On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump's choice for US attorney-general, Matt Gaetz, withdraws from consideration. Former Brazilian president indicted over alleged coup plot. Pro-Bolsonaro protesters storm Brazil's Congress (2023). Bolsonaro: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) How Jair Bolsonaro br…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Tracking Trump’s Cabinet and Staff Nominations. Why Did Mike Tyson Go to Prison? A Look at the Boxer's 1992 Rape Conviction. Republicans baffled after Trump picks ‘reckless’ Gaetz for attorney general. Donald Trump picks Elon Musk for new cost-cutting role. Donald Trump says Kam…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump beats Kamala Harris to win Arizona, final state to be called in US presidential election. Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Will Hit Gamers Hard. As Donald Trump won the election, his far-right supremacist supporters sparked a wave of misogynistic abuse. Elon Musk reportedly…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: 538 How Donald Trump in a rubbish truck came to sum up the 2024 US election campaign. Trump says he is the ‘opposite of a Nazi’ after claims of fascism. RFK Jr., a vaccine skeptic, could be set to lead a Trump administration’s efforts to battle ‘childhood chronic disease’. How t…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Indigenous Australian senator defends heckling King. NT's CLP government passes legislation to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to 10, in first week of parliament. North Korean troops are joining Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's what we know. Russia’s Putin welcom…

Trump campaign worked with Musk’s X to keep leaked JD Vance file off platform. Trump dances for 40 minutes during campaign rally: ‘Let’s listen to music’. NSW government to scrap restrictions for hospitality venues, introduce measures to deter noise complaints from nearby residents. Victorian government to rezone affluent areas in bid to attract ‘l…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: As Milton misinformation swells, some Republicans try to course correct. ‘It’s mindblowing’: US meteorologists face death threats as hurricane conspiracies surge. Deputy PM's chief of staff claims she was driven out of her job after raising a bullying complaint. Kremlin confirms…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Elon Musk to join Trump for rally at site of first assassination attempt. Couple in a severe Uber crash can’t sue because of an Uber Eats order. Peter Dutton calls for Iranian ambassador to be expelled after tweet praising slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Corruption watc…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Treasurer Jim Chalmers concedes he asked Treasury for negative gearing modelling. What’s really going on with negative gearing? Here are four paths for change. Eric Adams charged with taking bribes and foreign campaign contributions. Benjamin Netanyahu tells United Nations Gener…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Pager and walkie-talkie attacks on Hezbollah were audacious and carefully planned. The Dollop Podcast Ep 650- James Donald Vance - Part One. Harris leads Trump in Pennsylvania, Michigan, with tighter race in Wisconsin: Poll. Trump recounts apparent assassination attempt as new d…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Six highlights from Harris-Trump debate. The Taylor Swift effect is small but may just swing it for Kamala Harris. Up to 100 anti-war protesters injured outside Melbourne weapons expo, advocates say, as police accused of ‘riot-type’ response. Why is Labor trying to reform the RB…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Once unthinkable, gas giant Australia is set to import supplies for the first time. Former CFMEU heads launch high court challenge over forced administration. Senator David Pocock creates AI deepfakes of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton to call for ban ahead of election. Britta…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: The right to disconnect has started, giving Australians legal cover to stop responding to emails and calls after hours. Authorities extend detention of Telegram app founder Pavel Durov after Paris arrest. What is Telegram and why has its founder Pavel Durov been arrested? How Te…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Georgia Roll Call ft. Lil Jon at the 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Day 2. Highlights from Michelle Obama's speech at the 2024 DNC. Who Is Favored To Win The 2024 Presidential Election? Rose only fled Gaza after her pharmacy was bombed. Dutton says she shouldn’t have …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Elon Musk claims 'massive DDOS attack' on X during Donald Trump interview. Beijing-based 'Green Cicada' AI network uncovered on social media, fears of US election disruption. Trump: It’s ‘not appropriate’ for me to talk about that. ‘I guess we all look alike’: Trump accused of m…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Republicans Line Up To Endorse Kamala Harris. Kamala Harris names Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate for 2024 US election. Walz says he can't wait to debate Vance, makes couch joke. Who’s ahead in the national polls? Former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce's multi-m…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Former Pres. Donald Trump speaks at NABJ convention in Chicago. Hear what Trump said about Harris at convention for Black journalists. Project 2025 director ends work on plan for Donald Trump presidency after continued attack from Democrats. Rupert Murdoch goes to war with his c…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Joe Biden gives Oval Office address on his withdrawal from 2024 US presidential election. Harris gets another poll showing a tightening race against Trump. Kamala Harris Launches Her Campaign for President. Harris donations top $100m after Biden's exit from presidential race. Ha…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: One small update brought down millions of IT systems around the world. It’s a timely warning. Health department records show some pathology companies rorted Medicare during COVID pandemic, expert says. CFMEU could be deregistered ‘if that’s what needs to be done’ after allegatio…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump rushed off stage, audience member dead after shots fired at rally in Pennsylvania. Democrats appear torn over Biden as concerns whether he can win deepen. Hollywood's Democratic donors turn away from Biden. What we know about Kira and Igor Korolev, two Russian-born …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Biden Plummets in Leaked Democratic Polling Memo, Puck Says. ‘First black woman’: Biden’s horror interview. The supreme court’s presidential immunity ruling mocks the rule of law. Amazon wins contract to store 'top-secret' Australian military intelligence. Former Liberal staffer…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Biden’s poor performance and Trump’s lies: four key takeaways from the debate. How the deal to free Julian Assange was agreed. Tories 'highly alarmed' by network of pro-Russian Facebook pages interfering in UK election. JK Rowling agrees to meeting with Labour about gender trans…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Peter Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants. Former prime minister Scott Morrison revealed as witness in Linda Reynolds's defamation case against Brittany Higgins. Exclusive: Leading chatbots are spreading Russian propaganda. Vetting firm being sued by Nig…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Independent inquiry launched into NACC decision not to probe Robodebt referrals. Peter Dutton took $23k private jet to News Corp event where he spoke on cost-of-living crisis. ACCC warns Chemist Warehouse merger with Sigma Healthcare could reduce competition and increase prices.…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Australia drops case against X over stabbing videos. X’s Violent Content Policy. Shorten blames Coalition after NDIA reveals dodgy providers sold illegal drugs to vulnerable Australians. Robodebt: national corruption watchdog’s decision not to investigate officials angers victim…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump found guilty of hush-money plot to influence 2016 election. Can Trump pardon himself? Not for state hush money crimes. Bruce Lehrmann lodges notice of appeal with Federal Court after it was found he did rape Brittany Higgins on the balance of probabilities. Lehrmann…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Dutton's migration policy announcement was far from smooth. With nuclear, the detail will be even more important. Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary. After the ICC prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israel's lead…

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Federal Budget 2024: Winners and Losers. Afghan war crimes whistleblower David McBride sentenced to prison. NSW police to get 'wanding' powers to search for knives with no warrant or suspicion under proposed changes. Patients report alarming side effects after injecting replica …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Anthony Albanese reminded how rallies have the ability to haunt the nation's leaders. Bonza budget airline in administration as flights across the country cancelled. Bonza staff queue at Centrelink for emergency payments as airline administrators confirm April wages will not be …

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Victorian government scraps plans for a second supervised injecting room in Melbourne. Rental affordability in Australia is as bad as it has ever been, according to new Anglicare Australia report. Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann refused offer to settle defamation action be…

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…