The Late Debate

Things go from bad to worse for Donald Trump's new White House Press secretary, the Labor Government paid more than $257m to businesses that were ineligible to receive assistance during the Covid pandemic. Plus, Anika Wells faces sack pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental health challenges are hammering the workforce, a man killed after climbing into a tiger enclosure has sparked a debate about what people would do if they could intervene. Plus, is disciplining children making a comeback? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxpayers could foot the bill for more than 30 types of so-called gender reassignment surgery, EV vehicle owners in the UK face police raids. Plus, a climate protester gets on the floor of the chamber at NSW Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police want more latitude to engage in car chases, the ABC says One Nation's Victorian election campaign ad is racist. Plus, Hamas is full of praise for the Nobel Peace Prize winner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Minns tells Sydneysiders to get used to seeing police armed with rifles patrolling the streets as the terrorism threat increases. Plus, a woman dumps her boyfriend after he gets a flight upgrade and leaves he behind in economy class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation's promise to ban face coverings in Islamic schools if elected to win government, the Victorian Greens hold a press conference and not a single journalist turns up. Plus, Melbourne is voted the world's friendliest city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zali Steggall says outage shows why 'green energy' is the answer, a refugee advocate vows to renounce her citizenship and move elsewhere because Australia is unbearably racist. Plus, Greens senator now warning of the 'radical right'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder of Jim's Mowing says our falling birth rate is a result of too much dopamine, what should US authorities do about the death row inmate who is now on life support? Plus, the UK Greens have crossed the line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools are dropping house names with colonial links and instead replacing them with Indigenous names. Plus, the founder of Jim's Mowing is taking on the Treasurer who he says is "incompetent". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Late Debate | 29 September: Interest rates have gone up again, Is it OK to tell a woman she's beautiful in a professional context? Plus, questions remain over Iran's links to RAF Fairford bomb plot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Gates has warned that AI could kill a billion people, the latest trend in nail fashion could actually be about white supremacy. Plus, corporate Australia erupts over LinkedIn post calling a 22-year old finance worker 'beautiful'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diesel prices are the highest they've been since April and they're predicted to surge back above three dollars a litre. Plus. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced another $60 million for Ukraine in the war with Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL Grand Final won't have a pre-match concert after the star act pulled out, the Queensland government won't tell taxpayers how much Olympic venues cost. Plus, the Victorian government wants to make it easier for pubs to stay open until 3am. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson blasts Channel Nine after a Ku Klux Klan leader praises her, one of the world's top darts players says he's thinking about giving it up because the crowds keep laying into him. Plus, parents blamed for student behaviour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll says the Liberals mustn't do a deal with One Nation to form government but refuses to answer if he'd do a deal with the Greens. Plus, the wheels are literally falling off a certain brand of Chinese EV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids as young as nine made to wipe down tables and sweep the floors during lunchtime at a UK school, the US Space Force has confirmed space-based weapons do exist. Plus, when is it ok for police to drop a cold case? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Kenyan woman living in NSW faces separation from her son as her visitor visa is set to expire, the Victorian government decriminalises begging. Plus, a former AFL star is dumped from public speaking events because of his criminal convictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson's day of apologies, Uber wins a landmark legal case after one of its drivers demanded to see trip payouts and destinations before accepting a job. Plus, more and more young Aussies are ditching human partners for AI bots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Guardian claims it has exposed the "depth of relationship between billionaire and party" after revealing Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed at Gina Rinehart's $20 million mansion. Plus, Sydney Sweeney accused of undermining women in sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Tame walks back on October 7 rape 'propaganda' comments, peak tourist body calls for gay 'scheme' for Brisbane Olympics. Plus, Trump offers voters $5,000 if republicans hold Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classrooms in chaos as bullying, wagging and digital distractions are rife across the country, Victoria to name and shame dodgy tobacco shops. Plus, is it ever appropriate to take a work related zoom call on the toilet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warren Pickering holds a press conference detailing his past drug use and even his sexual history, Harry and Meghan claim they were caught off guard by the King's public letter. Plus, Aussie council pays over $50,000 on cheap road paint. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie dads are being 'locked out' of bonding with their newborn children, Donald Trump becomes brunette. Plus, should weight loss drugs be available on the PBS or should people just get healthy the old fashioned way? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teachers are wasting one-third of lesson time dealing with disruptive students, the UN tells Britain to build statues of Africans to atone for slavery. Plus, it's Flag Day today, so why was the NZ flag flown at Parliament as well as our own? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor adds fuel to the fire as pill testing is becoming permanent in NSW, an iconic UK pale ale rebrands its logo to a hipster wearing a beard. Plus, a Sydney school is set to trial students attending four days a week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apparently the latest dating trend is "Pheromone maxxing" where young men ditch deodorant and stop showering, should AI be used to make submissions to Parliament? Plus, a NYC Mayor look-alike contest to take place in the US? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's prisoners will be put to work on road maintenance as part of Labor's plan to fix potholes, Australia's wokest WAG is boycotting AFL's night of nights. Plus, pig trotter heels are dividing the internet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts says the White Australia Party which is a banned hate group should be allowed to exist on free speech grounds. Plus, Geelong Football Club has been fined $140,000 by the AFL for a secret deal with a player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tasmanian Liberals have accused the Greens of making light of the Holocaust, NSW government rejects calls to make cyclists pay for coverage. Plus, fears prisoners are being forced to convert to Islam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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