Sweary & indispensable: chiefs-of-staff expose the real lives of political power

Blunt, sweary and indispensable - that’s the cliche of political chiefs-of-staff like the West Wing’s CJ Cregg. Today we hear the stories of the real-life CJs, behind the thrones of Nelson Mandela, Tony Blair, Julia Gillard and more. 

Blunt, sweary and indispensable - that’s the cliche of political chiefs-of-staff like the West Wing’s CJ Cregg. Today we hear the stories of the real-life CJs, behind the thrones of Nelson Mandela, Tony Blair, Julia Gillard and more. 

Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.

The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

Blunt, sweary and indispensable - that&rsquo;s the cliche of political chiefs-of-staff like the West Wing&rsquo;s CJ Cregg. Today we hear the stories of the real-life CJs, behind the thrones of Nelson Mandela, Tony Blair, Julia Gillard and more.&nbsp;
Find out more about The Front podcast&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a>. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">website</a> or on The Australian&rsquo;s app.
The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.&nbsp;
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

The Front

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

Unelected and all-powerful: the secrets of great political chiefs-of-staff

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Vaping cancer risk: Australian researchers find e-cigarettes likely cause lung, oral cancers

New research shows e-cigarettes likely cause lung and oral cancers, and scientists are urging vapers to quit now instead of waiting for disease to develop. What does it mean for Big Tobacco and the new generation of vapers?

New research shows e-cigarettes likely cause lung and oral cancers, and scientists are urging vapers to quit now instead of waiting for disease to develop. What does it mean for Big Tobacco and the new generation of vapers?

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Human biomarkers already showing vapes likely cause cancer, study finds

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

New research shows e-cigarettes likely cause lung and oral cancers, and scientists are urging vapers to quit now instead of waiting for disease to develop. What does it mean for Big Tobacco and the new generation of vapers?
Read more about this story at&nbsp;<a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/health/medical/human-biomarkers-already-showing-vapes-likely-cause-cancer-study-finds/news-story/a52690fb90a7bac6a556fb47da08c926">Human biomarkers already showing vapes likely cause cancer, study finds</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Vaping causes cancer - so why can’t young people quit? 

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Jackie ‘O’ Henderson sues ARN for $82 million a week after Kyle Sandilands launched court bid

She’s supposed to be a star witness for broadcaster ARN in its dispute with fallen star Kyle Sandilands - but now Jackie ‘O’ Henderson is taking Fair Work action against the company, seeking $82 million. 

She’s supposed to be a star witness for broadcaster ARN in its dispute with fallen star Kyle Sandilands - but now Jackie ‘O’ Henderson is taking Fair Work action against the company, seeking $82 million. 

Read more: 

Jackie ‘O’ sues ARN for $82m

Trump tells aides he's willing to end war without reopening Hormuz

Make-up empire Mecca fined nearly $600,000 for lodging late financial reports

She&rsquo;s supposed to be a star witness for broadcaster ARN in its dispute with fallen star Kyle Sandilands - but now Jackie &lsquo;O&rsquo; Henderson is taking Fair Work action against the company, seeking $82 million.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/jackie-o-sues-arn-for-82m/news-story/3aa5218ebfaa58a8093cf53ea2559d3d">Jackie &lsquo;O&rsquo; sues ARN for $82m</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/donald-trump-threatens-irans-power-sites-oil-wells-water-infrastructure-if-hormuz-isnt-reopened/live-coverage/314c7e0fb97778805a70c2881c3f3be3">Trump tells aides he's willing to end war without reopening Hormuz</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/retail/makeup-empire-mecca-fined-nearly-600000-for-lodging-late-financial-reports/news-story/38d025031ae8f2c444a19cdc717aee12">Make-up empire Mecca fined nearly $600,000 for lodging late financial reports</a>

Radio nightmare: Jackie O launches her own lawsuit 

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Albanese and Chalmers' $2.6b fuel cut: Will spending fix the crisis?

A $2.6 billion taxpayer-funded fuel crisis ‘solution’ sees Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese flick the switch to spending - but does anyone believe the Government can stop the panic? And why aren’t we rationing fuel? 

A $2.6 billion taxpayer-funded fuel crisis ‘solution’ sees Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese flick the switch to spending - but does anyone believe the Government can stop the panic? And why aren’t we rationing fuel? 

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Deeper reading: Calls to avoid ‘nanny state’ solutions

The Premier who wants to tap ‘sea of oil’ 

More analysis from Geoff Chambers 

This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

 

A $2.6 billion taxpayer-funded fuel crisis &lsquo;solution&rsquo; sees Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese flick the switch to spending - but does anyone believe the Government can stop the panic? And why aren&rsquo;t we rationing fuel?&nbsp;
Read more about this story at&nbsp;<a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
Deeper reading: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/warning-to-labor-we-still-need-a-reform-budget-in-midst-of-war/news-story/ad27687fd0d7410b557fdb400a974e1e">Calls to avoid &lsquo;nanny state&rsquo; solutions</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/crisafulli-targets-vast-new-oil-reserve-to-end-fuel-supply-fears/news-story/647a1860209661be7cf9928e4e7b795f">The Premier who wants to tap &lsquo;sea of oil&rsquo;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/geoff-chambers">More analysis from Geoff Chambers</a>&nbsp;
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;
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Put down that fuel can: Albo’s here to help

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Unelected and all-powerful: the secrets of great political chiefs-of-staff

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