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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 20th of July.

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins John Stanley to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 14th of July.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 13th of July.

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 7th of July

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Former Olympic athlete Jana Pittman shares her experience of school sport with Weekend  host Bill Woods.  For Jana who wasn't socially very confident  at school, participating in sport at school greatly helped her confidence grow before going on to be a top athlete.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 6th of July

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Are you concerned about the impact of natural disasters on your mental health or that of your loved ones? The NRMA Insurance has partnered with Lifeline to create a Natural Disaster Support Toolkit, addressing the emotional toll of floods, bushfires, and other extreme weather events.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 30th of June

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 29th of June

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 23th of June

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Federal Liberal Candidate for Gilmour and former NSW Treasurer, Infrastructure and Transport Minister, Andrew Constance, joins Bill Woods to dissect the major issues of the week in Federal Politics. Today, they analyze the smorgasbord of environmental issues that are predicted to arise from the controversial decision to approve an offshore wind farm in the NSW Illawarra, including the deaths of endangered species.  
They also touch on how the Coalition's Promise to build seven nuclear powered reactors throughout Australia by 2050 stacks up against Labor's plan to power the grid entirely through renewables.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 22th of June

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While an increase in initiatives and media discussion around men's mental health have led to more men speaking up, there remains considerable work to be done to resolve gender inequity in this space.

The number of suicide deaths remain approximately three times higher in males than females and men are far more likely to die as a result of alcohol and drug use.

Only a quarter of men said they would be likely or very likely to seek help from a mental health professional if they experienced an emotional or personal problem and almost 25% said they would not seek help from anyone. 

Doctor Cate Howell OAM is a GP, therapist, and educator. She works as a General Practitioner with Defence, and also has a private practice focusing on mental health and various teaching activities. 

She also co-authored a book with her son called The Changing Man: A Mental Health Guide.

She joined Luke Grant to discuss how the taboo around men's mental health is starting to dissipate and what still needs to be done to stop the horrific phenomenon of people taking their own lives.

If you or someone you know is suffering there are many places to go for help including… 

You can order a copy of The Changing Man: A Mental Health Guide atdrcatehowell.com.au

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Esteemed journalist Tracy Grimshaw and medical expert Dr Nick Coatsworth will put four pairs of everyday Australians under the microscope, testing the limits of human longevity, when Do You Want To Live Forever? premieres on Channel 9 and 9Now at 7.30pm on Monday, June 17.

They will embark on a life-changing 12-week journey of discovery, exploring the intricacies of health and ageing, seeking the secret to turning back their biological age.

From billion-dollar breakthroughs to simple secrets, Tracy and Nick will travel the globe, visiting the blue zones—regions known for their high concentrations of centenarians—to investigate scientific advances in ageing and discover the latest developments in longevity.

Co-Host of the series and friend of the show, Dr Nick Coatsworth, joins Luke Grant to tell him what people can expect from the show and what everyday choices people can make to maximise their time on this earth.

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NSW Treasurer Daniel Moohkey's new budget is set to increase the state’s deficit to just under $10 billion when it is unveiled on Tuesday. 

NSW has been deep in deficit for five years, the longest spell of negative budget balances in living memory. 

The state's financial woes were exacerbated by the controversial carve up of the GST by the Albanese Government earlier this year, in which NSW received its lowest share of revenue since the scheme's introduction more than 20 years ago.

Nevertheless, the government has already announced big spending measures on key state issues including health, housing and education. 

Luke Grant grilled Daniel Moohkey on how the state ended up in this unfortunate financial position, how we can afford the billions spent in announcements and what the plan is to get the books back in the black.

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Chef and Restaurateur Luke Mangan is just as much an icon of Sydney as Vivid and a long lunch - and as it turns out, he’s a master of both of them.

The man behind the brasserie at the Hilton, Luke’s Kitchen at the Kimpton Margot Hotel and Luke’s Table at the Pylon Lookout is reviving the formerly government funded long in July and bringing diners back to the struggling CBD.

