John Preston joins Mike Jeffreys to discuss all things politics.

John Preston joins Mike Jeffreys to discuss all things politics.

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.

Mike provides laughs and companionship, the news & stories of the day from midnight on Mondays. 

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.
Mike&nbsp;provides&nbsp;laughs and companionship, the&nbsp;news &amp;&nbsp;stories of the day from midnight on Mondays.&nbsp;

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Sunday Morning Politics with John Preston - 20th September 2026

Weekend Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - 20th September 2026

Mike is joined by consumer behaviour analyst and Managing Director of Marketing Focus, Barry Urquhart, to discuss allegations Woolworths staff intimidated IGA employees.

Barry explains the difference between corporate values and competitive behaviour, after large groups of uniformed Woolworths staff reportedly visited an IGA store to compare prices and products. 

While such comparisons are common, Barry questions whether these visits crossed the line into intimidating behaviour - and what it could mean for Woolworths’ reputation and the relationship between big retailers and small businesses.

Mike is joined by consumer behaviour analyst and Managing Director of Marketing Focus, Barry Urquhart, to discuss allegations Woolworths staff intimidated IGA employees.
Barry explains the difference between corporate values and competitive behaviour, after large groups of uniformed Woolworths staff reportedly visited an IGA store to compare prices and products.&nbsp;
While such comparisons are common, Barry questions whether these visits crossed the line into intimidating behaviour - and what it could mean for Woolworths&rsquo; reputation and the relationship between big retailers and small businesses.

Barry Urquhart - Woolworth staff intimidate IGA team-members

If leaders sign up to play the publicity game, they can&#39;t throw their toys out of the sand pit when things don't go their way.

Mike is joined by Dr Neryl East, expert on communication, media, credibility, influence and reputation, says Gold Coast Mayor, Tom Tate, telling a journalist to “f**k off” is just the latest example of a leader overstepping the line when pushing back on tough questions, rather than fielding them in a credible and professional manner.

It’s also another sign of a general race to the bottom when it comes to the quality of political communication, with savage name-calling and swearing becoming commonplace in media interviews.

If voters are looking to pollies for inspirational leadership that gives them hope as they face increasing pressures, they might be struggling to find it right now.

If leaders sign up to play the publicity game, they can&amp;#39;t throw their toys out of the sand pit when things don't go their way.
Mike is joined by Dr Neryl East, expert on communication, media, credibility, influence and reputation, says Gold Coast Mayor, Tom Tate, telling a journalist to &ldquo;f**k off&rdquo; is just the latest example of a leader overstepping the line when pushing back on tough questions, rather than fielding them in a credible and professional manner.
It&rsquo;s also another sign of a general race to the bottom when it comes to the quality of political communication, with savage name-calling and swearing becoming commonplace in media interviews.
If voters are looking to pollies for inspirational leadership that gives them hope as they face increasing pressures, they might be struggling to find it right now.

Sunday Morning Politics with John Preston - 20th September 2026

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