On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Bondi Junction stabbing: French man who confronted attacker with bollard to receive permanent residency. Federal Court judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails. Woolworths chief Brad Banducci couldn’t give senators his company’s ‘return on equity’…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump Media Spirals as 37% Dive From Debut Close Erases Billions - BNN Bloomberg Former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach tells Federal Court network paid for sex workers and illicit drugs for Bruce Lehrmann - ABC News Bruce Lehrmann Evicted From $4M Sydney Pad Over 'Wild Parties' …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Former Victorian Liberal Party boss fined $40k over tiny authorisation text on political ads. Warnings data collected by Coles and Woolworths leading to unfair market. Scott Hutchinson says surplus demand is driving up costs, driving down profits in construction industry. Rep. M…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election with almost 90pc of vote, but large protests spark 'hope'. Your car spies on you and rats you out to insurance companies. Former US president Donald Trump insults ambassador Kevin Rudd, says 'he won't be there long' if he's 'host…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's lawyer speaks after his client's sudden death. Aged care workers win up to 28.5 per cent wage rise. McDonald's system outage impacts restaurants across the globe, some stores back online. Higher interest rates are meant to lower inflation. US …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: US supreme court ruling on Trump ballot ban: five key takeaways. State of the Union: What the world made of Biden's big speech. Nikki Haley suspends presidential campaign, leaving Donald Trump as last major Republican candidate. Trump’s White House Was ‘Awash in Speed’ — and Xan…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: 2023 was a banner year for video games — and video game industry layoffs. Exclusive: Unity Software to cut 25% of staff in ‘company reset’ continuation. The video game industry is booming. Why are there so many layoffs? Sony to lay off 900 workers in its PlayStation division. So…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci to retire as company announces $781 million loss Supermarket industry insiders reveal how Coles and Woolworths profit off rising prices Is a frozen embryo a child? The Alabama court ruling that's rocked America's IVF clinics and reproduct…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump must pay $US355 milllion in penalties, barred from NY business for three years, judge rules. Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dead at 47, region's prison service says. Australian Border Force officials remove suspected asylum seekers from Beagle Bay a…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Allan Fels's ACTU initiated price gouging report calls for government to act against exploitative practices of big business. Qantas decision to reduce flight capacity may have led to RBA rate hike, inquiry finds. Queensland government loses appeal over $2.7m payout to Gold Coast…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Earlier today, Victorian MP Georgie Purcell shared a side-by-side photo comparison on X, blaming Nine News for ‘sexist’ image editing. Trolls have flooded X with graphic Taylor Swift AI fakes. Speaking at the National Press Club, Richard Denniss, the executive director at the Au…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Ron DeSantis withdraws from Republican presidential race, endorses Trump. Trump takes aim at Haley in combative New Hampshire primary victory speech. Prime minister hints at expansion of stage 3 tax cuts to benefit lower-income earners. Are Labor's stage 3 tax cut changes good e…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Best-selling author Jack Heath’s new novel: Kill Your Husbands. Iowa GOP presidential election results. Nuke policy quietly nuked: Australia to fund US nuclear weapon delivery program. US strikes more Houthi targets in Yemen after Greek ship becomes latest vessel struck in Red S…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: The Day Before Has Already Lost 80% of Its Players in the First 3 Days on Steam. The Day Before Studio Fntastic Announces Closure Just Days After Early Access Launch. Fantastic Official statement. The Most Popular Game on Steam Is A Massive Scam? Kathleen Folbigg has convictions…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: ‘Creeping politicisation’ in Victoria’s public service needs ‘urgent attention’, ombudsman warns. Alleged politicisation of the public sector. Alan Jones's lawyers taking 'first steps' towards defamation proceedings over indecent assault allegations. Profile: Kate McClymont AM. …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Former US secretary of state and controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner Henry Kissinger dies aged 100. Kissinger outlived so many people that not only did he outlive his obituary writer, he outlived the obituary writer of his obituary writer. Powerful Home Affairs boss Mike Pezz…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns as Optus CEO. Barbra Streisand Explains: Why I Cloned My Dog. Javier Milei: Argentina's far-right outsider wins presidential election. Javier Milei wants to gut spending and ditch the