This is my take on the last week in the news: Loyalty is eroding in all areas of society, world is on a war footing, Australia needs to pay attention to China and our dads need lessons in parenting. 

Tell me what you think: 

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This is my take on the last week in the news: Loyalty is eroding in all areas of society, world is on a war footing, Australia needs to pay attention to China and our dads need lessons in parenting.&nbsp;
Tell me what you think: 
EMAIL: <a href="mailto:neil.mitchell@nine.com.au">neil.mitchell@nine.com.au</a>
X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell&nbsp;

Neil Mitchell is Australia's best interviewer and you can only hear him here. His one rule is guests must be interesting and relevant to listeners. 

Neil Mitchell is Australia's best interviewer and you can only hear him here. His one rule is guests must be interesting and relevant to listeners.&nbsp;

Neil Mitchell Asks Why

Why Australia needs 'dad lessons'

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It's a question I often ask my guests on this podcast... and it's a good one to reflect on as the year comes to an end. 

In this final episode of 2025, I revisit some of the most memorable answers, and offer my own to-do list if I was in charge.  

 

 

It's a question I often ask my guests on this podcast... and it's a good one to reflect on as the year comes to an end.&nbsp;
In this final episode of 2025, I revisit some of the most memorable answers, and offer my own to-do list if I was in charge.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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What would you do, if you were 'King of the world' for a day?

In this episode, I sit down with Blanche D’Alpuget; An award winning writer, mother and second wife of Bob Hawke.

‘Fridays with Blanche’ by Derek Rielly is available now at all good book retailers. 

This episode contains discussions about sensitive issues, including suicide and mental health. If anything we talk about is difficult for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

In this episode, I sit down with Blanche D&rsquo;Alpuget; An award winning writer, mother and second wife of Bob Hawke.
&lsquo;Fridays with Blanche&rsquo; by Derek Rielly is available now at all good book retailers.&nbsp;
This episode contains discussions about sensitive issues, including suicide and mental health. If anything we talk about is difficult for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Blanche D'Alpuget; The real story behind the most hated woman in Australia

I speak to sisters Cate & Bronte Campbell, two of the best swimmers Australia has ever produced, with a combined 7 Olympic gold medals between them. 

We talk about what really happens inside the Olympic village, why elite sport & fear go hand-in-hand & why nothing else compares to winning gold. 

You can hear Cate & Bronte on their new podcast 'Campbell's & Co' launchingthis summer.

I speak to sisters Cate &amp; Bronte Campbell, two of the best swimmers Australia has ever produced, with a combined 7 Olympic gold medals between them.&nbsp;
We talk about what really happens inside the Olympic village, why elite sport &amp; fear go hand-in-hand &amp; why nothing else compares to winning gold.&nbsp;
You can hear Cate &amp; Bronte on their new podcast 'Campbell's &amp; Co' launching this summer.

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