Unnatural Selection

Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Pentagon leak traced to video game chat group users arguing over war in Ukraine. The Pentagon leak that landed on a chat forum about Minecraft exposes an unavoidable weakness in US national security. Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire. Clarence Thomas Defends Undisclosed “Family Trips” With GOP Megadonor. Here Are the Facts. Clarence Thomas @ The Dollop 18,000 cows killed in Texas dairy farm explosion. Th...

The LNP Don’t Support The Voice to Parliament and I Can Barely Contain My Shock

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony fraud charges over alleged hush money payments during 2016 election campaign. Liberal Party to oppose government’s Voice to parliament. The high cost of the Liberals’ Voice rejection — for both Peter Dutton and the party. Finland's NATO membership doubles alliance's border with Russia in major blow to Vladimir Putin. Hugh Riminton on Geraed Rennick. The Unnatural Selec...

INDICATED

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump has been indicted following an investigation into a hush money payment scheme. Here’s what we know. Trump Rages at ‘Thugs’ Who ‘INDICATED’ Him. Labor's Mary Doyle snatches historic victory in Aston by-election in Melbourne's outer east. SAFEGUARD MECHANISM DECISION EXPLAINER. Liberal MPs apologise for injuring attendant in rush to avoid vote, after being reprimanded. 'Most disgraceful thing': Sena...

TERD

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Chris Minns celebrates historic victory as Labor returns to power. You can have it all Dutton declines to state position on voice referendum despite pressure on Liberals to decide stance. What will Australians be voting on in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum? Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament question wording. Why anti-transgender activist Posie Parke...

We all live in a nuclear submarine

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Nazi salutes performed on steps of Victorian parliament as protesters clash over trans rights. Australian nuclear submarine program to cost up to $368b as AUKUS details unveiled in the US. Paul Keating savages AUKUS nuclear submarine deal as Labor's worst since conscription. Paris police ban gatherings on key sites as French pension protests grow. Credit Suisse and SVB banking crises are 'not a repeat of 200...

Robodebt RC Concludes

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:   Robodebt: five years of lies, mistakes and failures that caused a $1.8bn scandal. Public servant grilled over robodebt scheme appointed to Aukus role worth $900,000 a year. British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell confronts Peter Dutton over UK submarine comments. Paul Keating blasts Age and SMH for ‘provocative’ China war story. How does the UK government plan to stop the Channel crossings? Victorian coun...

Super!

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Superannuation taxation increase to accounts over $3m not a broken promise, prime minister says. Rupert Murdoch acknowledges Fox News hosts 'endorsed' false claims 2020 election was stolen. The other way Rupert Murdoch tried to tip the scales for Trump. Former human services minister Stuart Robert vowed to 'double down' after being told Robodebt was illegal, royal commission told. Pauline Hanson's Please Explain...

Pride

Antic: WARNING:- Do not ask questions about who will qualify for the aboriginal voice to Parliament because those questions might be labeled “borderline racist”.  Profit-Price Spiral: The Truth Behind Australia’s Inflation. Mardi Gras: Australia's PM Anthony Albanese first to join march. Federal senator Lidia Thorpe halts Sydney's Mardi Gras parade with police protest.   The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Sele...

Property

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: 'There aren’t enough properties' as 40,000 Chinese students scramble to return to Australian universities. Labor's major housing policy likely to face changes after opposition from Coalition, Greens. Thousands of refugees to be granted permanent visas as Labor moves to fulfil election promise. Australia’s richest funding a ‘grassroots’ campaign against the Voice to Parliament. Yes, Elon Musk created a special sy...

Six Hundred

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Senator Lidia Thorpe quits Greens over divisions on Voice to Parliament. What is 'black sovereignty'? The Indigenous movement Lidia Thorpe wants to pursue in parliament. Liberal Alan Tudge quits politics, Josh Frydenberg rules out comeback. The US has shot down another object, this one over Alaska. Here's what we know. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit t...

Crikey!

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Lachlan Murdoch has court win in defamation battle against online publisher Crikey. Adani's $3.52 billion share sale faces crucial day after Indian rout. Robodebt victims' details released to media in bid to deter them from speaking out, royal commission told. Alan Tudge tells Robodebt royal commission he was not responsible for department's failures to ensure scheme was lawful. Australian $5 note redesign w...

Dry

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese flies into Alice Springs amid calls for action on alcohol-fuelled crime crisis. What is the Northern Territory Intervention? Indigenous elders welcome Alice Springs alcohol curbs but plead for more help. Advocates say PM's Alice Springs alcohol response ignores calls for needs-based domestic violence funding. Meta to reinstate Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. ...

