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Unnatural Selection

374 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★ - 2 ratings

Unnatural Selection is a weekly comedy podcast about news and politics. Each week the guys take a few stories from the week's news, and bring a fresh and funny new take that you may not have considered.

They cover Australian and American news as well as some stores from around the world.

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Episodes

Analogue, Nuclear

June 23, 2024 11:37 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

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 Nigel Farage denies ‘stitching up’ Reform UK. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit t...

Zeitgeist banger right on your face

June 16, 2024 12:31 - 1 hour - 86 MB

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. Australia’s biggest chemist is merging with a giant wholesaler. Could we soon be paying more? SA government proposes 'world-leading' la...

The Big Switch

June 09, 2024 02:04 - 1 hour - 73 MB

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 victims and whistleblowers. Coalition to dump Australia's 2030 climate target, arguing 43 per cent emissions reduction is unachievable. The B...

Convicted Criminal Donald Trump

June 02, 2024 12:21 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

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 files court appeal with no lawyers. The coverage of Laura Tingle’s comments on racism is a textbook beat-up, but she’s not in the wrong...

Dutton Want Nuclear

May 26, 2024 06:46 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

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 leaders, Biden pulled a page from Trump's playbook. Why is Rishi Sunak calling a general election now and what happens next? The Unnatural Se...

Sucked In, Gina

May 19, 2024 12:49 - 1 hour - 71.4 MB

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 Ozempic and Mounjaro. Gina Rinehart demands National Gallery of Australia remove her portrait. Help put Vincent Namatjira's best known...

Bonza Goes Bankrupt

May 05, 2024 11:52 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

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 paid. The mysterious man behind 777 Partners, the strange private equity firm that owns Bonza. HECS indexation to be overhauled in budge...

Pecker’s Proffer

April 28, 2024 01:40 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

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 before trial with Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson began. How tabloid headlines, fake news and an Australian editor have become the story at Dona...

Richard Marles makes money machine go brrr

April 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

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’. What exactly is this figure, and what can it tell us about a company’s profit? APVMA to stay in Armidale despite recommendation it retur...

Richard Marles makes money machine go brrr.

April 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

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’. What exactly is this figure, and what can it tell us about a company’s profit? APVMA to stay in Armidale despite recommendation it retur...

Channel 7's Bad, Not Very Good Week

April 14, 2024 07:43 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

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' (pedestrian.tv) Australia to give $900m to Elbit, which helped murder Frankcom (crikey.com.au) Albanese has made a statement in choosing ...

Trump (annoyingly) Becomes a Billionaire Again

April 01, 2024 11:28 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

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. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. Trump's media company valued at almost $8 bln in strong Wall St d...

Trump on K Rudd

March 24, 2024 10:40 - 1 hour - 63 MB

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 'hostile'. George Brandis warns not to erode Kevin Rudd's standing in Washington after Donald Trump barbs. Government hears back on religious...

Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead

March 17, 2024 02:29 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

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 economist John Cochrane says there's only 'shaky' evidence it works. Crypto scammers flooded YouTube with sham SpaceX Starship livestrea...

Trump Ballot Ban Bombs

March 10, 2024 07:03 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

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 Xanax. Australia promises $2 billion fund for South-East Asian countries to boost Australian trade and investment. 'Tepid' GDP extends Aust...

Massive Gaming Layoffs

March 03, 2024 11:47 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

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. Sony’s numbers. 59 Days Into 2024 And 8,100+ Video Game Layoffs Have Been Announced. ASIO has revealed an Australian politician be...

Unexpected CEO in the Bagging Area

February 25, 2024 08:50 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

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 reproductive sector - ABC News Ukraine war: Zelensky insists country will win on second anniversary - BBC News Australia plans to build biggest ...

Nemesis

February 18, 2024 07:12 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

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 after boat arrival. ‘A blood sport feigning as government’: what the ABC’s Nemesis taught us about a decade of Coalition rule. David Litt...

Gouging

February 11, 2024 00:38 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

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 mortgage fraud victims. Closing loopholes bill: the right to disconnect and five other changes coming to Australian workplaces. Pre...

Taylor Swift AI Images

February 04, 2024 07:05 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

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 Australia Institute, said the government’s decision to make alterations to the stage-three tax cuts was a ‘good call’. Evergrande: Why should ...

Stage 3 Tax Cuts Changed

January 26, 2024 05:02 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

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 economic policy, good politics, or both? Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended changes to the government's tax policy. Former prime minis...

Kill Your Husbands (With Jack Heath)

January 21, 2024 07:14 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

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 Sea. Lego worth thousands of dollars seized as police arrest alleged Melbourne drug trafficker.   The Unnatural Selection podcast i...

The Day After The Day Before

December 17, 2023 06:18 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

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 for killing her four children overturned. Australia will become the first country to ban engineered stone bench tops. Will others foll...

Pervasive Politicisation Persists

December 10, 2023 06:54 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

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. New migration strategy aims to reduce Australian arrivals to 'sustainable level'. NDIS Commissioner Tracy Mackey said she might have to...

Kissinger, gone too soon at 100.

