The Late Debate

Cricket chief shuts down claims the entire Test team knew about ball tampering during the 2018 tour, Warren Pickering grilled over Hitler post. Plus, parents sue an exclusive grammar school after their son was expelled for swearing at teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A row has erupted at a Brisbane school over socks, a Sydney Council is voting on whether or not to replace the image of Captain Cook with a blue squiggle. Plus, parents in the UK up in arms over trans ideology being taught in schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A local council ditches its annual community feedback survey after repeatedly receiving feedback it didn't like, JD Vance says attacking Iran wasn't worth losing control of the House and the Senate . Plus, Brisbane cook loses unfair dismissal fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Christmas ad has gone viral in the UK for all the wrong reasons, comedian Dave Hughes' transformation into right wing conservative commentator. Plus, are the fun police ruining spectator sport, or making it better for families? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Jones stores look set to close across Australia, supermarket fridges across Europe have been hit with a cyber-attack that spoiled millions of Euros worth of food. Plus, the Republicans campaign hard on cultural issues instead of the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A local council introduces AI parking inspectors, a Brisbane engineer has apologised after telling a Muslim job applicant there was no way he'd hire anyone wearing a hajib. Plus, the newly elected Hobart Council doesn't contain a single woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK, Germany, Taiwan, Japan and the US have issued warnings to stockpile food and water for emergencies, the E-Safety Commissioner calls for stronger internet controls. Plus, Rolling Stone list the top 200 rock songs of the 21st Century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson is still insisting she will not be involved in any leaders debate involving One Nation, Neil Young sues Donald Trump for $10 million over unauthorised use of his music. Plus, boy who stabs girl avoids custody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former leftie leaders keep landing university roles, debate erupts over who breastfeeding laws cover. Plus, pre-COP rooms in Sydney cost taxpayers $682,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation cartoons in the spotlight, Aboriginal land acknowledgement sparks jeers from veterans. Plus, Sydney Sweeney's new advert stirs debate about sexualising kid characters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW café owners revolt over plans to replace takeaway coffee cups, Donald Trump weighs his options for a successor as JD Vance and Marco Rubio circle. Plus, Ireland’s warning to grandparents about consent before hugging grandchildren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MP Helen Haines is stable but still in a critical condition, Victoria Premier Ben Carroll forgets to pay for fuel. Plus, state parliament updates terms to be gender-neutral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police have charged Brendan Nugent over an attack that has left Victorian MP Helen Haines critically injured, teaching graduates abandon the classroom after finishing degree. Plus, Pauline Hanson apologises over cartoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson warns that riots spreading across Europe could spread to Australia, more Australians are choosing to leave capital cities and live in regional areas. Plus, Sussan Ley pens a column for the SMH complaining that she was misunderstood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.