The Rita Panahi Show

Anthony Albanese faces pressure to commit to 70 per cent emissions cut by 2035, AFL won't sanction Port star over alleged threatening text. Plus, US Attorney General Letitia James leads multistate lawsuit over federal health funding cuts. 

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Insiders slam Liberals' policy rollout as chaotic after election loss, AFL clears Port star over reported threatening text. Plus, Trump says Stephen Miller could become his next national security advisor.

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Rita breaks down what Peter Dutton’s inner circle kept from him about Dickson, top CEOs urge Labor to boost productivity. Plus, Adam Bandt fights to hold his seat as Greens lose ground in Queensland.

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Nuclear’s $600b price tag questioned, Albanese and Dutton: Compare the pair, Labor’s bulk-billing model in doubt, blackouts raise renewable concerns. Plus, unpacking Trump’s ABC interview.

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Penny Wong says a renewed Indigenous Voice to Parliament is inevitable, Clare O’Neil moves to cut Chinese polling booth recruits. Plus, Australia’s relationship with the US takes centre stage. 

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Albanese slammed for denial as S&P credit rating faces risk, Border Patrol says illegal US-Mexico crossings drop 94 per cent from last year. Plus, massive blackout triggers state of emergency in Spain and Portugal.

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Polls show most Australians reject Welcome to Country, Victorian sex offenders win bids to suspend reporting rules despite police opposition. Plus, new figures show Queensland's adult time laws are working.

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Anti-Israel Greens candidate once blockaded Albanese’s office now gains his preference, Trump’s unpopular tariffs defended on economic grounds. Plus, new twist deepens Prince Harry and King Charles’ rift.

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Labor step up their scare campaign against Peter Dutton, Premier Jacinta Allan defends a major koala cull in Victoria. Plus, Gary Hardgrave discusses the day's top headlines. 

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Australia's migrant surge to persist as graduates bring in families, Alex Stein's campaign to end the deportation of hot Latinas. Plus, the Head of Advocacy at Women's Forum Australia, Stephanie Bastiaan joins the show.

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Newspoll data unpacked, protest outside Albanese’s $4.5M mansion, Italian Prime Minster meets with Trump. Plus, Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus’ new romance unveiled.

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The PM caught out in a lie when challenged by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in last night's debate. Plus, Victorian Liberal MP Richard Riordan discusses the war against investors.

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Smart Energy Council tied to banned solar companies over slave labour claims, Western Sydney businesses face highest closure risk. Plus, Trump mulls 15 new trade tariffs with Australia potentially in the mix.

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Labor calls on Greens to cancel Anzac Day rave, Liberals plot to end Moira Deeming's political career. Plus, University of Queensland vows to take action over Indigenous law lacture walkout. 

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Dutton promises to make mortgage repayments tax-deductible, Greens propose letting tenants request solar panel installation. Plus, Coalition’s nuclear policy struggles to gain traction with voters.

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Australia’s teaching standards questioned as universities enrol low-ATAR students, Palaszczuk government’s gender clinic under fire. Plus, US markets soar after Trump slashes tariffs for most countries excluding China.

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Dutton’s father suffers heart attack before leaders’ debate, Greens outline key demands for potential minority deal. Plus, police brace for Indigenous protests targeting Jacinta Nampijinpa Price.

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Liberals drop Whitlam candidate over comments on women in military. Albanese heckled by climate protester at health event. Plus, US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to use Alien Enemies Act for deportations.

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Peter Dutton backflips on work from home stance, South Australia to roll out AI traffic cameras. Plus, Australian dollar sinks below 60 US cents.

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Albanese under scrutiny over posts with Abbie Chatfield, a small Queensland charity challenges Plibersek on wind farm approval. Plus, the Trump administration cuts Maine’s funding over trans athletes in girls’ sports.