December 03, 2023 05:46 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

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 Pezzullo sacked after investigation into backchannel lobbying. Bruce Lehrmann tells court he believes Brittany Higgins's fiance sent him t...

Corporate and Democratic Revolutions

November 26, 2023 07:10 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

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 In A Battle With Melbourne Golf Clubs Still Bitter About Lockdowns OpenAI Staff Threaten to Quit Unless Board Resigns. New OpenAI CE...

After Outage, Outrage

November 19, 2023 06:54 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

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 boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has faced a Senate grilling over customers being unable to call triple zero during their 12-hour network ou...

Optus Outage Outrages Outspoken Cafe Owners

November 12, 2023 06:49 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

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 referendum. Ukraine military officer had key role in Nord Stream sabotage, reports say. Four men charged over $9 million golden toilet heist...

Mushrooms

November 07, 2023 01:16 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

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 Mail and the West Australian have reported Jacinta Price was at the Sydney pro-Palestine rally. She wasn’t.  John Howard says he ‘always...

Alleged Crimes

October 29, 2023 07:27 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Bruce Lehrmann revealed as high-profile man charged with Toowoomba rape. Brittany Higgins & Bruce Lehrmann: A Timeline Of Events. Retired MP jailed for falsely claiming more than $170k. Australian Federal Police raids target alleged money laundering by Changjiang Currency Exchange. Neo-Nazis walk free from court, spared further jail time over attack on Victorian hikers. Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis takes plea ...

Fallout

October 22, 2023 07:20 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Tony Abbott reckons we shouldn’t do acknowledgement of country anymore. High Court rules against Victoria’s electric-car road-user tax in landmark case. US Republicans revoke speaker bid of hardline conservative Jim Jordan after third failed vote. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalShow.com for stuff and things...

Australia Votes No

October 15, 2023 06:33 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Voice referendum updates: Nation votes No to Voice to Parliament, with all six states rejecting change — as it happened. Referendum dates and results. Transgender movement next on Price hit list. US House Republicans nominate Jim Jordan for speaker on day 10 of House deadlock, testing hardline appeal. New Zealand elects centre-right National Party as Chris Hipkins concedes defeat. The Unnatural Selection podcas...

The Voice

October 08, 2023 08:14 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: More than 70 university law professors say Voice 'not constitutionally risky' in letter to Australian public. Referendum question and constitutional amendment. How a soap opera star pushed a conspiracy theory linking the Voice to Parliament to a UN takeover. Lidia Thorpe calls the Voice referendum an 'act of genocide' after receiving threats from far-right extremists. Voice polls show support lower than that of ...

Bye Bye Dan

October 01, 2023 01:19 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Home affairs department head Michael Pezzullo standing aside pending investigation over leaked texts. Daniel Andrews resigns as premier of Victoria. The Daniel Andrews era is over. Where to now for Victoria with Jacinta Allan as premier? US government likely to avoid shutdown with 45-day stopgap bill hours before funding expires. 'A role model who moved mountains': Long-serving US Democratic Senator Dianne Feins...

Bye Bye Rupert

September 24, 2023 09:11 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp. An Amazing Tour Of Rupert Murdoch's Mansions, Boats And Planes. Summer of severe heat predicted as Bureau of Meteorology declares El Niño. Victoria to tax short-stay accommodation under wide-ranging plan to fix housing crisis. Australia raises concerns with India after Canada claims Indian agents murdered Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Australia’s ...

Tim Gurner Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

September 17, 2023 07:50 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Gurner Group founder Tim Gurner tells the Financial Review Property Summit workers have become "arrogant" since COVID and "We've got to kill that attitude." Background on the Phillips Curve and the RBA's Modelling Approach. AOC takes aim at multimillionaire Australian property developer who wants unemployment to jump. ‘He didn’t mean you’: Manager to staff at Gurner’s wellness business Qantas loses High Court ap...

Bye Bye Alan

September 10, 2023 07:42 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Alan Joyce to stand down as Qantas chief executive after tumultuous week. The invisible danger of the 'glass cliff'. The Chairman’s Lounge: Inside the secretive and controversial Qantas lounge you can’t buy your way into. Mum cashed in on $10.4m crypto windfall after website blunder. Florida man arrested after trying to cross Atlantic in hamster wheel vessel. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge...

Welcome to Earth

September 03, 2023 11:19 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Virgin Australia says more Qatar Airways flights would lower airfares, Flight Centre says 'no logic' to decision to block Qatar flights. Stephen Jones walks back comments that government blocked Qatar Airways to protect Qantas' profits. Qantas removes expiry date on $570m worth of flight credits after backlash, as ACCC accuses airline of selling tickets for cancelled flights. Peter Dutton pledges second referendum...

Mugshots Fired

August 27, 2023 10:04 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Historic Trump mugshot released after arrest in Atlanta, Georgia - BBC News Mark Latham quits One Nation, accuses party of 'defrauding NSW electoral funds' - ABC News Peter Dutton to complain to AEC about tick and cross Voice referendum voting - ABC News Ten dead in Moscow jet crash with Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on passenger list, say local authorities - ABC News ABC chair Ita Buttrose will not seek rea...

