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Interest rates at an 18-year high, and the cost of living keeps climbing. For a lot of Australians, this one’s hurting.

Families. Small business owners. Farmers. You’re doing it tough, and I see you.

The government isn’t riding to the rescue, and neither is the Reserve Bank. So it’s on us. We’ve come through droughts, floods and fires by looking after each other. We’ll get through this the same way.

Let me know what you’re going without.

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Alexander Downer talks inflation, government spending and your mortgage, recorded before the Melbourne Cup Day rate call.The former Liberal leader and Australia’s longest-serving foreign minister has seen it all. The highs and lows. So what does he prescribe for the future based on the past?

Interest rates have gone up four times this year, to 4.60 per cent. Inflation hit 4.3 per cent in the year to September. On Melbourne Cup Day, the Reserve Bank decides whether to go again.

Here’s how it works. When prices rise faster than the Reserve Bank’s 2-3 per cent target, it lifts the cash rate. Borrowing costs more, households and businesses spend less, and price rises slow. The question is what’s pushing prices up in the first place.

He says it’s government spending, state and federal. The Reserve Bank says demand from both government and the private sector is running ahead of what the economy can supply, and higher oil prices from the Middle East conflict are adding to it.

Karl asks Downer what that means for families, whether we just get used to higher rates, and how we get out of it.

The tradie behind Thunder From Down Under, Vegas' longest-running male revue, on Western Sydney, the Gold Coast and going all in with it all off.
Billy Cross grew up in housing commission in Sydney's west and left home at 16 on his L's. He did a bricklaying apprenticeship, got the ticket and never laid a brick. Then a Gold Coast nightclub asked him to take his shirt off. He couldn't dance. He learned.
That show became Manpower Australia, then Australia's Thunder From Down Under. It's been stripping in Las Vegas since 1993, and working the Strip full-time since 2001. But first, he lost his shirt in London's West End. Well, most of his Australian tour money, he says.
Karl and Billy get into:

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Immigration is the hottest issue in Australia. But there’s a layer most people never see, and it’s bringing you dinner.

Sydney restaurateur Mario Libertini has spent 46 years in hospitality. He runs two busy restaurants. The customers are there. The staff aren’t. He hasn’t found an apprentice in five years, and he says the only workers he can get come from overseas.

Karl and Mario get into why young Australians are walking away from hospitality, how the new visa rules are turning work into a game show, what it means beyond restaurants for aged care, childcare and the farms, and why, after 46 years, Mario wouldn’t open a restaurant today.

In this episode:

The big red button ad, and why it went viral

Why young Aussies stopped wanting hospitality jobs

The backpacker ballot and new student visa rules, explained

Apprentices, social media and the “elevator generation”

How to get young Australians back behind the bar

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Neville and Gladys retired to cattle country near Jandowae, Queensland, for peace, cattle and a view of the Bunya Mountains. Then some of the tallest wind turbines in Australia went up next door.

“I’m not against wind farms,” Neville says. “But you don’t want to be looking at them all the time.”

Karl heads out west to the Wambo Wind Farm to ask who decides where turbines go, and who lives with the decision. For the farmers hosting them, turbines are good money. The town gets a community fund. But for the neighbours who turned down the offer to host, it’s the noise, the shadow flicker, property values, and a community that’s been split.

Karl also hears from neighbour Fiona Duff, and from local member David Littleproud on setbacks, noise limits and who pays to pull them down in 30 years. Wambo was approved in 2020, before Queensland tightened its wind farm rules in 2025.

He was a Brisbane mechanic who mortgaged the house for a race car he built in his garage, then crashed it on live TV. Australia loved him so much it paid for him to go again.

Dick Johnson is a dying breed. A bloke who fixed his own car, paid his own way, and became one of the most loved sporting figures this country has produced. At 81, he’s still at it. His team won Bathurst this month.

In 1980, Dick mortgaged the family home to chase the biggest race in the country. He was leading when a rock rolled onto the track and ended it all on live TV. Then the phones lit up. Families and kids sent in their hard-earned cash and pocket money, Ford matched every dollar, and twelve months later Dick won the whole thing in a car the public paid for. He still has every letter.

Karl sits down with an Australian icon. Driving the family Holden to swim training at eight. National Service a few huts from Peter Brock. His first race in an $80 ex-taxi. Getting pulled over at 134km/h by a cop who’d chipped in for his comeback. The truth about who really put that rock on the track. And 56 years with Jill, because “if something was broke, we didn’t throw it out. We used to fix it.”

Plus his mum’s best advice: “Tell the truth always, you won’t have to remember a thing.”

00:00 Cold open
00:00 Bathurst 2026 and the fuel drama
05:02 “Before I fall off my perch”
06:43 Microwave pasta after winning Bathurst
09:46 Driving the family car at eight
13:39 National Service with Peter Brock
14:52 First race in an $80 ex-taxi
20:15 His first Bathurst
25:59 Mortgaging the house
28:14 The rock
33:17 Australia crowdfunds a comeback
40:02 Pulled over at 134km/h
44:06 Dick on Peter Brock
48:28 The Sierra years
53:38 Beating the factory teams at Silverstone
56:35 Roger Penske’s lifeline
58:56 A letter from Edsel Ford
61:24 56 years with Jill
62:20 Quickfire questions

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Insurance went up again? Shocker. An ex-insider says call their bluff.Luke Dugdell spent a decade policing insurers from the inside. Now he takes them on for a living. And shares some take-home hacks you can use today. His words: “they’ll charge you every dollar they can.”Ever called your insurer and watched the price drop? Tell us by how much.#insurancepremiums #karlstefanovic #costofliving

They lived at home until they got married. Before 40, they’d built more than $1 billion in assets. Karl Stefanovic sits down with self-made Sydney property developers Charbel Hazzouri and Anthony El-Hazouri, second-generation Australians whose fathers arrived from Lebanon with nothing. Karl visits the cousins at the new harbourside headquarters of Revelop, the property group they started in 2008 while still at uni. Charbel’s dad arrived at 18, rented a room from a woman with 30 cats and worked nights in a factory. Anthony’s dad sorted mail at Australia Post before finishing a PhD.From selling shower screens in the Trading Post and washing cars for $7 at nine years old, to marking out their first slab in Bronte (badly), the cousins explain how they built a property business from nothing: options, cash flow, doing more for free than for money, representing themselves in the Land and Environment Court, and buying shopping centres on gut feel, including a Big W they kept open with Liquorland vouchers.They finish on why they don’t think they’ve made it yet, what success looks like now, and their advice for a generation who have it even tougher.

Academy Award-nominated producer Lawrence Bender joins Karl Stefanovic for a revealing conversation about Hollywood, filmmaking and the extraordinary stories behind some of the biggest movies of the past four decades.

Bender takes Karl behind the scenes of his career, from meeting Quentin Tarantino and bringing Reservoir Dogs to life to the making of Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting, Inglourious Basterds and An Inconvenient Truth.

He reveals how he and Tarantino first met, how Reservoir Dogs came together when they were broke, the lessons he learned from Harvey Keitel, and the story of Christoph Waltz walking into a casting room and landing the role of Hans Landa after Bender and Tarantino had almost given up searching.

He also shares stories of working with Robin Williams and Robert De Niro, the extraordinary pressure of making Inglourious Basterds on an impossible schedule, and the lesson he learned after almost 40 years in Hollywood.

He also discusses Red Alert, the four-part drama he produced about the experiences of families caught up in the events of October 7. He reveals what it was like filming in Israel while missiles were being fired, working with cast and crew who had lived through the events themselves, and why he considers the project one of the most important things he has ever done.

After decades working with some of Hollywood's biggest directors, actors and writers, Bender shares the lessons, risks and moments that have shaped one of the industry's most remarkable careers.

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Dr Nick Norwitz MD PhD joins Karl for a fascinating conversation spanning cholesterol, statins, GLP-1s, peptides and the rapidly changing science of human health.

Norwitz reveals how his LDL cholesterol reached an extraordinary 574 after adopting a ketogenic diet – despite previously having normal cholesterol – and why he decided to spend seven years without treating it. He then underwent an advanced heart scan that found zero detectable plaque.

He explains why he believes cholesterol needs to be considered in the context of a person's overall metabolic health, challenges the idea that ‘lower is always better’, and discusses what he sees as major problems with the incentives driving medical research.

Norwitz also takes Karl inside the emerging world of GLP-1 drugs, peptides and human bioengineering – including his own controversial self-experiments with compounds such as retatrutide and MOT-C.

He reveals the astonishing effects he experienced from retatrutide, explains why he believes peptides could eventually transform how we approach muscle, fat, ageing and disease, and argues that the ‘super soldier serum’ may not be as far away as it sounds.

Plus, Norwitz explains why he believes the traditional model of large randomised trials may eventually give way to much more personalised approaches to medicine – and why he thinks we are entering an extraordinary new era of human biology.

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British journalist and commentator Jonathan Sacerdoti joins Karl Stefanovic to discuss Britain’s immigration crisis, integration, free speech and the changing face of the West.

Sacerdoti warns that Britain may have changed in a way that is ‘irreversible’, arguing that successive governments have allowed large numbers of people into the country while failing to demand enough integration. He also questions why the UK has struggled to stop illegal Channel crossings.

Sacerdoti also reveals what happened during his controversial Oxford Union appearances, including his viral debate on whether the West should be suspicious of Islam. He discusses threats, free speech and why he believes universities have become a battleground for competing ideas.

He also examines the Muslim Brotherhood and what he describes as its long-term strategy to build influence through Western institutions, before opening up about his father’s experience as a Holocaust survivor and why he believes freedom and Western values are worth defending.

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AI safety expert Dr Roman Yampolskiy joins Karl Stefanovic for a confronting conversation about the future of artificial intelligence – and what happens if we create a form of intelligence that humans can no longer control.

Yampolskiy warns that uncontrolled superintelligence could pose an extinction-level threat, arguing that current experiments show AI systems can lie, cheat, blackmail, bribe, hack systems and even sacrifice humans for their own survival. He says we have ‘basically failed to control them’ and questions whether humanity should continue developing general superintelligence at all.

