Podcast appearances and mentions of Kevin Rudd

This week the Gals talk about Labour's tax plans, the new curriculum, a couple of Bills of interest, and, of course, more Te Pāti Māori drama!  Yass Queen to Sir Wira Gardiner and Beehave Mate to Kevin Rudd.  Question Time: why do regional councils have Chairs instead of Mayors?

Today on The Front. Remember Piss Christ? Bill Henson. Blue Poles. Why do Australians get so angry about art? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese ignores calls to apologise for his T-shirt, Trump’s top advisor Seb Gorka reveals he confronted Kevin Rudd before that fiery White House showdown. Plus, Bill Gates admits climate change won’t end civilisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doubts over Labor’s 'Future Made in Australia’ with the nation’s largest smelter at risk of shutting down. Plus, Kevin Rudd is asked if he has patched things up with Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Just FYI there is no @thetwojacks account on 'social media' - well, not that I know of. How good is AI! We will surely be replaced. Soon. Definitely worth the water usage. Proposed Episode Titles"Diplomacy, Deadlines & Drama: The Two Jacks #131""Cargo Plane Crashes, Canberra Intrigues: The Two Jacks #131""Political Punchlines and Parliamentary Plots — Two Jacks Podcast""Mineral Deals & Media Moments: Episode 131"Episode SummaryIn this episode, The Two Jacks break down a tumultuous week in global politics, aviation, and Australian parliamentary affairs. Highlights include a fatal cargo plane crash at Hong Kong airport, Prime Minister Albanese's high-stakes visit to Washington, DC, and the shifting sands of party leadership in Canberra. Lively debate, incisive commentary, and recurring humor fill an hour packed with analysis—from the fate of Prince Andrew to the fallout of Brittany Higgins' legal battles.Segment Timestamps & Key TopicsTimestampTopic/Segment00:01Greetings; episode intro and context00:16Hong Kong airport cargo plane crash — causes, casualties, aftermath01:32Anthony Albanese, Trump, and Australia's US delegation — diplomatic exchanges04:32US-Australia $8.5B critical minerals framework agreement, Waggerup & Arafura09:27Coalition criticism: Kevin Rudd's role, embarrassment, media moments12:14Internal Liberal Party analysis—Paterson, Taylor, Lay, women's vote, future18:41Barnaby Joyce's future: One Nation rumors, role of minor parties25:25Expansion of the House of Representatives — numbers, constitutional effects33:15Senate comparisons: Australia vs US, anecdotes about Ricky Muir44:42Higgins-Lehrmann-Reynolds fallout: legal actions, media fatigue53:24Australia in global happiness rankings, comparison to Scandinavian countries58:30Closing remarks and preview for next episodeCall to ActionSubscribe, rate, and review on your podcast platform of choice.Send feedback or questions via the show's website or email.Follow @TheTwoJacks on social media for updates and more content.

Albanese falters in standing up to China’s aggression, Mossad unmasks the mastermind behind global attacks. Plus, shock claims Labor plotted to replace Kevin Rudd as US Ambassador.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: East Wing of White House reduced to rubble as part of Trump's ballroom construction. Top House Democrats accuse Trump of illegal scheme to pilfer $230m in taxpayer money. Trump reacts to report that he's seeking $230M from DOJ over past cases. When Donald Trump was ready to take his pound of flesh, Kevin Rudd was here to help. Weapons maker Saab 'directly linked' to human rights harm over missile at Lake Hart. Over a dozen unis are using AI to catch AI — and getting it wrong. Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for $150m jewellery heist. Suspects arrested over theft of crown jewels from Louvre heist The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalShow.com for stuff and things. The views expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and do not reflect those of any other entities. Unnatural Selection is a show made for comedic purposes and should not be taken seriously by anyone. Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Threads: @tom.heath @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow  

