The Bolt Report

The Bolt Report

With a proven track record of driving the news cycle, Andrew Bolt steers discussion, encourages debate and offers his perspective on national affairs.

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This episode examines a range of pressing political and social issues, beginning with the Australian government's $2.5 billion bailout for the Tomago smelter and criticisms regarding Prime Minister Albanese's diplomatic conduct and energy policies. The discussion also covers drone incursions at RAAF bases, student protests involving Pauline Hanson, and the religious implications of the call to prayer at Lakemba Mosque. The episode further explores climate change data analysis through a dashboard showing no long-term changes in extreme weather metrics, alongside an analysis of UK immigration policies. Finally, the hosts delve into the Clacton by-election, focusing on Nigel Farage's campaign and the unexpected media impact of his opponent, Count Binface.

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This government that today announced the bailout to save a smelter by effectively giving each of its 1,000 workers $2.5 million of your money to save their jobs.

00:01:09 · The presenter criticizes the high cost per worker of the recent government subsidy for the Tomago smelter.

It's alarming that this vulnerability has been advertised to the world because it doesn't appear in any of these instances that we've used counter-drone capabilities to safely take these things out of the sky.

00:17:26 · The speaker expresses concern over the lack of effective drone defense at Australian military bases.

No change in droughts this century, or for that matter, any change in floods or winter storms or tornadoes, no detected change in the number of wildfires or what we'd call bushfires over 40 years, And so on, you've got to say, well, what global warming crisis then?

00:35:05 · The presenter highlights specific findings from a climate dashboard showing no detectable long-term changes in several weather metrics.

And people were laughing at Farage, saying he's going to spend all summer arguing with a bin. However, he has actually announced several policies, like putting the Navy in the channel and sending foreign criminals to El Salvador, which have gone down very, very well.

00:47:13 · The speaker discusses how Nigel Farage's specific policy announcements have gained unexpected traction despite the absurdity of his opponent.

And it turns out he used to work for the BBC and he also has a newborn baby at home. And when you look at it like that, the bloke that potentially leaves his newborn baby to dress up as a bin to go and campaign in a meaningless by-election, actually they start to look a little bit like the Sato, don't they?

00:47:48 · The host explains how discovering personal details about Count Binface has shifted public perception of the character.

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The Bolt Report | 13 August

This episode examines a range of pressing political and social issues, beginning with the Australian government's $2.5 billion bailout for the Tomago smelter and criticisms regarding Prime Minister Albanese's diplomatic conduct and energy policies. The discussion also covers drone incursions at RAAF bases, student protests involving Pauline Hanson, and the religious implications of the call to prayer at Lakemba Mosque. The episode further explores climate change data analysis through a dashboard showing no long-term changes in extreme weather metrics, alongside an analysis of UK immigration policies. Finally, the hosts delve into the Clacton by-election, focusing on Nigel Farage's campaign and the unexpected media impact of his opponent, Count Binface.

13 8월 2026
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The Bolt Report | 12 August

This episode examines the political and diplomatic fallout from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's remarks regarding a gift from Japan, alongside critiques of the Australian government's economic policies. The discussion covers the impact of federal budgets on housing wealth, the proposed bailout for the Tomago aluminium smelter, and the credibility of Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The conversation also explores social and media controversies, including a prayer incident at the Bondi memorial site, the rise of climate activism as a modern religion, and debates surrounding media bias and objectivity within the ABC.

12 8월 2026
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The Bolt Report | 11 August

This episode explores allegations of climate alarmism regarding the Great Barrier Reef, featuring Dr. Peter Ridd's discussion on record coral cover and the need for scientific accountability. The program also examines political controversies surrounding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, including diplomatic tensions with Japan and criticisms of his leadership and accountability. Further discussions cover the cost-of-living crisis in Australia, Victoria's infrastructure and debt challenges with Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, and international developments such as Donald Trump's administration's stance on vaccinations. The episode concludes with analyses of One Nation's social media strategies and security concerns regarding suspicious underwater cable damage near Western Australia.

11 8월 2026
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The Bolt Report | 10 August

This episode examines a series of political and social controversies, beginning with the backlash over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's sexist remarks regarding Japan and concerns over Australian national security vulnerabilities to drone incursions. The discussion moves into Middle Eastern politics, evaluating Donald Trump's role in potential peace deals, alongside an analysis of declining support for the Australian Labor government. The episode also covers domestic issues including the Victorian pothole crisis and heated parliamentary exchanges involving Senator Lydia Thorpe. Finally, the conversation addresses institutional integrity following a major academic fraud scandal at Cambridge and the ABC's apology to Gina Rinehart.

10 8월 2026
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The Bolt Report | 6 August

This episode examines recent controversies surrounding the ABC, including an apology to Gina Rinehart for offensive content and allegations of misconduct involving a Four Corners reporter. The discussion also critiques Energy Minister Chris Bowen's high travel expenses and his approach to renewable energy targets. Additionally, the program explores international security concerns regarding China's influence and drone warfare in Europe, alongside the resignation of Cambridge University professor Jason Arday following allegations of academic fraud.

06 8월 2026