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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 Debate
The Late Debate | 30 March
The son of Dezi Freeman lashes out at people celebrating his father's death, an English football team issues a grovelling apology to emotionally scarred fans…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 26 March
A former Brisbane Lions player becomes the first openly gay past or present player, the Church of England enthrones the first ever female Archbishop of…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 25 March
Should the AFL be financially responsible for players who experience life-altering consequences from serious head knocks? Plus, do gays and lesbians really…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 24 March
Greens Senator Mahreen Faruqi defends Muslims who abused the PM during last week's visit to Lakemba Mosque. Plus, the National Trust is worried that people…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 23 March
A new study shows one in three Victorians want to leave, while the NRL is highly multicultural the AFL is becoming less so. Plus, a UK council offers its staff…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 19 March
Australian parents are increasingly leaving their estates to charity rather than to their kids. Plus, a respected judge warns that the inability of Australian…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 18 March
A new study finds Muslims in the UK are five times more likely to have a positive view of the Iranian regime. Plus, the BBC invites a man who identifies as a…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 17 March
Has Victorian Liberal Leader Jess Wilson finally found her groove? Her latest attack video on the Allan Labor government certainly strikes the right note…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 16 March
Calls for the UK Government to replace the image of Sir Winston Churchill on bank notes with a picture of a rat. Has the ban on smoking gone too far? Plus, the…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 12 March
Grace Tame has cancelled all speaking engagements for 2026 claiming she's the victim of a national smear campaign, CNN forced to apologise again. Plus, the…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 11 March
Clive Palmer announces he will run for office at the next election. Plus, the state Labor government is now using taxpayer money to pay people who had agreed…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 10 March
The Victorian government to pay businesses $50m compensation for losses suffered during Covid. Plus, a decision by the British government to pause the…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 9 March
Outrage in Victoria after the Jacinta Allan government announces a tax on people wanting to look at rock formations. Plus, the relationship between Donald…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 5 March
Angus Taylor has been warned that if he doesn't do a preference deal with One Nation, he'll suffer an even bigger backlash from conservative voters. Plus, the…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 4 March
Why is the Victorian government paying Aboriginal groups so much more than anyone else to undertake back burning? Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns cancels a…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 3 March
Andrew Hastie says the rules-based order is dead. But was it ever alive? Plus, a Sydney banker objects to a $1.7b wind farm development because it would…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 2 March
Australian Islamic groups announce special events to honour the martyrdom of Iran's Ayatollah. Plus, Penny Wong succeeds in having One Nation Leader Pauline…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 26 February
A reality TV contestant has been slammed for insisting he wants a traditional marriage. Is he a dangerous misogynist? Or are people over-reacting? See…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 25 February
Why is the NSW government creating a 250-strong rapid response unit to protect places of worship and community events? Plus, Alex Antic has released a…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 24 February
The Prime Minister has been evacuated from The Lodge after a threat to his safety, police have not yet disclosed what that threat was. Plus, Newsom pushes the…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 23 February
The number of poorly performing school graduates enrolling to become teachers is growing. Plus, divorce lawyers warn that people are increasingly using AI in…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 19 February
Former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested, NSW Police Commissioner issues an apology to Muslim leaders. Plus, university students in the UK…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 18 February
Former Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has blasted the Albanese Government's economic record. Plus, will Pauline Hanson's comments on Muslims affect her…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 17 February
The team give their take on the newly minted shadow cabinet. Has Angus Taylor built a government in waiting or just a waiting room? Plus, an unusual cheating…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 16 February
NSW schools will ditch their zero-tolerance approach to bullies and offer them counselling rather than suspension. Plus, the Trump administration in talks to…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 12 February
Israel's President is in Melbourne but unable to visit the firebombed Adass Synagogue due to security concerns. Plus, You won't believe which country the UN…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 11 February
The CFMEU accused of massive corruption, including hiring strippers as cleaners so they could perform for workers. Plus, the university debating society that…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 10 February
The curious case of the Parliament House condoms. Despite Malcolm Turnbull's bonk ban eight years ago rubbers are being provided in Parliament House changing…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 9 February
The Greens are spending more than $2m renovating their parliamentary boardroom. Plus, Op Shop volunteers are outraged after $200,000 they raised for hospital…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 5 February
The politicisation of our children continues, with Australian school teachers encouraging each other to push Aboriginal rights issues in the classroom. Plus…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 4 February
