham, was how he covered the Trucker Convoy from a local and national level. He managed to convey the viewpoints of both the residents who were ticked off with the commotion and the truckers who travelled to deliver their message to Ottawa. It was truly a strange time and Graham's reflection is compelling.He also talked openly about his transition to Edelman Global Advisory, where he now works on media and crisis management for clients, including the Concussion Legacy Foundation.A Transcript and video of the show is available on our network page.Please sign up for the SOUNDING OFF Newsletter. Full of all the verbal diarrhea you never knew what you were missing in your life.Also we added the Sound Off Podcast to the The Open Podcast Prefix Project (OP3) A free and open-source podcast prefix analytics service committed to open data and listener privacy. You can be a nosey parker by checking out our downloads here.Thanks to the following organizations for supporting the show:Nlogic - TV & Radio Audience Data SolutionsMary Anne Ivison at Ivison Voice. - Make her the female voice of your radio station.Megatrax - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles as she reacts to Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie's pitch to NDP supporters to vote Liberal to unseat Doug Ford. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Yuliya Kovaliv, Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada who says Ukraine's membership in NATO is a 'cheaper and more effective way to ensure a long-lasting peace.' Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology, University of Toronto/Scarborough joins host Vassy Kapelos to help answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question on if more people are feeling flight anxiety due to the increase of aviation incidents being reported on. The Daily Debrief Panel with Hannah Thibedeau and Graham Richardson. The Honorable Peter Boehm, Senator, at prorogation was chair of Senate foreign affairs and international trade committee, former ambassador and longtime deputy minister joins Vassy to discuss the Trump administration’s “shock and awe” show at the Munich Security Conference.

The Albanese Government’s tough new hate crime laws have officially passed in the Senate. The laws will introduce mandatory minimum sentences of six years for terror offences, three years for financing terrorism and one year for displaying hate symbols. Former Labor minister Graham Richardson told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "I think that you have to, in politics, be able to change direction."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Senator and key ALP powerbroker Graham Richardson joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the Queensland State Election, what the results means federally and Steven Miles' concession speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Richardson, CFO of Faraday Copper (TSX.V:FDY – OTCQX:CPPKF), joins us to provide an exploration update from 2 high-grade wide-intercept drill holes at the new Banjo Breccia discovery, in the American Eagle Area, at the 100% owned Copper Creek Project in Arizona.  The Copper Creek Project already has a 4.2 billion pound copper resource, and all of the ongoing drill results from this Phase 3 program are going to be going into a new resource estimate and updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) in 2025.   Drill hole FCD-24-070 was the discovery hole for the high-grade Banjo breccia and confirms significant mineralization above the American Eagle underground resource. Drill hole FCD-24-070 intersected 117.90 metres ("m") at 1.01% copper and 1.87 grams per tonne ("g/t") silver from 323.52 m, including 15.89 m at 2.15% copper and 2.48 g/t silver from 390.00 m. This intercept is within 269.65 m at 0.64% copper and 1.32 g/t silver from 229.49 m. Drill hole FCD-24-073 intersected 117.83 metres at 1.12% copper and 2.43 g/t silver from 298.00 m. This intercept is within 259.98 m at 0.68% copper and 1.57 g/t silver from 205.00 m.   Graham discussed how this near-surface mineralization ties in with all the other breccia mineralization delineated thus far that would be amenable to open-pit mining, and that further at depth there are still the porphyry areas at Keel and American Eagle that may be more of a future underground opportunity.   We then pivoted to all the regional drilling still planned in this expanded Phase 3 exploration program, where a 2nd drill has been added to test the Rum target, Horse Camp target, and to do more follow up drilling at the new Area 51 discovery, which was identified in the Phase 2 drill program.   If you have any questions for Graham regarding Faraday Copper, then please email us at either: Fleck@kereport.com or Shad@kereport.com.   In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Faraday Copper at the time of this recording.   Click here to follow the latest news from Faraday Copper  

Mick Guerin brings you 'The Fast Lane' on The Mail Run speaking to Mark Walker, Graham Richardson and Stephen Marsh ahead of raceday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst joins Vassy Kapelos to help set up what to expect tonight from the U.S Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. On todays show:  Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Minister Karina Gould on how the Liberals need to regroup after a shocking byelection upset. Brian Kingston, President & CEO at Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association joins Vassy to talk about the recent announcement of a 30-day consultation period to examine Beijing's trade practices in the EV sector. Dan Riskin with his weekly segment 'Talk Science To Me'  The Daily Debrief Panel with Rob Benzie, Marieke Walsh, and Hannah Thibedeau. Graham Richardson, Chief News Anchor with CTV Ottawa  joins Vassy to reflect on his career before his final show date on July 5th. 