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More instability for the Allan government and Victoria Police after months of controversy, data reveals the Coalition’s homebuyer plan offers little affordability relief. Plus, Labor pushes for a wage increase above inflation for 2.9 million workers.

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A toddler is expelled from nursery over alleged transphobia. Marine Le Pen is banned from office for five years after an embezzlement conviction. Plus, police arrest parents over complaints made in a school WhatsApp group.

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Pro-Palestine activists plan to disrupt the election campaign with the Greens' support, taxpayer funded scholarships in PNG focus on gender climate and disability. Plus, Park Hyatt Melbourne drops George Pell memorial event. 

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Sarah Hanson-Young shocks the Senate by holding up a decomposing fish during a debate, the Coalition promises to slash fuel excise for a year saving drivers $750. Plus, major concerns grow over university protests.

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A $17b tax cut fuels a political showdown, an entire town blacklists Dan Andrews as the list grows with the ex-premier hitting back. Plus, Jacqui Lambie erupts over public service cuts.

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Tech leader Adrian Di Marco says Australia's corporate boards are too woke, a new poll reveals a surprising detail about Kamala Harris and the 2028 race. Plus, Trump's security team leaked Yemen strike plans to a journalist in a shocking breach.

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Newspoll shows women shifting support from Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton to the Greens, a new $5 note will feature an Indigenous design instead of King Charles III. Plus, Labor vows to cut $150 from energy bills in a fresh election promise.

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Labor’s social media ads spark criticism for being cringeworthy. Victorian landlords face higher taxes under new changes. Plus, redacted documents from Prince Harry’s immigration case are released.

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Delays push back the Brisbane 2032 Olympics sport selection deadline. There are new calls for clean energy upgrades to public pools. Plus, new data shows border crossings drop to their lowest levels in decades.

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Peter Dutton vows to introduce RICO-style racketeering laws as part of his CFMEU crackdown, Donald Trump promises to release the full JFK files. Plus, the Trump administration weighs a new travel ban but hasn't made a final call.

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 A new poll reveals the Greens risk major defeat at the next federal election, former defence minister claims China is manipulating critical mineral prices for political gain. Plus, Michelle Obama launches a new podcast.

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 An energy hike is set to hit Australian families, NBN's $750 million upgrade draws just 100 new customers. Plus, a US influencer sparks outrage after taking a baby wombat from its mother.

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Kim Beazley urges the Albanese government to lift defence spending, Donald Trump rules out tariff exemptions for Australian steel and aluminium. Plus, Victoria's Covid response is slammed by the Human Rights Commission.

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 A new poll paints a bleak picture for Teal MPs revealing a shock result, Qantas chair John Mullen says companies should avoid social causes like the Indigenous Voice. Plus, the Allan government faces growing pressure to overhaul bail laws.

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Voters say the Coalition isn’t ready to govern, WA Labor cruises to victory in the state election despite losing seats, Blake Lively protested at film premiere. Plus, Donald Trump adviser reveals a tariff exemption is unlikely. 

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Coalition’s work from home pledge, Dutton property hit piece backfires,calls for Iran interference investigation. Plus, President Trump’s Congressional address.

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Major concerns over Australia's crime crisis intensifies, WA Premier Roger Cook slammed over comments against US Vice President JD Vance. Plus, Filmmaker Ami Horowitz joins the show to dissect the highlights from Trump's congressional address. 

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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's CFMEU stance questioned, bid to make Mount Panorama a sacred site, NSW schools to get funding boost. Plus, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises troops and funding for Ukraine. 

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UK PM Keir Starmer promises troops and funding for Ukraine, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky's White House fallout. Plus, Rubio explains his frustration with Ukraine's president.

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Major concerns over Victoria injecting room, Labor faces calls to review Arts grants, CNN’s Jake Tapper tries to cover his lies. Plus, Ukraine agrees to US mineral deal.

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Election mud-slinging in full swing, Chinese warships headed back towards Australia, Ukraine agrees to US minerals deal. Plus, Australian homeschooling more than doubles due to schools being rife with bullying.

