Overnights with Phil O'Neil

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October 27th will see one of the most consequential elections in Israel as Benjamin Netanyahu faces off for the first time since the October 7th attack .Greg Barton a Research Professor in Global Islamic Politics at the Alfred Deakin Institute speaks to Phil on the likely outcome and what this means for the broader Middle East situation. 

Is online hostility towards politicians spilling into the real world, and what can be done to protect politicians while still preserving the public’s right to question and criticize those in power. Dr Josh Roose is a political sociologist and Associate Professor of Politics at Deakin University’s Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalization speaks to Phil on the causes and what can be done? .

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There are more and more incidents of teachers burning out at alarming rates. So, how do we keep them in the the job. Luke Aaron Tomlin A PhD Candidate in Health Psychology at The University of Western Australia speaks to Phil    

Should we be worried that an invisible jet of radioactive goo is heading for Earth. Professor Jonti Horner from the Centre for Astrophysics speaks to Phil on what we can expect.     

Phil chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.

Television and radio commentator Prue MacSween joins Phil to give her opinion on the latest news stories. 

By making protests conditional on state approval, governments are eroding our democracy. Maria O'Sullivan  an  Associate Professor of Law, Member of Deakin Cyber and the Centre for Law as Protection at Deakin University speaks to Phil on the outcomes.   

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Do we scrap the GST and come up with a new plan? Phil speaks to Matthew Bowes of the Grattan Institute about why we need to revisit the GST in order to improve the economic climate of our nation.

There have been big recent developments in robotic automation. Phil speaks to Jessica Turner from the University of Waikato about the role robots will play in the future.

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This week on Behind the Song, Phil chats to Mark 'Cal' Callaghan from GANGgajang about their iconic hit, 'Sounds of Then'.

Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super and Co-founder of MacroBusiness Joins Phil for the Treasury of Common Sense.

This week for Paranormal Friday, Phil speaks to Australian author George Simpson, about the curious case of Frederick Valentich; an Australian pilot who obscurely disappeared on a flight over Bass Strait in 1978. Check out Simpson's book, 'Nothing on Radar: The Valentich Mystery'.

Australian comedian and television presenter Sam Pang joins Phil for the Peeping Tom segment to discuss his show, 'Sam Pang Tonight'. Check out the program on Channel 10, Mondays from 8:40pm!

Jason Morrison, broadcaster and 2GB Contributor joins Phil to discuss all the current news.

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For Conspiracy Theory Thursday producer Ash Turner discusses the curse of the Kennedys

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, renowned author and science commentator answers listeners questions with Phil. Today he answers a Question from Denise on "If a tree falls in the forest and nobody saw, did it happen?"

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Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser, Author at the Spectator Magazine Terry Barnes joins Phil O'Neil to discuss the week in politics

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For years renters and home buyers have been seeing AI‑‘enhanced’ property photos. However NSW is finally changing this. Paul Harrison Director, Master of Business Administration Program (MBA) at Deakin University joins Phil to explain the changes.     

Sarah Swain, Senior Journalist in News & Travel at Nine joins Phil to discuss the ‘Best value’ destinations Aussies should choose to save money in 2027. 

Hundreds in ED after using illegal peptides, prompting urgent warning from NSW’s top doctor. Host of Healthy Living Dr Ross Walker speaks to Phil on the warnings. 

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Professor David Flint chats to Phil O'Neil on the week’s important issues & political news. Link to the article: https://www.spectator.com.au/author/david-flint/ 

There are new blood tests to help determine Alzheimer’s, but should you have one? Joyce Siette an Associate Professor Deputy Director, The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behavior and Development speaks to Phil on what you need to know.   

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As French protests escalate into riots, they may prove a gift for Marine Le Pen’s right‑wing party with an election coming up next year. Peter McPhee, an Emeritus professor in History at The University of Melbourne joins to Phil to discuss the reasons behind these riots. 

The sale of Victoria Barracks has gripped national attention with many arguing the sale should not happen. Peter Tinley, the National President of the RSL speaks to Phil on why the sale is wrong.     

October 27th will see Israel head to the polls. So, what can we expect and will there be any change to Palestinian Democracy. Benedict Moleta a PhD student at the Department of International Relations at the Australian National University speaks to Phil on the likely outcomes of the election.   

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Phil chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.

A recent magnitude 4.8 earthquake recently shook Victoria. However according to Dee Ninis an Earthquake Scientist at Monash University  we could be expecting many more. She speaks to Phil on the reasons for this.   

Television and radio commentator Prue MacSween joins Phil to give her opinion on the latest news stories. 

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Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, renowned author and science commentator answers listeners questions with Phil. Today he answers a Question from Denise on "If a tree falls in the forest and nobody saw, did it happen?"

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For the Behind the song segment Brad Roberts from the band Crash Test Dummies speaks to Phil on the meaning of the song 'Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm' and their upcoming tour.   

For Paranormal Friday, Phil speak Will Blesch, a seasoned researcher, marketer, entrepreneur, and dual American–Israeli citizen with a lifelong passion for uncovering history’s most enigmatic truths. Together they discuss the Nephilim and his book 'In the Shadow of Goliath.'

American Actor and lead vocalist of the Monkees Micky Dolenz joins Phil for the Peeping Tom segment to speak on his career and his upcoming Australian tour. 

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John Hawkins a Senior lecturer, Canberra  at the School of Government at the  University of Canberra joins Phil to speak on the economist Mariana Mazzucato's latest book and if her ideas could work.     

Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super and Co-founder of MacroBusiness Joins Phil for the Treasury of Common Sense.

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Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser, Author at the Spectator Magazine Terry Barnes joins Phil O'Neil to discuss the week in politics

Jason Morrison, broadcaster and 2GB Contributor joins Phil to discuss all the current news.