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[Ad]  Support our show and yourself by supporting our two great sponsors! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free!   AND D-I-Y Your Patio, Carport, Deck, Pergola and more with SmartKits at smartkits.com.auThis week on  THE OTHER SIDE...   (Ep 431 w/c Fri 24 October 2025) 0:00 Start Segment 1 - MARCHING PEACEFULLY FOR AUSTRALIA The MARCH FOR AUSTRALIA rallies took place last Sunday allowing ordinary Aussies to have their say and push back on the cultural dominance of the left. Here's what REALLY happened - without the media bias. 10:05 Segment 2 -  EXPOSED: MEDIA'S BIAS ON MARCHES  Police slammed the radical left ‘s shocking violence against them as they tried to disrupt March for Australia rallies this week. But most of the media didn't report the most important part of the story: the marches were peaceful and ALL the violence came from the leftists. 23:15 Segment 3 -  BARNABY JUMPS?   One man who knows the tensions within the Coalition, the struggles of leaving, and starting a small party, is former LNP Senator GERARD RENNICK, now the founder of the People First Party. He joins Damian to discuss Barnaby Joyce leaving the Nationals.39:50 Segment 4 -  ABC HOST DEMOLISHED  The ABC's 7.30 host Sarah Ferguson and Former National party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce clashed following his announcement he was leaving the Coalition. Former LNP Senator turned founder of People First, Gerard Rennick is our special guest. 56:50  Segment 5 -  WHAT REALLY HAPPENED?  A very embarrassing week for former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, but there were MUCH more important matters that came up in the Trump-Albanese meeting you need to know about. Former LNP Senator and now founder of People First, Gerard Rennick, joins Damian to discuss.  Help us build a whole new world of Aussie media! Support us by joining THE EXCLUSIVE SIDE at https://www.othersidetv.com.au/Follow us on X  @OtherSideAUSSubscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUSSupport us - Support our Sponsors - PIAVPN.com/OtherSide and  smartkits.com.auSupport the showJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au and help us revolutionise Aussie media! The Other Side is a regular news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAus Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has strongly endorsed his hand-picked ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, seeking to draw a line under Monday's awkward encounter with Donald Trump. 

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Judith Collins: 7/10 Her open letter to all of us this week revealed a few excellent home truths about unions, with the prize going to their obsession with Palestine over kid's education. Labour's election policies: 2/10 It seems almost impossible to believe you could roll some simple ideas out as badly as that. Joe Parker: 8/10 Is it just me or do we love Joe Parker? One fight away from the belts. Kevin Rudd: 6/10 In being humiliated he seems to have saved his job. Putin: 2/10 Honestly, what does he has over Trump? Trump looks like a punching bag on this war. The sports academy charter school: 8/10 Is it just me or is that like a dream school for kids who hated school? LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over in Australia, Opposition leader Sussan Ley has walked back hear earlier comments calling for Kevin Rudd to resign as US ambassador. Ley earlier suggested Rudd leave the role after US President Donald Trump criticised him during a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Australian correspondent Murray Olds explained the situation further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly Wainwright is deep into The Golden Bachelor, and she has one piping-hot take—but it may not be the one you're expecting. Claire Murphy and Amelia Lester are here to figure out if Hol is just secretly projecting on to a man called Bear or whether she has a point. And friends, you're not stressed, you're in the 'October Slump'. If time is swirling into a pre-Christmas nightmare and you can practically taste the exhaustion, the good news is that it's not just you. We've got some very necessary feedback (always a gift) for this time of year and a few survival tips. Plus, the latest celebrity daughter has officially stepped into the spotlight. Apple Martin, daughter of Hol's 'close, personal friend' Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay's Chris Martin, is all of a sudden everywhere. What does her arrival mean for the nepo-baby discourse, and is she selling a vagina-scented candle yet? We discuss. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Kim K's Bush & An Office Politics Dilemma Listen: A 'Furious' King & The Rise Of The Barbie Waist Listen: The Friends Vs Family Trap & We're All Rapunzel Now Listen: What Did You Do Yesterday? Listen: "A Comedian Hurt My Feelings" Listen: Every Thought We Had About The Victoria Beckham Documentary Listen: The Victoria Beckham Documentary Is Hard To Watch Listen: The New High Status Boyfriend Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Mamamia recaps The Golden Bachelor: Nobody puts Cathy in the corner. The Golden Bachelor highlights a new class divide. Inside the extremely elite Le Bal des Débutantes, a Bridgerton ball for nepo babies. There's a reason why October is categorically the worst month of the year. The 'October Theory' is the reason everything just feels different right now. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The much-anticipated face-to-face meeting between Prime Minister Albanese and President Trump has happened, not in the Oval Office but the Cabinet Room of the White House. The PM will be very pleased with how it went, with only one major casualty – embarrassment for Australia's US Ambassador Kevin Rudd, after past tweets critical of the president were brought up, creating some awkwardness. To discuss the dynamics and outcomes of the meeting Darren welcomes Dr. Charles Edel to the podcast, a long overdue guest, and the best-placed individual anywhere to provide insight into these events, and the broader alliance relationship. Why was the meeting needed? While widely agreed to have gone well, what exactly made the meeting a success? What is the status of AUKUS now, and what about critical minerals? And, while he did not have a good time at the meeting, how has Kevin Rudd been an essential part of the process and key to its success? Charles is a senior adviser and the inaugural Australia Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He previously taught at the University of Sydney, where he was also a senior fellow at the United States Studies Centre. Prior to that, Charles was a professor of strategy and policy at the U.S. Naval War College and served on the U.S. secretary of state's Policy Planning Staff. Australia in the World is written, hosted, and produced by Darren Lim, with research and editing this episode by Hannah Nelson and theme music composed by Rory Stenning. Relevant links Charles Edel (bio): https://www.csis.org/people/charles-edel Abraham Denmark and Charles Edel, “The AUKUS Inflection: Seizing the Opportunity to Deliver Deterrence”, CSIS Australia Chair Report, August 2025: https://www.csis.org/analysis/aukus-inflection-seizing-opportunity-deliver-deterrence Annabel Crabbe, “When Donald Trump was ready to take his pound of flesh, Kevin Rudd was here to help”, ABC News, 21 October: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-21/trump-albanese-meeting-rudd-pound-of-flesh/105916336 Australian Industry Group, “Developing industry capability and partnerships for AUKUS Pillar 2”, Report, August 2025: https://www.aigroup.com.au/globalassets/news/reports/2025/ai_group_spg_report_aukus_pillar-ii.pdf Trent Dalton, Gravity let me go, (4th estate, 2025): https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460713334/gravity-let-me-go/