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Concerns over Australia's anti-gas push looms, NT chief minister's acknowledgement stance on traditional owners at Darwin Bombing ceremony. Plus, Fatima Payman's bizarre praise of Iran's regime.

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Esteemed geologist and author, Professor Ian Plimer shares his thoughts on Chris Bowen's cringeworthy video, Donald Trump's admin's latest energy move. Plus, why Greg Gutfeld is out-rating each and every star on late night TV?

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Victorian government working on plans to slash thousands of jobs from state’s public service, AISO Chief reveals dire security risk. Plus, Clive Palmer announces new political party, Trumpet of Patriots.

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Australian business leaders fight back against industry super funds. Plus, Meghan Markle's latest rebrand efforts, and the media's 'desperate' efforts to wedge Donald Trump and Elon Musk. 

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An election date is imminent as the Reserve Bank drops interest rates by 25 points. Plus, parents opting for private or Catholic school education over public schools, and a WA man is fined and convicted for repairing a bridge on his own land.

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The Albanese government accused of woke lunacy in its sports funding program, New Zealanders rally against the transgender movement, and JD Vance's ground-breaking speech in Munich.

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Worldwide horror over the antisemitic nurses video, the Democrats are in disarray over the gutting of USAid, and a journalist controversially claims Hamas has been 'kind' to the Israeli hostages in Gaza.

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A Queensland school teacher who identifies as a cat has been sacked. Plus, the huge spending on Welcome to Country events, and young men gravitate towards Peter Dutton. 

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Labor delivered a serious wake up call in Victoria, more cringeworthy content from Clare O'Neil, and Donald Trump considers tariff exemptions for Australia. 

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The loss of support within the Victorian Labor Party on full display. Plus, Donald Trump given a resounding ovation at the Super Bowl, and Dana White takes aim at Australia's 'weak' media. 

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US President Donald Trump saves women's sports from transgender hysteria. Plus, the US President ready to drain the swamp in Gaza, and Meghan Markle accused of virtue-signalling. 

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Anthony Albanese rents out his $4.3 million property, Teal MP roasted online for her anti-Trump post, and child gender dysphoria cases in the UK continue to surge. 

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The Victorian premier forced to concede the state's bail laws are in disarray. Plus, the Queensland town in an uproar over a garbage-laden tent city popped up at a local reserve, and Melania Trump attacked by the ideologues at Vogue magazine.

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Labor's vile attacks against Peter Dutton begin to intensify, food manufacturers warn the Albanese government to abandon its ideological follies and invest in cheap reliable energy, and Kanye West's Australian wife causes outrage at the Grammy's.

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Donald Trump gives federal employees an ultimatum... get back to work or you'll be fired, Prince Harry's secret Visa records could soon be made public, and why Selena Gomez took down her tearful video.

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Inflation drops to its lowest level in four years, Donald Trump's new press secretary delivers a takedown of the liberal media, and the Aussie man who chose to wear a MAGA hat at a Melbourne pub.

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New polls reveal the Coalition is likely to win election, American comedian Alex Stein discusses Donald Trump's first 100 hours in office. Plus, American commentator Kinsey Schofield shares details about Meghan Markle's alleged divorce book. 

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The polls are getting worse for Anthony Albanese, hundreds of illegal migrants have been arrested in the US as Donald Trump's immigration crackdown comes into effect, and Prince Harry settles his lawsuit with British tabloid The Sun.

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Australian Federal Police claim foreign actors could be paying off local criminals to commit antisemitic attacks. Plus, the left in a spin after Elon Musk's alleged Nazi salute, and Prince Harry's latest public legal battle with the press delayed.

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Donald Trump officially sworn in as the president of the United States. Plus, the internet goes crazy over Barron Trump, and 'Lefties Losing It' headlined by inauguration meltdown videos across America.

