Neil Mitchell Asks Why

In my view, Nick McKenzie is the best investigative journalist in the country.  In this episode, Nick tells me how the pressure of his job follows him home and what the underworld, business & politics all have in common. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is my take on the last week in news: Politicians need to wake up to cost of living crisis,  right to disconnect laws will spell trouble and fickle US voters impressed by razzmatazz over substance.  Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a young man, Jay Malkoun went to jail for 10 years for trafficking heroin. He survived the notorious Pentridge Prison and went on to become president of outlawed bikie gang The Comancheros. Jay Malkoun has been a very serious criminal. But now, he says he's not. You be the judge.  In this episode, Jay Malkoun tells me WHY he's written a memoir 'The Consultant' and thrust himself back in the media limelight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is my take on the last week in news: NOW is the time to ban all sports gambling ads and why I think Peter Dutton will come out on top in the Gaza debate.  Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Lahey understands the value of time better that most. The 32 year old is dying - and she doesn’t know how much longer she has to live. But she’s determined to spend what time she does have sharing this message. The Time To Live Exhibition takes place on Saturday 17th August, 2024 You can book time with Emily at: acrf.com.au/time-to-live/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is my take on the last week in news: Collingwood great Tony Shaw is not an unreasonable man and it's time to wake up from the Covid hangover.  Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judge Lex Lasry was one of the most experienced and respected judges in Australia. He was a Supreme Court judge in Victoria for 17 years and he's handled some of the worst murder cases to come before the court.  In this episode I find out WHY he resigned suddenly and dramatically earlier this year, and WHY he thinks society is becoming more violent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is my take on the latest week in news. Drug cheats in Paris and it's time victims of crime were given a voice.  Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Newman has made a lot of money out of pretending to be an idiot. He made his name as a professional footballer and a serial trouble maker in the media - and now - out of the limelight - he's sailing the East Coast of Australia in his 66 foot yacht with close friend, and aerobics world champion, Sue Stanley. In this episode, I chat to Sam and Sue about their unlikely friendship and find out WHY Sam resents the AFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's my take on the last week in news. Is the time coming for our politicians to rethink the number of migrants coming into this country? And is a lack of hope driving the 'baby recession'? Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.