Trump Indictment 4: Ghost Protocol

August 20, 2023 11:28 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: ‘It was pretty scary’: the Big Brother 'turkey slap' that rocked reality TV. Sonia Kruger vilified Muslim people in Australia but her comments were not racist. Opinion: Sonia Kruger’s Gold Logie Is A Solid Reminder Of How Racist Australian Media Continues To Be. Trump indictment: Second set of charges arising from efforts to overturn the 2020 election results — as it happened. Labor thrashes out Aukus position a...

The Business Council of Australia Thinks You’re an Idiot

August 13, 2023 07:35 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: ACT chief minister says early release of report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution may have breached law. Casual workers to have a new pathway to permanent work under proposed changes. https://www.casualworksforme.com.au/ South Korean World Scout Jamboree campsite evacuated as Typhoon Khanun bears down. Outgoing Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has told a parliamentary committee that he’s received letters from pe...

The United States Vs Donald Trump

August 06, 2023 07:39 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction in Jan 6 probe. Justice Alito Plays Dumb To Wall Street Journal When Asked About What Congress Can Do. You Shouldn't Buy It. Niger’s military rulers ask for help from Russian group Wagner. Former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds launches legal action against Brittany Higgins for defamation. Brittany Higgins considers 'legal options' after ...

X gon give it to ya

July 30, 2023 05:21 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Rhodes fires: Brits escape Greek fires as travel advice updated. Kathryn Campbell, senior public servant in Robodebt scheme, resigns from Department of Defence. Byron Bay breach victim told to pay Adidas, National Basketball Association $US1.2m by US courts. Not long after Qin Gang was removed as China's foreign minister, records of his time in office were deleted. UFOs back in spotlight as ‘surreal’ Washington h...

The 2026 Commonwealth Games Cancelled

July 23, 2023 07:35 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Kathryn Campbell first senior bureaucrat suspended after Robodebt royal commission. Daniel Andrews’ $7bn Commonwealth Games price tag doesn’t add up, expert says. Cancelling the Commonwealth Games won’t come cheaply – Victoria now faces the legal consequences. The Dollop #545 - The 1984 Olympic Games ‘Borrowing to build’: Daniel Andrews fires up over Victoria’s growing debt. Jobless rate posts surprise fall as ...

RIP Phillip Lowe

July 16, 2023 11:36 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Philip Lowe will not be reappointed as RBA governor. Crawford Lake in Canada voted 'golden spike' site to determine Anthropocene epoch. Screen Actors Guild sends Hollywood actors on strike, joining writers for first time in more than six decades. Actors say Hollywood studios want their AI replicas — for free, forever. Italian man cleared of assault because grope only lasted ‘between five and 10 seconds’. The Un...

Threads

July 09, 2023 11:52 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: The Rice Purity Test. Early robodebt critics outraged by how long Coalition persisted with unlawful scheme. States are weakening their child labor restrictions nearly 8 decades after the US government took kids out of the workforce. Thirty million join Meta's Twitter rival Threads, Zuckerberg says. Twitter threatens to sue Meta over rival Threads app. Cocaine in the White House: a brief history. Canadian farme...

Serious Corrupt Conduct

July 02, 2023 08:43 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: John Goodenough, world's oldest Nobel Prize winner who helped pioneer lithium batteries which power our devices, dies aged 100. Former MP Daryl Maguire charged with giving false evidence to ICAC. Gladys Berejiklian and Daryl Maguire engaged in serious corrupt conduct, report finds. France to deploy 45,000 police to tackle riots that Macron blames on video games, with some Paris streets to be evacuated. Russia ho...

OceanGate… gate

June 25, 2023 07:52 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: OceanGate Was Warned of Potential for ‘Catastrophic’ Problems With Titanic Mission. Wagner chief to leave Russia for Belarus in deal that ends armed insurrection, Kremlin says. Squatting Russian diplomat refusing to leave terminated Canberra embassy site. Embattled PwC caught up in Russian cyberattack. have i been pwned? Federal government a step closer to early election trigger as Senate rejects housing bill. ...

David Van Allegations Mount

June 18, 2023 07:59 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Former Italian prime minister and billionaire Silvio Berlusconi dies, 86. Trials and allegations involving Silvio Berlusconi. Katy Gallagher says she didn’t alert Albanese or Wong to the pending Brittany Higgins’ interview. Lidia Thorpe tells Senate she was 'followed, aggressively propositioned and inappropriately touched' in parliament. Lidia Thorpe tells Pauline Hanson to ‘f*** off’ after bombshell speech ...

Trump Indicted... Again

June 11, 2023 05:28 - 1 hour - 64 MB

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Former US president Donald Trump says he has been indicted over classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. The startling, damning details in the Trump indictment. Nearly 10K photos from Hunter Biden's laptop hit the web: 'Truth and transparency'. ‘Fabulous dinner’: Reserve Bank spent $25,000 on exclusive Perth function after raising rates in May. US weather agency declares first El Niño in eight years is already underw...

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