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Channel Nine forced to issue an apology after Novak Djokovic boycotted the network over comments made by a reporter, Donald Trump holds a MAGA rally ahead of his inauguration, and is Joe Biden's decline worse than we thought?

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Joe Biden focuses on climate change in his final address to the nation. Plus, Darren Grimes on why the UK government wants to shut down free speech at local pubs, and the LA fire department headline's tonight's segment of 'Lefties Losing It'.

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Labor sinks even lower with yet another attack on Peter Dutton. Plus, how Chris Bowen's environmental spin is deceiving the public on the real cost of nuclear energy, and a new US bill to prevent transgender women from competing in female sports. 

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Is Anthony Albanese trashing Australia's relationship with Donald Trump and the US? The UK's 'grooming gangs' scandal in the spotlight again. Plus, can Mark Zuckerberg's sudden change when it comes to censorship?

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Surge of support for Australia Day, Victoria power costs continue to surge, Meta’s new workforce mantra questioned. Plus, Dutton’s vision for Australia unveiled.

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Australia betrays Israel on the world stage again by voting for a ceasefire at the UN, Donald Trump set to be named Time Magazine's Person of the Year, and Justin Trudeau's bizarre feminist rant.

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Yet another antisemitic attack involving graffiti and torched cars in Sydney's east, Jay-Z and his family put on a united front as the music artist faces rape allegations, and just how much money did Kamala Harris waste in this year's US election? 

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Has the Syrian rebel leader had a conversion of heart or is he just another Jihadi? Plus, why are Australians falling out of love with EVs? And Nigel Farage's Reform UK ahead of Labour.

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Voters consider Anthony Albanese to be the "weakest" prime minister in decades, Alex Stein joins the show to unpack Donald Trump's dominating interview. Plus, Kinsey Schofield discusses the latest royal and celebrity news.

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Rita tunes in one last time for 2024 to discuss all the latest, including the deep state's attempt to obstruct Donald Trump, the UK government's decision to raise the Palestinian flag, and the English Premier League's rainbow armband hypocrisy.

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Rita reviews some of the best and worst upcoming Christmas ads. Plus, Douglas Murray joins the show to discuss Donald Trump's 'peace through strength' strategy, and CNN hysteria headlines tonight's 'Lefties Losing It' segment.

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Foreign billionaires funnelling money to a taxpayer-funded activist body to block Australian energy projects, Senator Alex Antic joins the show to discuss the unintended consequences of Labor's under-16 social media ban. 

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Rita picks apart the latest anti-Australia Day tactics. Plus, the bizarre antics of Victorian MPs as the state faces an energy and debt crisis, and US President Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter despite promising he'd do no such thing.

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Does Labor have its own political 'Squad', UK PM Sir Keir Starmer's net popularity plummets. Plus, Kamala Harris' campaign blames media for their election loss.

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A convicted murderer who stabbed a mother to death will be released from prison to undergo IVF treatment. Plus, American documentary filmmaker, Ami Horowitz, joins the show from Israel as the country strikes a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah.

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Unrest in the streets of Melbourne following a pro-Palestinian protest outside a local Synagogue. Plus, the cases against Donald Trump collapsing, and the blatant double standards of Labor's proposed social media for teenagers.

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Australia's Gender Equality Ambassador spends over $300,000 of your money in under two years for flights and hotels. Plus, Professor Ian Plimer fact checks the prime minister's latest claims about renewable energy, and Justin Trudeau's latest antics.

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Sarah Hanson-Young's anti-Trump rant has been mocked far and wide. Plus, free speech concern for Australia as the government presses on ahead with its misinformation bill, and Prince Harry's latest antics.

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Australia set to lose as businesses look to shift investments to the US, Donald Trump joins Elon Musk to watch the latest SpaceX rocket launch, and more 'Lefties Losing It'.