Guests will be treated to a three-course feast with matching wines, plus  bands, DJs, and ballet and ballroom dancers performing - all for just $120.

Luke Mangan, joins with Luke Grant to find out what revellers can expect from the lunch and gives his thoughts on what we can do to get more punters venturing to the CBD for future Vivids.

For more info and remaining tickets for Luke’s long lunch: ‘A Taste Sensation’ can be found on the below link:

https://www.lukemangan.com/media/chef-luke-mangan-to-bring-back-the-cbd-long-lunch-event-without-help-from-the-nsw-govt 

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Director of the Centre for Youth Policy at the Menzies Research centre and Liberal candidate for Balmain at the 2023 NSW Election, Freya Leach, joins Luke Grant to discuss the major issues of the week. They delve into the importance of Peter Dutton’s policy to lift the minimum age of access to social media to 16 and how the Liberal Party can augment its popularity among young people and women, and other topics.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 16th of June

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Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super, Leith Van Onselen joins Luke Grant every week to give his no-nonsense takes on everything happening in the economy. 

This week he delves into how Labor’s forecasting has once again underestimated Australia’s net migration figures. 

He also touches on how despite our excessive migration intake, less than 1% of those coming here have the skills needed to fix the housing crisis and why your household is likely to now have less disposable income.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 15th of June

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It was revealed this week that state Labor MP’s Karen Mckeown and Nathan Haggarty were on the board of Active Super, which was found by the Federal Court to have engaged in a phenomenon known as “Greenwashing”.

The court said the Superfund had misled and deceived investors by claiming it had eliminated its members’ exposure to gambling, coal and Russian companies, when it in fact, had multiple investments in these industries. 

As directors, Mckeown and Haggarty were pocketing $200 thousand a year, on top of their already lucrative parliamentary salaries.

It has since been revealed that Karen Mckgeown voted in favour of a rezoning proposal within the funds investment portfolio while she was Penrith Mayor. 

Liberal Member for Vaucluse and Shadow Environment, Kellie Sloane, joins Luke Grant to chat about the potential conflicts of interest that can occur from MP’s having multiple jobs and Premier Chris Minns failure to properly sanction the MP’s.

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Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has approved a controversial offshore wind farm that stretches from Wombarra to Kiama on the NSW South Coast, ignoring fierce opposition from locals and environmentalists.  

The proposed area covers 1,461km and will involve the construction of 300 industrial wind turbines, standing at 260 metres.

But several local and environmental groups claim the farm will impact the migration paths of up to 40,000 whales as well as affecting birds, increasing underwater noise, light emissions, vessel interactions, disturbances to the seabed and creating an electromagnetic field. 

They are also sceptical of Mr Bowens claims the project will create thousands of jobs for the community.

Spokesperson for the Coalition Against Offshore Winds, Grant Drinkwater, joined Luke Grant to discuss why the wind farm is “the most ridiculous proposal ever been put forward in the Illawarra”. 

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 9th of June

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Editor of the Daily Telegraph Ben English joins Luke Grant to dissect the major issues of the week.

This week they discussed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton indicating that he would ditch Australia’s 2030 Paris Climate Targets if elected, the horrific rise in assaults taking place in NSW hospitals, the IDF rescuing four Israeli hostages from Hamas, News Corp's campaign for greater regulation of social media companies and the Daily Telegraph’s new video service, ‘DDTV’.

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One of the nation's most powerful unions, the CFMEU, has claimed this week that Australia doesn’t have a tradie shortage, despite there being considerable evidence suggesting otherwise. 

The union conducted an analysis of Jobs & Skills Australia internet job advertisements data, and concluded the vast majority of companies have an indicative vacancy rate below 1%.

CEO of Master Builders Australia, Denita Wawn, joined Luke Grant to refute these claims, saying the data has been spun to fit the unions narrative and to offer solutions for fixing the nation's housing shortage.

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Only one in six pregnant women have ever heard of CMV, but if they contract it by kissing a young child on the mouth or sharing drinks they can put their unborn child at risk of serious disabilities.

