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Neil Mitchell is Australia's best interviewer and you can only hear him here. His one rule is guests must be interesting and relevant to listeners.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 3min
Why house prices are fuelling an intergenerational war
I speak with Dr. Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, and Scott O'Neill, property investor and author of Rethink Property Investing. We discuss what’s really driving Australia’s housing crisis & why tax reform won't be enough to fix it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 2025 • 19min
Where Australians spend their money & why
This is my take on the last week in news: Non-essential spending habits, ghost stories & it's time for Australia to join the campaign against Iran. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 15min
Why ghosts exist; A scientist explains
Dr Vladimir Dubaj is a neuroscientist with a Ph.D. in biomedical instrumentation. He also believes in ghosts, the afterlife and a dimension of dead people. In this episode, he tells me why. You can find out more about Dr. Dubaj's work here And get in touch with me via email: neil.mitchell@nine.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 2025 • 22min
Why Kane Cornes is trying too hard
This is my take on the last week in the news: Why its time to seriously reform the health system, sports reporting has become a bloodspot, another nail in the coffin for free to air TV & Greta Thunberg's latest stunt. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 6min
How not to be scammed & why the police don’t care if you are
I chat to criminal investigator Ken Gamble about how fraud is becoming the number one income crime across the planet, and why Australians are the most susceptible targets. Ken Gamble is a front-line cybercrime investigator & co-founder and current Executive Chairman of IFW Global. Find out more about Ken's work here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 2025 • 21min
Why Australia needs 'dad lessons'
This is my take on the last week in the news: Loyalty is eroding in all areas of society, world is on a war footing, Australia needs to pay attention to China and our dads need lessons in parenting. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 20min
Why China is a threat to Australia: With Cheng Lei
It's been over a year since Australian journalist Cheng Lei was released from wrongful detention in a Chinese prison cell. Arrested on bizarre, trumped-up charges, accused of spying, she was jailed and interrogated in appalling conditions for more than three years. To this day, she still doesn't know why. In this episode, I attempt to understand Australia's complex and problematic relationship with China, and what we can learn from Cheng Lei's ordeal. You can find Cheng Lei's book, 'Cheng Lei: A Memoir of Freedom', at all good retailers. Content Warning:This episode contains discussions of sensitive and potentially distressing themes, including suicide, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs support, you can speak with someone today by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 2025 • 20min
Why Albo needs to make a stand on machetes
This is my take on the last week in the news: Machete ban needs to be National, farmers tired of political squabbling over climate change & why Victoria does business like North Korea. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 2025 • 1h 17min
How Australia's food security is under threat
In this episode, I sit down with farmer Emma Germano, advocate and former President of the Victorian Farmers Federation to talk about drought, food security, threats to the bush and how it impacts us all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 2025 • 18min
Victoria is going down the gurgler
This is my take on the last week in the news: Victoria's disastrous state budget, the bush is up in arms, a rebel Catholic Priest and what I think about the Coalition split. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


