Laura Tingle, Bruce Shapiro, and Ian Dunt discuss Julian Assange's release, the AUKUS alliance, and their memorable stories over the years. They analyze the upcoming leaders debate, the shifting political landscapes in the UK and Australia, and the evolution of political journalism. The podcast also touches on a terrifying cafe stabbing incident, mental health impact, and national crisis due to over-incarceration. Farewells to contributors are bid with teasers for future episodes.