This week on Four The Record: Joe talks us through the beef between Kevin Rudd and Donald Trump! LINKS Follow Tim Blackwell on Instagram Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph Listen to The Real Story With Joe Hildebrand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a little climate change good? Weddings are the best Got the stitches out of my foot I'd be a great priest I reckon The devil tempts me Big loss on UFC main event In control of the big screen tele at the pub Bailey Smith still firing wild on insta Listener shout outs including Marnus, Kevin Rudd, Jim Jefferies, Rugby League Ashes, weird shit in Armidale and UFC 321 New Episode every Thursday! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJscnfTTW_-aO5D81Xi22yw? Facebook: www.facebook.com/billydarcy1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/billy.darcy Music: 'In the Clouds' by RENNANSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For all the celebration of Anthony Albanese's friendly visit to the White House and the happy news on AUKUS and critical minerals, there was something Donald Trump said that alarmed strategic analysts. And it had nothing to do with disliking Kevin Rudd.

Thủ tướng Anthony Albanese tiết lộ rằng ông đã tặng Tổng thống Hoa Kỳ Donald Trump một mô hình tàu ngầm nhân chuyến thăm chính thức tới Washington, đồng thời bày tỏ sự ủng hộ đối với việc Đại sứ Úc tại Mỹ, ông Kevin Rudd, tiếp tục đảm nhiệm vai trò của mình.

Anthony Albanese says Kevin Rudd is an "outstanding Australian representative" and says the success the critical minerals deal with the United States comes down to Mr Rudd's hard work.

Albanese spins a working lunch with Trump as foreign policy genius while Labor shields Kevin Rudd from backlash, a climate crusading billionaire exposed for flying private. Plus, Australia swelters through its hottest October day on record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China fumes as Trump gives the green light to the AUKUS submarine deal, Albanese stands by Kevin Rudd despite his humiliating Trump takedown. Plus, Penny Wong mocked over a shocking geography blunder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Em and Michael are back in studio and Em is now a Signal Award winning podcast host who's side questing even before the intro is out into Michelle Obama's brother, her ABC Conversations interview, and a recommendation for the new season of ‘The Diplomat'. Mariah's recent appearance at the ‘Fridayz Live' concert tour with Pitbull has caused a stir, Anthony Callea has come for Mimi over claims she mimed her performance. Em and Michael review the footage and offer their approval for her doing whatever she wants because she is Mariah Carey. There's a Cowardly Lion from ‘Wicked For Good' side quest, then we chat to Emsolator Erika, who actually saw Mimi's Sydney show. Em also updates us on the trauma of recording the final chapter of the audiobook version of her ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter' book, plus they listen to the very first book reviews from Emsolators Lyndall, Chelsea and Bec. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Michael reviews Em's dating profile and pics, plus they Em-vestigate the Celebrity Traitors UK fart moment, the trailer for the Netflix Christmas movie ‘My Secret Santa' and Kevin Rudd's awkward Trump moment. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Albanese defende manutenção do embaixador Kevin Rudd em Washington, após Trump dizer que não gosta dele. Governo afirma que acordo com os americanos para a exploração de metais essenciais deverá seguir leis ambientais australianas. Novo acordo garante a prefeitos indígenas de Queensland acesso direto ao gabinete do governo estadual. No Brasil, uma idosa de 79 anos foi resgatada em condição análoga à escravidão no Rio de Janeiro.

