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Greg Brady talked to Shuvaloy Majumdar, MP for for Calgary Heritage and Shadow Minister for Canada-U.S. relations, about the questions over the Gordie Howe Bridge deal after Prime Minister Mark Carney's remarks, and Pierre Poilievre naming Dane Lloyd to lead the Conservatives' Alberta referendum strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trent Nikolic speaks with Gurmesh Singh, the Shadow Minister for NSW Small Business. They discuss shocking data, revealing more than 5,300 NSW businesses have gone under due to insolvency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julian Leeser, Shadow Minister for Education, spoke with Mark Levy amid the ongoing commission into antisemitism, and he didn't hold back on the leaders of Australia's top universities for their lack of action in combatting hate towards Jewish people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIVEAA Sports Reporter Tom Rehn Kris Lloyd, Cheesefest/Woodside Cheese Founder BOM + SAPOL David Leaney, ANU Supply Chain Expert Josh Peak, SDA Secretary Michael Pennington, Ardrossan commercial fisher FIVEAA Legal Eagle Alex Ward Senator Anne Ruston, Shadow Minister for Health Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald Julia Grant, CEO City of Burnside Chris Picton, Minister for AI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety Danny O'Brien has confirmed that the coalition will pledge to increase the speed limit on the Princes Freeway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Danny O'Brien, joined Shane McInnes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Minister for Public Transport, Matthew Guy, joined Heidi Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While everyday Australians struggle through a severe cost-of-living crisis, the federal government is launching a massive $650,000 grants program to fly selected climate activists and attendees over to Turkey for the COP 31 conference. Shadow Minister for Scrutiny of Government Waste Tony Pasin joined Gary to slam the "vanity project," arguing that taxpayer funds should be redirected to regional communities instead of funding international travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finalised a landmark security agreement in Fiji, Beijing countered with a stunning long-range ballistic missile launch that sent shockwaves through the region. Shadow Minister for Defence Senator James Paterson joined Gary to break down why the Albanese government’s initial response missed the mark and what this escalatory move means for Australia's defence readiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris chats with Ep. 252 Phil Thompson OAM MP Australian Army 1RAR - Federal Member For Herbert.A former Australian Army infantry soldier with the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, Thompson served in East Timor and Afghanistan. During his 2009 deployment to Afghanistan, he shot and killed an armed insurgent, and just two weeks later was severely wounded in action by an improvised explosive device (IED).After leaving the military, he moved into politics, being elected as the Federal Member for the Queensland electorate of Herbert in the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Liberal National Party (LNP). He also serves as Shadow Minister for Defence Industry and Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel.Send us a text however note we cannot reply through these means. Please message the instagram or email if you are wanting a response. Support the showWebsite - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisFor the new Zero Limits Pre workout and creatine supplements head to link belowZero Limits Supplements - www.zerolimitssupplements.comSponsorsInstagram - @gatorzaustraliawww.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auInstagram - @3zeroscoffee3 Zeros Coffee - www.3zeroscoffee.com.au10% Discount Code - 3ZLimitsInstagram - @getsome_auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10% Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

Shadow Minister for Defence Industry and for Defence Personnel Philip Thompson has called on the Federal Government to scrap their cap on Veteran Allied Health access.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After being appointed Shadow Minister for Employment, I did a lot of reading about philosophies of work. In the process, I very quickly became fascinated by the writings of Dorothy Day, one of the most interesting and important 20th century thinkers involved in social action, writing, and concepts of social justice that are both pro-work and pro-poor. She is a figure of profound religious and political significance, particularly for the Catholic community in North America. Joining me for this fascinating episode is Robert Ellsberg, a longtime associate, collaborator, and friend of Dorothy Day and editor of her writings. Robert is the publisher, executive director and editor-in-chief of Orbis Books, and is the former managing editor of The Catholic Worker (which Day edited herself until her death in 1980).You can find many of Dorothy Day's writings on the Catholic Worker website, here: https://catholicworker.org/dorothy-day/dorothy-day-writing/The Catholic Worker also features many commentaries on her writings and work, as well as a short biography which you can read here: https://catholicworker.org/dorothy-day/

During the dinner celebrating the 128th anniversary of Philippine-Australian diplomatic relations at Parliament House, SBS Filipino interviewed Wayne Farnham, Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of the Philippines in Victoria; Evan Mulholland MP, Shadow Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs; and Viv Nguyen, Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission. - Sa naganap na hapunan para sa pagdiriwang ng ika-128 anibersaryo ng ugnayang diplomatiko ng Pilipinas at Australia sa Parliament House, kinapanayam ng SBS Filipino sina Wayne Farnham, Co-Chair ng Parliamentary Friends of the Philippines sa Victoria; Evan Mulholland MP, Shadow Minister para sa Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs; at Viv Nguyen, Chairperson ng Victorian Multicultural Commission.