While very common in adults, the widely unknown congenital Cytomegalovirus or CMV, is one of the leading causes for birth defects in babies and can lead to them developing hearing loss, epilepsy and cerebral palsy.

Obstetrician at the University of Sydney, Dr Antonia Shard, what this disease is, how new Mums can avoid catching it and why it remains widely unknown in the community. 

You can find out more information on CMV prevention and treatment clicking on the link below:

http://cerebralpalsy.org.au/cmv

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This June marks 60 years since the Beatles first and only tour of Australia in 1964, at the height of the Beatlemania period. 

The images of the band getting off the plane on a rainy day at Sydney airport, greeting the crowds on the balcony of Melborune’s Town Hall and the 300,000 thousand fans who swarmed the streets of Adelaide to greet them, after now seminal moments in Australia’s history.

The tour represented an extraordinary coming of age moment for the nation and the baby boomer generation, which as you’ll discover when you read the book, almost never happened. 

It was also a major cultural turning point that put Australia on the map as a nation capable of hosting the biggest act the world had ever seen.

A new book, When We Was Fab: Inside The Beatles Australasian Tour 1964presents the most well researched, beautifully assembled and entertaining account of the historic tour ever published.

Luke Grant chats with co-author, Beatles historian and radio host, Greg Armstrong, about how he managed to access never before seen photos and accounts, what the tour meant for Australia, the stories of those lucky enough to see the Fab Four live and why the Beatles popularity has transcended generations. 

You can order a copy of When We Was Fab: Inside The Beatles Australasian Tour 1964 by clicking on the link below: 

 https://www.woodslanepress.com.au/products/9781922800688

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 8th of June

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Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super, Leith Van Onselen joins Luke Grant every week to give his no-nonsense takes on everything happening in the economy. 

This week he delves into what Australia’s economic future holds in light of the woeful GDP figures released this week, which saw growth of just 0.1% and how immigration has led to per capita GDP growth slumping to its lowest levels since the early-1990s recession, outside of the pandemic.

He also gives his take on the decision by Canada’s Central Bank to lower interest rates and how or if this will affect the RBA’s future rate decisions.

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Earlier this week, Independent MP for Calare, Andrew Gee introduced a bill to parliament that would force businesses to accept cash payments from shoppers, or risk facing a $25,000 fine.  

The legislation was drafted in response to the gradual decline of note and coin payments in Australia, with just 13% of transactions now made with physical currency, down from 70% in 2007.

The decrease in businesses taking cash has reportedly left some elderly and regionally based Australians unable to purchase essential items.  

The bill had the backing of crossbenchers Dai Le and Bob Katter, but neither major party had indicated whether or not they’d support it. 

Independent MP Andrew Gee joined Luke Grant to tell him he has since met with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and that he now believes the government may back his proposal. 

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 2nd of June

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People who work in the travel industry are saying that South Korea is Asia’s next hottest destination. 

It’s becoming so popular, some are even suggesting it may surpass  Japan as the most visited destination for Aussies in the region. 

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), says the number of Australians holidaying to South Korea is now 35 per cent above the pre-pandemic figures from 2019.

But what is it that is causing this huge surge in popularity? 

Luke Grant chats with Adam O'Neill, the Managing Director of Asia Advisory and a former Aussie expat in South Korea to find out why people are flocking to the Korean Peninsula in record numbers. 

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Two Aussie melanoma experts are saying patients shouldn’t be undergoing a commonon diagnostic test called a “sentinel lymph node biopsies” (SLNB) on patient’s patients’ lymph glands, particularly on those under 40 years and over 60 years of age.

They say the results are not an accurate predictor of mortality and that many patients are being mismanaged, with potential side effects such as nerve damage.

Their findings, which now have the backing of many in the international medical community, say that patients should instead use a BAUSS score, which they say is more accurate and less invasive.

Luke Grant chats with one of the experts, Professor Anthony Dixon of the Global Melanoma Initiative, about why the BAUSS is a better indicator and if this is how Luke should have had his melanoma treated.

