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Aug 14, 2025 • 19min
Why the AFL has 'lost it's moral compass'
This is my take on the last week in news; Why critics of Snoop are being labelled 'casual racists' and Anthony Albanese's decision to recognise Palestine is 'simply wrong.' Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 18min
The unbelievable life of a diplomat, party girl & saint; With Geraldine Cox
I sit down with Geraldine Cox AM about her extraordinary life from Aussie diplomat, seducing her way across the globe, to founding children's charity 'Sunrise Cambodia'. To find out more about Geraldine's work, and to donate, head to her website here: https://www.sunrisecambodia.org.au This episode contains content related to suicide and other mature themes. Listener discretion is advised. If this raises issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 2025 • 18min
The plan to give your dog more rights than your partner
This is my take on the last week in news; Protestors gone feral, mysteries in the Aussie bush, pets & the WFH backflip. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4, 2025 • 55min
Secrets, conspiracy & cover-ups; Searching for the Tassie Tiger
I chat with documentary maker Tim Noonan about his search for the Tasmanian Tiger, manhood and why he thinks truth is the most valuable commodity we have. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 2025 • 22min
The 'huge change' coming in work culture
This is my take on the last week in news: The truth about a sugar tax, young people are driving massive change in work culture and the Aussie company outpacing Elon Musk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 12min
Why no kid is beyond help; With The Reach Foundation
In this episode, I sit down with Alison Wright, CEO of the Reach Foundation & Fergus Watts, Chairman of Reach, to talk about the challenges facing kids today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 22min
Why our leaders are failing in the face of anti-Semitism; With Linda Dessau
The Hon. Linda Dessau has one of the most impressive CVs in the country. Jurist, former Governor of Victoria, former AFL commissioner & a proud Jewish woman - she is a formidable force. In this episode, Linda discuses the demise of social cohesion in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3, 2025 • 22min
We're ignoring one of the most crucial issues mankind will ever face
This is my take on the last week in news: Time for Australia to get comfortable with killing kangaroos and the world needs to wake up to the dangers of AI. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2025 • 51min
The life lessons from massive failure; With Ian Baker-Finch
Ian Baker-Finch is a legendary golfer & sports commentator, who was struck down by one of the worst cases of the yips in golf history. Ian's fall from the top in the late 90's became the stuff of golfing legend - But Ian's story isn't just about golf; It's about hitting rock bottom and finding a way back to the top. In this episode, Ian talks about the extreme highs and lows of his career, the mental game of professional golf and what it takes to bounce back. You can find out more about Ian's journey in his authorised biography 'Ian Baker-Finch: To Hell and Back'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 2025 • 20min
Why it's time to increase GST
This is my take on the last week in news: It’s time to seriously look at tax reform, solving 'intergenerational injustice' & the new education guidelines that are a 'pointless exercise in virtue signaling & social engineering'. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


