Australia dragged into the Los Angeles immigration protests

This week on The Real Story, Joe looks at the immigration protests in Los Angeles - why they're happening and Australia has become embroiled in the demonstrations. Plus shock as the axe is swung on The Project and Q&A; Tasmanians in limbo as with the Governor hesitant to call a state election; and…

Israeli Hostage Negotiator on the Future of Gaza and Hamas

Veteran Israeli hostage negotiator Dr Gershon Baskin, co-director of the Alliance for Two States, details how support for Hamas has collapsed among Palestinians, and the group has no future governing Gaza. Dr Baskin also says Israelis cannot wait until 2026 to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah…

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

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 M…

Inside The Collapse of The Greens With a Former Party Member

A big week in politics with the Liberals and the Nationals abandoning their decades-long coalition. Joe reveals why Sussan Ley's tenure as leader of the Liberal party is already on a knife's edge. Plus former Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham takes us inside the secretive world of the vocal minor party, …

The Bloodletting Begins in Post-Election Power Plays

This week, Joe takes you inside the internal power struggles within both the Liberal and Labor parties as both seek to rebuild following the federal election. Plus The Daily Telegraph’s Chief Reporter Josh Hanrahan on the downfall of New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb, as she rejects cl…

Liberal Insider's Advice to Party After Crushing Election Result

Joe breaks down Labor's landslide win against the Coalition in the 2025 Federal Election. Plus former Liberal staffer Charlotte Mortlock gives her advice on what the party needs to do to reset and challenge Labor again in three years. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in T…

‘It’s over’: Insider’s Shock Call on Federal Election

With election just days away, Joe speaks with political mastermind Tim Gleason about the seats to watch as the nation heads to the polls this weekend. Plus Joe’s take on the booing of the Welcome to Country at a Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's …

One-on-One with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

On this special episode of The Real Story, Joe goes one-on-one with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of the Federal Election.  Joe quizzes the PM on how he connects with voters, preference deals with The Greens, relations with China and the United States amid the trade war, and the recent dea…

Sarah Harris Reveals Albo’s Wedding Date

On this episode, Joe is joined by The Project host Sarah Harris to unpack the five most cringe-worthy moments of the election campaign so far. No bouquets for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton or Tanya Plibersek here! Plus Sarah’s exclusive insight into the election winner AND the Prime Minister’s we…

How Anthony Albanese Won The First Election Debate

This week, Joe wraps up week one of the election campaign and reveals the winner of the first public debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. Plus Sky News host Paul Murray on what Peter Dutton needs to do to build back his momentum ahead of polling day. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Da…