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The Late Debate
Get three sides to every story & your first look at tomorrow’s papers, with James Macpherson, Caleb Bond and Danica De Giorgio.
Episodes
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 6 November
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Plus, reports emerging of Australian police asking Israeli hostage posters be taken…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 2 November
ABC workforce ‘is not diverse enough’, Treasure’s fears over climate targets, big claims about renewables potential. Plus, students in turmoil as teachers vote…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 1 November
Was Israel's strike on a Gaza refugee camp, which claimed the lives of 50 people, justifiable in order to kill just one Hamas leader? Join the debate and…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 31 October
Experts are warning that migration will intensify inflation, but is the government taking this concern seriously enough? Join the debate and preview tomorrow's…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 30 October
Footage of angry mobs searching a Russian airport for Jewish travellers has shocked the world... when will this madness end? Join the debate and preview…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 26 October
Could the rumours be true that Linda Burney will become Australia's next Governor-General? Join the debate and preview tomorrow's papers with The Late Debate…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 25 October
The Albanese government has announced further funding for Ukraine, but is Australia doing enough to support the war-torn country? Join the debate and preview…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 24 October
Have the leftist media let down their own audience with their Middle East coverage? Join the debate and preview tomorrow's papers with The Late Debate. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 23 October
Australia's decision to reject Labor's proposed Voice to parliament has been slammed as 'shameful' - how accurate is that stance? Join the debate and preview…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 19 October
Labor MPs break ranks over Palestine, Dutton challenges Albanese to go to Israel, Palestine rallies held around the world, States mulling treaties after…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 18 October
Posters of Israeli hostages have been vandalised in Melbourne, how are the radical left getting away with this? Plus, should we ban child gender therapy? Join…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 17 October
Should councils return all the money they spent on the Voice campaign? Plus, former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennet with the latest on Israel-Hamas…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 16 October
Australian elites are still licking their wounds after the landslide Voice referendum loss, what are they complaining about now? Plus, has the referendum…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 12 October
James, Caleb and Liz ask why it took Anthony Albanese so long to offer condolences to the Jewish community after the Hamas terror attacks. Plus, talk to an…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 11 October
Cheng Lei returns home after being freed from detention in China. Is the Australian government doing enough for Israel following Hamas' terror attack? Plus…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 10 October
Australia shocked by Opera House scenes as Hamas supporters chant anti-Semitic slogans, why didn't the police stop them? Plus, why can't the Greens call Hamas'…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 9 October
Hamas militants launch unprecedented attack on Israel, the terrorist group's supporters in Sydney celebrate its barbaric actions. Plus, is Iran behind the…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 5 October
Petrol prices have hit new heights across Australia, will the Prime Minister do something to fix it? Join the debate now and preview tomorrow's front pages…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 4 October
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted during a Republican rebellion, what does this mean for the nation? Plus, would you try plastic ice cream? Join…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 3 October
Frustrated shoppers have called for supermarkets to adopt 'boomer hours', should they listen? Plus, is gender ideology taking over? Join the debate now. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 2 October
Will the last Liberal government in power lose control? Is the Qantas empire crumbling? Plus, should Elon Musk get into politics? Join the debate now. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 28 September
Australian universities have taken a dive in the world rankings - why are our educational standards slipping? Join the debate now and preview tomorrow's front…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 27 September
Does migration save us from invasion? Has the right faction of the Victorian Labor Party got momentum? Plus, is the latest climate panic scaring you? Join the…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 26 September
What will Dan Andrews' legacy be? The US is gripped by migration crisis, will Australia see similar scenes? Join the debate now. See omnystudio.com/listener…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 25 September
The ‘Yes’ campaign continues to lose support, is Anthony Albanese already shifting the narrative? Plus, is the Voice too toxic for woke companies? Join the…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 21 September
The Osbourne’s join the show for an exclusive interview. They discuss Ozzy Osbourne’s health, the Royal family, moving back to the UK and more. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 20 September
The short-stay industry has slammed the Victorian government over their newly announced holiday rental tax. Plus, are insurance companies doing enough to look…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 19 September
A local council has pushed forward with an Australia Day vote despite community backlash. Plus, ditching degrees for trades - find out why tradies are on the…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 18 September
