Neil Mitchell Asks Why
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oct 23, 2024 • 10min
This is what I think... 'Lidia Thorpe went too far’
This is my take on the last week in news: The Senate needs to condemn Thorpe’s outburst at Charles & Camilla, Royal media coverage was outdated and over the top and advice for David Warner & Jacinta Allan. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2024 • 6min
This is what I think... 'This property is a bad look' for Albo and his tin ear
This is my take on the last week in news: Anthony Albanese is entitled to buy any property he chooses - but he's losing a sense of what people really care about; Australia's birth rate is at an all time low and it could be a serious problem in the future. The Government needs to wake up to it! Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
