The Cat Torture Trade: Australia’s Grim Connection 04/08/25

Why are so many women freezing at work while the blokes are in T-shirts? News.com.au journalist Eleanor Wicklund joins Andrew Bucklow to unpack the gender temperature gap and explains how office air con was designed for men in suits. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Daniela Elser joins Andrew Bucklow to unpack the jaw-dropping claims in Entitled — a new royal biography that takes aim at Prince Andrew, with alleged quotes from Jeffrey Epstein and revelations that could rock the monarchy. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Christian O’Connell moved from the UK to Melbourne, he was starting from scratch. Now, he’s taking his radio show national. In this episode, Christian talks about his leap of faith — and the wildest live moment of his career, featuring a rock star and a world leader. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A horrifying new investigation reveals cat torture videos being sold online — and Australia may be part of the global network behind them. In this episode, we speak with the journalist who broke the story about zoosadism, online abuse rings, and the disturbing link between animal cruelty and real-world violence. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry has reportedly extended a significant “olive branch” to King Charles and Prince William in a bid to finally reconnect with his family. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Sam Pang is back to host the Logies for the third year running — but will this year be the most awkward yet? He joins us to talk about the strange politics of the Gold Logie, what happens if (or when) Hamish Blake wins again, and how he plans to roast a room full of celebrities... without getting cancelled. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Sarah Keoghan joins us to unpack a confronting reality: women are the fastest-growing prison population in Australia. We dive into her powerful reporting on the rising incarceration rates, the link to domestic violence and poverty, and the hidden struggles women face after release, from homelessness to discrimination. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Booth has seen it all. From genuine life-and-death emergencies to calls about stubbed toes and blocked noses, the paramedic lifts the lid on the strangest, funniest and most frustrating moments from inside an ambulance. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When news broke that a 26-year-old childcare worker in Victoria had been charged with 70 counts of child sexual abuse, families across Australia were horrified. But this isn’t the first time serious red flags have been missed. In this episode, journalist Nina Funnell joins us to expose the decades-long failures that allowed David Neil Tuck — now believed to be one of Australia’s worst child sex offenders — to operate a daycare centre out of his home. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this adults only episode we find out what really went down at Swingathon, one of the world’s biggest festivals for swingers, which was held recently in the UK. Organiser Matt Cole reveals what happened when hundreds of open-minded adults gathered for music, mischief, and a ménage or two.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.