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Neil Mitchell Asks Why

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Neil Mitchell is Australia's best interviewer and you can only hear him here. His one rule is guests must be interesting and relevant to listeners. 

Episodes

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton

I sit down with opposition leader Peter Dutton and discuss his plan for managing a volatile Donald Trump, nuclear energy and how he thinks he can win young votes. Get in touch: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 20251 hr 23 min

How Australia can fight youth crime

This is my take on the last week in news: Trump tariffs are bizarre & wrong - Australia's response needs to be smart, Victorian Government stuff ups on youth crime have had devastating consequences, and the Premier has issued a groveling apology. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 12, 202521 min

Novels, drugs and the world of medicine: With Prof. Jim Nicklin

Professor Jim Nicklin is a high achieving doctor turned novelist. In this interview, I find out why an extremely well regarded medical professional would turn his hand to the world of fiction. You can find Jim's book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/U-Jim-Nicklin/dp/1923265741 Get in touch: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 10, 202555 min

Tattoos, Trump & Trudeau

This is my take on the last week in news. Tattoos could kill you, the lunacy of the Trump / Trudeau trade wars and what I learnt from my interview with John Setka. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 06, 202521 min

John Setka: My side of the story

I don't think there's ever been a more controversial union official than John Setka. This is his side of the story. Get in touch: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell This episode contains discussions about PTSD, suicide, mental health struggles and related topics. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support. Lifeline: 13 11 14 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 03, 20251 hr 27 min

How Albo can win this election

This is what my 90 minute interview with Anthony Albanese reveals about the upcoming election, will Trump stand with us and why you should never go to court against the ABC (trust me, I’ve tried). Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202521 min

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

I sit down with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and find out why he thinks you should vote for him. Get in touch: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20251 hr 29 min

Why Usman Khawaja should stay out of politics

My advice to Usman Khawaja, interest rates have been cut but we're still missing out and why Kylie Minogue is an Australian hero. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202516 min

Inside Australia's illicit tobacco wars

Rohan Pike is a former AFP officer & superintendent of the fraud and anti-corruption division, who later ran the tobacco strike team for the Australian Border Force. I found out why Australia's hugely profitable illicit tobacco industry is hurting us all - not just those who smoke. Rohan now runs his own consultancy business - Rohan Pike Consulting. Get in touch: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 17, 202549 min

Sam Kerr should not be sacked; She should quit

This is my take on the last week in news: Sam Kerr should step down, a plea from victims of juvenile crime and the horrifying anti-Semitic rant from two Sydney nurses. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202519 min

My message to Kyle Sandilands

This is my take on the last week in news: Bianca Censori & Kanye stunt, my message to Kyle Sandilands as he faces life changing surgery, Phil Brady a 'star' of entertainment and why the prisons aren't working. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 05, 202519 min

The 'horrifying' Trump decision nobody seems to have noticed

A recap on everything you missed in the last few months: Neale Daniher awarded Australian of the year The Tony Jones & Novak Djokovic stoush Fires & floods The war against hate Second Trump presidency begins Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 30, 202521 min

Best of 2024: 'Bikies are misunderstood'; Former Comanchero boss tells all

As a young man, Jay Malkoun went to jail for 10 years for trafficking heroin. He survived the notorious Pentridge Prison and went on to become president of outlawed bikie gang The Comancheros. Jay Malkoun has been a very serious criminal. But now, he says he's not. You be the judge. In this episode, Jay Malkoun tells me WHY he's written a memoir 'The Consultant' and thrust himself back in the media limelight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 27, 20251 hr 4 min

Best of 2024: The thing 'people don't realise' about Michael Klim

Michael Klim is one of the most physically imposing athletes in Australian history, as well as being one of our greatest swimmers. In this episode Michael Klim tells me how he's made peace with a rare and debilitating disorder called CIDP (a neurological disorder that can cause weakness, wasting and sensory loss in the legs and arms) and WHY he had to drop his ego. Michael's memoir 'KLIM' is available now at all good book stores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 20, 20251 hr 1 min

Best of 2024: The battle to control outer space

Who controls space will control Earth. What happens up there impacts every aspect of modern life: Satellites, GPS, power grids. And there are some weird things going on. In this episode I speak to Rebecca Shrimpton, director of Defence and National Security at ASPI, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. She has a warning of what we stand to gain, and what stands to be lost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 13, 202552 min

Best of 2024: Lives of true crime; With Andrew Rule & John Silvester

Andrew Rule and John 'Sly' Silvester are the odd couple of crime. One can write, the other can talk. They've built their careers writing, and talking, about the most unpleasant things in life. Murder. Armed robbery. Gang wars. They revolutionised the way journalists wrote about crime, and they're responsible for bringing one of Australia's most notorious, and now infamous criminals, into public consciousness: Chopper Read. In this episode, Andrew Rule and Sly explain why they write, and why some...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 4 min

Best of 2024: Why AI has no conscience and what is means for humanity

There's no denying AI will shape the future of human life: How we work, live and communicate. In this special highlight episode, I speak to Australia's leading expert on Artificial Intelligence, Professor Toby Walsh, the Chief Scientist at the UNSW AI Institute. He's written a number of books on the subject, and been a vocal supporter of AI intelligence - but he has his concerns too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 30, 202458 min

Best of 2024: Why FUNGI will change the world

I dive into the unexpected, unassuming world of fungi - and what I've found is astounding. I speak to Mycologist Dr.Teresa Lebel and discover fungi has the potential to change, save and shape the world like you wouldn't believe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 202449 min

This is what I think will matter in 2025

These are my predictions for 2025: Cost of living crisis won't go away, debt set to soar, ABC is in for a shake up and no clear winner of the federal election. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202416 min

Why Moira Kelly is willing to sacrifice anything

In this episode of Neil Mitchell Asks Why, humanitarian Moira Kelly reveals how she saved her adopted daughter, one of the famously conjoined twin sisters Trishna and Krishna, for a second time. For more information about Moira’s work, you can visit the Creating Hope Foundation Here Get in touch: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 16, 20241 hr 8 min

After 50 years fighting for animal rights, has Peter Singer won the battle?

Professor Peter Singer has been called the father of veganism, the most influential philosopher of the last 50 years and the world's most moral man. In this episode, I find out how someone who thinks so deeply about the failures of mankind, can still find happiness. You can find Profess Singer's book 'Animal Liberation Now: The Definitive Classic Renewed' at all good bookstores. Get in touch: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Dec 09, 20241 hr 11 min

This is what I think... 'the plot has been lost'

This is my take on the last week in news: Convicted killer should not be granted leave for IVF treatment and new poll shows doubt over the direction Australia is heading. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 202412 min

This is what I think... about Alan Jones

Everyone else has expressed their view on Alan Jones - now it's my turn. And why it's time to re-think Christmas. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 202416 min

US ELECTION: This is why it matters in Australia

This is my take on the last week in news: Others will tell you the outcome of the US election doesn't matter to Australia - It does. This is why. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 08, 202414 min
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