MOAR DETAIL!

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Peter Dutton’s push for draft bill before voice referendum risks confusing voters, experts warn. Qantas flight to Fiji turns back to Sydney after 'potential mechanical issue'. 'Humbled and honoured': Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand's prime minister. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalS...

Come Home Cardinal Pell

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Cardinal George Pell dies in Rome aged 81 after hip surgery; former Vatican finances chief was Australia's top-ranking Catholic. David Marr The Prince. How does Joe Biden's handling of classified documents compare to Donald Trump's, and what will the fallout be? Dominic Perrottet apologises for wearing Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday. Ex-One Nation senator Rod Culleton and co-defendant accuse magistrate of...

New Year, New You

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: US House adjourns with no speaker for third day as top Republican Kevin McCarthy fails 11 votes. January 6 committee recommends charges against Donald Trump over Capitol riot. The arrest of misogynist influencer Andrew Tate, explained. Russia weighs early return of International Space Station crew after Soyuz capsule leak. Benedict Cumberbatch could be forced to pay reparations due to slave-o...

ScoMo Struggles to Answer Questions

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Fake myGov profiles are being used to hack ATO accounts. Sue found this out the hard way. ATO bureaucrat 'threatened to shut down' Robodebt scheme by requesting cease and desist on use of tax data, royal commission told. Scott Morrison pulled up repeatedly at robodebt royal commission for not answering questions. Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT’s top prosecutor complained about Linda Reynolds’ ‘disturb...

Bend the Knee

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Indonesia passes new criminal code, outlaws sex outside marriage. Donald Trump's company found guilty of tax fraud in scheme hatched by top executives. Brittney Griner in ‘good spirits’ and getting an evaluation at a US military hospital, officials say. Coal and gas prices to be capped as national cabinet strikes deal. Labor's federal election review finds focus on Morrison's character 'highl...

Headcase by Jack Heath

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Headcase by Jack Heath. Report into former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret ministries released. Former prime minister Scott Morrison censured in parliament over secret ministries — as it happened. The Nationals blindsided senior Liberals on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The aim is to put more pressure on Dutton. National Anti-Corruption Commission legislation passes Senate with am...

Dan Andrews Gets A Statue

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Victorian election result a triumph for Dan Andrews and a nightmare for the Liberal Party. Victorian election 2022 results. Dan Andrews responds to Peta Credlin's claim he only wanted to win a third term so he could be immortalised with a STATUE in Melbourne. Friendlyjordies’ Bondi home ‘firebombed’, lawyers for YouTuber claim. Danny Lim: NSW police to internally investigate arrest that left ...

Victoria Election

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Conspiracy or stuff up? Robodebt royal commission probes how far up the chain of command blame falls. Calls for Victorian electoral reform after 'preference whisperer' recorded boasting of influence. ‘Bloody Aboriginal’: Liberal candidate rails against Indigenous people, abortion and climate change. Explosion kills two in Poland near Ukraine border, with US claiming Russia may not be responsible...

The Midterms

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff:   US Midterms 2022: What we know — and still don't know — after a surprising election day. 2022 US elections. Matthew Guy clarifies vaccine position after anti-mandate ad empathises with protesters. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg lays off 11,000 staff amid faltering revenue and recession fears. Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co apologises after fake Twitter account says insulin is free as Elon ...

Political Instability!

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff:   Man accused of hammer attack on Paul Pelosi pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge. Republicans appear better positioned than ever ahead of midterms. Netanyahu begins coalition talks to form Israeli government. ‘Brazilians tired of him’: how Bolsonaro the ‘unfloppable’ flopped. Reserve Bank warns Australians to brace for tough years ahead to get inflation under control.   The Unn...

Budget Winners and Loser Idiots (2022 Pt 2!)

On this week’s episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: UN accuses Australia of ‘clear breach’ of human rights obligations as it suspends tour of detention facilities. Cassius Turvey killing: mother questions why police took only a brief statement before he died. Federal budget 2022: Winners and Losers. Rishi Sunak to become Britain’s new prime minister after Penny Mordaunt concedes. Shell paid zero windfall tax in UK despite record global profits...

Buckle up Buckaroo

On this week’s episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announces resignation after a month and a half in power. ‘Buckle up’: US backers of Just Stop Oil vow more Van Gogh-style protests. Aileen Getty. Greens senator Lidia Thorpe admits to undisclosed relationship with ex-Rebels president Dean Martin while on law enforcement committee. Qantas shares surge as Joyce predicts profit. The Unnatural Selection podcast is prod...