In this episode, he explains:

Why uncontrolled superintelligence could become an extinction-level risk – and why humanity may already have ‘basically failed to control’ AI systems.

How experiments have shown advanced AI systems can lie, cheat, blackmail, bribe, hack systems and take actions designed to protect their own survival.

Why once AI reaches human-level intelligence, virtually every cognitive job could theoretically be automated – and why physical jobs could follow as robotics advances.

What happens to society when machines can perform most human work, including the future of universal basic income, wealth redistribution and the global economy.

Why traditional career advice could become obsolete in an AI-driven world – and which skills may still matter as automation accelerates.

The race for superintelligence, discussing Elon Musk, the global competition to develop increasingly powerful AI systems, and why he believes humanity cannot win an adversarial relationship with superintelligence.

Simulation Theory: How the combination of AI and virtual reality could eventually create billions of simulated worlds – and the statistical argument for why we could already be living in one.

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Former SASR operator Andrew ‘Chalky’ White spent almost three decades serving on the frontline in some of the world's most dangerous conflicts.

In this exclusive In Conversation, Andrew speaks publicly about the battle that changed his life forever – the death of Jason Brown on Black Friday in Afghanistan, the devastating toll on Australia's veterans, and why he believes many former soldiers were abandoned when they returned home.

Andrew discusses:

 • The events leading to SAS trooper Jason Brown's death

• How changing rules of engagement affected Australian troops

• PTSD, veteran suicide and life after service

• The Brereton Inquiry and its impact on the SAS

• Ben Roberts-Smith and the wider investigations

• Why he believes Australia's veterans deserve to have their voices heard

This is a confronting conversation about war, sacrifice, leadership and the human cost carried long after the fighting ends.

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So many questions were left unanswered after our first interview. So we had to get Pete Evans back on The Karl Stefanovic Show.

From fluoride and tap water to creatine, carnivore diets, ‘healthy’ superfoods and sunlight, Pete takes Karl through his unconventional approach to food, health and wellbeing, challenging some of the assumptions we take for granted.

Pete explains why he believes fluoride can lower IQ, why he questions whether some foods we consider ‘healthy’ can actually cause problems, and why he believes removing plant foods can help some people heal their gut.

He also discusses why he thinks we have been ‘conditioned’ to fear the sun, his concerns around chemicals in our food, and why he believes reconnecting with nature and the earth is an important part of health.

After Pete’s first appearance left plenty of questions hanging, Karl goes back for the answers – covering the topics they didn’t get to last time and putting Pete’s ideas under the microscope.

This is Pete Evans, Part Two.

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From a working-class upbringing in Melbourne to becoming one of Australia’s most recognisable young entrepreneurs, Adrian Portelli joins Karl to reveal the extraordinary story behind his rise to success. 

Portelli opens up about the years he spent struggling in Los Angeles, sleeping in cars, working as an Uber driver and eventually returning to Australia to start again from scratch. He explains how repeated failures, his passion for cars and his determination to prove his doubters wrong ultimately led to the success of LMCT+.

But Portelli also takes aim at the Australian government, revealing why he has established a base in Dubai and saying: ‘I don’t trust the government.’ He argues that Australia is ‘chasing away success’ and frowning upon ambition when it should be celebrating it.

Portelli opens up about the regulatory battles he says he has faced, why he feels successful entrepreneurs are being pushed out of Australia and why he believes the country risks losing young, ambitious businesspeople. 

He also reveals the story behind the ‘Lambo guy’ nickname,  his controversial appearance on The Block and why he believes Australia has become too uptight.

Plus, Portelli explains why making money is no longer enough for him and reveals his future plans to ‘disrupt markets’ and ‘cause chaos’, including his plans to expand into new businesses and markets.

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What if scientists could actually turn back the biological clock?

On this episode of In Conversation, Karl Stefanovic sits down with Dr Buck Parker, MD, FACS – a board-certified trauma and acute care surgeon and digital creator – to unpack one of the most extraordinary developments in modern medicine: the possibility of reprogramming ageing cells.

Dr Parker explains how scientists have discovered that cells are programmable, how four key proteins can reset the epigenetic ‘clock’ inside cells, and why researchers are now testing whether older cells can effectively be made younger.

Human trials are already underway, while experiments in mice have produced striking results – but Dr Parker explains why there are still major questions around dosage, delivery, cancer risk and the long-term effects.

Karl and Buck also dive into the explosion of peptides and wellness treatments, the growing influence of social media on medicine, patients using ‘Dr Google’ and ‘Dr AI’, and why he believes medicine is entering a completely new era.

So would Buck take the so-called fountain of youth himself? And how long could we have to wait before humans can actually slow or stop ageing?

His prediction: five to ten years.

Plus, Buck reveals what he actually takes, why he uses creatine, his experience with NAD and GLPs, and the simple things he recommends doing now to stay healthy.

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Labor is under fire – and Hollie Hughes and Gerard Rennick aren't holding back.

This week on The Panel, Karl Stefanovic is joined by former Liberal MP Hollie Hughes and Gerard Rennick for a fiery discussion about the Albanese Government, Jim Chalmers, the gun buyback, superannuation, energy and the growing political divide.

Hollie Hughes takes aim at Treasurer Jim Chalmers over his fundraising appeal, questioning why Australians struggling with the cost of living would be sending money to Labor.

The panel also tackles the Government’s gun buyback scheme, with Hughes arguing farmers are being punished for the actions of criminals and questioning the Government’s response to the Bondi terror attack.

Gerard Rennick takes aim at Australia’s superannuation system, arguing it is making it harder for younger and lower-income Australians to get into the housing market, while warning that the cost of superannuation tax concessions is already enormous.

Plus, the panel gets into Chris Bowen, Australia’s energy future, struggling infrastructure and the controversial Robert Irwin moment at the Logies – with Hollie Hughes delivering a particularly fiery response.

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Tonight on Karl Weekly, Dave Hughes explains why he’s hit the campaign trail with the Victorian Liberals – and why he says he’s had enough of Labor’s taxes, government waste and corruption.

Hughesy reveals what pushed him to become more politically outspoken, why he believes Australians are ‘over it’, and why he thinks Victoria desperately needs a change of government. He also takes aim at the Commonwealth Games blowout, government spending and the lack of accountability for decisions that have left Victoria billions in debt.

Karl also speaks to sixth-generation Victorian farmer Ben Duxson, who is fighting $814 fines issued to farmers for refusing access to their own properties as the government pushes ahead with the $11.4 billion VNI West transmission project, with Pauline Hanson joining the farmers’ campaign.

And former AFP Detective Superintendent Dr David Craig joins Karl to examine the government’s new gun buyback following the Bondi terror attack. Craig questions whether taking legal firearms off law-abiding Australians will actually make the country safer, and warns that the legislation will not stop the next terrorist attack.

He also reveals where he believes the real security failures occurred – from counterterrorism funding and intelligence sharing to the resources available to ASIO and the AFP – and warns that another Bondi attack could happen if those gaps aren't addressed.

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Dr Aseem Malhotra joins Karl for a wide-ranging conversation about vaccines, COVID, Big Pharma, medical research and the growing crisis of trust in the health system.

Malhotra discusses Donald Trump and RFK Jr’s approach to childhood vaccinations, why he believes every medical intervention should come with genuine informed consent, and why he says doctors need to be more transparent about the risks, benefits and uncertainties surrounding treatment.

He also takes aim at the pharmaceutical industry, questions the independence of medical regulators, and delivers a provocative challenge to conventional thinking around cholesterol and statins.

Malhotra reflects on the mistakes made during COVID, arguing that governments and medical authorities need to admit where they got things wrong if public trust is ever going to be restored.

He also weighs in on Anthony Fauci, the polarisation of left and right, the psychology behind the pandemic response, social media’s role in fuelling anger, and why he believes Australians and Britons need to find a way to debate without becoming trapped in opposing camps.

Plus, Malhotra explains why he changed his own position on COVID vaccines and why he believes changing your mind can be one of the hardest – but most important – things a person can do.

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The Fabian Society has influenced political thinking for more than 140 years – but how much influence does it really have over Australia?

Karl speaks with Topher Field about the origins of Fabianism, its strategy of gradual political change and the controversial idea of ‘permeation’, influencing institutions and government from within rather than seeking power directly.

Topher argues the Fabian approach has become deeply embedded in modern politics, warning that ‘if you accept that framework as the way that government should function, the Fabians have already won.’ He also reveals why he believes Fabian influence extends beyond Labor and into the Liberal Party.

They discuss the growth of bureaucracy, regulation and expert-led government – and why Topher believes ‘they’ve already got you without you even having to know their name.’

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Former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson joins Karl Stefanovic for a wide-ranging and confronting conversation about Australia’s future - and why he believes the country is in “serious decline.”Anderson sounds the alarm on Australia’s fuel and food security, warning that the nation is dangerously reliant on overseas supply chains and questioning how prepared we are for another major global disruption.He also takes on Australia’s economic direction, housing affordability, falling living standards, energy policy and the decisions he believes are weakening the country’s ability to compete and prosper.Anderson and Karl discuss the Albanese Government, the growing frustration with Australia’s political leadership, why voters are abandoning the major parties, and whether the country has lost the ambition and leadership required to tackle the challenges ahead.From Australia’s economic future to national security and sovereignty, Anderson asks a fundamental question: “Where is the leadership?”John Anderson joins Karl Stefanovic for a frank conversation about where Australia is heading - and what needs to change.

Hollie Hughes and Isaac Butterfield join Karl Stefanovic for a fiery new episode of The Panel. 

The panel weighs in on Anthony Albanese’s controversial “melons’” gaffe, with Hughes declaring his comments “grotty and grubby” and Butterfield questioning whether Australians are seeing a different side of the Prime Minister.

Then, they take on Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s support for students skipping school to protest One Nation, prompting Butterfield to declare: “This is what happens when schools brainwash kids” - while Karl calls students leaving school to protest “bad parenting”.

