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Foreign companies are making billions off Australia's gas. It's time that changed. Samantha Hepburn a Professor of Law at Deakin University joins Phil to tell us if we can and how it would work.  

An- illegal’: Landlord has suggested that a renter be evicted because they were pregnant. Charles Tarbey  the Manager / Owner of Century 21 and on Better Homes And Gardens join Phil to speak about if this is allowed and what is the situation surrounding this. 

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Following the Iran conflict fuel prices skyrocketed  around the world. Flavio Macau is the Associate Dean at the School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University join Phil to speak on whether they will ever go back to 'normal' and what the future looks like for the world of fuel.  

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.

For True Crime Tuesday Meshel Laurie, Australian Podcaster and Author  join Phil to speak on her podcast Australian True crime and the latest stories. 

National Pretzel Day was  celebrated annually on April 26 to honor the history and popularity of the salty snack. Where does it come from and what's the history behind it. Phil speaks with Lisa. the Marketing Director from Experience Reading and Berks County to lean all about this day. 

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As the Middle East crisis continues Australians seem to be copying doomsday preppers. Louis Clarke from Hardened Protective Technologies director joins Phil to speak on how they are doing. 

Leith Van Onselen joins Phil with the Treasury of Common Sense

For the behind the song segment Ian Moss from Cold Chisel joins Phil to speak on the meaning of the song 'Bow River'

I hate it when other adults 'parent' my kids.  Dr Christiane Kehoe | Program Specialist Tuning in to Kids Deputy Editor, Mental Health & Prevention joins Phil to tells us what we can do? 

Paranormal Friday - Stephen Bassett from the the Hollywood Disclosure Alliance joins Phil to speak on the Ozark UFO event and uncovering the truth on UFOs. 

British musician Leo Sayer joins Phil for the Peeping Tom segment to speak about his career, the music industry and his new tour. 

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Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser joins Phil O'Neil to discuss the week in politics

Australia has announced funding for the first RSV vaccine for older adults  on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) to ensure protection against this ‘common and potentially deadly virus’ Prof Grant Waterer is the acting EMHS Area Director of Clinical Services and acting Director of Clinical Services at Royal Perth Bentley Group joins Phil to talk through RSV and th vaccine. 

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, renowned author and science commentator, answers listeners' questions.

This Anzac Day, some Australians will get more of a public holiday than others. Giuseppe Carabetta Associate Professor of Workplace and Business Law at the University of Technology Sydney join Phil to explain why. 

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As the Iran conflict continues to rage on and fuel prices rise the trucking industry is facing its biggest challenge. So what is are the solutions and how is the industry dealing with this, Warren Clark, the CEO of Nat Road joins Phil to discuss this 

Professor David Flint chats to Phil O'Neil on the week’s important issues & political news.

Sarah Swain, Senior Journalist in News & Travel at Nine joins Phil to speak on TIME's 'World's most beautiful places for 2026 that include two Australian locations

A new asteroid has been detected with it expected to pass earth on Friday the 13th should we be worried and what should we expect? Sara Webb the Course Director at the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at Swinburne University of Technology joins Phil to give us all the updates. 

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As the seasons begin to change and colder weather approaches its time to get your flu shot  but will it cover the new 'super K' variant. Allen Cheng, Professor of Infectious Diseases at the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash University joins Phil to discuss its effectiveness.   

With the 2032 Brisbane Olympics fast approaching discussion around the hosting venues is growing. One being discussed for the rowing events is the Fitzroy River, however its full of crocodiles. So, despite this is suitable Richard Baka Honorary Professor, School of Kinesiology, Western University, London, Canada joins Phil to speak if it can be used. 

Following the recent fire last week at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong Tony Wood Senior Fellow in Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute joins Phil to speak on what this reveals about Australia's Fuel supply. 

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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.

Rob Zammit, Resident 2GB Vet joins Phil once a week to answer your pet questions on Vet Chat 

For True Crime Tuesdays Phil speaks to Judy Lawson author of The Clarke Bushrangers: A Clash of Cultures The Untold Story to uncover the story behind the crimes. 

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Phil O'Neil. Credits: Host: Phil O'Neil Executive Producer: Charlie Meller (Last Show) Producer: Chelsea Ashwood Technical Producer: Dylan Caple Publisher: Nine Radio

In our weekly edition of Peeping Tom, Phil speaks with Mark Mitchell of Comedy Company and Round The Twist fame, who spoke about his career in acting and television, as well as how Con the Fruiterer came to be.

"It takes ten calories of fossil fuel to grow a single calorie of food. In 2026, those numbers simply don't add up anymore." As the Strait of Hormuz remains a bottleneck for Australia’s liquid gold, the agricultural sector is hitting a breaking point. Diesel prices have doubled, and over a million tonnes of fertilizer are stranded at sea. But farmer, broadcaster, and journalist Matthew Evans says this "horrific" situation might be the shock the system needed to finally move away from the halcyon days of the 90s and toward a self-reliant future.

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"By the time we hit 45, one in five Australians is already feeling the grind. The question isn't just how to stop the pain—it’s how to keep moving without a surgeon's knife." Belinda Lawford, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, joins the show to tackle one of the most common complaints in the over-45 demographic: Knee Osteoarthritis. From the sudden morning stiffness to the "flare-ups" that make climbing stairs a mountain-sized task, we explore why 2026 is a turning point for joint care.

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Phil O'Neil. Credits: Host: Phil O'Neil Executive Producer: Charlie Meller Producer: Chelsea Ashwood Technical Producer: Dylan Caple Publisher: Nine Radio

"A blockade is a tool of war as old as the sea itself, but in 2026, the question isn't just about who has the biggest ships—it's about who still respects the law." Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law at the ANU, joins the show to dissect the US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. With the blockade reaching its 24-hour mark, the world is watching to see if this ancient tactic of naval warfare can still be enforced in a modern, "rogue" geopolitical climate.

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Phil O'Neil. Credits: Host: Phil O'Neil Executive Producer: Charlie Meller Producer: Chelsea Ashwood Technical Producer: Dylan Caple Publisher: Nine Radio

"The Prime Minister is telling you to pump up your tires, and while it sounds like a band-aid solution, your car is basically a shopping trolley with a wonky wheel—if it isn't aligned, you're paying for it at the pump." We dive into the federal government's controversial $20 million "Save Our Petrol" ad campaign. With the Strait of Hormuz closed and the war showing no signs of stopping, Peter Jones from the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) joins the show to explain why 1970s-era advice is suddenly the most important thing in your glove box.

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As SpaceX rockers return to earth they have been leaving behind a plume of Chemical Pollution as it burns up in the atmosphere. But what does this mean Robyn Schofield Professor and Associate Dean (Environment and Sustainability in Faculty of Science) at the University of Melbourne joins Phil to tell us.     

How much do you really need to retire? It's probably a lot less than $1 million. Angel Zhong Professor of Finance at RMIT University joins Phil to tell us how much we need. 

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For the behind the song segment Mike Scott from The Waterboys joins Phil to speak on the meaning of the song 'The Whole of the Moon'