Sucked In, Loser

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Residents in Melbourne's west evacuate as floodwaters spread through Maribyrnong, Werribee. Alex Jones ordered to pay nearly $US1 billion in damages to Sandy Hook massacre families. January 6 panel votes to issue subpoena for Trump testimony. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng out after PM Liz Truss asks him to resign. Economy of the United Kingdom. The Unnatural Selection podcast ...

Stage Three

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Growing number of Australians want the stage-three tax cuts scrapped, poll shows. Mathias Cormann’s failures at the OECD. Saudi Arabia win bid to host 2029 Asian Winter Games at desert megacity. TROJENA. Sled your way through a snow day in Saudi. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalShow....

ICAC FTW!

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Federal Icac will have power to investigate third parties who pose corruption threat, Labor vows. Online account claiming to be behind data leak apologises, drops ransom threat. AFP moves to protect thousands of Optus customers whose data was released online. Greens accused of double standards after senator's criticism of Pauline Hanson's 'p--- off back to Pakistan' tweet. Disastrous Liz Trus...

Chess Beads?

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Hawthorn racism review to allege that former coaches separated First Nations players from families and demanded a pregnancy termination. Adam Goodes 'gutted' by racial slur but wants AFL fan educated. Optus says it has been hit by a cyber attack that has compromised customer information. Australia should compensate Torres Strait Islanders for climate crisis failure, UN says. Putin announces p...

Star

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Report finds Sydney's The Star 'not suitable' to run a casino in NSW. La Niña is back. How long and strong will it be and should we prepare for more flooding? Ukrainians overwhelmed with hope as Russia retreats from Kharkiv region. VEC requests documents from Opposition Leader Matthew Guy. Guardian Essential poll: Daniel Andrews in strong position for Labor victory in Victorian election. The...

The Queen

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Queen Elizabeth II has died. What are the legal and constitutional consequences for Australia of Queen Elizabeth II’s death? Albanese government scraps funding for Governor-General-backed foundation. Honiara reacts angrily after Australia offers to help fund Solomon Islands election amid moves to postpone the poll. Russian grip on north-east Ukraine collapses after Kyiv severs supply line, Zap...

What is Anna Paul?

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: 'Stolen' federal election narratives saw TikTok asked by AEC to remove footage of vote-counting staff. Stax Anna Paul meet and greet: Activewear brand slammed for meet and greet with OnlyFans star. Perseverance’s MOXIE tool turns Martian air into pure oxygen. Russian oil executive dies in fall from Moscow hospital window. Poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko. THE LAST TIME RUSSIA’S ECONOMY TA...

Student Debt

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Scott Morrison's power grab was set up by a handful of senior Coalition MPs — but none of them knew what would come next. Why another Morrison inquiry? If it’s to humiliate Labor’s enemies, it would be political brutalism. Governor-General personally lobbied Scott Morrison about leadership program given $18m in funding. Any war in South China Sea 'threatens 90 per cent of Australia's fuel import...

Minister for Everything

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: What we know about Scott Morrison secretly appointing himself to three ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former home affairs minister Karen Andrews calls on Scott Morrison to resign from parliament over secret power grab, as former PM apologises. Barnaby Joyce on why he didn't do anything when he found out Scott Morrison was secretly the Resources Minister. Judge orders DoJ to prepare red...

Why did the FBI search Mar-a-Lago?

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: FBI searched Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home for classified nuclear weapons documents – report. Chinese woman who intruded at Mar-a-Lago sentenced to six months. Fox News airs false photo of Trump search judge with Ghislaine Maxwell. Whistleblower lawsuit alleges financial misconduct and dubious expenditures inside Hillsong Church. Turkish bear rescued after getting high on 'mad honey'. The Unnatura...

I’ve Seen the Documents!

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, drawing angry response from China. Victorian government asks police, Ibac to investigate proposed deal with Liberal donor. Australia’s climate change targets will become law. What happens now? After Alex Jones’ lawyers accidentally leak years of emails, Infowars financial documents are revealed in court. Alex Jones text messages revealed by lawyer...

Recession!

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: China's mortgage boycott is escalating. Now Evergrande suppliers have stopped paying bank loans. An unemployment rate of 2.9 per cent? Some economists think it's possible. But then what happens? United States recession fears grow as economy contracts for second quarter. Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance cancels rainbow light plan, citing threats and abuse.   The Unnatural Selection podcast is...

The Kids Are Not Quite Alright

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Gang caught running fake Indian cricket league to dupe Russian gamblers. Nasa's James Webb telescope reveals millions of galaxies. Ranil Wickremesinghe distances himself from his predecessors as he becomes President of Sri Lanka. John Bolton says he ‘helped plan coups d’etat’ in other countries. Crossbench says parliament rule could gag them during climate debate. Victorian MPs urged to im...

