The One Nation-Israel Alliance, CPAC Embarrasses The Media, and Europe Revolts
Summary
Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell discuss the NRL Grand Final, Powderfinger’s reunion, and the Karl Stefanovic Show’s ownership dispute. They analyze the political crises in Spain, France, and Brazil, noting the rise of far-right movements and mass student protests. The hosts also critique the media’s handling of CPAC, highlighting the controversial alliance between One Nation and pro-Israel lobby groups. Finally, they examine the hypocrisy of Australian political parties competing over immigration cuts to counter One Nation’s growing influence.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Perk, Modafinil, and Quo
Welcome back and banter on Easts' premiership
Powderfinger reunion rumors and music press
Kim Williams, ABC Stateline cuts, and media context
Karl Stefanovic and Kesheny split and media pivot
Spain's early election and far-right rise
France: Student protests and political landscape
UK by-election: Greens vs Labour and Burnham
Sponsorship: Citizens Bank
CPAC Australia and media coverage of Hanson
CPAC attendees: White nationalists and far-right ties
One Nation and pro-Israel lobby endorsements
Immigration policy debates and economic impacts
Josh Frydenberg's media resurgence and political future
Outro and final sponsorships
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