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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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Mar 6, 2025 • 21min
Tattoos, Trump & Trudeau
This is my take on the last week in news. Tattoos could kill you, the lunacy of the Trump / Trudeau trade wars and what I learnt from my interview with John Setka. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 27min
John Setka: My side of the story
I don't think there's ever been a more controversial union official than John Setka. This is his side of the story. Get in touch: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell This episode contains discussions about PTSD, suicide, mental health struggles and related topics. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support. Lifeline: 13 11 14See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2025 • 21min
How Albo can win this election
This is what my 90 minute interview with Anthony Albanese reveals about the upcoming election, will Trump stand with us and why you should never go to court against the ABC (trust me, I’ve tried). Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 29min
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
I sit down with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and find out why he thinks you should vote for him. Get in touch: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 2025 • 16min
Why Usman Khawaja should stay out of politics
My advice to Usman Khawaja, interest rates have been cut but we're still missing out and why Kylie Minogue is an Australian hero. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2025 • 49min
Inside Australia's illicit tobacco wars
Rohan Pike is a former AFP officer & superintendent of the fraud and anti-corruption division, who later ran the tobacco strike team for the Australian Border Force. I found out why Australia's hugely profitable illicit tobacco industry is hurting us all - not just those who smoke. Rohan now runs his own consultancy business - Rohan Pike Consulting. Get in touch: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 2025 • 19min
Sam Kerr should not be sacked; She should quit
This is my take on the last week in news: Sam Kerr should step down, a plea from victims of juvenile crime and the horrifying anti-Semitic rant from two Sydney nurses. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 39min
The secret world of Australia’s spies: An insider's view
I speak to Dr. David Wright-Neville, Former Intelligence Analyst, about Trump’s America, the Middle East, terrorism and international espionage. Get in touch: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 2025 • 19min
My message to Kyle Sandilands
This is my take on the last week in news: Bianca Censori & Kanye stunt, my message to Kyle Sandilands as he faces life changing surgery, Phil Brady a 'star' of entertainment and why the prisons aren't working. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 9min
NEW EPISODE: Sarah Abo and her dad explain how migration can work
I chat to Sarah Abo, co-host of the Today show, and her father, Fouad Abo, about their family’s escape from Syria in 1990 and how they've come to call Australia home. Get in touch: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


