Episodes

  • High-functioning dangerous personalities in power

    High-functioning dangerous personalities in power
    Apr 20 2026
    Research indicates that high-functioning individuals with certain psychological traits occupy positions of power and control in society at rates of 10-15%, including roles such as politicians, CEOs, board directors, and surgeons. These individuals are described as fundamentally different in their objectives and predispositions, comparable to the difference between domestic cats and wild lions. The key distinction is that higher-functioning individuals avoid criminal behaviour to protect their freedom, despite sharing similar dangerous traits with lower-functioning counterparts.

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    1 min
  • Footage catches US destroyer warning Iran tanker

    Footage catches US destroyer warning Iran tanker
    Apr 19 2026
    The Iranian cargo ship was warned for hours before it was fired upon for trying to get around the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

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    1 min
  • Victoria extends free and half-price public transport

    Victoria extends free and half-price public transport
    Apr 19 2026
    Victoria has extended its free public transport scheme until the end of May 2025, followed by a 50% reduction in daily fare caps from $11.40 to $5.70 for the remainder of the year. The initiative will cost the state government $400 million in lost revenue, with full-time commuters expected to save approximately $880 over the seven-month discounted period. Premier Jacinta Allen defends the measure as a targeted response to cost-of-living pressures, citing Victoria's operating surplus despite the state's nearly $200 billion debt.

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    4 mins
  • The Capital of Gains

    The Capital of Gains
    Apr 19 2026
    Now, the original CGT system used indexation, adjusting asset values for inflation, so to tax applied only to a property's real increase in value. Tanya, any change to the capital gains tax discount, will that be grandfathered.

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    4 mins
  • Trump threatens Iran over peace deal negotiations

    Trump threatens Iran over peace deal negotiations
    Apr 19 2026
    Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran if it doesn't sign a peace deal, warning there will be 'no more Mr Nice Guy'. US delegates have been sent to Pakistan to negotiate a new agreement as tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict is impacting global fuel prices and economic confidence, with Australian politicians discussing the domestic effects including petrol costs and the need for better preparedness.

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    3 mins
  • US Navy seizes Iranian ship breaking blockade

    US Navy seizes Iranian ship breaking blockade
    Apr 19 2026
    US President Donald Trump has announced that the US Navy has fired upon and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to break a naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman. The incident occurs amid a fragile ceasefire, with the US accusing Iran of firing on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran claiming the US naval blockade breaches the ceasefire agreement. Negotiations for a second round of peace talks in Pakistan remain uncertain as tensions escalate over the crucial waterway.

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    2 mins
  • Ben Roberts-Smith faces war crime charges

    Ben Roberts-Smith faces war crime charges
    Apr 19 2026
    Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, faces war crime charges and is required to report for his first bail signing. His defence team is considering a permanent stay application to halt criminal proceedings on grounds that he may not receive a fair trial due to extensive public attention. Roberts-Smith maintains his innocence and has stated he looks forward to clearing his name, while being subject to bail conditions including thrice-weekly police station sign-ins, a travel ban, and restrictions on electronic devices.

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    2 mins