Graham Richardson is filling in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon. Within a 24-hour period, Justin Trudeau's worst fear has come true, as Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives claimed a Liberal stronghold in Toronto. Has Monday's byelection changed the entire landscape of Canada's present-day government? Vassy Kapelos drops by to explain further in Hour 1. Later in the program, John Wright from Maru Public Opinion delivers his unique perspective on Monday's stunning outcome, as he lived in that riding for over 41 years. In the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers emptied the tank against the Florida Panthers last night. Unfortunately, they ran out of gas just before the photo finish was taken, as a pivotal Game 7 slipped away. Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup champion Greg Gilbert delivers his reaction. Finally, we examine the biggest political headlines with our Daily Debrief Panel. Today's conversation features Shakir Chambers of Earnscliffe Strategies, Shachi Kurl of the Angus Reid Institute, and Saeed Selvam of NATIONAL.

Graham Richardson, CFO of Faraday Copper (TSX.V:FDY - OTCQX:CPPKF) joins us to provide an overview of the current resource at the 100% owned Copper Creek Project in Arizona.    Highlights include a discussion on the 4.2 billion pound copper resource, the results from the 2023 PEA, and the Company's current drill program, focused on expanding the high-grade portion of the resource and on making new discoveries. We also dive into the company's experienced team and significant stakeholders, as well as the upcoming drill results and corporate strategy aimed at increasing the economic value of the asset.    Click here to visit the Faraday Copper website to review the Company's Corporate Presentation.  

In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through chapter 4 of author Paddy Manning's epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - Drew Hutton, Graham Richardson , Labor thugs threaten Green candidates, Ian Cohen, early Sydney Greens, Socialist Workers and DSP, the Getting Together conference, the 1990 “green election,” a Greens-Democrat alliance is proposed, and finally, the national party is formed! —-  Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like intergenerational warfare, Taylor Swift, Ralph Babet, THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald's sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand's small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Buy Inside The Greens - https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/inside-greens  Paddy Manning - https://twitter.com/gpaddymanning  Lee Rihannon's Inside Inside The Greens website - http://www.inside-insidethegreens.com.au/  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trainer Graham Richardson talks about being a part owner of Channel Surfer, as well as trainer of Darci's Angel which Guy Heveldt has a share in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Fraser, Mayor, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality joins guest host Graham Richardson to give the latest on the Parker Lake wildfire that is threatening Fort Nelson.  On todays show: Orion Rodgers, President, Property Rights B.C joins guest host Graham Richardson to discuss if the strict new short-term rental rules will inject supply into the housing market. Stephanie Cadieux, Chief Accessibility Officer joins guest host Graham Richardson to discuss how the  Air Accessibility Summit closed with pledges to improve services, but no new penalties. The Daily Debrief Panel with Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Tim Powers. Aaron Blake, Senior Political Reporter with The Washington Post on Michael Cohens testimony today in the Trump hush money trial. 

Graham Richardson is filling in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment. She will return to the hosting chair tomorrow! Doctors are squaring off against the Capital Gains Tax, with some arguing that these new rules will force practitioners to pack up their bags. We dig deeper with Dr. Kathleen Ross, the President of the Canadian Medical Association. The OPP is planning to issue a review of Toronto Police officials, and the conduct they displayed in the aftermath of the Umar Zameer trial. We chat with criminal defense lawyer Ari Goldkind in Hour 1. Plus, we have the Daily Debrief Panel! Today's trio features Shakir Chambers of Earnscliffe Strategies, Shachi Kurl of the Angus Reid Institute, and Saeed Selvam of NATIONAL.

David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data joins guest host Graham Richardson to discuss the latest polling from Abacus showing a 20-point lead for the conservatives, as well Canadians thoughts on what leader would be best to host a dinner party and more.  On todays show: Aaron Blake, Senior Political Reporter with The Washington Post joins guest host Graham Richardson to discuss Trumps hush money trial.  We hear from you to get your predictions on the NHL playoffs.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers. Tom Mulcair, and Sabrina Grover.  James Duthie, Canadian sportscaster for TSN and the host of TSN's hockey coverage joins Graham to talk playoff predictions.   

Sajjid Lakhani, Manager of government relations at impact public affairs Canada, and Former specialist assistant to Ron Mckinnon joins guest host Graham Richardson to discuss the significance of framing the upcoming budget around generational fairness. On today's show: Rachel Chernoslin, Toronto District School Board Chair joins Graham Richardson to discuss how four Ontario school boards are suing Snapchat, TikTok, and Meta for $4.5 billion. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist with his weekly segment ‘Talk Science To Me'. The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh. Chris Ragan, an Associate Professor and the founding Director of McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy on the upcoming increase in carbon pricing.

