



From Bondi to Tel Aviv: Israel reacts to Royal Commission & Herzog visit
Mike speaks again with Lisa Segelov, an Australian-born lawyer and Israeli citizen, about Israel’s response to the Bondi Royal Commission and Australia’s hate speech laws, as well as calls from a Labor-aligned group to cancel Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s planned visit to Australia. Lisa lives …

Did politics just make a writers’ festival vanish?
The turmoil surrounding Adelaide Writers Week is more than an arts-sector issue - it’s a landmark moment in how brands manage credibility and public trust in a hyper-polarised environment. Mike speaks with credibility expert, Dr Neryl East, who says we’ve moved well beyond the pub test; leaders mu…

Should councils be bowing down to NIMBYism?
Mike speaks with Steve Chandler, Building & Property Development Expert and Managing Director of LEFTA, about whether councils should be giving in to NIMBYism. As residents and local businesses push back against fast-food developments, councils are increasingly caught in the crossfire. But if a p…

Sue Dodd’s weekly produce report
Mike Jeffreys has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week.

National Days for January 16
Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 16th January.

The Treasury of Common Sense with Leith Van Onselen
Mike Jeffreys' weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund & Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

Macron victory turning the tide on online bullying
Mike is joined by Sarah Blake, Conflict Strategist & Mediator, who says the tide is finally turning on online bullying. She explains why a landmark Paris ruling, holding individuals accountable for cyber-harassment of France’s First Lady, matters far beyond politics. The decision recognises the …

National Days for January 15
Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 15th January.

Quitting your job in January can backfire
January can trigger a ‘fresh start’ mindset, and many workers return from the holidays ready to resign. But HR expert Jonathon Woolfrey warns against making a snap decision in the first weeks back, when the job market can feel more competitive. Hiring activity often slows over the summer holiday p…

Politics with Terry Barnes
Mike Jeffreys' weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser.