Sharri, Thursday 7 December
Final parliamentary sitting day of 2023, minister explodes at female journalist, fifth former detainee arrested. Plus, Lehrmann defamation trial continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Renowned award-winning political and investigative journalist Sharri Markson with her take on the big news stories of the day.

Final parliamentary sitting day of 2023, minister explodes at female journalist, fifth former detainee arrested. Plus, Lehrmann defamation trial continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US President Joe Biden calls for a global outrage at the sexual cruelty by Hamas, a Jewish student explains how Israel-Hamas war is fuelling anti-Semitism in his campus. Plus, Peter Dutton on the arrest of a fourth former immigration detainee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three recently released detainees have been arrested after allegedly reoffending, the RBA holds the rate at 4.35%. Plus, Israel raises its travel warning for citizens travelling to Australia over increasing anti-Semitic attacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Voters describe Anthony Albanese as 'beta male' and weak on national security, Emmanuel Macron urges Australia to lift its ban on nuclear energy. Plus, Israeli ambassador criticises Victoria Police for refusing help to hostage families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pro-Palestinian activists storm Melbourne hotel, NSW Teachers Federation applauds activism in class, Canberra cracks down on vape imports. Plus, activists confront families of hostages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hostages released from Hamas' captivity speak of the horrific condition they were held in. Plus, Brittany Higgins breaks down in tears in the federal court while testifying in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 more hostages are set to be released as Israel and Hamas agree to extend the ceasefire, NSW Teachers Federation applauds pro-Palestinian activism in the classroom. Plus, new poll suggests 50% of people feel worse off under Labor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest poll shows voters are continuing to turn away from Anthony Albanese, a family member of a returned Israeli hostage explains what life looks like for the released ones. Plus, Dave Sharma on his return to federal politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hundreds of students skip school to rally in support of Palestine, RBA Governor warns of more rate hikes. Plus, Hamas to begin hostage release on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel cabinet agrees for a deal with Hamas to free 50 Israeli hostages. Plus, the government has granted temporary visas to 860 Palestinians since October 7 as questions raised over what security checks have been done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Negotiators get closer to an agreement with Hamas to release Israeli hostages, Labor's electric dream running on empty as new EV sales tank. Plus, Anthony Albanese under pressure for his silence on Aust-China naval incident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Albanese under pressure to reveal whether he raised a serious incident involving Australian and Chinese navy in his meeting with Xi Jinping. Plus, Optus CEO resigns in the wake of the network's nationwide outage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emergency VISA laws to pass parliament, ABC host sensationally quits mid-show, one third of GPs to retire within five years, NSW school trials four-day study week. Plus, President XI greets Biden at APEC forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IDF reveals Hamas is using Gaza hospitals as command posts. Dutton urges Albanese to fix rising anti-Semitism and the controversial criminal detention release. Plus, Suella Braverman accuses Rishi Sunak of betraying the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison joins the show to discuss the Albanese government's poor leadership in combatting anti-Semitism. Plus, the High Court's immigration ruling sees murderers and sex offenders free to roam our streets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong accused of inflammatory Israel comments amid concerns of rising anti-Semitism. Plus, anti-Semitism fighter Noa Tishby joins the show to bust the myths emerging out of the Middle East conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anti-Semitism on the rise after a Jewish man was attacked in broad daylight in Sydney. Plus, the Optus CEO in hot water after a mass outage leaves customers in the dark for several hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Albanese more interested in a photo with Xi Jinping rather than tackling China's risk to Indo-Pacific security. More Islamic preachers caught spreading vile anti-Semitism. Plus, Donald Trump's explosive testimony in his fraud case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NSW Police investigate an Islamic preacher calling for a jihad back home. The Greens walk out of the senate in protest of the Israel and Hamas conflict. Plus, the Prime Minister's popularity continues to fall sharply according to new polls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mushroom cook arrested over fatal lunch, Lilie James killed in school bathroom, Australians flee to Egypt through Rafah border, Israel rejects global call for ceasefire. Plus, Yoseph Haddad joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Richard Marles' office stormed by pro-Palestine protesters. Scott Morrison issues a strong warning to Anthony Albanese ahead of his China visit. Plus, while the prime minister heads overseas anti-Semitism begins to intensify back home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hamas troops free one Israeli hostage as the war in Gaza intensifies. The father of an Israeli festivalgoer killed by Hamas joins the show to share his grief. Plus, Labor's misinformation bill an attack against freedom of speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel launches its ground invasion into Gaza. Anti-Semitism on the rise in Australia and around the world. Plus, Australia's 2023 migration numbers reach record levels amid a cost-of-living crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Albanese joins U.S. President Joe Biden for a lavish White House State Dinner. Rumours hint at Linda Burney becoming our next Governor-General. Plus, a manhunt is underway in the U.S. state of Maine following a deadly mass shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pressure mounts on Anthony Albanese to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The ABC accused of glorifying Hamas. Plus, Ross Greenwood joins the show to discuss a possible rate rise on Melbourne Cup Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ABC chief refuses to apologise for false war criminal allegations. The City of Sydney council pushing ahead with its own Voice despite defeat in the referendum. Plus, Chris Bowen called to back down on his offshore wind farms plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The PM has landed in the US for the start of his four week diplomacy blitz. Plus, members of NSW Waverley Council exposed as Hamas apologists as Sharri exclusively reveals the move to oust one of the worst offenders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prime Minister is under pressure to unite Labor on Israel, Israel-Hamas conflict sparks Labor split, Chalmers takes credit for low unemployment. Plus, Biden urges restraint on official Israel trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A hospital blast in Gaza kills hundreds as both Israel and Palestinian factions deny responsibility. Plus, Labor blocks Jacinta Price's push for a royal commission into abuse of Indigenous children just days after the referendum defeat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hamas releases footage of a 21-year-old Israeli girl as its first hostage video, Heston Russell joins the show after his win against the ABC over defamation claim. Plus, James Morrow on Joe Biden's upcoming Israel visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.