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Did you know that in Australia, we lose six veterans every month to suicide?

Or that 75% of our returned ADF personnel will be diagnosed with a mental illness at some point in their lives. 

It's a crisis that we must put to a stop as soon as we possibly can. 

Invictus Australia is a charity that helps veterans transition from military to civilian life. 

Their fundraising campaign, Zero to 600 is underway and calls on Aussies to get out the door by 6am for 6 consecutive days, and complete an exercise routine with friends, family, or on your own help raise money for returned ADF personnel.

Luke Grant chats with Invictus Australia CEO Micheal Hartung to discuss why a return cillian life can be so difficult for our returned servicemen and the benefits of getting involved in the Zero to 600 campaign.

You can find out how to get involved or to donate here: zero600.com.au

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If you were in Australia in the mid noughties, you’ll probably remember the Robert Farquharson case. 

He was the dad who drove his three sons into a dam on Father’s Day in 2005, supposedly in an act of revenge against his ex-wife.

Faquaruason infamously got out of the car, his three boys did not and drowned. 

A new joint investigation between 60 Minutes, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald has uncovered new scientific evidence which raises serious questions about what really happened that day. 

Nine Papers investigative reporter, Nick Mckenzie, joins Luke Grant to chat about what experts are saying might have happened that day and if the new evidence is strong enough to warrant a potential re-trial.

You can watch Nick McKenzie’s tantalising report on Channel 9’s 60 Minutes on Sunday 2 June at 8pm.

You can also stream it anytime through 9NOW: 

www.9now.com.au

The podcast of the story, Trial by Water, is out now on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Episode 2 will be available exclusively to subscribers from June 8 and on your podcast app of choice from June 15.

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Former Press Secretary for Scott Morrison, Chief of Staff at the Daily Telegraph and Director of political communications firm, Headline Advisory joins Luke Grant to dissect the issues of the week in politics and to preview the one ahead.

They delve into how recent polling suggests Labor may spend a likely second term governing in minority, a potential return to politics for Josh Frydenberg, Anthony Albanese saying the next election will be a referendum on renewables v nuclear and how the barrage of negative publicity Scott Morrison endured while Prime Minister impacted his mental health.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 1st of June.

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Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super, Leith Van Onselen joins Luke Grant every week to give his no-nonsense takes on everything happening in the economy. 

This week he delves into how the latest retail and CPI figures will affect the RBA’s future interest rates decisions.

He also dissects how the latest housing construction figures put the federal government's ambitious plan to build 1.2 million homes in five years even further out of reach.

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History was made yesterday when former US President Donald Trump was found guilty by a New York jury of 34 counts of falsifying business records, by using hush money to cover up a relationship with a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. 

Their verdict made him the first ever American President to be convicted of a crime. 

Experts are saying that Trump's most ardent supporters will be emboldened by the decision, however, the jury is split as to how it will affect the views of the all important independent voters. 

Washington Correspondent for the Australian Newspaper Adam Creighton joined Luke Grant to discuss what the verdict means for the election, the politisation that may have underpinned the decision and to answer the question on everyone’s lips: will we see Donald Trump behind bars?

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Long range weather forecaster Hayden Walker’s family has been in the business of weather forecasting since 1892, and are Australia’s oldest weather forecasting company.

Luke Grant, spoke with Hayden earlier this year where he offered up his weather predictions for Autumn, which contrasted significantly from what was being forecasted by the Bureau Of Meteorology (BOM).

And based on the weather we saw in Autumn, Hayden’s forecast turned out to be more accurate than the BOM’s. 

Luke Grant welcomed Hayden Walker back to Weekend Mornings, to find out how his methodology differs from the bureaus and what he thinks we should be expecting from the weather this winter.

You can follow Haydeny’s forecasts here: www.haydenwalkersweather.com.au

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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NRMA Insurance partners with the Australian Red Cross to launch Help Nation, aiming to educate Australians on emergency preparedness through workshops and resources.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 26th of May.

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We all know Palliative Care is a critical treatment for those experiencing life threatening illnesses. 