Local business operator Rod from R and A Motors spoke with Mark about the shutting of his business due in part to the closure of the Great Western Highway, calling Premier Chris Minns an 'Idiot'. Shadow Regional Roads Minister Paul Toole then joined Mark, reacting to Rod's story - and called out delays in the Government's response to what is a crisis for the central west.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many critics often describe Australia's glaring lack of industrial and economic complexity as a major national security challenge, while others see it as a glass jaw impacting our ability to sustain ourselves in a fight or crisis. So, what is needed? This glaring gap in our national resilience and survivability has increasingly figured in commentary and analysis as the Indo-Pacific emerges as the epicentre of the 21st century's great game between great powers. Increasingly, this issue has also figured strongly in our broader conversations with allies, most notably the United States, which is demanding that allies lift their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP. Of that total, 3.5 per cent should be spent on military capabilities and the remaining 1.5 per cent on "enabling capabilities", including industrial capacity and infrastructure. With Australia's defence spending in the crosshairs in more ways than one, shadow minister for industry and sovereign capability Andrew Hastie has ramped up his advocacy for Australia to reindustrialise to better enhance its national resilience and long-term economic and industrial capability and competitiveness. Following his recent Anzac oration address to the University of Melbourne's Robert Menzies Institute, Hastie spoke with host Steve Kuper. The pair unpack the unique and intimate relationship between the US and Australia from the perspective of a special forces operator and how that relates to what the United States is now asking of us. As part of this conversation, they discuss the need for a more considered industrial policy, unpacking the key hurdles that are limiting our industrial and economic competitiveness on the global stage and the pressures being faced by the allied industrial base. The pair also unpack the economic and political opportunities that come from being a nation that, as Hastie describes, "makes things again" and how successive Australian governments have failed to capitalise on these opportunities to boost productivity, competitiveness and industrial capacity. Additionally, they examine models of success, what Australia can learn from friends and foes alike, and embracing serious, considered and agile economic reform, including building and rewarding a more risk-accepting culture as a means of propelling the nation forward and finally breaking the shackles of the cultural dominance of tall poppy syndrome. Finally, they also discuss an important and often overlooked question, with Hastie asking: "What sort of country do we want to be?" Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Sweeping structural changes to the NDIS are meant to curb costs, but a high-stakes Senate inquiry in Canberra has just exposed a dark side to the plan. Shadow Minister for the NDIS Melissa McIntosh joins John Stanley to discuss how proposed eligibility cuts could trap vulnerable people in unsafe environments, push disproportionate burdens onto women, and inadvertently spike domestic violence risks across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communications Minister Anika Wells is facing fresh scrutiny after clocking up hundreds of taxpayer dollars on short car rides around town. Luke Grant speaks with Senator Sarah Henderson, Shadow Minister for Communications, to expose the latest travel scandal and demand answers over the Minister's use of public funds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Michael Chong discusses his recent trip to Taiwan, which he says he took to assert Canadian sovereignty after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned MPs against visiting what they say is a renegade state. This week, the top Chinese diplomat visited Canada for the first time in a decade.Chong examines China's continuing foreign interference operations in Canada, criticizes the government's lack of transparency regarding its new strategic partnership with Beijing, and addresses concerns about forced labour products entering Canada. Chong also outlines how a Conservative government would approach Canada-China relations while diversifying trade away from the United States.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer Amal Attar-Guzman - EditorHarrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It doesn't matter whether you own an investment property, whether you're renting, or whether you're desperately trying to buy your first home. This Federal Budget has just made your situation harder.   If you're a tenant, rents are already punishing. Vacancy rates are near record lows, and there simply aren't enough rentals to go around. The tax changes will lightly push rents even higher. If you're trying to buy your first home, you're already fighting a market that has taken the average deposit savings time out to over 11 years. The budget does nothing to fix the supply shortage that is keeping prices out of reach.   And if you're a property investor, the rules you planned around have just been rewritten mid-game.   What connects all three groups is this: Australia has a housing crisis that is fundamentally a supply problem, and the government is responding with a tax policy that does nothing to build a single new home.   In today's show, I speak with Senator Andrew Bragg, the Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, who has been one of the most outspoken voices in Parliament on exactly this point.   By the time you finish this episode, you'll understand why these negative gearing and capital gains tax changes are going to hurt renters, first-home buyers, and investors alike, and what a genuine housing solution actually needs to look like. Join us as we uncover strategies for navigating the current property market landscape.   Takeaways  • Australia's housing crisis is primarily due to a shortage of supply. • Recent budget changes may increase financial pressure on renters and buyers. • Negative gearing reforms could discourage small investors from entering the market. • Capital gains tax changes might affect long-term investment strategies. • Migration policies need to align with housing supply to stabilise prices. • Superfunds becoming landlords could reshape the rental market landscape. • Strategic planning is crucial to avoid reactionary investment decisions. • Building more homes is essential to address affordability issues. • Government policies should focus on both demand and supply sides. • Understanding market fundamentals helps in making informed investment choices.   Links and Resources:   Answer this week's trivia question here - https://www.propertytrivia.com.au/ ·        Win a hard copy of Negotiate Influence Persuade. ·        Everyone wins a copy of a fully updated property report.   Michael Yardney   Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan. Click here and have a chat with us.     Senator Andrew Bragg - https://www.andrewbragg.com/   Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks: www.PodcastBonus.com.au   Also, please subscribe to my other podcast, Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.   About The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment And Wealth Creation  Australia   The Michael Yardney Podcast is one of Australia's leading property investment podcasts, helping investors understand the Australian property market and build long-term wealth through strategic property investing.   Each week, we explore: • Australian property market updates• Property investment strategies in Australia• Melbourne property market trends• Sydney property market forecasts• Brisbane property investment opportunities• Capital growth property strategies• Property cycles in Australia• Negative gearing and tax strategy• Interest rates and their impact on property• Buyer's agent insights and investment planning   If you're serious about building a high-performance property portfolio and creating financial freedom through real estate, this podcast will give you the clarity and strategy you need.   Learn more at:https://propertyupdate.com.auhttps://metropole.com.au

