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In this episode:

• Global Headlines: Breaking down the impact of two strong earthquakes in Japan and questioning the status of U.S. military strategy in the Middle East.
• Energy Security Interview: John Blackburn joins us to discuss the government's plans for a new oil refinery aimed at bolstering Australia’s energy resilience.
• Victorian Leadership Shake-up: A deep dive with Keith Wolahan into Premier Jacinta Allan's sudden resignation and new Premier Ben Carroll’s promise of a royal commission into construction.
• Opposition Strategy: Analysis on whether Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson can move beyond small-target politics to challenge the current Labor government.
• Economic Outlook: Examining the harsh reality of Australia facing its worst decade for living standards growth since WWI.
• Immigration Policy: Pauline Hanson provides her take on the effectiveness of Donald Trump’s deportation plans.
• Financial Planning: Practical investment and money management tips with Joel Harty from Jacaranda Financial Planning.
• Long COVID Research: Respiratory Physician Anthony Byrne reveals new findings on how one in six vulnerable Australians is still affected by the virus.
• World of TV: Industry insights and analysis with TV Blackbox’s Rob McKnight.
• Newspaper Review: We scan the morning’s headlines, including the Sydney weapons cache discovery, rising rate pressures, and the departure of Laurie Daley.
• UK Report: Correspondent Ben Downie delivers the latest updates from Europe.

Credits:

Host: John Stanley
Executive Producer: Hannah McGrory
Producer: Olivia Scott
Technical Producer: Dylan Caple

Publisher: Tapt Media Pty Ltd