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Victoria's youth crime crisis in the spotlight again, Coles decides to go anti-woke and pull out of LGBTQ festivals, and the US facing a massive cultural shift following Donald Trump's election victory.

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Aussie taxpayer money funding junk research linking red meat to 'toxic masculinity'. Plus, Kinsey Schofield with the latest news on celebrities jumping on the Trump bandwagon, and a housing minister who has absolutely no idea how much housing costs. 

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NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley under fire for backing climate protesters' plans to block the Port of Newcastle, Donald Trump and Joe Biden exchange pleasantries at the White House, and an extended edition of 'Lefties Losing It'.

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Kevin Rudd's days Australian Ambassador to the US appear to be numbered, an Aussie singer's MAGA moment enrages lefties, and Nancy Pelosi says Kamala Harris would've won the US election if Joe Biden dropper out sooner.

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Victoria's justice system under scrutiny again for inadequate jail sentences for violent offenders, Environment Minister Chris Bowen set to attend COP29 with the likes of the Taliban, and violence on the streets of Europe. 

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The latest Newspoll provides a bleak outlook for Labor. Plus, the Victorian Liberal Party reportedly campaigned for Kamala Harris, and why are so many Victorians refusing to pay their hefty land tax bills?

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A historic night for Donald Trump as he secures a famous victory to once again become President of the United States. Plus, 'Lefties Losing It' over Trump's triumph over Kamala Harris and the Democrats.

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The latest polling data as Americans heads out to vote at today's US election, Sarah Hanson-Young's bizarre rant on Donald Trump, and the latest segment of 'Lefties Losing It'.

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Bad news for Anthony Albanese as a new poll reveals just how voters really perceive the Prime Minister. Plus, Douglas Murray urges men in the US to vote out Kamala Harris, and the latest segment of 'Lefties Losing It'.

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Gas bills set to increase further, a magistrate causes outrage by asking a criminal she was sentencing to perform a Welcome to Country, and Kinsey Schofield joins the show to discuss how celebrity endorsements are hurting Kamala Harris' campaign.

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The ABC spending record amounts of your money despite their audience shrinking, Joe Biden labels half the United States as 'garbage', and an exclusive interview with a former NSW police minister on the Cronulla riots. 

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Did the Prime Minister breach the ministerial code of conduct by seeking flight upgrades? Plus, Matt Walsh joins the show to discuss his latest documentary 'Am I Racist', and MSNBC's bizarre coverage of Donald Trump's New York rally.

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Judges in Victoria being trained on how to avoid giving sentences to that would see criminals deported. Plus, Kinsey Schofield joins the show to discuss the latest fallout from Mel Gibson's comments about Kamala Harris, and more 'Lefties Losing It'. 

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Labor ministers under fire after allegedly cosying up to an activist group that doesn't consider Hamas a terrorist organisation. Plus, a leading international security expert debunks the latest lies painting Donald Trump as a threat to democracy.

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Geologist Ian Plimer joins the show to debunk Matt Kean's latest anti-nuclear energy rhetoric. Plus, what the latest polling reveals in the US, and Melbourne labelled a broke and terrible place to live. 

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Calls for Lidia Thorpe to resign following her wild outburst at King Charles. The Jacinta Allan government attacked for its controversial housing plan. Plus, Tim Walz adding to the Democrats' growing list of issues.

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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hailed as a 'legend' at a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney. Are Australia's top universities compromising standards to accommodate for foreign students? Plus, Donald Trump rolls up his sleeves to work at a McDonald's in the US.

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A crazed pro-Palestine supporter attacks the Greek flag at a New Jersey restaurant after mistaking it for the Israeli flag. Plus, Douglas Murray offers some honest feedback for poor Kamala Harris following her train wreck interview with Fox News. 

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The Minns Labor government's support for a radical state policy spells bad news for NSW residents. Plus, more criticism mounts on the prime minister for his tone deaf multi-million dollar beach house purchase.

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