The Chaser Report
The Chaser
Are you sick of news you can trust? For over 200 years, The Chaser has been the world's leading source of news you can't trust.The Chaser Report offers a satirical look at Australian and world news and culture, along with occasional confessions of parenting and business failures, the latter often involving an amusingly large number of unsold avocado pool toys.The show is hosted each day by two of the satirical comedy group’s co-founders, Charles Firth and Dom Knight, along with occasional cameos from more talented, less available Chaser colleagues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Nov 12, 2024 • 16min
LJ Hooker's Real Estate AI-Gents
Charles and Dom take a look at the property market in today's episode, and stumble upon a gorgeous rental in Farley being advertised by LJ Hooker. What could possibly go wrong, and how does AI fit into this mess? Plus, Charles explains the 'Dead Internet Theory'Learn more about Charles and Dom's book launch event at Gleebooks here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2024 • 18min
Albo's Boring Legacy
Charles shares some pressing personal news, meanwhile Dom has a major update on the podcast itself. Plus, what is the legacy of Anthony Albanese's time as PM? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2024 • 19min
How Did Trump Win? | PEP
It's another PEPisode for you hungry US politics listeners. Today, Chas is joined by Melina Wicks and Richard Cooke to unpack the election result, and the impact of race and gender on the result for the Harris campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2024 • 9min
Finally, Men Have A Chance
Now that Trump is going to be President again, Dom and Charles realise there is no better time than the present to seize the means of communication and become who they were always destined to be: white men that coast by in a world designed to only fit white men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2024 • 15min
Donald Trump Steals Election
Charles and Dom react to Donald Trump's apparent win of the 2024 US Presidential Election, and speculate what the world is in for over the next four years. Would Kamala Harris be within her rights to claim the vote was rigged and assume to certify it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2024 • 19min
An Extremely Authoritative Election Day Special
It's finally US election day, and Charles is feeling a little less confident in his call on the results. Meanwhile Dom tries to help make sense of who Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in Australian terms. Plus, Charles' prediction has been surprisingly influenced by the vox pops on SBS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2024 • 25min
The Harris Optimism Mirage
Charles Firth and Dom Knight are on the edge of their seats for the US election results, and in the face of a new poll Charles is willing to make his call on who will be the winner. Meanwhile, Dom reviews Kamala Harris' appearance on SNL, and Donald Trump's ability to open doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2024 • 16min
Chas' Election Result Pre-Hindsights | PEP
Time to get PEPPY! On today's episode, we listen to an excerpt from Chas Licciardello's PEP podcast in which he outlines what the "conventional wisdom" will be when the US Presidential election results come in on Wednesday. LISTEN TO PEP HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2024 • 33min
US Election Forecast: The End Is Nigh | David Smith
With just days to go until the US election, Dom Knight is joined for the final time by Associate Professor David Smith from the US Studies Centre at USYD, to give all his final thoughts and predictions on what will happen. And most importantly... who will reign supreme? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2024 • 18min
Trump's Garbage Island
Dom and Charles unpack the roast comic's joke that could spell the end for the Trump campaign. Plus, Google has been fined a bonkers amount of money by Russia, and we have some ideas what that money could be used for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