peso, but will it save Argentina's economy? Dan Andrews Is Locked …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Detainees released without visas after High Court decision in immigration revelation. Optus identifies cause of nationwide outage, says 'changes to routing information' after software upgrade to blame. Optus says 228 triple-0 calls were unable to be made during the outage. Optus…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Federal government announces investigation into Optus outage, minister urges telco consider compensation. The landmark High Court ruling that's left Anthony Albanese in a political pincher. Advance Australia doubled donations to raise nearly $5m ahead of voice to parliament refe…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Suspected mushroom poisoning: Erin Patterson fronts court in Victoria on murder charges. Melbourne man Jacob Hersant set to be charged with performing a Nazi salute under new laws. Protest vote shows the 'near-unanimous disdain' the public has for Qantas, senator says. The Daily…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Bruce Lehrmann revealed as high-profile man charged with Toowoomba rape. Brittany Higgins & Bruce Lehrmann: A Timeline Of Events. Retired MP jailed for falsely claiming more than $170k. Australian Federal Police raids target alleged money laundering by Changjiang Currency Exchan…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Tony Abbott reckons we shouldn’t do acknowledgement of country anymore. High Court rules against Victoria’s electric-car road-user tax in landmark case. US Republicans revoke speaker bid of hardline conservative Jim Jordan after third failed vote. The Unnatural Selection podcast…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Voice referendum updates: Nation votes No to Voice to Parliament, with all six states rejecting change — as it happened. Referendum dates and results. Transgender movement next on Price hit list. US House Republicans nominate Jim Jordan for speaker on day 10 of House deadlock, t…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: More than 70 university law professors say Voice 'not constitutionally risky' in letter to Australian public. Referendum question and constitutional amendment. How a soap opera star pushed a conspiracy theory linking the Voice to Parliament to a UN takeover. Lidia Thorpe calls t…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Home affairs department head Michael Pezzullo standing aside pending investigation over leaked texts. Daniel Andrews resigns as premier of Victoria. The Daniel Andrews era is over. Where to now for Victoria with Jacinta Allan as premier? US government likely to avoid shutdown wi…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp. An Amazing Tour Of Rupert Murdoch's Mansions, Boats And Planes. Summer of severe heat predicted as Bureau of Meteorology declares El Niño. Victoria to tax short-stay accommodation under wide-ranging plan to fix housing …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Gurner Group founder Tim Gurner tells the Financial Review Property Summit workers have become "arrogant" since COVID and "We've got to kill that attitude." Background on the Phillips Curve and the RBA's Modelling Approach. AOC takes aim at multimillionaire Australian property d…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Alan Joyce to stand down as Qantas chief executive after tumultuous week. The invisible danger of the 'glass cliff'. The Chairman’s Lounge: Inside the secretive and controversial Qantas lounge you can’t buy your way into. Mum cashed in on $10.4m crypto windfall after website blu…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Virgin Australia says more Qatar Airways flights would lower airfares, Flight Centre says 'no logic' to decision to block Qatar flights. Stephen Jones walks back comments that government blocked Qatar Airways to protect Qantas' profits. Qantas removes expiry date on $570m worth …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Historic Trump mugshot released after arrest in Atlanta, Georgia - BBC News Mark Latham quits One Nation, accuses party of 'defrauding NSW electoral funds' - ABC News Peter Dutton to complain to AEC about tick and cross Voice referendum voting - ABC News Ten dead in Moscow jet c…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: ‘It was pretty scary’: the Big Brother 'turkey slap' that rocked reality TV. Sonia Kruger vilified Muslim people in Australia but her comments were not racist. Opinion: Sonia Kruger’s Gold Logie Is A Solid Reminder Of How Racist Australian Media Continues To Be. Trump indictment…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: ACT chief minister says early release of report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution may have breached law. Casual workers to have a new pathway to permanent work under proposed changes. https://www.casualworksforme.com.au/ South Korean World Scout Jamboree campsite evacuated as Ty…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction in Jan 6 probe. Justice Alito Plays Dumb To Wall Street Journal When Asked About What Congress Can Do. You Shouldn't Buy It. Niger’s military rulers ask for help from Russian group Wagner. Former Defence …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Rhodes fires: Brits escape Greek fires as travel advice updated. Kathryn Campbell, senior public servant in Robodebt scheme, resigns from Department