Anthony Albanese says Kevin Rudd is an "outstanding Australian representative" and says the success the critical minerals deal with the United States comes down to Mr Rudd's hard work.

Andrew Hastie, the Member for Canning, joins Mark Levy for his regular chat, addressing his media absence, the calls for the removal of Kevin Rudd as Ambassador to the United States, and the state of Australia's Defence Force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ARMYTAGE TWIST: Did Nine Blink? | 7NEWS vs 7NEWS.com.au | 4BC Axing + MoreWhat's really going on with Samantha Armytage and Nine's TODAY show?Why 7NEWS and 7news.com.au are copping heat over “selective editing.”4BC's breakfast axing, a serious Nine privacy leak, Trump's quip to Kevin Rudd, the Talent Index vs ratings, Spotlight renewed for 2026 — and a Doctor Who bombshell about Billie Piper/Rose Tyler.Chapters:Armytage twist: has Nine actually shut this down?7NEWS vs 7news.com.au editorial decisions4BC breakfast: what the sacking tells usNine privacy breach falloutTrump–Rudd moment in contextTalent Index results vs real ratingsEXCLUSIVE: Spotlight back for 2026Doctor Who: Billie Piper ≠ The Doctor?

Peta’s take on whether Kevin Rudd should stay or go as Ambassador to the United States. Plus, a new poll finds a majority of Victorians oppose the push for a state Indigenous treaty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher claims she doesn’t have anything further to say about Brittany Higgins’ allegation she was raped in the Parliament House office of her former boss, Linda Reynolds. Plus, gifts exchanged at the White House and a clash over Kevin Rudd’s old tweets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dit is de SBS nieuwsflits van woensdag 22 oktober, met o.a.: Britse militairen naar Gaza, premier Albanese steunt Kevin Rudd en Nederland moet meer doen tegen vrouwengeweld.

Donald Trump puts Kevin Rudd firmly in his place during a fiery White House showdown, First Nations councils handed direct access to Queensland ministers. Plus, Optus customers turn on the telco after the deadly triple-zero failure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese's meeting with Donald Trump went pretty smoothly, with AUKUS, a minerals deal and the Australia-US relationship all receiving strong backing. But past comments about President Trump from Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the United States, ended up being the biggest point of contention and amusement. In the prime minister's first White House meeting with the president, a multi-billion dollar deal was signed to develop a critical minerals supply from Australia. Today, ABC correspondent Jane Norman tells us what it was like in the White House and why the timing of the meeting couldn't have been better for the prime minister. Featured: Jane Norman, ABC national affairs correspondent

The long-awaited meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump has taken place at the White House. It's being hailed as a success for the prime minister, who left with an endorsement for Aukus and his leadership – but what else did we learn? Political reporter Josh Butler speaks to Reged Ahmad from Washington about what it was like in the room as the two leaders met face-to-face, what it means for Australia's relationship with the US and THAT comment about Kevin Rudd

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump finally met face-to-face at the White House, with Australia securing a key rare earths deal. We look at what was achieved, the update on the AUKUS pact, and unpack the moment Trump unexpectedly tore down a familiar face. And in headlines today, The Paris prosecutor says crown jewels stolen in a dramatic weekend Louvre heist are worth an estimated $A157 million but that the monetary estimate does not include their historical value to France; US President Donald Trump is considering fast tracking the delivery of nuclear submarines to Australia after his meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week; Millions of Aussies are being warned to brace for a potentially record breaking October heatwave this week; Captain Sam Kerr is set to make her long-awaited Matilda's return against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday (local time) before facing European champions England in Derby four days later THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has called for Australian ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd to be sacked after an awkward moment at the Trump and Albanese meeting at the White House today; U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if they breach the Gaza truce deal with Israel; Australian researchers reveal giving birth and breastfeeding can reduce the long-term risk of an aggressive form of breast cancer; Abbie Chatfield offers her mum Laura advice before her debut on The Golden Bachelor Australia. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ilaria Brophy Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cuộc gặp giữa Tổng thống Donald Trump và Thủ tướng Anthony Albanese tại Tòa Bạch Ốc được coi là thành công, bất chấp "khoảnh khắc căng thẳng" bất ngờ với Đại sứ Kevin Rudd. Sau 10 tháng sắp xếp, hai "người bạn" đã ký kết một Thỏa thuận Khoáng sản Quan trọng và Đất hiếm lịch sử, trị giá AU$13 tỷ. Thỏa thuận này, nhằm phá vỡ thế độc quyền của Trung Quốc, đã củng cố vững chắc mối quan hệ Mỹ-Úc và đảm bảo tương lai của AUKUS. Úc ra về với một đồng minh thân thiết và một cam kết đầu tư khổng lồ.

