This week on The Real Story, the Coalition’s implosion continues with the Liberals and Nationals unable to even agree about what they disagree about. Plus Labor is under fire over controversial changes to unrealised superannuation gains – but is it all a storm in a teacup? And geopolitical expert Misha Zelinsky explains the TACO theory (Trump Always Chickens Out), and how Russia is taking advantage to escalate its war on Ukraine.

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This week on The Real Story, the Coalition&rsquo;s implosion continues with the Liberals and Nationals unable to even agree about what they disagree about. Plus Labor is under fire over controversial changes to unrealised superannuation gains &ndash; but is it all a storm in a teacup? And geopolitical expert Misha Zelinsky explains the TACO theory (Trump Always Chickens Out), and how Russia is taking advantage to escalate its war on Ukraine.
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<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>.&nbsp;</li>
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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.

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Donald Trump’s ‘Madman Diplomacy’ Sees Putin’s War on Ukraine Escalates

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This week on The Real Story: former Prime Minister and current Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has been critical of Donald Trump in the past. Is he to blame for the U.S. President avoiding current PM Anthony Albanese?

Plus controversy at the Glastonbury Music Festival as a number of acts lead anti-Israel chants on stage – should organisers and the BBC have known better?

And director of the Middle East Policy Forum Adam Slonim on how the rules of war have been rewritten, and why might is right in the Middle East.

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Listen to more from Adam on his podcast ‘Behind The Headlines’
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
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Got a question for Joe? You can email us at therealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

This week on The Real Story: former Prime Minister and current Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has been critical of Donald Trump in the past. Is he to blame for the U.S. President avoiding current PM Anthony Albanese?
Plus controversy at the Glastonbury Music Festival as a number of acts lead anti-Israel chants on stage &ndash; should organisers and the BBC have known better?
And director of the Middle East Policy Forum Adam Slonim on how the rules of war have been rewritten, and why might is right in the Middle East.
LINKS
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<li>Listen to more from Adam on his podcast <a href="https://www.j-air.com.au/behind-the-headlines/">&lsquo;Behind The Headlines&rsquo;</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>
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Is Kevin Rudd To Blame For Trump Ghosting Albo?

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This week on The Real Story, Sarah Harris joins Joe in studio to talk about the end of The Project, her apology to Carrie Bickmore, and how social media is killing of television. She also opens up about being axed from her first TV gig at the age of 19 and how the threat of being cancelled by online trolls is leading to "beige" television.

Plus, Donald Trump drops the f-bomb as the ceasefire between Iran and Israel breaks down, plus a listener question about the role of diplomats.

LINKS
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

This week on The Real Story, Sarah Harris joins Joe in studio to talk about the end of The Project, her apology to Carrie Bickmore, and how social media is killing of television. She also opens up about being axed from her first TV gig at the age of 19 and how the threat of being cancelled by online trolls is leading to "beige" television.
Plus, Donald Trump drops the f-bomb as the ceasefire between Iran and Israel breaks down, plus a listener question about the role of diplomats.
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<li>Follow Joe Hildebrand on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/joe_hildebrand" data-stringify-link="https://www.instagram.com/joe_hildebrand" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Instagram</a></li>
<li>Read Joe's column in <a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/joe-hildebrand" data-stringify-link="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/joe-hildebrand" data-sk="tooltip_parent">The Daily Telegraph</a></li>
<li>Follow Nova Podcasts <a href="https://www.instagram.com/novapodcastsofficial/" data-stringify-link="https://www.instagram.com/novapodcastsofficial/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">@novapodcastsofficial</a>.</li>
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Sarah Harris On The Demise Of The Project

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This week on The Real Story, with Israel and Iran now engaged in battle and Donald Trump weighing up options for the United States to get involved, there are real concerns we are on the cusp of World War III. Former Australian diplomat, now Director of the Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Program at The Lowy Institute Ryan Neelam joins Joe with his expert analysis of the situation.

Plus new polling shows a drop in Australia's trust of the United States. And there's been a dogpile on Anthony Albanese after President Donald Trump snubbed the Prime Minister at the G7 summit - but is Albo to blame?

LINKS
More on the latest Lowy Institute poll
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

This week on The Real Story, with Israel and Iran now engaged in battle and Donald Trump weighing up options for the United States to get involved, there are real concerns we are on the cusp of World War III. Former Australian diplomat, now Director of the Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Program at <a href="https://www.lowyinstitute.org/">The Lowy Institute</a> Ryan Neelam joins Joe with his expert analysis of the situation.
Plus new polling shows a drop in Australia's trust of the United States. And there's been a dogpile on Anthony Albanese after President Donald Trump snubbed the Prime Minister at the G7 summit - but is Albo to blame?
LINKS
<ul>
<li>More on the latest <a href="https://poll.lowyinstitute.org/report/2025/#report">Lowy Institute poll</a></li>
<li>Follow Joe Hildebrand on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/joe_hildebrand" data-stringify-link="https://www.instagram.com/joe_hildebrand" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Instagram</a></li>
<li>Read Joe's column in <a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/joe-hildebrand" data-stringify-link="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/joe-hildebrand" data-sk="tooltip_parent">The Daily Telegraph</a></li>
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We're Heading For World War III

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Donald Trump’s ‘Madman Diplomacy’ Sees Putin’s War on Ukraine Escalates

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