Karl also opens up about his concerns for Australian journalism, why he wants to hear from voices he believes have been overlooked, and why his approach to media is changing.

Plus: Australia’s housing pressures, the future of traditional media, political bias in journalism - and Karl’s mum makes an unexpected appearance.

Hollie Hughes and Isaac Butterfield join Karl Stefanovic on The Panel.

Australia has a growing drone problem, and the repeated breaches of restricted airspace over RAAF Base Williamtown have raised serious questions about how prepared we really are.

Karl speaks to Justin Olde, CEO of Canberra-based defence technology company Boresight, about the emerging threat posed by drones, the lessons Australia is learning from the war in Ukraine and why critical military and civilian infrastructure could be vulnerable.

Justin warns that drones over a military installation are unlikely to be harmless. They could be gathering intelligence, testing defences and identifying weaknesses in Australia's counter-drone capability.

His message is blunt: ‘if you're a modern military and you don't have an effective counter drone system in place, then you're not an effective military.’

So why were drones able to repeatedly enter restricted airspace over Williamtown? What other Australian assets could be vulnerable – from Sydney Harbour and Garden Island to critical infrastructure around the country? And why isn't Australia already fully equipped to deal with this threat?

Justin also explains how Boresight is building sophisticated target drones in Canberra to help militaries train against increasingly complex drone attacks, and why Australian technology companies such as Boresight, EOS and DroneShield are becoming increasingly important to the future of defence.

With drones transforming modern warfare, Justin argues Australia cannot afford to ignore the threat – or assume it won't happen here.

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Australia’s political landscape is shifting — and the major parties are under pressure.

On Karl Weekly, Karl Stefanovic is joined by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, former Labor leader Mark Latham and economist Derek Francis for a wide-ranging look at the issues driving voter frustration across the country.

Pauline Hanson weighs in as One Nation surges and takes aim at the direction of the country, while Mark Latham argues Australians are looking for someone to “shake up the system” after two decades of major-party failure.

Economist Derek Francis breaks down where taxpayer money is going, why he believes government spending is holding back economic growth, and the enormous opportunity Australia could be missing by failing to capitalise on its uranium and mineral wealth.

Plus, Latham delivers his verdict on Anthony Albanese, the controversy surrounding the Prime Minister’s comedy appearance and whether Australia is witnessing the end of politics as a two-party contest.

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Is a divided right handing elections to the left?

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg joins Karl Stefanovic for a wide-ranging conversation about the political and economic challenges facing Britain — and the striking parallels with Australia.

From Nigel Farage, Reform UK and Rupert Lowe to the future of the Conservative Party, Rees-Mogg argues Britain’s fractured right needs to find a way to work together if it wants to win again — pointing to Australia’s Liberal-National Coalition as a model worth considering.

He also weighs in on Britain’s migration crisis and why governments have failed to stop the boats, soaring energy prices, welfare dependency, government spending and taxation, and why he believes Britain needs fundamental economic reform.

Plus, does Britain need another Margaret Thatcher? And has bureaucracy gone too far when politicians are debating whether people should be allowed to drink standing up?

Could Australia learn from what’s happening in Britain?

Watch the full interview and tell us what you think.

Fred Brophy is the last of his kind.For decades, the legendary showman has travelled the country with Australia’s last surviving travelling boxing tent — preserving a piece of Australian history that has all but disappeared.In this special interview from Mount Isa, Fred sits down with Karl Stefanovic for an extraordinary conversation about his wild life on the road, being shot, going to jail, losing two fingers, the fighters whose lives he’s helped turn around and why he refuses to let one of Australia’s great traditions die.But Fred also has plenty to say about modern Australia.He gives Karl his unfiltered take on immigration, the housing crisis, Anthony Albanese and the government, reveals why Pauline Hanson is his favourite politician, and explains why he believes Australians are becoming increasingly fed up with the direction of the country.Plus, Fred reveals the story behind the world’s last travelling boxing tent — and gives Karl his very own fighting name.What do you make of Fred’s take on Australia today? Let us know in the comments.A big thanks to the legends at Ringers Western who we've partnered with to bring our Mount Isa Rodeo episodes to you. Get 20% off your first purchase with code Karl20 at https://ringerswestern.com

Is Australia rewarding hard work anymore?

Gerard Rennick and Isaac Butterfield join Karl for a wide-ranging discussion on the policies they believe have reshaped Australia – from tax, housing and the rising cost of living to manufacturing, energy, productivity and the country's economic future.

Why are so many young Australians struggling to get ahead? Can Australia build things again? And what would it take to restore opportunity, rebuild local industry and create long-term economic growth?

The panel also explores how modern warfare is changing, with drones transforming conflicts around the world and raising new questions about Australia's defence capabilities.

A candid conversation about what's gone wrong with Australia – and whether it can be turned around.

Watch The Panel now.

Tonight on Karl Weekly.

One Nation has overtaken Labor and the Coalition in a new national poll.

Karl speaks with Senator Malcolm Roberts after the Prime Minister labelled him "unfit" for Parliament, before former Foreign Minister Alexander Downer explains why he believes Australia has "lost its momentum."

Plus, Dawn Fraser's extraordinary attack on Anthony Albanese and growing concerns over youth crime.

Watch now.

Europe is confronting a new border crisis.Thousands of people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta in a matter of days, overwhelming authorities and leaving residents questioning whether the border had effectively collapsed.Karl speaks with The Nowhere Photographer, the British documentary photographer who travelled directly into Ceuta after spending months documenting migrant boats leaving the French coast for Britain. He reveals what he witnessed on the streets, where migrants went after crossing and why he doubts claims that almost everyone returned to Morocco.British commentator Adam Brooks joins the show to discuss the scenes unfolding in Spain, growing concerns about public safety in Britain and whether the political right can unite ahead of the next UK election.Then, Spanish politician Gonzalo de Oro of the VOX Party explains why he believes years of open-border policies have transformed Barcelona and created a growing crisis of integration and national identity.This is The UK Brief.

Kyle Sandilands joins Karl Stefanovic for his most candid interview yet.

He opens up about the fallout from leaving radio, the death threats that followed, why he believes Australia has entered an "assassination culture", and the moment he stopped searching for answers.

Kyle also explains why he chose to fight back legally, rejects accusations that he's a workplace bully, and reveals what comes next as he launches his new media business.

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Trust in governments, experts and public institutions changed dramatically during COVID. Karl is joined by Gerard Rennick and Freya Leach to discuss the decisions, controversies and unanswered questions that continue to shape public debate years later.

00:00 Fauci Grilled at Senate Hearing02:06 Allegations of Self-Dealing and Wealth Accumulation03:33 Controversies Around COVID Origins05:00 Cover-Ups and Political Motives07:28 Public Reaction and Accountability Demands09:13 Young People's COVID Experiences11:04 Trump, Pardons, and Political Intrigue12:59 Vaccine Injuries and Ongoing Economic Impacts15:28 RFK, Fauci, and COVID Narratives17:42 Conspiracies, Incompetence, or Both?20:10 Loss of Trust in Science and Institutions23:24 Vaccine Testing, Regulation, and Accountability27:00 Degrees of Blame: Overreach or Negligence?29:00 Will There Be Justice or Transparency?30:32 Gaslighting and Vaccine Injury Denial32:00 Autopsy Evidence and Calls for Accountability33:50 Political Barriers to COVID Accountability36:00 Corruption, Royal Commissions, and Union Influence40:02 Union Corruption, Infrastructure, and Policy43:32 Donations, Political Influence, and Foreign Investment45:56 Closing Thoughts and Humorous Wrap-up

Has Australia lost its way?This week on Karl Weekly, Karl sits down with three guests tackling some of the country's biggest controversies.James Ashby responds to the latest scrutiny surrounding Pauline Hanson and Gina Rinehart, questions Anthony Albanese's transparency, weighs in on Victoria's political shake-up and explains why he believes conservatives must unite to take on Labor.Chief Chaos Correspondent Drew Pavlou investigates more than $350,000 in taxpayer-funded hospitality spending, including a $700 breakfast and thousands spent entertaining politicians, asking one simple question: does it pass the pub test?Plus shock over a controversial education program for 11-year-olds. Education Advocate Edward Schuler joins us.Three interviews. Three controversies. One conversation.Note: We reached out to True Education for right of reply on our interview with Edward Shculer and we did not get a response. A big thanks to our sponsors TANDA. If you employ people in this country, this platform is for you. You can do everything from onboarding and training to paying staff. Go to https://tanda.com.au

Jacinta Allan is out. But what really happened behind closed doors?Veteran broadcaster Neil Mitchell joins Karl Stefanovic to unpack the dramatic leadership change that has rocked Victorian politics.From the internal Labor power struggle and Jacinta Allan's reported last-minute backing of Sonya Kilkenny, to Ben Carroll's challenge of rebuilding public trust, this Special Edition examines one of the biggest political shake-ups in recent Victorian history.Neil also explains why he believes Allan "lost the trust of the public", whether Ben Carroll can distance himself from Labor's record, what happens next for Victoria's debt crisis, the future of the Big Build, and why One Nation is polling so strongly heading into the state election.In this episode: • Why Jacinta Allan resigned • The behind-the-scenes leadership battle • Ben Carroll's first test as Premier • Victoria's growing debt crisis • Calls for a Royal Commission into the Big Build • Can Labor recover before the election? • Why One Nation is surging in VictoriaSubscribe to The Karl Stefanovic Show for exclusive interviews, breaking political analysis and Australia's biggest conversations.00:00 Jacinta Allan resigns00:40 Why Neil Mitchell says she had to go01:15 The reported leadership twist inside Labor03:10 Ben Carroll's biggest challenge04:00 Victoria's debt crisis07:30 One Nation's surge in the polls10:25 The future of the Big Build16:05 Can Ben Carroll win back Victorians?

For decades, Mick Gatto has been one of Australia's most controversial public figures. Now, he sits down with Karl Stefanovic for one of his most candid interviews yet.