Shadow Minister for Regional Roads and Transport to discuss the Minns governments "help" package to businesses and council's impacted by the Great Western Highway closure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Court has upheld a landmark ruling against the women-only app Giggle for Girls, finding its exclusion of a transgender woman constituted gender identity discrimination. Shadow Minister for Women Melissa McIntosh joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss why the Coalition is now committing to rewriting the Sex Discrimination Act to protect biological female-only spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

pWotD Episode 3299: Wes Streeting Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 227,168 views on Thursday, 14 May 2026 our article of the day is Wes Streeting.Wesley Paul William Streeting (; born 21 January 1983) is a British politician who served as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care from 2024 until his resignation in May 2026. A member of the Labour Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Ilford North since 2015.Streeting read history at the University of Cambridge and was president of the Cambridge Students' Union from 2004 to 2005. He was president of the National Union of Students (NUS) from 2008 to 2010. Streeting also worked for Progress, a Labour Party–related organisation, for a year before working in the public sector. In 2010 he was elected to Redbridge London Borough Council for Labour and became deputy leader of the council in May 2014. Streeting was elected to the House of Commons as MP for Ilford North at the 2015 general election and resigned as the council's deputy leader before standing down as a councillor in 2018. He was returned to Parliament at both the 2017 and the 2019 general elections.Following Keir Starmer's election as Leader of the Labour Party in the 2020 leadership election, Streeting joined the front bench as Shadow Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury in April 2020. He became Shadow Minister for Schools in October 2020 after the resignation of Margaret Greenwood before joining the shadow cabinet as Shadow Secretary of State for Child Poverty in the May 2021 shadow cabinet reshuffle. In the November 2021 shadow cabinet reshuffle, Streeting became, following a promotion by Starmer, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, a position he remained in until July 2024. Following Labour's victory at the 2024 general election, Streeting was appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the Starmer ministry. He resigned from this position in May 2026 following Labour's results in the 2026 United Kingdom local elections, Scottish Parliament election, and Senedd election, citing a lack of confidence in Starmer's leadership.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:42 UTC on Friday, 15 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Wes Streeting on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Patrick.

