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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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Sep 12, 2024 • 10min
This is what I think... Australian voters would choose Harris
My take on the last week in news: Victoria is in the process of losing everything it's worked so hard to build, Kamala Harris trumped Donald in the debate, common sense has burst onto the floor of Parliament and the rule change the AFL needs to look at. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2024 • 1h 1min
The thing 'people don't realise' about Michael Klim
Michael Klim is one of the most physically imposing athletes in Australian history, as well as being one of our greatest swimmers. In this episode Michael Klim tells me how he's made peace with a rare and debilitating disorder called CIDP (a neurological disorder that can cause weakness, wasting and sensory loss in the legs and arms) and WHY he had to drop his ego. Michael's memoir 'KLIM' is available now at all good book stores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2024 • 9min
This is what I think... Raygun needs to go away quietly
My take on the last week in news: Albanese could find himself to be a one term PM and if Raygun wants to play the celebrity game, she should prepared to be targeted. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 14min
How Peter Dutton will target young voters and win the election
The Federal Opposition Leader says he doesn't care about popularity - but Peter Dutton has a plan to win the next election, and in this episode he tells me how. Tell me what you think EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2024 • 14min
This is what I think... Greens could 'effectively demolish' Australia
My take on the last week in news: The Greens are living in a fantasy land and we need a fresh approach to tackling the road toll. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 13min
Meet the man who terrifies Australia's most dangerous crooks
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.

Aug 22, 2024 • 10min
This is what I think... Kamala Harris 'may well be vacuous'
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.

Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 4min
'Bikies are misunderstood'; Former Comanchero boss tells all
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.

Aug 15, 2024 • 8min
This is what I think... Majority will support Peter Dutton
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.

Aug 12, 2024 • 33min
If you had one day left to live, what would you do? Emily Lahey has the answer
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.