of Defence. Byron Bay breach victim told to pay Adidas, National Basketball Association $US1.2m by US courts. Not long after Qin G…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Kathryn Campbell first senior bureaucrat suspended after Robodebt royal commission. Daniel Andrews’ $7bn Commonwealth Games price tag doesn’t add up, expert says. Cancelling the Commonwealth Games won’t come cheaply – Victoria now faces the legal consequences. The Dollop #545 - …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Philip Lowe will not be reappointed as RBA governor. Crawford Lake in Canada voted 'golden spike' site to determine Anthropocene epoch. Screen Actors Guild sends Hollywood actors on strike, joining writers for first time in more than six decades. Actors say Hollywood studios wan…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: The Rice Purity Test. Early robodebt critics outraged by how long Coalition persisted with unlawful scheme. States are weakening their child labor restrictions nearly 8 decades after the US government took kids out of the workforce. Thirty million join Meta's Twitter rival Threa…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: John Goodenough, world's oldest Nobel Prize winner who helped pioneer lithium batteries which power our devices, dies aged 100. Former MP Daryl Maguire charged with giving false evidence to ICAC. Gladys Berejiklian and Daryl Maguire engaged in serious corrupt conduct, report fin…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: OceanGate Was Warned of Potential for ‘Catastrophic’ Problems With Titanic Mission. Wagner chief to leave Russia for Belarus in deal that ends armed insurrection, Kremlin says. Squatting Russian diplomat refusing to leave terminated Canberra embassy site. Embattled PwC caught up…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Former Italian prime minister and billionaire Silvio Berlusconi dies, 86. Trials and allegations involving Silvio Berlusconi. Katy Gallagher says she didn’t alert Albanese or Wong to the pending Brittany Higgins’ interview. Lidia Thorpe tells Senate she was 'followed, aggressive…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Former US president Donald Trump says he has been indicted over classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. The startling, damning details in the Trump indictment. Nearly 10K photos from Hunter Biden's laptop hit the web: 'Truth and transparency'. ‘Fabulous dinner’: Reserve Bank spent $…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: As it happened: Ben Roberts-Smith's major court loss, costs will 'follow inevitably'. Afghanistan war crime allegations prompted US warnings about cooperation with Australia. AFL ends Hawthorn racism inquiry, with ‘no adverse findings’ against coaches. Crown Resorts and AUSTRAC …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: PwC agrees to 'stand down' staff who knew about Treasury tax leak from government contracts. France bans short-haul domestic flights that could be made by train. US President Joe Biden and Republican Kevin McCarthy end meeting with no deal on US debt ceiling. Joe Biden and Kevin…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: 'Sexist' and 'inappropriate' Barely Legal beer withdrawn from craft beer festival, sparking industry debate. Richard Boyle faces life behind bars while those in the PwC scandal are protected by the corporate world. PwC scandal shows consultants, like church officials, are best k…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: A balanced but timid budget: The Age’s scorecard. Tax cuts for rich Australians worth five times handouts to the poor. Australia budget 2023: six graphs that explain this one-off surplus. Donald Trump found liable for sexually abusing writer E Jean Carroll in civil trial. Tasman…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: AOC, Gaetz unite to ban members of Congress from trading stocks. Nancy Pelosi's net worth. Political disclosures: vast majority of MPs properly declared directorships and shares. Why there should never be another Met Gala. Karl Lagerfeld’s long history of disparaging fat women. …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Defence strategic review: Australia will build longer range military power amid ‘radically different’ security environment. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledges $240 million for Hobart stadium at Macquarie Point. Taxpayer-funded football stadiums rarely pay off. So why do cit…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Fox and Dominion Voting Systems resolve defamation lawsuit. Lachlan Murdoch drops defamation proceedings against independent Australian publisher Crikey. RBA shake-up promises board representation for workers, with focus on full employment and fighting inflation. Indigenous voic…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Pentagon leak traced to video game chat group users arguing over war in Ukraine. The Pentagon leak that landed on a chat forum about Minecraft exposes an unavoidable weakness in US national security. Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire. Clarence Thomas Defends Undisclosed “Famil…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony fraud charges over alleged hush money payments during 2016 election campaign. Liberal Party to oppose government’s Voice to parliament. The high cost of the Liberals’ Voice rejection — for both Peter Dutton and the party. Finland's NAT…