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Neil Mitchell Asks Why

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Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 8min

Why Moira Kelly is willing to sacrifice anything

In this episode of Neil Mitchell Asks Why, humanitarian Moira Kelly reveals how she saved her adopted daughter, one of the famously conjoined twin sisters Trishna and Krishna, for a second time.  For more information about Moira’s work, you can visit the Creating Hope Foundation  Here Get in touch:   EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 13min

This is why I don't recognise my own country

This is my take on the last week in news: Attack on Synagogue must be a line in the sand. Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 11min

After 50 years fighting for animal rights, has Peter Singer won the battle?

Professor Peter Singer has been called the father of veganism, the most influential philosopher of the last 50 years and the world's most moral man. In this episode, I find out how someone who thinks so deeply about the failures of mankind, can still find happiness.  You can find Profess Singer's book 'Animal Liberation Now: The Definitive Classic Renewed' at all good bookstores.  Get in touch:   EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 5, 2024 • 13min

What I think... 'Australia is effectively standing with Hamas'

This is my take on the last week in news: All banks are still bastards and Australia's decision to back UN Israel / Palestine resolution is wrong and unfair.  Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 2, 2024 • 1min

TRAILER: Neil Mitchell Asks Why

I'm back for a new season of interviews, debates and editorials in 2025.  Get in touch:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 12min

This is what I think... 'the plot has been lost'

This is my take on the last week in news: Convicted killer should not be granted leave for IVF treatment and new poll shows doubt over the direction Australia is heading.  Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 21, 2024 • 16min

This is what I think... about Alan Jones

Everyone else has expressed their view on Alan Jones - now it's my turn.  And why it's time to re-think Christmas.  Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 12min

What a 'government efficiency department' could look like in Australia

This is my take on the last week in news: We're on the brink of a boredom epidemic fueled by technology and why the Trump presidency could be a template for other democracies.  Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 14min

US ELECTION: This is why it matters in Australia

This is my take on the last week in news: Others will tell you the outcome of the US election doesn't matter to Australia - It does. This is why.   Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 31, 2024 • 15min

This is what I think... Upgrade Albo: ‘PM has lost public trust’

This is my take on the last week in news: The PM has shown he’s become inept at handling basic political crises, Covid report proves the plot was lost in Victoria and we need to develop a system for Cannabis use while driving.  Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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