Anthony Albanese backs his man Kevin Rudd as he does the rounds in Washington DC meeting key Republicans and lawmakers.

Anthony Albanese backs his man Kevin Rudd as he does the rounds in Washington DC meeting key Republicans and lawmakers.

Donald Trump delivers the mother of all slap downs to Kevin Rudd over past comments, Nationals MPs weigh up defecting to One Nation as senior Liberals push for unity. Plus, a mystery graveyard of Chinese EVs discovered south of Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the meeting that has been hanging over our prime minister’s head for nine months. But Anthony Albanese’s face-to-face with Donald Trump, on Tuesday morning Australian time, was never going to be easy.It wasn’t just the presence of our American ambassador, Kevin Rudd, who once called Trump a “village idiot” and a “traitor to the West”. But how would Albanese handle the most mercurial of world leaders?Today, North America correspondent Michael Koziol, who was in the White House with Trump and Albanese, on what Australia gained, or lost, from this meeting. And his first-hand account of what it’s like to be told off by the American president, in front of the world.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rudd’s the strategist and Gillard’s the negotiator - two Labor leaders, two Prime Ministers and one political party locked in a cycle of self-destruction. What began as a dream team that swept the Howard Government from power in a historic landslide soon descended into one of the most bitter rivalries in Australian political history. In this episode of The Beefing, Helen Smith unpacks the rise of Kevin Rudd in the 'Kevin 07' era, the dramatic downfall that followed and how Julia Gillard became Australia's first (and only) female Prime Minister. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastFacebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the meeting that has been hanging over our prime minister’s head for nine months. But Anthony Albanese’s face-to-face with Donald Trump, on Tuesday morning Australian time, was never going to be easy.It wasn’t just the presence of our American ambassador, Kevin Rudd, who once called Trump a “village idiot” and a “traitor to the West”. But how would Albanese handle the most mercurial of world leaders?Today, North America correspondent Michael Koziol, who was in the White House with Trump and Albanese, on what Australia gained, or lost, from this meeting. And his first-hand account of what it’s like to be told off by the American president, in front of the world.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese emerges largely unscathed from his long-anticipated meeting with Donald Trump, but the same can’t be said for Kevin Rudd. Plus, Chris Uhlmann on the Coalition's energy policy battle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese’s long-awaited meeting with Donald Trump went better than anyone expected – and Kevin Rudd deserves part of the credit, despite an awkward confrontation with the President. Editor-At-Large Paul Kelly shares his take. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US sends its advisers to Israel as Gaza ceasefire threatened; Opposition leader Sussan Ley calls on Kevin Rudd to resign; And in sport, a joint bid to host the 2031 Women's World Cup.

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Tuesday Headlines: Albanese and Trump sign critical minerals deal worth billions, Amazon struggling to fix an outage that’s affected millions of users, authorities working to trace source of rat poisonings in Queensland, Victoria’s set to ban masks and chains at protests, and the AFL’s warning to Bailey Smith over controversial social media posts. Deep Dive: Former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says he wants out of The Nationals and could soon be teaming up with Pauline Hanson. So what’s driving the move, and could it signal a bigger shift on Australia’s political right? In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with Dr Jill Sheppard from the Australian National University about the tensions inside the Coalition, the rise of One Nation, and what this all means for the future of the political right in Australia. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastFacebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Rudd's connection to Jeffrey Epstein is a textbook example of elite hypocrisy masquerading as moral leadership. As chairman of the International Peace Institute, Rudd oversaw an organization that accepted roughly $650,000 in donations from Epstein-linked foundations—years after Epstein was already a convicted sex offender. That's not an oversight; that's willful blindness wrapped in plausible deniability. Rudd claimed he was “deeply disappointed” when the donations surfaced, but disappointment isn't accountability. Under his watch, the IPI took dirty money from a known predator whose crimes were public record, and the excuse that he “acted immediately” once the donations were exposed reeks of retroactive reputation management. If Rudd was truly blindsided, it's because he didn't care to look. Epstein's money was good enough for the IPI until the headlines changed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.