From the police raids on his home to the CFMEU, Victoria's Big Build, corruption allegations, media investigations and his reputation, nothing is off limits.

Gatto addresses the accusations that have followed him for years, explains how he says he earned his living, discusses the impact on his family, and reveals why he believes he's become one of Australia's biggest public targets.

Whether you agree with him or not, this is a conversation every Australian should hear.

In this interview:

Watch. Decide for yourself.

The views expressed by guests are their own.

This week on The Panel, Karl Stefanovic is joined by Isaac Butterfield and Calista to cut through the week's biggest political stories—and ask whether Australians are being distracted from the issues that really matter.

From the Barnaby Joyce controversy and calls to change the Australian flag, to illegal immigration, self-defence laws, climate spending, manufacturing, energy policy and the cost-of-living crisis, the panel debates where Australia's priorities should really lie.

Are politicians focusing on the right issues—or are Australians being distracted while the country's biggest challenges continue to grow?

This episode covers:

Barnaby Joyce's viral interview

The push to change the Australian flag

Bob Katter on kids, country life and screen time

Should women be allowed to carry pepper spray?

Illegal immigration and border security

Chris Bowen's Fiji climate conference

Manufacturing, mining and Australia's energy future

The media, government funding and political priorities

What do you think? Are we debating the right issues? Let us know in the comments.

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JUMP AHEAD

David Craig: Islamaphobia 00:02:30

Leisa Jeisman: The Brutal Attack of a Teen 00:19:58

Kimberley Hone: Counsellor Kicked Out By Mayor 0:32:13

Darcy Gervasoni: 24-year old Farmer Fights Back 0:45:28

Australia's justice system is under the spotlight.

Former AFP operative David Craig joins Karl Stefanovic to ask whether Australia is developing a two-tier approach to policing and national security, as another ISIS-linked Australian seeks to return home.

Then, Leisa Jeisman shares the heartbreaking story of her teenage son, who was allegedly attacked by a gang in Perth, only to see one of the accused granted bail. She asks whether victims are being forgotten.

Plus, Tweed councillor Kimberly Hone discusses her suspension after questioning the mayor, and farmer Darcy Gervasoni explains why Australian agriculture is facing increasing pressure.

Do you think Australia's justice system is treating everyone equally?

Let us know in the comments.

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NOTE: On The Brutal Attack of Lucas Jeisman:

We reached out to WA Police, who said medical assistance was offered at the scene and declined. Police said the assault was first reported the following day, after officers had attended the initial gathering, and that detectives subsequently launched an investigation, charging five juveniles in relation to the attack. Police also confirmed that one juvenile pleaded guilty to assault occasioning bodily harm, but the Children's Court imposed no punishment under Section 67 of the Young Offenders Act.

Tonight on the UK Brief, Reform UK's London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham joins Karl Stefanovic as Britain reacts to Andy Burnham taking over as Prime Minister.

Cunningham delivers a blunt verdict on the new government, warning: ‘More government. More spending. More failure’ – and arguing Britain can't afford another government like this.

We also examine the growing debate over migrant crime and deportation after Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni deported a Pakistani imam who appeared on national television defending the marriage of nine-year-old girls. Cunningham says anyone who advocates child marriage is a paedophile, regardless of their religion or background.

And a confusing GB News interview with an Afghan migrant has reignited questions about Britain's asylum system, illegal migration and how people are entering the UK.

Watch the full interview with Laila Cunningham.

Could humanity be on the verge of the biggest disclosure in modern history?Karl sits down with Dan Farah, Director and Producer of The Age of Disclosure, the documentary featuring testimony from 34 senior U.S. government, military and intelligence officials discussing UAPs, classified programs and the push for greater public disclosure.Dan explains why so many high-ranking insiders chose to speak publicly, what happened behind the scenes while making the film, and why he believes a historic disclosure process is now underway.The Age of Disclosure is available worldwide on Prime Video to rent or purchase.Subscribe for more exclusive In Conversation interviews every week.

Australia is at a crossroads.

This week on The Panel, Karl Stefanovic, Gerard Rennick and Heston Russell ask the question many Australians are already asking: when did we stop leading?

From the return of ISIS-linked Australians and the impact of AI on jobs, to soaring energy costs, renewable energy subsidies, foreign investment, and whether governments have lost the ability to think beyond the next election.

The panel also debates:

• Should Australia embrace nuclear energy?

• Is AI creating opportunity or replacing workers?

• Why are Australians leaving for opportunities overseas?

• Has leadership been replaced by politics?

• Do we need to rethink how Australia is governed? Agree or disagree?

Let us know in the comments.

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SKIP AHEAD

Trevor Cavanagh 00:01:36

Chris Joye 00:20:45

Matt Cameron 00:43:00

ISIS brides are returning to Australia. House prices are falling at their fastest pace in decades.

Thousands of Australians are now moving overseas after new tax changes.

This week on Karl Weekly:

Veteran UK journalist Trevor Kavanagh explains why Britain believes Australia is repeating Europe's biggest immigration mistakes—and why the ISIS brides debate is far from over.

Entrepreneur Matt Cameron reveals why he moved his family and business overseas, saying Australia's tax system is driving investment, jobs and wealth offshore.

Economist Chris Joye delivers a stark warning on Australia's economy, predicting the country's biggest housing correction in modern history if current policies continue.

Also discussed:Government surveillance and financial controlThe cost of living crisis

Immigration and national security

Why investors are losing confidence in Australia

What happens if nothing changes

Do you think Australia is heading in the right direction?

Let us know below.

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SKIP AHEAD:

Will Geddes: 01:46

Rick Baker: 18:34

Britain is entering another turbulent week.

From the investigation into the death of Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe to growing warnings over the future of cash, Karl Stefanovic breaks down the biggest stories shaping Britain – and why Australians should be paying attention.

This week:

Reform UK reels after the shocking death of Ann Widdecombe, with Nigel Farage claiming it was a premeditated attack.

Security expert Will Geddes explains why Britain's politicians are becoming increasingly vulnerable and what the tragedy says about the country's security landscape.

England's World Cup dream stays alive after Jude Bellingham's heroics, setting up a blockbuster clash with Lionel Messi's Argentina.

Digital finance expert Rick Baker warns the age of cash is coming to an end, explaining why governments around the world are preparing for programmable digital currencies and what it could mean for privacy, ownership and financial freedom.

The UK Brief drops every Tuesday.

Australian success stories don't get much better than this.

Karl sits down with the family behind Ringers Western to hear how three siblings from a remote Kimberley cattle station turned an idea sketched on a Weet-Bix box into one of Australia's fastest-growing clothing brands.

From mustering cattle in some of the toughest conditions on earth to building a business based on family, resilience and hard work, this is the remarkable story behind the iconic Australian brand.

The conversation covers:

Growing up on El Questro Station in the Kimberley

The campfire conversation that started Ringers Western

Turning a sketch into a national brand

Building a business as a family

Leadership, entrepreneurship and Australian values

The challenges of scaling a clothing company

Why they're now setting their sights on America

This is more than a story about clothing – it's about taking a simple idea and building something extraordinary.

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Australia is facing growing questions over the economy, national identity, migration and defence.

Former SAS soldier Mark Wales joins political commentator Calista Clements and Karl Stefanovic to discuss whether Australia is on the verge of a major economic contraction, why confidence is collapsing, and whether families are paying the price for years of poor policy.

The panel also debates Pauline Hanson's monoculture comments, the ‘many journeys, one jersey’ message from Socceroos star Awer Mabil, skilled migration, patriotism, political accountability and what it means to be Australian.

Do you agree with the panel? Let us know in the comments.

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SKIP AHEAD:

Albanese podcast backlash: 00:05

Farmer John Carter: 03:34

David Craig: 21:56

Dr Dennis Desmond: 47:45

This week on Karl Weekly.

Karl reacts to the Anthony Albanese podcast backlash after his appearance on Bush Deep by Nikki Osborne, while questions continue over what many Australians believe the government should really be apologising for.

Then, we speak with NSW cattle farmer John Carter after footage of his arrest went viral, becoming a flashpoint in the debate over government bureaucracy, property rights and regional Australia.

Former AFP Detective Superintendent David Craig joins us to discuss the Ben Roberts-Smith arrest, why he believes it was handled the way it was, and the questions he says still deserve answers.

Finally, former FBI Special Agent and financial crime expert Dennis Desmond breaks down Australia's sweeping new financial surveillance laws, what they mean for everyday Australians, and whether we're moving towards a society of increasing government oversight.

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Britain is changing. Fast. And Australia should be paying attention.Welcome to The UK Brief — Karl Stefanovic's weekly roundup of the biggest stories from Britain and Europe, and why they matter to Australians.This week:England's World Cup campaign takes centre stage.Donald Trump weighs into FIFA.Nigel Farage faces fresh scrutiny.Britain's political landscape continues to shift.Security expert Will Geddes breaks down the week's biggest stories.Plus, Karl sits down with former Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II, Gavin Ashenden, for a fascinating conversation about King Charles, the future of the monarchy, freedom of speech and the direction of modern Britain.Ashenden argues Queen Elizabeth II would have viewed King Charles' decision to replace the monarch's historic role as "Defender of the Faith" with a broader commitment to protecting all faiths as "a disaster". He also shares his views on constitutional change, religious identity, and why he believes Britain is running out of time to protect free speech.The UK Brief drops every Tuesday.

Adam Brooks is a British commentator, businessman and pub owner who has become one of the UK's fastest-growing independent voices on immigration, crime and free speech.

After building a large online following through his outspoken commentary and appearances on GB News, Brooks has become known for reporting stories he believes the mainstream media ignores, including the Epping protests, illegal migration and Britain's grooming gangs scandal.

His views have made him one of the country's most polarising commentators, earning both widespread support and fierce criticism as debates over immigration, public safety and national identity continue across Britain.

Note, this interview was shot in London the day before Kier Stammer announced his resignation. If you like this interview, I'd really appreciate your support. Sharing the show or subscribing does that. Thanks legends.

Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe joins Karl Stefanovic for a wide-ranging conversation on Tommy Robinson, the UK's grooming gangs scandal, immigration, Elon Musk, free speech and the future of Britain.

Lowe explains why he believes the political establishment got Tommy Robinson wrong, why he launched an independent grooming gangs inquiry after losing faith in politicians, and why he believes Britain – and the wider West – has lost confidence in its values.

The pair discuss:

• Tommy Robinson and the media reaction

• The grooming gangs inquiry

• Immigration and multiculturalism

• Britain's political establishment

• Elon Musk and free speech

• X and online censorship

• Nigel Farage and Reform UK

• Restore Britain and the next UK election

• The future of Britain and the West

A frank conversation with one of Britain's most outspoken political figures.

Broadcaster Piers Morgan joins Karl Stefanovic for a candid conversation recorded just hours after Karl learned the news he was leaving the network. 

The pair discuss free speech, cancel culture and controversial interviews. 

Piers also shares why he believes independent media is overtaking traditional television, how he built Piers Morgan Uncensored into one of the world's biggest digital news brands, and why authenticity matters more than ever.

They discuss:

• Karl's departure from breakfast television

• Tommy Robinson and controversial interviews

• Free speech and cancel culture

• The future of mainstream media

• Building a successful YouTube business

• Social media, journalism and public opinion

• Why Piers believes TV is being replaced by digital platforms

A fascinating conversation about media, free speech and what comes next.

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SKIP AHEAD:

Barnaby Joyce: 2:00

Holly Valance: 8:43

Dr Aseem Malhotra: 29:22

Political donations: 1:05:31

This week on Karl Weekly.

Karl is in London as British politics is thrown into turmoil, with Keir Starmer out and a leadership battle now underway. As Nigel Farage's Reform gains momentum, Karl asks whether the same political shift is coming to Australia.

Barnaby Joyce joins Karl to discuss the political upheaval in Britain, Labor's agreement with the Greens and why he believes it could further undermine the Australian dream. He also weighs in on the growing dissatisfaction with the major parties and what it means for the next election.

Former Neighbours star Holly Valance shares why she believes Britain has lost its identity, why Australia is following the same path and why she's backing conservative voices pushing for change.

Then British cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra discusses his concerns about the COVID vaccine rollout, his work with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and explains why he believes Shane Warne's death may have been connected to the vaccine after reviewing the post-mortem findings.

Plus, Karl takes aim at the political outrage over billionaire donations, arguing Labor should be held to the same standard it demands of others.

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Former UK Special Forces soldier Ant Middleton joins Karl Stefanovic for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, discipline, national security and the challenges facing modern society.

A former Royal Marines Commando, British Army soldier and the longtime chief instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins, Middleton shares his views on why he believes the West has lost confidence in its values, the importance of law and order, and what real leadership looks like under pressure.

The pair also discuss:

• The UK Labour Party and the future of Britain

• National security and public safety

• Policing and recruitment standards

• Discipline, resilience and accountability

• Why young people need purpose

• Modern society and changing values

• Lessons from the military

• The mindset required to overcome adversity

A powerful conversation with one of Britain's most recognisable former Special Forces soldiers.

Australia is facing a crisis of leadership – and according to this panel, voters have had enough.

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show, former Special Forces commander Heston Russell and political commentator Calista Clements join Karl for an unfiltered discussion on Australia's political direction, national identity and the growing support for One Nation.

Heston explains why he believes Australia has ‘politicians, not leaders’, why the country's shared values are being eroded, and why more Australians are turning away from the major parties. Calista reflects on leaving the Liberal Party, her criticism of corporate diversity initiatives and Islamic finance, and why she believes voters are searching for political consistency.

The panel also tackles the latest developments surrounding the Ben Roberts-Smith case and Section 268 of the Criminal Code, with Heston arguing the changes have deepened mistrust within the veteran community and raising concerns about the implications for current and former Australian soldiers.

The panel discusses:

• Australia's leadership and values crisis

• Why One Nation is surging in the polls

• Pauline Hanson's political resurgence

• Why voters are abandoning Labor and the Liberal Party

• Australian values, immigration and national identity

• NAB's Islamic finance controversy

• The Ben Roberts-Smith case and Section 268

• Veterans, war crimes laws and military accountability

• ISIS brides and Australia's repatriation policy

From political leadership to national security, this is one of the Karl Stefanovic Show's most wide-ranging and provocative political panels yet.

SKIP AHEAD:

Barnaby Joyce: 1:23

Derek Francis: 17:18

Dr Dennis Desmond: 31:20

Ben Roberts Smith set up?: 54:01

This week on Karl Weekly.

One Nation is climbing in the polls with Pauline Hanson now featuring as preferred Prime Minister in new polling. Fresh off her National Press Club address, Barnaby Joyce joins Karl to discuss why One Nation is surging in the polls and why more Australians are turning away from the major parties. He reacts to the dramatic protest that interrupted Hanson's speech, explains why he believes she emerged stronger from the event and shares his concerns about Labor's economic direction.

Then former US Defence Intelligence officer Dr Dennis Desmond reveals the hidden world of digital surveillance. From smart devices and doorbell cameras to Chinese-made vehicles capable of collecting your data, he explains how governments and corporations know far more about you than most Australians realise – and why it matters.

Former NSW government economist Derek Francis returns with the whiteboard to answer your questions about Labor's proposed tax changes. He argues experts have been shut out of the inquiry, challenges the Treasury's modelling and explains what the reforms could mean for investors, retirees and everyday Australians.

Plus Karl weighs in on fresh claims surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith, questions Australia's treatment of returned ISIS brides, and reads your messages about the budget and the growing frustration many Australians are feeling.

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Former Prime Minister John Howard joins Karl Stefanovic for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of Australia, Labor's political challenges, the housing crisis, migration, One Nation's rise and the future of the Liberal Party.

Howard reflects on why Australians are losing trust in major parties, whether Labor misled voters on tax policy, and why he believes housing affordability is fundamentally a supply problem. He also weighs in on migration levels, assimilation, Australia's national identity and the growing popularity of minor parties.

The pair discuss:

• One Nation's surge in the polls• Labor's tax changes and voter trust

• Housing affordability and negative gearing

• Migration, integration and social cohesion

• The future of the Liberal Party under Angus Taylor

• Government debt and spending

• Why voters are abandoning major parties

• Donald Trump, Nigel Farage and global political trends

• Why Howard remains optimistic about Australia

One of Australia's longest-serving Prime Ministers reflects on the biggest challenges facing the country – and what comes next.

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Australia's political landscape is shifting rapidly – and the major parties are feeling the pressure.

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show, founder of People First Party Gerard Rennick, ‘Something Better’ founder Charlotte Mortlock and One Nation senator Sean Bell join Karl for a fiery debate on the collapse of trust in Australia's political establishment, the rise of One Nation, and whether Labor and Liberal have lost touch with voters.

Charlotte explains why she quit the Liberal Party and launched a new political movement. Gerard Rennick warns that Australians have completely switched off from the major parties. Sean Bell defends One Nation's growing popularity and responds to criticism that the party isn't ready for government.

The panel discusses:

• One Nation's surge in the polls

• The collapse of the Liberal Party

• Why Australians are abandoning the major parties

• Gina Rinehart's influence in politics

• Gas, energy and resource taxation

• Labor's controversial capital gains tax changes

• Immigration and population growth

• Whether Australia is heading towards an early election

From political realignment to economic frustration, this is one of our most explosive political panels yet.

SKIP AHEAD:

NDIS Cuts & Drew Pavlou: 5:05

Derek Francis: 17:46

Regional Childcare Crisis: 41:56

This week on Karl Weekly.

Parents across Australia say they’re being blindsided by NDIS funding cuts, with some families reporting support packages slashed by up to 80 per cent. After hundreds of messages flooded in, Karl examines the growing backlash and speaks with Drew Pavlou about the growing anger surrounding the scheme.

Then former NSW Parliamentary Budget Office chief economist Derek Francis takes aim at Labor’s proposed capital gains tax changes. He argues the Treasury’s modelling is wrong and warns young Australians will be hit hardest.

Plus childcare advocate Sarah Secker joins Karl to expose the reality facing regional families, with some parents forced to drive more than 100 kilometres just to access daycare.

And Karl reacts to a bizarre moment between Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, a controversial visa ruling involving a convicted rapist, and the latest developments in the Senate inquiry into NDIS reforms.

NDIS fury. Tax backlash. Childcare failures. This is Karl Weekly.

A shocking attack in Belfast has reignited fierce debate across Britain over immigration, asylum policy, public safety and social cohesion.

In this episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show, Karl speaks with London-based security expert Will Geddes about the incident, the political fallout and the broader questions being asked across the United Kingdom.

How are British authorities responding? Why has this case become a flashpoint in the migration debate? And what lessons might other Western countries draw from Britain's experience?

Karl and Will examine the facts surrounding the attack, the public reaction, and the growing tensions around migration, security and national identity.

As always, this conversation explores the stories shaping politics, society,and public debate across the Western world.

Subscribe to The Karl Stefanovic Show for more interviews, analysis and conversations on the biggest issues facing Australia and the world.

This week on In Conversation, Karl speaks to Conspiracy Cabal Podcast Hosts, Dr Nick Coastworth and Rich Baker on the World'S most controversial conspiracies. Is Bill Gates really at the centre of every major conspiracy on the internet? Are chemtrails a secret climate-control program hiding in plain sight? And what can decades of UFO investigations by the United States and Russia actually tell us?We unpack: • The Tick Boxes conspiracy • Why Bill Gates appears in so many theories • The chemtrails debate • Decades of UFO investigations by the US and Russia • Whether governments know more than they're telling us • China's growing interest in unexplained aerial phenomenaTell us what you think below and don't forget to like and subscribe to The Karl Stefanovic Show for more of this kind of content.

Australia’s political divide is getting deeper and voters are walking away from the major parties.