David Macdonald, Senior Economist, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives joins guest host Graham Richardson to discuss the Bank of Canada's most recent announcement. On today's show: Jeremie Charron, CTV National News Correspondent on the killing of 6, including 4 children in Barrhaven. Mike Le Couteur, Senior political correspondent with CTV News on two companies tied to ArriveCan scandal banned from bidding on federal contracts. Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research on the most recent Nanos poll showing Polilievre is the most preferred conservative candidate in 10 years. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist with his weekly segment ‘Talk Science To Me' The Daily Debrief Panel with Marieke Walsh, Robert Benzie, and Laura Stone.

In this bonus for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through chapter 3 of author Paddy Manning's epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this installment - Green Independents, the Labor-Green accord, Bob Brown grows in power, the homophobes flip out, Christine Milne gets a W, and Graham Richardson is a C. Also, Paul Keating sucked. ---- Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like intergenerational warfare, Taylor Swift, Ralph Babet, THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald's sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand's small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Buy Inside The Greens - https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/inside-greens  Paddy Manning - https://twitter.com/gpaddymanning  Lee Rihannon's Inside Inside The Greens website - http://www.inside-insidethegreens.com.au/  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi mare Bonny Lass, winner of a G1 sprint at Te Rapa last weekend, won't be heading to the Newmarket Hcp. Co-trainer Graham Richardson says she will likely have one more NZ run before a spell.

Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg and Graham Richardson, CTV News; Jimmy Jean, Desjardins Group and Sal Guatieri, BMO Capital Markets; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Kathleen Monk and Robert Benzie; Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister; Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg; Jagmeet Singh, NDP Leader; Jasraj Singh Hallan, Conservative Finance Critic; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robert Benzie.

CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos joins guest host Graham Richardson from Halifax with the latest on backlash to the federal government from provinces and what it means for the prime minister. On today's show: Ret. Maj-Gen. Denis Thompson, former commander of the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai for 2014-17, and fellow at the University of Manitoba's Centre for Defence and Security Studies, on the latest at the Rafah Gate and strategy from Israel and Hamas Rebecca Robillard, Canadian Sleep Research Consortium Co-chair, Scientist in the Sleep Research Unit at the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research at the Royal on the impacts of the time change and whether it's time to scrap daylight savings The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data Steve Pomeroy, Industry Professor at  McMaster University with the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (CHEC) on a new report showing average rents in Canada reaching all-time highs And you have your say on daylight savings

AJ and Graham discuss the Sens 6-1 win over the Capitals last night, the multi goal return for Josh Norris, they are joined by Graham Richardson to chat about his conversation with Michael Andlauer.

Graham Richardson speaks with a scientist at the Alzheimer Society of Canada on an experimental Alzheimer's drug which slowed cognitive decline overall in a trial, but with major side effects for some.  On today's show:  A conversation with Dr. Joshua Armstrong, research scientist at the Alzheimer Society of Canada.  Michael Findlay, former Canadian Senior Men's National Team head coach and assistant coach, on Canada's run at the World Cup.  Overhyped v. Underplayed Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin. Jasbir Romana, a radio host in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was stranded due to the snowstorm this week and had to seek refuge in a stranger's home. A global 4-day week pilot was a huge success, organizers say. We speak with Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston College and the trial's lead researcher. When does the holiday season officially start for you? We take your calls.  Riskin It All with Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist.

Roger Greenberg speaks with CTV's Graham Richardson about his potential interest in the Ottawa Senators

Paul is joined by Andrew Bolt, Eric Abetz, Pauline Hanson, Raff Ciccone and Graham Richardson to pay tribute to Kimberley Kitching. Plus, Albo's speech to Lowy spells big trouble for Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Murray breaks down the big news stories of the day, including the ones not getting the attention they deserve. Plus, plenty of fired up debate with Stephen Conroy, Bronwyn Bishop and Graham Richardson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Murray fires up about the big stories of the day, including the latest PC push in a Melbourne school. Plus, plenty of fired up debate with Nick Reece, Rowan Dean and Graham Richardson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floods have devastated large parts of NSW. Paul speaks with the locals on the ground who are doing it tough and the unsung heroes of these affected communities. Plus, plenty of debate with Pauline Hanson, Rowan Dean and Graham Richardson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think of when you picture the sea? This is a short introduction to the podcast, your hosts, and some of the guests you can expect to hear from in the first series. SeaGazing is a podcast about community and conservation on Scotland's coasts. Each week we talk to a new guest from a community or organisation who are directly involved with the marine environment. Created by Nicolette Macleod and Graham Richardson and published by URSALUNA Studio. https://seagazing.com https://twitter.com/seagazingpod https://twitter.com/nicolettemmusic https://twitter.com/birdandsongs