In this week's episode of The Real Story, Joe breaks down the trifecta of national security issues plaguing Australia this week. Firstly, the curious case of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles' sudden trip to Washington - can he get an audience with the Trump administration. Then, ASIO announced it believed that Iran was the mastermind behind at least two antisemitic attacks in Australian, prompting the government to expel Iranian ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi and his staff. And China's threats to seize control of Taiwan, there are growing concerns over Beijing's potential to throttle the supply of vital computer chips to the rest of the world.

National security, defence and maritime security expert, Expert Associate at the National Security College, and friend of the show Jennifer Parker joins Joe with her insights.

LINKS
More info on Jen Parker
Listen to Joe’s ‘Four The Record’ podcast with Tim Blackwell from Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel
Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram
Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph
Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.

Got a question for Joe? You can email us at therealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

In this week's episode of The Real Story, Joe breaks down the trifecta of national security issues plaguing Australia this week. Firstly, the curious case of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles' sudden trip to Washington - can he get an audience with the Trump administration. Then, ASIO announced it believed that Iran was the mastermind behind at least two antisemitic attacks in Australian, prompting the government to expel Iranian ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi and his staff. And China's threats to seize control of Taiwan, there are growing concerns over Beijing's potential to throttle the supply of vital computer chips to the rest of the world.
National security, defence and maritime security expert, Expert Associate at the National Security College, and friend of the show Jennifer Parker joins Joe with her insights.
LINKS
<ul>
<li>More info on <a href="https://www.jennifer-parker.com.au/">Jen Parker</a></li>
<li>Listen to Joe&rsquo;s <a href="https://pod.link/344869087">&lsquo;Four The Record&rsquo;</a> podcast with Tim Blackwell from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rickileetimandjoel">Ricki-Lee, Tim &amp; Joel</a></li>
<li>Follow Joe Hildebrand on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/joe_hildebrand">Instagram</a></li>
<li>Read Joe's column in <a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/joe-hildebrand">The Daily Telegraph</a></li>
<li>Follow Nova Podcasts <a href="https://www.instagram.com/novapodcastsofficial/">@novapodcastsofficial</a>.</li>
</ul>
Got a question for Joe? You can email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:therealstory@novapodcasts.com.au">therealstory@novapodcasts.com.au</a>

Join journalist, broadcaster, and now podcaster Joe Hildebrand as he breaks down the biggest news stories of the week in everyday language. 
He’ll give you all the facts you need to go into the weekend feeling informed about the stories that Australians are talking about. 
It’s news that respects your intelligence. No spin, no BS... Just The Real Story. 

Join journalist, broadcaster, and now podcaster Joe Hildebrand as he breaks down the biggest news stories of the week in everyday language.  He’ll give you all the facts you need to go into the weekend feeling informed about the stories that Australians are talking about.  It’s news that respects your intelligence. No spin, no BS... Just The Real Story.

Join journalist, broadcaster, and now podcaster Joe Hildebrand as he breaks down the biggest news stories of the week in everyday language.

The Real Story With Joe Hildebrand

Australia kicks out Iranian ambassador

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