Does Australia need to do more for its defence bases? What is the real price of a nuclear energy transition? Plus, does 'Yes' camp need to stay off socials?…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 14 September
Is Dutton right on slamming ACT drug decriminalisation? Join the debate and preview tomorrow's big headlines in the new hour-long Late Debate. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 13 September
Is Question Time too explosive? Are politicians becoming soft? Plus, can Joe Biden’s impeachment succeed? Join the debate now. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 12 September
Is having cash a thing of the past? Does Qantas have too much influence? Plus, will Democrats move on from Joe Biden? Join the debate now. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 11 September
The hosts discuss how to fix the native title claim drama. Can Joe Biden lead the Democrats in 2024? Plus, is Novak Djokovic a hero against the tyranny? Join…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 7 September
Bizarre suggestion to save the planet, Voice campaign won’t be at AFL finals, tradies cut hole in Great Wall of China. Plus, The Rolling Stones release brand…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 6 September
The NSW government opens Australia's first pride museum, is it worth the money? Is Noel Pearson a hypocrite? Plus, is the world's most famous mugshot in breach…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 5 September
An Aboriginal school struggles to get funding from the government, where are the priorities here? Alan Joyce departs Qantas prematurely, should he pay back his…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 4 September
Climate protesters let off with minor punishments, what was the magistrate thinking? Support for the Voice sinks to a new low, will it end badly for Anthony…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 31 August
Qantas CEO bows to public response, Queensland Premier racking up holiday leave, Australians warned on blackouts this summer. Plus, is Labor’s energy policy…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 30 August
Victorian MPs fail to rewrite the 1860 Riot Act, how can they protect this law? The PM announces the date for the Voice referendum, are you ready for more…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 29 August
Should we rethink about wind farms? Is Richard Marles abusing his position? Plus, will Tom Tate save the 2026 Commonwealth Games? Join the debate now. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 28 August
Donald Trump becomes the first president to have a mugshot taken, is it an own goal for anti-Trumpers? ADF issues 'Wear It Purple Day' orders, has the Army got…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 24 August
Barristers back plan to use truth serum on killers, GOP candidates fight among themselves, Trump gives interview to Tucker Carlson. Plus, Qantas announces…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 23 August
Barristers back plan to use truth serum on killers, GOP candidates fight among themselves, Trump gives interview to Tucker Carlson. Plus, Qantas announces…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 22 August
Joe Biden visits wildfire-hit Maui, did he take too long to arrive? Is Australia's weather scary? Plus, do we have a population crisis? Join the debate now…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 21 August
Is humour a defence for offence? Is Qantas dudding customers? Join the debate now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 17 August
Sir Michael Parkinson dies, war of words online over Matildas loss, Albanese jokes he’d ban social media. Plus, Labor push forward on housing plan. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 16 August
Can people power beat councils? Joe Biden finally speaks on the Maui fire tragedy, is this his 'hold a hose' moment? Plus, is Skittles the next brand to 'go…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 15 August
Gina Rinehart endorses the nuclear energy, why is Labor still resisting it? Did the police take too long to respond to the Malaysian Airlines incident? Plus…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 14 August
Should we have a public holiday to celebrate a Matildas win? Is the No campaign getting distracted by secondary issues? Join the debate now. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 10 August
Labor scrap key aspect of nuclear submarine plan, business council pushes more migration. Plus, Musk blasts the ABC for removing Twitter accounts. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 9 August
Can councils justify soaring rates? Will big business stay out of the Voice debate? Join the debate now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 8 August
Does Liz Cambage hate Australia? Is Labor's new foreign aid policy the way to counter China? Plus, is going green easy? Join the debate now. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 7 August
High Court restores Jihadi bride's citizenship, what message does this send? Is the Voice polarising Australia? Join the debate now. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 2 August
How worried should Trump be about this indictment? Is Labor hiding their desire for a treaty? Join the debate now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 1 August
Did the umpires cost us the Ashes? Is Joe Biden finally finished? Join the debate now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 31 July
Why are non-government schools so popular in Australia? Is net zero finished? Join the debate now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Thursday 27 July
Whistleblower exposes UFO alien pilots, taxpayers the losers in Commonwealth Games bungle. Plus, magic mushrooms trial to treat grief. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Wednesday 26 July
Wind turbine graveyard found in Queensland forest, are we ready for renewables? Should the teachers sacked for refusing to get the COVID jab be reinstated amid…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Tuesday 25 July
Victorian government to pay $5 million in lockdown compensation, should the people be getting more? Are climate threats wearing thin? Join the debate now. See…
The Late DebateThe Late Debate, Monday 24 July
Is the new Barbie movie woke? Could we see our version of the Dutch farmers protest? Join the debate now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.