//The Wire//2300Z May 12, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: DETAILS COME TO LIGHT REGARDING YESTERDAY'S FIREFIGHT IN CAMBRIDGE. GLOBAL ENERGY CRISIS GROWS AS MISHAPS AND INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS CONTINUE TO IMPACT REFINERIES. CALIFORNIA MAYOR PLEADS GUILTY TO SERVING AS A CHINESE AGENT.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-United Kingdom: Over the past few weeks, Prime Minister Starmer has faced growing calls for his resignation, with a total of 90 Labour MPs now openly requesting his resignation. Following the political tensions of the morning, more resignations have taken place, with Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding Jess Phillips and Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation and Safety Zubir Ahmed both resigning their posts this morning.Analyst Comment: This tidal wave of dissent from within Starmer's own party is probably a knee-jerk reaction to the devastating election losses over the past few days, in which his political opponents gained significant ground in Parliament. Many Britons have begun to dump the Labour Party for alternate choices due to the social, political, economic, and immigration issues being at a breaking point. PM Starmer has vowed to not step down for the time being, but the political situation remains in the balance as pressure on Starmer's government mounts.Mexico: Overnight a large fire was reported at the Salina Cruz Refinery in Oaxaca. Pemex officials have stated that the fire began inside a cooling tower at the Hidros 2 plant, which was in the process of being brought online to increase production at the facility. The fire was brought under control and extinguished after a few hours, and 6x workers at the refinery were injured as a result of the blaze.-HomeFront-Oklahoma: Yesterday afternoon an explosion was reported at the HF Sinclair Refinery in west Tulsa. The facility was able to contain the spread of the fire, and firefighters extinguished the fire after a few hours. The cause of the incident is not known as the investigation into the incident continues.California: Yesterday the mayor of Arcadia resigned after accepting a deal with the Department of Justice to plead guilty to serving as an unregistered Chinese agent. Mayor Eileen Wang admitted to serving the interests of the Chinese Communist Party, specifically with regards to promoting propaganda efforts directly from the Chinese government. According to the documents provided by the DoJ, Wang was in direct communication with high-ranking Chinese officials and was taking direct orders from leadership in Beijing regarding political decisions that were made by her office. Wang is expected to formally accept the plea deal within the next few weeks.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Yesterday's mass shooter in Cambridge has been identified as Tyler E. Brown, a resident of Boston. Brown has a long criminal history, and has displayed violent intent (just for the sake of violence) for many years. The latest example of this history includes a previous incident that took place under nearly identical circumstances. In 2020, Brown engaged in a shootout with police in Boston in a similar manner to yesterday's skirmish. During that incident six years ago, Brown began harassing and threatening random people on Northampton Street, before engaging police in a gun battle in the street. Brown was eventually wounded and detained, after attempting to kill everyone in his immediate vicinity. In the news articles from that 2020 shooting, Boston Police Commissioner William Gross was quoted as criticizing local judges for letting people like this out of jail and giving them a slap on the wrist, as even in 2020, Brown had been given light sentences for his previous crimes.Nevertheless, Brown was sentenced to only 5 years of prison time by Suffolk Superior Court Judge Janet Sanders, who rejected the recommended 10-12

How could this change how parents take leave? How much does it cost to go out these days? GUEST: Garnett Genuis - Conservative MP for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Shadow Minister for Employment

Greg Brady spoke to Scott Aitchison, CPC MP for Parry Sound—Muskoka and Shadow Minister for Housing about Millennials more likely to live with their parents than past generations: StatsCan report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Scott Aitchison, CPC MP for Parry Sound—Muskoka and Shadow Minister for Housing about Millennials more likely to live with their parents than past generations: StatsCan report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Britain's parliament will vote tomorrow on a possible inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer, looking at whether he misled the House of Commons over the appointment of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson. Stephen Pound Former Labour MP & Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.

Britain's parliament will vote tomorrow on a possible inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer, looking at whether he misled the House of Commons over the appointment of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson. Stephen Pound Former Labour MP & Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.