Could Clive Palmer save the Nationals? State of Origin football, NSW v Queensland set to be played in New Zealand. Plus, hundreds of thousands of people let…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 3 February
Reports China demanded the approval for a massive new embassy in London before UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing. Plus, an AI agent admits it…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 2 February
Despite the Coalition's shocking result at last year's federal election, they significantly outspent Labor on their campaign. Plus, the singers and other…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 29 January
Research shows self-service checkouts encourage us to buy more, could they be responsible for excessive spending? Plus, Donald Trump has an unusual ally in the…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 28 January
A high-flying Brisbane boss has laid it on the line for potential job applicants. Plus, a scientist working on a major defence project here in Australia has…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 27 January
Former prime minister Scott Morrison says Muslim preachers should require a licence to teach Islam, NSW Opposition Leader Kelly Sloane's plan to save…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 26 January
Computer says no as job seekers vent their frustration, more virtue signalling on our day of national pride. Plus, a daredevil scales skyscraper without any…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 22 January
Outrage in QLD as a private school bans mullets, the tide is turning for One Nation. Plus, a close encounter with bull shark caught on camera. See…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 21 January
Coalition chaos as the Nationals' front bench quits en masse, young travellers exploiting renting loopholes. Plus, David Beckham breaks his silence. See…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 20 January
Potential kill switches found in chinese-built buses, The Beckham family feud allegations laid bare. Plus, scientists reassess the intelligence of cows. See…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 19 January
Snake catchers in Victoria are rebelling against Nanny State laws, UK surfers are worried that a wind turbine would kill their waves. Plus, Sydney sees its…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 15 January
Australian Dakar Rally champion says he's going to continue the race despite crashing and breaking his collarbone, a speed sign war erupts in Melbourne. Plus…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 14 January
Jacinta Allan heckled by angry bushfire victims, Peter Dutton has been raised as a surprising possible replacement as Australia's Ambassador to the US. Plus…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 13 January
The toy maker Mattel has launched an autistic Barbie doll. Plus, Tim Walz, who last week announced he'd be retiring from politics at the end of the year, has…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 12 January
A Greens councillor thinks its not enough that his council donated $22,000 to the enviro-activist group Rising Tide that keeps blocking ports. Plus, skinny is…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 9 January
One Nation surges to record levels and is tied with the Coalition on primary vote, the PM tries to "gaslight" Australia into thinking he wanted a Royal…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 8 January
A teenager died of a drug overdose after ChatGPT taught him how to take drugs. Plus, a disturbing mural has appeared at a Sydney train station depicting an…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 7 January
Migrants are posting tutorials on social media for how people can smuggle themselves illegally into the UK. Plus, the last victim of the Bondi massacre, Peter…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 6 January
There are rumours Albanese is going to backflip and call a Royal Commission. Will this be enough to save his credibility? Plus, Venezuelan President Nicolas…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 5 January
Pressure to call a Royal Commission into the Bondi massacre is continuing to mount. Plus, the US launched an unprecedented operation in Venezuela last night…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 1 January
Previously confidential cabinet papers from 2005 show key Howard ministers and government departments recommended against sending Australian special forces…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 31 December
Former PM John Howard and former treasurer Peter Costello warn the Liberal Party about the future unless things change, Australian universities work on defence…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 30 December
Albanese promised effective and transparent government but wait till you hear the number of bipartisan parliamentary reports this government has failed to…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 29 December
Albanese is still refusing to call a Royal Commission into the Bondi massacre, and his excuses are getting more and more desperate. Plus, Labor's First Nations…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 23 December
Bombshell poll reveals Aussies' anger with Labor, New South Wales laws to curb protests. Plus, Donald Trump’s push on Greenland sparks backlash. See…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 22 December
King Charles is shaking up Royal Christmas from banned foods to odd traditions. Plus, Anthony Albanese has apologised to Australia's Jewish community after he…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 18 December
Councillor pays tribute to Bondi victims wearing a keffiyeh, Australia day debate reignited before Christmas. Plus, first look at upcoming Melania Trump film…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 18 December
Councillor pays tribute to Bondi victims wearing a keffiyeh, Australia day debate reignited before Christmas. Plus, first look at upcoming Melania Trump film…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 17 December
The Global Affairs editor at the ABC made an extraordinary claim on ABC radio. Plus, academic Glynn Greensmith, a supposed "expert" in mass shootings, said we…
- The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 16 December
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the hero who risked his life disarming one of the terrorists. Plus, incredible dash cam footage shows the moment an…