Neil Mitchell Asks Why

Tony Ayres is arguably the busiest TV producer in Australia. His company Tony Ayers Productions, and the company he co-founded, Matchbox Pictures, has produced some of the most applauded and award winning dramas in recent years. In this episode, Tony Ayers tells me why his love for film and TV started young, and how his extraordinarily tough migrant upbringing shaped him.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My take on the last week in news: The media is struggling and losing credibility, questions raised around the Andrews' car crash need to be answered and we could be losing a generation of productivity thanks to Gen Z.  Tell me what you think:  EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garry Linnell has built a name and career out of being a professional cynic. He's an award-winning journalist, author and former director of news and current affairs for the Nine Network. But, after a recent trip to the Arctic, he has seen what he believes is evidence the world is dying.  Garry is not a greenie, and he's the last person you'd expect to start campaigning on climate change, but in this episode, Garry Linnell tells me WHY it's time to start ringing the alarm bells.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.