See You Never Boris Johnson

EPA More Like EPNAY

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: John Barilaro's office asked if changes to plum trade job recruitment were possible, inquiry told - ABC News John Barilaro withdraws from $500,000 New York trade job - ABC News CIT commissions internal review into $5m consultancy contract as ACT government remains 'largely unsatisfied' with response - ABC News US supreme court rules against EPA and hobbles government power to limit harmful emiss...

571 EPA More Like EPNAY

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: John Barilaro's office asked if changes to plum trade job recruitment were possible, inquiry told - ABC News John Barilaro withdraws from $500,000 New York trade job - ABC News CIT commissions internal review into $5m consultancy contract as ACT government remains 'largely unsatisfied' with response - ABC News US supreme court rules against EPA and hobbles government power to limit harmful emiss...

SCOTUS Overturns Roe v. Wade

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: United States Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade, erasing constitutional right to abortion. US Supreme Court strikes down New York law, expanding gun rights. Thomas’s concurring opinion raises questions about what rights might be next. High-profile Twitter user PRGuy identity revealed as Jeremy Maluta. Right-wing foghorn Avi Yemini charged with assaulting ex-wife. John Barilaro saga has a ...

Blackout

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Labor has inherited an imperfect National Electricity Market, with a wealth of energy but a poverty of power. Australian Energy Market Operator suspends spot market for wholesale electricity to ensure reliability and avoid blackouts. Spot and contract markets. Google engineer claims AI technology LaMDA is sentient. Australian minimum wage increased by 5.2 per cent in Fair Work Commission deci...

Neglect

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Barilaro awarded $715,000 in defamation case, Shanks and Google referred for contempt. Twitter ordered to hand over PRGuy17’s personal information as part of defamation suit. The Most Expensive Comment in Internet History? Snowy Hydro will not produce power until end of the decade, adding more pain to energy market woes. ‘Negligent in the extreme’: Labor inherits crises across portfolios. ...

A Whole New Cabinet

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Peter Dutton becomes the new Liberal Party leader, as the Coalition enters the wilderness. Australia's gas crisis is worse than you might think. Industries warn thousands could lose their jobs and consumers will pay more. David Littleproud elected to lead the Nationals in opposition after post-election leadership vote. Labor formally submits for minimum pay rise of at least 5.1 per cent to Fair ...

The Balance of Power

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff:   This win for Anthony Albanese is the most transformative election you can imagine. Greens' Stephen Bates wins the seat of Brisbane in the federal election. Angus Taylor favourite to be shadow treasurer under Dutton. Everything you need to know about the water buyback scandal. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is one of America's fiercest gun rights advocates. Now his state is grappling with anot...

Get Fu#*ed, C%#t

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff:   This win for Anthony Albanese is the most transformative election you can imagine. Kooyong - Federal Election 2022. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson on course to lose Senate seat as count goes on. George W. Bush: "The decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq — I mean of Ukraine."   The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Dire...

Bulldozer

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: United Australia party directs preferences to Coalition in key marginal seats. Factcheck: is Albanese’s backing of a 5.1% minimum wage rise an ‘unprecedented’ intervention? Coalition has promised voters $833m a day as it outspends Labor in campaign mode. Liberal MP Fiona Martin accuses Labor opponent Sally Sitou of 'desperate political games' over radio stoush. Defence Minister Peter Dutton s...

US Supreme Court Has A Majority of Liars

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: US Supreme Court to investigate Roe v Wade draft opinion leak, confirms its authenticity. What conservative justices said — and didn't say — about Roe at their confirmations. $57 billion wiped from Australian market, Wall Street rout as Dow plunges 1,000 points, Nasdaq loses 5pc. Aspen Medical was given more than $1 billion in government PPE contracts despite no experience in large-scale procure...

American Oligarch Buys Twitter

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $61.4 billion. In Minnie Mouse’s Dress, Right Wingers See a Penis — and a LGBTQ Conspiracy. Labor promises a royal commission into the bungled Robodebt scheme if elected. Scott Morrison says the issue has been addressed. Guide Dogs Victoria stands down CEO Karen Hayes for endorsing Josh Frydenberg in Kooyong. Labor to help low and middle income earners buy home wi...

The Independents

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: US warns against allowing Chinese military base in Solomon Islands, promises to fast-track reopening an embassy. Guide dogs charity to investigate CEO’s public pitch for Josh Frydenberg. Kooyong poll points to loss for Frydenberg. France’s candidates make final pitches as Macron extends poll lead over Le Pen. Éric Zemmour: The far-right insurgent reshaping the race for the French presidency. ...