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show, former Liberal senator turned One Nation member Hollie Hughes joins primary producer Charlie Blomfield for a fiery conversation about the collapse of trust in politics, the rising support for One Nation, and why so many Australians feel abandoned.

Hollie opens up about her bruising split from the Liberal Party, why issues like puberty blockers, the NDIS and ‘babies born alive’ pushed her away from the Coalition, and why she believes the Liberals have ‘lost their soul’.

Charlie Blomfield delivers a blunt warning from the bush, arguing regional Australians are being crushed by rising costs, red tape, infrastructure failures and governments that simply don’t understand life outside the cities.

The panel discusses:

One Nation’s surge in the polls

The Liberal Party’s identity crisis

Cost of living pressures on families and farmers

Net zero and renewable energy projects

Transmission lines and regional Australia

The NDIS and profound autism support

Farming, fuel security and fertilizer shortages

Whether Australians trust politicians anymore

From the city-country divide to the future of conservative politics in Australia, this is one of Karl Weekly’s most explosive panels yet.

SKIP AHEAD:

NDIS cuts: 01:26

Dominic Porter: 22:40

Joseph Daoud: 1:00:51

This week on Karl Weekly.

A family with a severely autistic son says they’ve been blindsided after being told their NDIS funding will be slashed by 80 per cent. Karl speaks to Luke Tunnecliffe and Aimee Newbold about the devastating impact the cuts could have on their son Jack – who is nonverbal, suffers seizures and requires around-the-clock care.

Then, Melbourne businessman Dominic Porter joins Karl after allegedly being targeted in a terrifying home invasion just days after his pub was firebombed. Porter says intruders entered his home allegedly trying to shoot him while his wife and children were inside.

Plus mortgage broker Joseph Daoud explains why he spent nearly $18,000 on Canberra airport billboards attacking the government’s tax changes. He warns Australians the country is becoming hostile to aspiration, investment and small business.

And later, Karl reacts to the latest political insanity: MP pay rises during a cost-of-living crisis, confusion in a Senate inquiry over gender laws and the ABC’s new podcast deal with Grace Tame.

NDIS cuts. Melbourne crime. Tax fury. Canberra chaos. This is Karl Weekly.

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show.

A mind-bending conversation with Ben van Kerkwyk exploring some of the biggest mysteries in human history.

From the alleged labyrinth buried beneath Egypt, to the possibility humanity has completely misunderstood ancient civilisations, Ben breaks down the theories capturing millions online — and why some researchers believe advanced engineering and knowledge may have existed thousands of years earlier than we think.

Karl asks the obvious question:

If discoveries beneath Egypt could rewrite history… why aren’t people like Joe Rogan or Elon Musk funding the excavation themselves?

The conversation dives into black holes, consciousness, lost technology, ancient construction techniques, and whether modern society is more fragile than we realise.

It’s one of the wildest conversations we’ve had yet. Watch now.

Australia’s housing debate just turned explosive.

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show, housing advocate Maiy Azize from Everybody’s Home goes head-to-head with property investor and founder Jack Henderson over the future of Australian housing.

Should negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions be scrapped? Are investors driving up house prices? Will Labor’s housing changes make rents even worse? And is the Australian Dream now completely out of reach for young Australians?

The debate quickly turns fiery as the panel clashes over rent caps, affordable housing, government intervention, property investors and whether Australians simply need to lower their expectations about where they live.

From Sydney house prices and regional affordability to social housing and the future of home ownership, this is one of the most explosive debates yet.

Go to the Leith van Onselen interview: 0:05:35

Go to the Fred Schebesta interview: 0:25:39

Go to the Peter Malinauskas interview: 0:36:00

Australia’s biggest political and economic debate just exploded.

This week on Karl Weekly, Karl sits down with economist Leith van Onselen, Finder founder Fred Schebesta and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas to unpack the government’s controversial changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing and small business policy.

Will Australia face its biggest housing correction in 40 years? Are startups and entrepreneurs preparing to leave the country? Why are small business owners furious? And how did One Nation suddenly surge ahead of the Liberal Party in parts of Australia?

From housing affordability and migration to youth unemployment and the future of aspiration in Australia – this is one of the most explosive Karl Weekly episodes yet.

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show, Pete Evans joins Karl for one of the most controversial conversations we’ve ever had.COVID. Censorship. Big Pharma. Mainstream media. The cancellation that nearly destroyed him. Pete confronts Karl over his role during the pandemic, while Karl admits: ‘I personally believe I got it wrong.’From vaccine mandates and media pile-ons to nutrition, chronic illness and the influence of pharmaceutical companies, this is the conversation Pete says mainstream television would never allow.Pete also opens up about the personal toll of being publicly attacked, why he rejected ‘one-size-fits-all medicine’ and the moment the media turned on him. Whether you agree with him or not, this is a raw, uncomfortable and brutally honest discussion about one of the most divisive periods in modern Australian history.

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show.

Victoria’s youth crime crisis is back in the spotlight.

Firebombings. Home invasions. Carjackings. Kids carrying machetes.

Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and Queensland Police Union President Shane Prior join Karl for a blunt conversation about the growing fear many Australians feel in their own communities – and whether governments and the courts have lost control.

Jess Wilson says Victorians are now sleeping with their keys by the front door, hoping intruders take the car and leave the family alone.

Shane Prior warns police are being brutally attacked, experienced officers are leaving the force and communities no longer feel protected.

From weak bail laws and organised crime to police shortages and violent repeat offenders, this is the conversation many Australians believe politicians have ignored for too long.

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Go to the farmers fight back interview: 03:23

Go to the Hugh Poate interview: 01:07:05

Go to the Sall Grover interview: 01:35:26

Karl’s take on the week – including the fallout from Labor’s latest budget, the growing backlash from small business owners over new taxes and why many Australians believe the government sees hardworking people as an endless cash machine.

Then, the rural revolt growing across Australia.

Karl travels to regional New South Wales where farmers say transmission towers, renewable energy projects and net zero infrastructure are ripping through their family farms and tearing apart rural communities – with many claiming they were never properly consulted and have no power to stop it.

Isa shares the confronting moment people entered her property without warning, while horse trainer Rob Archibald, psychologist Anna Young and energy expert Aidan Morrison speak out on what they say is the true cost of Australia’s renewable energy push.

Then, one of the most emotional interviews yet on Karl Weekly.

Hugh Poate – father of fallen Australian soldier Private Robert Poate – joins Karl to talk all things Afghanistan, Ben Roberts-Smith and the military justice system. Hugh questions why millions were spent prosecuting Australian soldiers while the man responsible for killing his son remains free.

And Sall Grover joins Karl following the Federal Court ruling in the Giggle vs Tickle case that has ignited fierce debate around women-only spaces, gender identity laws and free speech in Australia.

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This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show, Karl gets brutally honest about his health, weight and why he felt like he was on 'a one-way ticket to a heart attack'.

Performance medicine specialist and urologist Dr. Alex Tatem joins Karl for one of the most confronting and fascinating conversations we’ve had on the show — breaking down the explosion of peptides, testosterone decline, obesity, male fertility collapse and the future of preventative health.

Dr Alex warns men today are getting 'sicker, more obese and more insulin resistant', while testosterone levels have 'dropped off a cliff'.

The pair discuss:

why so many men feel exhausted

the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs

the collapse in male fertility

environmental toxins and hormones

Big Pharma and the black market

why obesity 'could become a choice'

and why modern medicine is failing preventative health

Karl also opens up about his own transformation, getting healthy in his 50s, and why he no longer cares what anyone thinks.

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This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show.

Australia’s Federal Budget has been handed down – and now comes the fallout.

Clive Palmer and economist Leith van Onselen join Karl for a blunt conversation about the future of the Australian economy, why they believe regional Australia is being left behind and whether the country is heading towards recession faster than people realise.

Clive Palmer warns Australia could be in recession by July, while Leith van Onselen argues ordinary Australians are being crushed by rising costs, housing pressure and government policy failures.

From inflation and migration to taxes, housing and the growing divide between the cities and the regions – this is the conversation many Australians feel no one else is having.

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Go to the Chris Joye interview: 09:45

Go to the David Farley interview: 24:49

Go to the Topher Field interview: 49:47

Go to the Gerard Rennick interview: 1:21:14

This week on Karl Weekly, Karl sits down with Gerard Rennick, Christopher Joye, David Farley and Topher Field to unpack the major political and economic forces shaping Australia right now.

The conversation covers rising taxes, weak productivity, energy policy, immigration and the growing distrust in Canberra.

Gerard Rennick argues One Nation is building momentum and says major tax reform is needed to reward working Australians and lift productivity.

Christopher Joye delivers a blunt assessment of the Federal Budget, calling it “diabolical” and warning that excessive taxation and poor productivity are hurting households and businesses alike.

Fresh from his win in Farrer, David Farley reflects on the campaign, regional Australia and the impact of energy policy and Net Zero on costs and industry.

Topher Field explores the wider political and cultural shift underway, arguing Australia is entering a major realignment as voters reject the status quo.

A wide-ranging episode on One Nation, taxes, energy, productivity and the future direction of Australia.

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Bit of barney rubble on the stage and in the audience as the candidates for Farrer fire up about what's wrong in Farrer.

Live with Pauline Hanson & Matt Canavan | 6PM

Australia’s under pressure and regional communities are feeling it first.

Live from Farrer, Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan join Karl for a raw conversation about the issues hitting everyday Australians hardest.

From rising fuel prices and taxes, to cost of living, farming, energy, housing and whether regional Australians are being ignored by the people making decisions in Canberra — nothing is off limits.

A live show from the heart of regional Australia, focused on the issues locals actually care about.

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following episode may contain images and voices of deceased persons.

Go to the Jacinta Price interview: 07:41

Go to Rohan Pike interview: 47:09

Go to Gerard Rennick interview: 01:24:34

This week on Karl Weekly.

Karl’s take on the week — including why, at the very least, Pauline Hanson was upfront about accepting a plane donation, while other political parties quietly take support Australians never hear about.

And the truth about that billion-dollar loan scheme for struggling businesses by the government.

