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Iran’s Nuclear Threat, Trump’s Choice and Global Stability | John Lee
John Lee examines the critical decision President Trump faces on Iran’s nuclear program, underscoring its profound implications for global stability. He critiques Australia’s passive foreign policy, urging a robust defense strategy to counter emerging thr
After Collapse: A Strategy for Renewal In The Age Of AI | Daniel Priestley
Daniel Priestley joins John to discuss how entrepreneurship can address economic stagnation and declining living standards. He examines the power of innovation to create jobs and wealth, urging individuals to seize opportunities in a competitive global ma
The Great Energy Deception: The True Cost Of Renewables | Chris Uhlmann
John Anderson and journalist Chris Uhlmann confront Australias energy crisis, revealing the stark costs of renewable energy. Despite claims of affordability, electricity prices have soared 70% in a decade, tied to a rise in renewables. South Australias
The Vibe Shift: Christianity's Subversive Comeback | Bethel McGrew
John speaks with writer and mathematician Bethel McGrew to unpack the cultural and spiritual currents of our time, from navigating political alliances, to countering secular scepticism. She discusses Jordan Peterson’s role in sparking spiritual curiosity
Britain’s Path to Renewal and Reform | Matt Goodwin
Matt Goodwin joins John to unpack the UKs economic, cultural, and political turmoil. Matt describes a Britain grappling with stagnant growth, a severe cost-of-living crisis, and the fallout of mass immigration, including the grooming gang scandal that ha
Post-Election Breakdown with Tony Abbott
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott joins John to discuss the recent Australian election, which exposed deep divisions and missed opportunities for meaningful change. This episode explores the Coalition’s inability to champion solutions for the cost-of-livi
UK Supreme Court Ruling: The Triumph Of Reality | Louise Perry
Louise Perry joins John to dissect the UK Supreme Courts recent ruling that anchors woman to biological sex in the Equality Act. The verdict, Perry argues, unveils the fraying tapestry of progressivism, which clings to the flawed thesis of human interc
Why Your Way Of Life Is Collapsing: Green Paganism & The Depopulation Bomb | Philip Pilkington
John speaks with economist Philip Pilkington to explore the unraveling of global liberalism, tracing its roots from British imperialism to Americas post-World War II dominance. Pilkington argues that economic liberalisation failed to universalise liberal
Trump’s New World Order: Tariffs, China and Nationalism | Walter Russell Mead
Join John Anderson as he speaks with Walter Russell Mead, distinguished historian and foreign policy expert, recorded on April 8, 2025. As President Trump escalates his tariff warthreatening a 50% hike on ChinaMead unravels the strategy behind this divi
Can Islam Co-Exist? | Dr. Mark Durie and Dr. Richard Shumack
John speaks with Islam scholars Dr. Mark Durie and Dr. Richard Shumack to explore the complex relationship between Islam and Western culture, drawing a contrast between Muhammads leadership, shaped by military endeavors, and Jesuss Gospel of peace. They