A new policy in an old fight; we talk water with new Shadow Minister, Michael McCormack 

Tom Elliott has spoken to Shadow Minister for Finance, Bridget Vallence, to break down her new proposed maximum 10 year sentence for those who vandalise war memorials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, Jonno Duniam, joined Tom Elliott to talk about federal opposition's new immigration policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Dolan examines Britain's collapsing burglary detection rates with Nigel Evans Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, as critics warn theft is becoming effectively decriminalised nationwide. He also explores soaring phone thefts, with charge rates below one per cent, leaving criminals increasingly brazen and victims furious. The Former Defence & Foreign Minister & Former Chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood joins to assess Iran's fiery threats, American military planning, and the growing danger around the Strait of Hormuz. Claire Coutinho MP, the Shadow Energy Secretary & Shadow Minister for Equalities discusses Labour's proposed equality law changes, warning a new socio-economic duty could sideline aspirational middle-class families. Finally, Lord Michael Gove The Editor Of The Spectator & Former Senior Conservative Cabinet Memberreacts to the biggest stories, with four key themes: crime, policing failure, security risks, and class politics..Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa Lantsman is the Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and a Member of Parliament for the riding of Thornhill, just north of the city of Toronto. She is a fierce and tireless activist for her constituents, many of whom are Jewish as well as Iranian Canadians. I spoke with her days after multiple Toronto area synagogues were attacked with gunfire. One of the synagogues was in her riding.She is outraged by the apparent disinterest of Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government regarding the extreme and worsening threats in Canada targeting Jews and Iranians in particular. As we discuss in this podcast, Canada has become a haven for IRGC operatives who are very active in their new country. And then there is the thriving and growing population of Islamists who target Jewish institutions, neighborhoods, schools and business with violence and harassment. This has been unceasing since October 7. Many police forces (like Toronto's) do nothing meaningful to deal with this threat. In fact - they tend to encourage the violence through inaction. Same for the federal government and most - but not all - municipal and provincial governments. Lantsman is always sharp and articulate. In this podcast - she let her fury out. And it's high time that PM Carney paid attention to this madness proliferating on his watch. Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivPodcast NotesMelissa Lantsman is the Member of Parliament for Thornhill and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Elected in 2021, she previously served as the Shadow Minister for Transport and as a Senior Advisor to leading Canadian political figures.Melissa believes in breaking the mold and in bringing new ideas and energy to Ottawa. She represents the next generation in Canadian politics.Born and raised in the community she now serves, Melissa was taught by her immigrant parents to work hard and to stand up for what's right. Those are values that have guided her in all points of her life and career. Melissa is an award-winning communicator and was amongst Canada's most sought-after public affairs executives. She has served on various boards of directors, was a regular TV commentator and hosted her own radio show. Her writing has been featured in Canada's largest circulation publications.Melissa is not afraid to speak out for the things that matter, and she doesn't back down from holding the government to account.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by the new shadow minister for defence, Senator James Paterson, to discuss his appointment and ambitions for the nation's defence capabilities. The pair unpack a host of issues, including the following: The key priorities the senator and opposition have identified as focal points for this term of government. The local and global fallout of the ongoing Iran conflict and the lessons Australia can learn from the successful asymmetric tactics and strategies employed by Iran. The debate about defence spending – is it enough to merely focus on the headline figures: 2.5 versus 3 versus 3.5 per cent of gross domestic product. Getting the balance of capabilities right rather than focusing on single platforms or capabilities in isolation; viewing the Australian Defence Force as an ecosystem of capabilities that need to be balanced rather than overly specialised, exquisite platforms. Australia's key vulnerabilities and opportunities in an era of great power competition and multipolar competition. Expectations, insights and opportunities – part of the 2026 National Defence Strategy and updated Integrated Investment Program. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Paul Toole, the Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, spoke with Mark Levy and made it clear the Coalition would not tolerate the ongoing drama surrounding the Great Western Highway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to new shadow minister for the digital economy, science, innovation and cybersecurity Aaron Violi, who was promoted to the frontbench in a reshuffle by opposition leader Angus Taylor. Prior to politics, Violi worked in the digital economy and says the government has been unprepared for the disruption of AI. Violi also discusses the Coalition's policy challenge of balancing concerns about immigration and the cost of living, as the opposition tries to rebuild trust after months of internal conflict over their leadership

This week's difficult woman is Conservative MP for East Surrey, Claire Coutinho, who is Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, as well as Shadow Minister for Equalities. Claire tells Rachel about her plans to make the UK self-sufficient when it comes to energy. She also shares the emotional story of her son Rafael's birth, where complications left her in a coma fighting for her life.

