Renowned award-winning political and investigative journalist Sharri Markson with her take on the big news stories of the day.
Sharri goes over the winners and losers of the federal budget with her expert guests, Donald Trump found liable of sexual abuse and defamation. Plus, Steve Price on the possibility of Hunter Biden facing federal charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Chalmers hands down the first surplus in 15 years, is the budget a disingenuous "cash splash"? Industry leaders warn gas-tax hikes could hurt investment and jobs. Plus, Keith Pitt on Labor's budget handouts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Journalist Cheng Lei marks 1000 days in Chinese captivity, Anthony Albanese spruiks Labor's upcoming budget promising $14.6 billion on cost of living relief. Plus, Daniel Nour on attending the King's coronation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melbourne trails Sydney in COVID recovery, migration debate continues, Albanese visits United Kingdom shipyard. Plus, Royal photographer Christopher Jackson joins the show to discuss the upcoming coronation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lifelong republican Anthony Albanese agrees to pledge allegiance to the King, is building a new stadium amid cost-of-living crisis a good idea? Plus, Keith Pitt on Snowy Hydro 2.0 being delayed by two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Renewed calls to move an injecting room away from a primary school in Victoria, the government unveils plans to ban recreational vaping. Plus, Aaron Patrick on the RBA's decision to raise cash rate by 0.25%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Calls for Australia to recruit foreign fighter to boost ADF numbers, AFL Commission asks clubs to reveal their stance on the Voice referendum. Plus, Danica De Giorgio joins from London on the King's coronation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Yes’ campaign ramps up support for the Voice to Parliament and the U.S. gears up for a Trump-Biden rematch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharri exclusively reveals Australian government rejected 3 high level requests by Ukraine to help fight Russian cyber attack. Plus, Gavin Morris on Alice Spring's worsening crime crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Biden to run again for president in 2024, politicisation of Anzac Day as the PM commemorates frontier wars, RSL President Greg Melick gives his opinion. Plus, Leo Sayer pays tribute to Barry Humphries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A defence review warns Australia is not ready for war, how did it get this bad? Barry Humphries' family in talks over a state funeral. Plus, Hayden Groves on Australia's rental market crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New evidence China attempted to embarrass Scott Morrison at the last federal election, Alcohol-fuelled violence continues to plague the Northern Territory. Plus, Robert Kennedy Jr takes on Joe Biden for the Democrat nomination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Andrews under pressure as the IBAC finds misconduct by the Victorian government, taxpayer funded ABC ignores Lidia Thorpe's tirade outside a strip club. Plus, Dan Tehan on Australia's illegal immigration crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elon Musk reveals various government agencies had full access to Twitter including private messages, Labor concedes NDIS failure. Plus, James Paterson on the Coalition's decision to reshuffle the shadow cabinet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reports reveal Chinese drones are still being used by the Australian Defence Force, Penny Wong's blistering response to Paul Keating's criticism. Plus, James Paterson on Mark McGowan's China trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The unemployment rate is steady at 3.5%, ACU senior research fellow Kevin Donnelly on ANU chief Brian Schmidt’s assessment of Australian universities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recession warning and party politics threaten to derail Australia's budget announcement, Peter Dutton visits Alice Springs while advocating against the Voice. Plus, Pauline Hanson calls for the resignation of Simon Birmingham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Intensified Chinese military drills seem like a Taiwan invasion is around the corner, scandal in the art community over non-Indigenous Australians painting Aboriginal art. Plus, could vaping provide a real solution to the tobacco industry crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Albanese 'expects' sport stars to back the Voice legislation, Donald Trump's indictment increases his popularity. Plus, Joe Hildebrand on Dalai Lama's bizarre interaction with a kid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer joins the show to explain why Donald Trump's arrest is a political witch hunt. An online Chatbot encourages climate extremism. Plus, an Australian cyber security expert explains why Australia is such a hot target for cyber criminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump's indictment is a politically motivated abuse of the US criminal justice system, Liberals reject Labor's Voice to Parliament. Plus, an exclusive interview with war reporter Benjamin Hall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump indicted over hush money scandal while facing three more investigations, Trump's impeachment lawyer Alan Dershowitz provides his insight on the case. Plus, Aaron Patrick over the TikTok ban on government devices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharri provides exclusive revelations on the origins of COVID-19, Liberals ready for party policy 'reset' after a historic loss in the Aston by-election. Plus, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price on the Northern Territory crime crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Review underway into the NDIS scheme, debate continues over Indigenous Voice, secrecy still clouds Andrews’ China visit, trade union demands cost of living action. Plus, Rachel Lehmann-Ware joins the show to discuss her return to Kyiv. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Calls for Auditor-General to investigate Labor's 'Mobile Black Spot Program', Daniel Andrews' to meet Chinese Communist Party's secretary. Plus, Bowen Coking Coal CEO Nick Jorss joins the show over the safeguard mechanism bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Calls for Anthony Albanese to remodel the Voice to Parliament, Moira Deeming may still be expelled from the Victorian Liberal Party. Plus, Alistair MacGibbon joins the show over cyber attack on Latitude Financial Services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No local media to accompany Daniel Andrews on his trip to China, Unions demand Chris Minns to lift public sector wages. Plus, Ross Greenwood on global banking crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lidia Thorpe clashes with police again. Plus, Labor headed for victory in the NSW election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New twist in the Dominic Perrottet ambulance saga as he confirms he provided Brad Hazzard with his address, government secures deal with the Coalition on the Voice. Plus, Adam Creighton on Donald Trump's probable arrest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharri interviews NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet ahead of the state election, the premier denies he lobbied to skip an ambulance queue while his wife was sick. Plus, Mr Perrottet on the Liberal Party's energy policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