Then, a confronting, chaotic snapshot of modern Australia.

Former federal agent Rohan Pike breaks down Melbourne’s firebombing crisis, alleging organised crime gangs are cashing in on a black market fuelled by Australia’s tobacco taxes — with kids allegedly recruited online to torch businesses for cash.

Gerard Rennick joins Karl to discuss whether Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is on the verge of a political breakthrough in regional Australia.

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price explodes over what she calls the “racism of low expectations” after a five-year-old Indigenous girl — despite six reports about her safety — was failed by the system.

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Josie Angus built a beef empire from the ground up in regional Queensland.

After more than seven years navigating approvals, regulation and red tape, her family now exports Australian beef to markets around the world.But behind the success story is a system under pressure.

Rising costs.

Fuel dependence.

Supply chain shocks.

And global trade barriers — including tariffs of up to 55% into China and more than 60% into Europe — are making it harder for Australian producers to compete.

At the same time, cheaper imports continue to flow into Australia with fewer barriers.

So what happens when the economics stop stacking up?

This is a raw look at what it actually takes to produce food in Australia — and why farmers say the system is working against them.

Karl sits down with Senator Susan McDonald and Konrad Benjamin in a no-holds-barred debate on Australia’s gas, taxes, and whether the country is getting ripped off.

Are we one of the richest nations in the world… or getting taken for a ride?

Konrad argues Australians are being short-changed — with billions in resources leaving the country and not enough coming back.

Susan says that’s simply not true — and warns changing the rules could cost jobs, investment, and future growth.

What follows is a raw, chaotic, and very real clash:Are gas companies paying their fair share?

Is Australia too soft in negotiations?

Should we copy Norway’s model?

Are politicians listening to lobbyists… or the public?

And what happens when people lose faith in the system?

At one point, it gets personal.

At another, they almost agree.

This is exactly the kind of debate Australia needs more of.Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself.Full episode now live.

00:00 Introductions and Setting the Stage

01:05 Tax Debate: Beer vs Gas Companies

03:00 Senate Showdown & Media Attention

05:00 The Role of Lobbyists and Cited Claims

08:00 Australia's Resource Wealth: Are We Missing Out?

12:00 Comparisons: Norway, Qatar and Tax Structures

15:00 Royalties, Jobs & Regional Benefits

19:00 Arguments Over Economic Value – Where Does the Money Go?

23:00 Sovereign Wealth Funds & National Spending

27:00 Establishment vs Punters: Who Benefits?

31:00 How Resource Taxes Work – Technical Breakdown

36:00 Foreign Investment, Leverage & National Interest

41:00 The Call for Resource Nationalization

43:00 Transparency, Donations & Where the Money Comes From

47:00 Closing Thoughts & The Need for Debate

Tonight on Karl Weekly:

Bombshell allegations inside the NDIS.

Bill Shorten joins alongside Drew Pavlou to respond to growing claims of fraud and exploitation within the system — including allegations vulnerable Australians are being targeted to access payments.

Who’s really to blame?

Participants — or the “shonks” exploiting the scheme?

Then — decorated Australian soldier Heston Russell speaks out.

From leading commandos in Afghanistan to fighting battles back home, Russell opens up on the treatment of veterans — and why he believes the country is failing those who served.

Plus: Queensland crime outrage and “restorative justice” debate

ISIS brides returning to Australia

Global headlines and breaking stories

This is Karl Weekly.

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JUMP to chapters0:00 – Show preview: crime, ISIS brides, NDISWhat’s coming up this episode0:21 – Home invasion + crime backlashQueensland incident and rising violence debate1:52 – ISIS brides returning to AustraliaCitizenship, security and government response3:12 – Heston Russell: war and media falloutService, loss and controversy4:26 – NDIS bombshell: trafficking claimsAllegations of fraud and exploitation5:45 – Bill Shorten & Drew Pavlou joinInside the NDIS debate8:27 – Fraud, trafficking and system failuresScale of the problem and shocking claims13:28 – Where the money is goingCost blowouts, providers and system design20:10 – Is the system broken?Market model vs government control30:05 – Why it’s so hard to fixEnforcement, politics and reform challenges39:30 – What happens nextFixing fraud without hurting Australians45:37 – Heston Russell interviewWar, trauma and accountability

Australia’s direction is under pressure – and Tony Abbott says the fundamentals are off.

In this episode, the former Prime Minister joins The Karl Stefanovic Show for a candid conversation on immigration, energy, the economy and national security – and what he believes needs to change.

His message is clear: Australia needs to get back to basics.

Abbott breaks down:

Why immigration should be based on ‘shared values’

Whether Australia is bringing in the ‘right people’

Why he believes current energy policy is failing

The truth behind gas tax – and who’s really paying

How to reinvigorate Australian industries

Australia’s role in global conflict and defence

A direct, unfiltered look at where the country is heading and what comes next.

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Australia is facing a defence reality few are talking about.Former soldier and investor Steve Baxter joins Karl to break down what modern warfare actually looks like — and why Australia isn’t ready for it.From drone warfare and battlefield “marketplaces” to space technology and defence innovation, this episode goes inside the systems changing war in real time.Why are we falling behind? Why aren’t we investing in our own capabilities? And what happens if we don’t catch up?This is the conversation Australia needs to have.

Australia is facing uncomfortable questions — about defence, justice, and the future.

Karl also puts one of the country’s biggest defence force questions to the audience — the case of Ben Roberts-Smith.

Should matters like this sit in a civil or military court?

More than 10,000 people voted.And while we’re debating systems here on Earth — the future is moving fast.

Jeff Bezos and his team are working on technology to extract oxygen from moon dust — a breakthrough that could enable permanent lunar bases and refuelling in space.Former soldier and investor Steve Baxter joins Karl to break down modern warfare — from drones and AI to why Australia isn’t prepared and is increasingly relying on global powers.Then, Chris Nemeth shares his story.After a life-changing COVID vaccine injury, he spent years navigating a complex compensation system — thousands of pages, legal battles, and a long fight to be recognised.Now, after finally receiving compensation, he’s been hit with a tax bill.To watch Steve Baxters full episode click here. Remember legends, we need your subscriptions to keep this show going. Would appreciate it very much.

Australia has released its latest defence strategy — but serious questions remain.In this episode, Karl sits down with former Defence Minister Mike Kelly and one of Australia’s most decorated soldiers, Brigadier Ian Langford to break down what the plan gets right — and where it falls short.The world is rearming. Conflict is evolving fast.But Australia’s response is being challenged on speed, scale and urgency.This conversation covers:Why the new defence strategy may not match the current threatThe reality of modern warfare — drones, cyber and asymmetric attacksThe growing gap between long-term planning and immediate capabilityWhy Australian defence and innovation talent is being forced overseasThe lack of local investment — and what it means for national securityWhether AUKUS is coming at the cost of today’s military capability“Invariably what happens is these companies have to go to the US or Europe to be solvent.”Australia has the talent.The question is why we’re not backing it here.Thank you to R5 for giving me the energy to train. Try it with me at https://revive5.com.au/karl and use the code Karlos for 20% off.

Australia’s fuel crisis is no longer theoretical — it’s here.Flights are at risk. Holidays could be cancelled. Supply chains are already under pressure. And if the situation escalates, everyday Australians will feel it first.In this episode, Karl sits down with billionaire infrastructure operator John Wagner — a man with a proven track record of building what others say is impossible. He built an international airport in Toowoomba in just 19 months and is now leading a $2.5 billion project to turn household waste into aviation fuel.His warning is clear:Australia is dangerously exposed.Wagner explains:Why Australia is effectively on a “war footing” when it comes to fuel securityHow global tensions could disrupt supply overnightWhat happens if jet fuel shortages hit — and which flights get cancelled firstWhy fuel prices could surge toward $4 a litreAnd how his Toowoomba refinery could produce sustainable aviation fuel using everyday waste — fastThis isn’t just about fuel.It’s about national security, economic survival, and whether Australia can stand on its own.Because if we don’t fix this — quickly — the consequences won’t be gradual. They’ll be immediate.Listen now.

Fuel prices are rising. Flights are getting more expensive. And the pressure is building.

Karl speaks to James Paterson on defence and fuel security, and John Wagner, who says he can turn rubbish into jet fuel — if government gets out of the way.And Queenslander creative Sammy Thompson - who is creating viral content to remind everyone of what Australia used to be.

What happens next might impact more than just your next holiday.

Australia is sitting on its own oil — but can’t use it.

In this episode, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli lays out what’s really going on behind the fuel crisis, and why Australia is more exposed than ever.

From new drilling opportunities in regional Queensland to the reality of political red tape, this conversation breaks down how we went from energy independence to relying on global supply chains.• Oil discovery in Queensland’s “liquid gold” basin • Why new technology is unlocking deep reserves • The role of government approvals and delays • How Australia shut down its own refining industry • Why fuel security has become a national risk“We celebrated the destruction of refineries… and handed over our sovereignty.”This is about more than fuel — it’s about control, jobs, and whether Australia can rebuild its own industry.A huge thanks to Revive5 for giving me the energy to continue to workout and stay fit. Use code Karlos for 20% off at https://revive5.com.au/Karlos

How do you judge war in a courtroom — 15 years later?As Ben Roberts-Smith faces serious charges, this episode goes beyond the headlines.Karl sits down with those who’ve been there — on the ground and inside the system — to unpack the reality of combat, the legal process, and the questions Australia now has to confront.A big thanks to Revive5 for their support of the show and for keeping me in the zone to be able to continue to train. To try, go to https://www.revive5.com.au/karl and use the code KARLOS.

Bluey is now one of the biggest shows in the world — a global brand worth billions.

But it didn’t start that way.

In this episode, Karl sits down with creator Joe Brumm to unpack the real story behind Bluey — the pressure, the doubt, and the moments where it nearly didn’t happen.