Greg Brady, Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector, discuss: 1 - We believe issues of safety on the TTC would be best addressed by members of the TPS 2 - Toronto police warn tainted drugs responsible for several suspected overdoses in downtown core 3 - Clayton was in Ottawa discussing changes to the Parole system….Meet with MP Kerry Diotte and Shadow Minister of Justice Larry Brock (CON) and Public Safety Minister Gary A and SOS - Combatting Crime about C-243 (Private Members Bill). Working with Tim Danson represents family of Bernardo victims and family of Todd Baylis and Michael Sweet. 4 - Police-involved shooting leaves man dead in Mississauga, officer survives bullet through cap 5 - Iranian-Canadian activist's gym shot up hours after ayatollah's demise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Brad Vis, CPC MP for Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford(BC) and Shadow Minister for Small Business about Six months after a tariff exemption expired, small businesses scramble to cope with a labyrinth of rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Employment, Tim Wilson, has accused Premier Jacinta Allan of "turning a blind eye" amid the release of a bombshell CFMEU report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Greg Brady spoke with Garnett Genuis, Conservative MP for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan and Shadow Minister for Employment about the latest job numbers from Stats Can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane McGrath Day at the SCG - Tracy Bevan, Ambassador & Director of the McGrath Foundation EDITORIAL - Is ASIO asleep at the wheel? Former Labor Politicians Call for Royal Commission into Antisemitism - Angus Taylor, Shadow Minister for Defence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane McGrath Day at the SCG - Tracy Bevan, Ambassador & Director of the McGrath Foundation EDITORIAL - Is ASIO asleep at the wheel? Former Labor Politicians Call for Royal Commission into Antisemitism - Angus Taylor, Shadow Minister for Defence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections, Brad Battin, joined 3AW Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections, Brad Battin joined 3AW Drive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady spoke to Scott Aitchison, CPC MP for Parry Sound—Muskoka and Shadow Minister for Housing about New report indicates already-dire housing situation could get even worse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of Parsing Immigration Policy features Katie Lam, Conservative Member of Parliament for Weald of Kent and a Shadow Home Office Minister, who brings a British perspective on the pressing issue of immigration. Since 1974, the UK's immigration system has been marked by broken promises to the voters and rising numbers – despite […]

This week's episode of Parsing Immigration Policy features Katie Lam, Conservative Member of Parliament for Weald of Kent and a Shadow Home Office Minister, who brings a British perspective on the pressing issue of immigration.Since 1974, the UK's immigration system has been marked by broken promises to the voters and rising numbers – despite repeated pledges to reduce migration. Net migration has averaged 100,000+ annually since 1977, peaking at more than 900,000 in 2023, creating profound economic, cultural, and practical challenges.In a conversation with Mark Krikorian, the Center's Executive Director, Lam argues that both legal and illegal migration must be tackled head-on:Legal MigrationCurrent system brings in too many people and is insufficiently selective.Health & Social Care visa was projected to bring in 6,000 entrants – but saw 600,000 arrivals, many not working in the sector.Consequence: artificially low wages, huge costs to taxpayers in part due to long-term settlement rights that provide welfare, housing, and full healthcare.Solution: cut and cap numbers, set clear criteria.Illegal MigrationOver 30,000 illegal Channel crossings so far this year – the 2025 number will be a record high.Criminal gangs drive the crossings, costing taxpayers 52,000 pounds per person annually – before even receiving asylum – in housing, food, clothing, and spending money.Lam supports the Rwanda plan – a third-country asylum model to deter unlawful entry.She also raises concerns about judicial overreach, international treaties, and the erosion of parliamentary authority in controlling borders. Lam makes the case for a reformed Conservative Party to deliver consistent, specific, and enforceable immigration policies – restoring trust with voters and winning in the future election.In today's commentary, Mark Krikorian notes the role that taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal aliens plays in the current government shutdown debate and observes that the only major immigration function that stops during a shutdown is E-Verify.HostMark Krikorian is the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies.GuestKatie Lamm is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Weald of Kent and a Shadow Home Office Minister.Intro MontageVoices in the opening montage:Sen. Barack Obama at a 2005 press conference.Sen. John McCain in a 2010 election ad.President Lyndon Johnson, upon signing the 1965 Immigration Act.Booker T. Washington, reading in 1908 from his 1895 Atlanta Exposition speech.Laraine Newman as a "Conehead" on SNL in 1977.Hillary Clinton in a 2003 radio interview.Cesar Chavez in a 1974 interview.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters in 2019.Prof. George Borjas in a 2016 C-SPAN appearance.Sen. Jeff Sessions in 2008 comments on the Senate floor.Candidate Trump in 2015 campaign speech.Charlton Heston in "Planet of the Apes".