But new data has revealed some harrowing statistics relating to the state of end of life care in Australia.

62% of patients who required specialist palliative care treatment were unable to access it and it is much harder to receive in the bush than it is in the city.

CEO of Palliative Care Australia, Camilla Rowland, joined Luke Grant to chat about the importance of palliative care and what needs to be done to ensure more people can receive it.

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NSW has recorded a 25% increase in the road fatality rate this year.
Now, it's been revealed that drink-drivers are escaping ­detection because of a 60% drop in the number of RBT's on NSW roads.
Luke Grant chats with one of the co-founders of Road Trauma NSW, Tom Daher, about how police staffing issues are allowing more people to get away with drinking and driving drunk and the impacts their actions can have on the families of their victims. 

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James Willis of the Daily Telegraph joins Luke Grant to dissect the major issues of the week including the millions of Australians who refuse to get off Centrelink and get a job. They also delve into the Minns Government's decision to extend the life of Eraring Coal Fired Power Station, and the predictable alarmist response from the Greens.

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 19th of May.

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The Albanese Government is looking to commit Australia to proposed amendments to the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Pandemic Treaty and to its International Health Regulations. 

The government is saying these are necessary steps to prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics and other international health emergencies.

But, fourteen parliamentarians from the coalition and the crossbench have written to the PM saying the reforms “pose a significant threat to Australia’s autonomy and independence on the global stage.”

Concerns have also been raised about the WHO's failure in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly its unwillingness to engage in a transparent and thorough process to isolate the disease's origins. 

Luke Grant chats with the Nationals Member for the seat of Lyne and former physician Dr David Gillespie, about what the reforms might mean for the sovereignty of Australia's health policy, and what Australia could be forced to do if the WHO declares another pandemic.

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With everyone feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis, why not consider spending your next holiday exploring Sydney's backyard. 

The Blue Mountains is renowned the world over and is the perfect spot for a family or romantic getaway.

It's one of the few places you can enjoy without wasting time driving, sitting on a plane and without breaking the bank. 

It's full of amazing towns and attractions including the Three Sisters, Katoomba and of course, the beloved Zig Zag Railway.

The iconic railroad has just welcomed its 50,000th passenger and is about to celebrate its one year anniversary since reopening after a decade long hiatus.

Luke Grant chats with the CEO of the Zig Zag Railway and enthusiastic Blue Mountains local, Daniel Zolfel, about what's behind the railroads enduring popularity and to give you all the best local spots for your next trip west.

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You've likely never heard of him, but an Australian journalist who played a crucial role in getting Donald Trump elected, has been named as a co-conspirator in the former President's hush money trial. 

His name is Dylan Howard, and he was formerly editor in chief of the American tabloid paper, the ‘National Enquirer, a position he held when Trump engaged his services to practice what's known as 'catch and kill journalism'.

This means he was tasked with buying any negative stories about the then presidential candidate and ensuring they were buried. The hope was this would save Trump from any reputational damage.

But despite his name being mentioned hundreds of times in the trial and the critical role he played in winning Trump the election, he is yet to appear in court.

Legendary investigative journalist with the Nine Papers, Kate McClymont, has dug deep into the life and times of Dylan Howard, and chats with Luke Grant about his background in Australia, his journey to becoming a key player in US Politics and where he is believed to be living now.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 18th of May.

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Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super, Leith Van Onselen gives Luke Grant his take on the Albanese Government's budget, the Coalition's reply and what the latest employment and wage data means for future interest rate rises.  

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There is currently a loophole in place which allows prospective security guards to attain licences in states with less rigorous training requirements, potentially compromising community safety.   

The practice is perfectly legal, but there are concerns some guards working in NSW don't have an acceptable level of training or English language ability.  

Luke Grant chats with the founder and director of SECTA Training in Granville about the problems plaguing the security industry and what needs to change to ensure the community is kept safe.

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 12th of May.

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Rogue chemists are reportedly selling unapproved replicas of popular weight loss drug, Ozempic to vulnerable Aussies. 

