The Rita Panahi Show | 16 July

Social media giants push back on Aussie privacy laws, big business pleads for bailouts as climate rules bite. Plus, Ami Horowitz joins the show from the US with fresh revelations from the Epstein files.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls grow to fix GST as yoghurt stays tax-free unless it’s frozen, school apologises after girl punished for wearing Union Jack dress. Plus, report reveals push by UK Muslim group to censor British media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unions call for Gillard-style carbon price despite warnings on emissions targets, Jewish leader accuses Victorian government of racial vilification breaches. Plus, President Trump credits Melania’s key role in America’s response to the Ukraine war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese pushes green steel deal with China, questions raised over Creative Australia’s peer-review grants process. Plus, mystery still surrounds the attempted assassination of Donald Trump one year on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Chalmers faces backlash over Henry VIII-style powers in Labor’s super tax plan, Victorian Coalition pushes for protest registration and stronger police powers. Plus, explosive report exposes culture of coercion inside CFMEU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump’s shock tariff threat puts pressure on Australia, police charge three people over chaos at Miznon Israeli restaurant. Plus, new book claims Jill Biden is seizing control as her husband’s political fortunes fade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$1.5 million spent sending 75 public servants to UN climate summit, cancer rates in Australians under 50 climbing fast sparking concern from doctors. Plus, deadly floods in Texas leave dozens dead or missing as rescue efforts continue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newspoll shows voters unhappy with Jacinta Allan as Labor holds narrow lead, alleged synagogue attacker faces court and is remanded in custody. Plus, Trump’s big bill delivers what conservatives have chased for decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tradie hit with $100,000 bill after failed rape prosecution, Rising Tide plans Action Camp ahead of Newcastle Port blockade. Plus, George W Bush joins Trump critics to slam closure of USAID as a colossal mistake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior public servants score pay rises as Albanese’s bureaucracy expands, advocates call on Labor and power companies to ease energy debts ahead of July 1 hikes. Plus, Elon Musk’s X wins court fight over free speech with eSafety chief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.