Mike speaks with Daily Telegraph columnist Tim Blair about Anthony Albanese’s social media antics and the latest rebranding of climate change.

Is the Prime Minister too desperate for clicks and approval, and are politicians abandoning the climate change label?

Mike speaks with Daily Telegraph columnist Tim Blair about Anthony Albanese&rsquo;s social media antics and the latest rebranding of climate change.
Is the Prime Minister too desperate for clicks and approval, and are politicians abandoning the climate change label?

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;

Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Highlights

Overnights with Mike Jeffreys

Tim Blair - The PM can’t say no to social media / The rebranding climate change

Wake Up with Mike Jeffreys - 19th October 2026

Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - 19th October 2026

Would you sign up to an Australian government-run dating app to help you find love? 

Singapore has just launched FirstDate, a government-backed dating app for civil servants aged 21 to 35 in response to record-low birth rates and declining marriage numbers.

It even offers vouchers for dating activities to encourage people to meet in person.

Mike is joined by Connection and Dating Expert, Karina Chapman, who questions whether Australians would want to connect through a government-run platform.

She says, “If people already struggle to trust dating apps, how many of us would willingly hand our personal information to the government for love?”

Karina believes the real issue isn't in matching people. It's helping them build the confidence and communication skills needed to create lasting relationships. 

Genuine connection requires trust, attraction and the freedom to choose, not a government-approved match.

Would you sign up to an Australian government-run dating app to help you find love?&nbsp;
Singapore has just launched FirstDate, a government-backed dating app for civil servants aged 21 to 35 in response to record-low birth rates and declining marriage numbers.
It even offers vouchers for dating activities to encourage people to meet in person.
Mike is joined by Connection and Dating Expert, Karina Chapman, who questions whether Australians would want to connect through a government-run platform.
She says, &ldquo;If people already struggle to trust dating apps, how many of us would willingly hand our personal information to the government for love?&rdquo;
Karina believes the real issue isn't in matching people. It's helping them build the confidence and communication skills needed to create lasting relationships.&nbsp;
Genuine connection requires trust, attraction and the freedom to choose, not a government-approved match.

Tim Blair - The PM can’t say no to social media / The rebranding climate change

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