The practice is in response to soaring demand for the drug, with thousands of patients desperate to get their hands on it.

Luke Grant chats with Chief Medical Advisor of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Professor Robyn Langham, about the potential dangers of the unregulated drugs and why you shouldn't be taking TGA approved Ozempic without a valid medical reason.

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ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has outlined plans for the North Sydney Bears to end their 25 year NRL hibernation, by basing the club in Western Australia. 

“The Perth Bears is the ideal partnership... By the end of June, we will be in a position as a game to make a call on expansion.,” Peter V’landys says.  

Luke Grant chats with North Sydney Bears Chairman, Daniel Dickson, about what is undoubtedly the strongest sign yet the foundation club is set for a top flight return. 

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Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday, 11th of May

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Much of the discussion around fixing the NDIS issues has centred on reducing its ballooning cost to taxpayers. 

But leading disability advocates say the major failing of the scheme is the lack of practical  services available at the grassroots level to stop participants being abused by providers. 

Leading National Disability Sector Advocate and Co-Founder of Developing Australian Communities, River Night, joins Luke Grant to discuss how critical services like the Community Visitation Program are failing people living with a disability.  

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 5th of May.

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Criminologist and former police officer Professor Vincent Hurley doesn't hold back with Luke Grant accusing politicians of putting politics and their own agendas before action.  He shares his own ideas on how the government could proactively reduce the numbers of those affected by this ever-increasing crime and it's not about having a royal commission.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 4th of May.

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 28th of April.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 27th of April.

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Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super Leith Van Onselen uncovers with John new data showing migration into Australia has broken all records, and latest research revealingrising mortgage and tax rates.

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins John Stanley to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 21st of April.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 20th of April.

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Rapid response social worker for Converge International, Julie Webster, joins Luke Grant to talk about the importance of seeking help when you're not feeling your best following a traumatic week in Sydney for so many.

Julie's message is simple: while many experience shame around seeking help, one must remember that feelings of sadness are completely normal, and there are people you can speak with.

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Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super Leith Van Onselen discusses with Luke the record breaking monthly permanent and long-term arrivals numbers released by the ABS this week, and the Albanese government's recent announcement of "Future Made" subsidies for low-emissions manufacturing.

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 14th of April

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A heartbroken Ray Hadley joined Luke Grant to discuss the fallout from the Bondi stabbing.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 13th of April

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Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super Leith Van Onselen discusses with Luke how Australians are rejecting Big Australia immigration.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 7th of April

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 6th of April.

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Lawyer Sam Macedone tells Luke Grant what impact he expects the allegations of former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach will have on this defamation case.  Justice Michael Lee was keen to point out that Auerbach was on a mission for revenge rather than having noble reasons to tell his version of events in ensnaring Lehrmann for an exclusive Spotlight story.

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Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super Leith Van Onselen discusses with Luke the critical turn taken in Australia's Housing Disaster.

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Luke Grant and Dennis dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 31st of March.

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Luke and Rex chat about the 22,000 empty houses in NSW and whether the Government should have the powers to ensure they are rented out where possible. Rex has had some recent wins in the Federal Court with ministers no longer able to sweep their dirt under the carpet with a cabinet reshuffle. And Rex explains why the carbon offset plan is nothing short of a scam.

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 30th of March

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Chief Strategist at the MB Fund and MB Super, David Llewellyn-Smith discusses with Luke how NSW is transitioning the energy grid away from coal, and why Aussie gas is now more expensive in Australia than it is Europe.

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National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 24th of March.

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Former Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australian China scholar Andrew Phelan chats to Luke Grant about Penny Wong's meeting this week with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and China's stance on Taiwan.  The Prime Minister continues to be evasive about getting tough this week unlike the Fijian PM who this week called on China to retreat from the South Pacific.

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Luke discusses the news topics of the week with former Speaker of the House Bronwyn Bishop. They include Chris Minns's report card, Princess Kate's video call and both parties claiming victory in the Tasmanian election.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 23rd of March.

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John Stanley and Dennis dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 17th of March.

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