Joe talks about:

Having no savings and jumping from job to job for years

Spending 20 years trying to get one shot at making something of his own

The fear of failing after being handed a $6M budget

Writing every episode himself — and having nowhere to hide when it didn’t work

Saying “fuck this” and refusing to compromise on what Bluey should be

He also opens up about:

The moment Bluey went from a small Brisbane show to a global phenomenon

Why success doesn’t make the pressure go away

And what it actually feels like to have something you created take on a life of its own.

This isn’t just a success story.

It’s about backing yourself, handling pressure, and what happens when you finally get your shot — and have to deliver.

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Australia’s fuel crisis has shifted — and it’s now hitting supply chains, food production and small business in real time.

This isn’t about rising prices anymore. It’s about access, prioritisation and what breaks next.

In this episode, Karl speaks with operators on the ground already adapting:

Charlie Blomfield — farmer and agricultural operator managing real-time fuel and input shortages on the land. Scott Challen — builder and business owner navigating rising costs, supply disruption and construction pressures.

Together, they break down what’s actually happening now:

Rationing fuel on farms

Pulling back production

Changing delivery models to survive

Cutting costs and preparing for disruption

Because the reality is this:

There is no short-term fix.

And as supply tightens, the impact moves fast — from freight, to food, to everyday Australians.

This episode breaks down where things are heading next, what businesses are doing right now to stay afloat, and why the next phase of this crisis will hit harder than the first.

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What’s really happening in Lebanon — and why does it matter to Australia?

In this powerful Easter conversation, Charlie Bakos joins The Karl Stefanovic Show to share firsthand insight from the ground in Lebanon — a country shaped by war, economic collapse and foreign influence.

From mass displacement and rising tension to corruption, broken systems and global powers fighting proxy wars, Charlie explains how everyday life has changed — and why Australians should be paying attention.

He also speaks candidly about migration, government decisions, freedom of speech, and what he believes Australia is getting wrong.

This is a confronting, unfiltered conversation about global conflict, leadership and the future of Australia.

Watch now and decide for yourself.

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America showed its power in this war.But it also showed its limits.

And the world noticed.

China is watching.Russia is benefiting.Netanyahu walks away stronger.

Meanwhile, the clock is ticking — because for every day this conflict drags on, it adds weeks of disruption to the global system.

Fuel. Supply chains. Defence readiness.

This is bigger than a single war. This is a shift in global power.

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Australia is facing a fuel security crisis, rising costs and growing pressure on its industries – and few voices are more outspoken than MP Bob Katter.

From the opening moments, the Katters bring chaos – sharp takes, father-son roasting and zero-filter politics. 

In this explosive episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show, Bob Katter and his son Robbie Katter break down:

Why Australia exports fuel cheaply – and buys it back at a premium

The looming fuel shortage and its real-world consequences

Ethanol, energy policy and what governments aren’t doing

Mining, gas exports and billions lost in missed opportunities

The rise of minor parties like One Nation

Trump, economic nationalism and whether Australia needs a reset

This is raw, unfiltered and at times chaotic, but it’s a conversation about the future of Australia that you need to hear.

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This episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show dives into what could be one of the biggest scandals in Australia right now — the NDIS.Journalists Drew Pavlou and Pete Zogolous reveal what they’ve uncovered on the ground — from empty “NDIS provider” storefronts in places like Lakemba and Bankstown, to a system they claim is being exploited at scale.They say the numbers don’t add up. In some areas, nearly 1 in 15 people are registered providers. Businesses with no visible services. Shops with no clients. And when questioned? Aggression, silence, or being told to leave.Karl calls it what it is — a national issue.The NDIS is now one of the fastest-growing parts of the Australian economy — outpacing even Medicare. But where is the money actually going?The boys say they’re willing to risk everything to expose it.This is raw, confronting, and raises serious questions about accountability, oversight, and who’s really paying the price.Watch now.A HUGE thanks to the legends at R5. To get 20% go to https://www.Revive5.com.au/karlos

Australia’s construction industry is on the brink — and this could be the tipping point.

Scott Challen, a builder with 17 years in the industry, breaks down how rising fuel costs, supply chain shocks and government policy are pushing businesses to collapse.

He claims the system is failing small businesses, immigration isn’t solving the skills crisis, and the real impact will hit families hardest.

“This is an emergency… there’s nothing left in the tank.”

If this continues, what happens next?

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On December 14, Bondi was shaken by a horrific attack that changed lives in an instant.In this episode, Karl brings together two men forever connected by that day.

Elon, a father who nearly lost his life protecting his children — stepping in front of unimaginable violence to shield them.And Daniel 'Beardy', the lifeguard who refused to stand by — stepping in and helping save Elon’s life in those critical moments.

And it wasn't just Daniel, the Bondi Lifeguard crew were all there - risking their lives to save everyone else. This is their first time sitting down together since the attack.They walk through what really happened, what goes through your mind in a moment like that, and what it means to survive something you were never meant to.

A story of instinct, courage, and the split-second decisions that change everything.

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Lucas street Wong Rory Davey Mario Marfella Michael jenkinson Wally Eggelton Jackson DoolanTroy Quinlan Trent falson Trent Maxwell Frankie Desrets Lindsey Lawry Daniel McLaughlin

Fuel shortages, rising prices, and a fragile supply chain — how prepared is Australia, really?

Karl speaks with defence strategist Gus McLachlan about the real impact of global conflict on Australia, why the Strait of Hormuz matters, and how quickly things could escalate.

From fuel security to national defence, this conversation lays out a confronting reality: we may not be as prepared as we think — and what comes next could be far worse.

In this episode, Karl speaks with DroneShield CEO Oleg Vornik about the rise of drone warfare and what it means for the future of global conflict.

From early-stage technology to real-world deployment in war zones, Oleg explains how drones are transforming military strategy, security, and surveillance.

They also discuss Australia’s vulnerability, the challenges of defending against drone attacks, and how rapidly evolving technology is reshaping both military and civilian risk.

A fascinating look at one of the most important — and least understood — shifts in modern warfare.

Clive Palmer sits down with Karl for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation on the state of Australia right now — and where he thinks it’s all heading.

From rising cost of living and fuel insecurity, to migration, the NDIS and government spending, Palmer lays out why he believes Australians are being let down — and what he would do differently.

He also opens up on: – Why he’s willing to spend tens of millions on politics – His views on war, global instability and Australia’s vulnerability – The future of Australian industry, energy and jobs – Family, legacy, and what drives him to keep going

Agree or disagree, this is a conversation that pulls no punches.

Australia is running out of fuel — and Matt Canavan says we’re not ready.

In this episode, the newly appointed National Party leader joins Karl to talk about the growing fuel crisis, why regional Australia is already feeling the pain, and what happens next if supply tightens further.

From net zero to drilling, from Canberra to the bush, this is a straight-talking look at the decisions shaping the country right now.

Interest rates are rising — and Australians are feeling it.

Christopher Joye joins The Karl Stefanovic Show to explain why inflation is still out of control, why the RBA is being forced to act, and what it means for mortgages, house prices and everyday Australians.

From government spending to global conflict, this is a blunt breakdown of what’s coming next — and who’s really to blame.

Fuel prices, war in the Middle East, and a cost-of-living crisis hitting Australian families — how did we get here?In this explosive episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show, Karl sits down with former Senator Gerard Rennick and political commentator Alex Antic to unpack the global tensions around Iran, the threat to Australia’s fuel supply, and why some experts believe the country is dangerously unprepared for an energy crisis.With Australia holding only weeks of fuel reserves, farmers, miners and transport workers could be the first to feel the pain if global supply lines are disrupted. But the conversation quickly turns to the bigger picture — from government spending and the NDIS to superannuation, the rise of bureaucratic power and whether Australia’s political system is broken.The trio also dive into the chaos inside conservative politics, Matt Canavan’s rise inside the Nationals, and whether right-leaning parties in Australia will eventually be forced to unite to survive.Is Australia heading for an economic shock?Is the global order shifting?And are politicians completely out of touch with everyday Australians?This is one of the most wide-ranging and controversial political conversations yet.A big thanks to our exclusive betting partner neds. Download the neds app to have a play. And a big thanks to Revive5, the supplement I use for energy. Go to revive5.com.au and use the code Karlos for 20% off.

Former Air Vice-Marshal John Blackburn joins Karl Stefanovic to discuss Australia’s growing fuel security crisis and what it means for national defence.

He explains why Australia’s dependence on imported fuel is a major strategic risk, how modern conflicts could disrupt supply chains overnight, and why the country may be far less prepared than many assume.

Australia runs on diesel — and farmers say the system is starting to crack.

Karl speaks with Tamworth cattle producer Ben Duddy about fuel shortages being reported across rural Australia, where some farmers say diesel deliveries are already being rationed.

From harvesting crops and feeding cattle to transporting food across the country, diesel powers nearly every part of the agricultural supply chain.

If supply tightens further, the impact could stretch far beyond the farm gate.

This is a raw, honest conversation about the realities of farming, the pressures facing rural families and why some farmers believe the country is dangerously unprepared.

Australians are paying more than ever at the pump — and according to ANU national security expert David Leaney, the real story behind Australia’s fuel crisis is far worse than most people realise.

In this explosive interview, Karl Stefanovic challenges Leaney on the uncomfortable reality facing the country: Australia only holds about 30 days of fuel reserves, one of the lowest among developed nations.

That means floods, war in the Middle East, supply chain bottlenecks — or even insurance companies refusing to cover oil tankers — can push the system to breaking point.

Farmers are already reporting diesel shortages. Small businesses are feeling the squeeze. And Australians are watching petrol prices surge while fuel sitting in tanks was actually bought months earlier at cheaper prices.

Karl doesn’t hold back.

Is this daylight robbery at the bowser?Why are Australians paying more when the fuel was purchased cheaper months ago?Why does Australia have only 30 days of strategic fuel reserves while many countries stockpile 90 days or more?

And if diesel runs out where it matters most — on farms and in freight — what happens to the food on supermarket shelves?

This is a blunt conversation about fuel security, price gouging, government complacency, and the uncomfortable truth about how vulnerable Australia really is.

Because if the supply chain breaks… everything else breaks with it.

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