The Rita Panahi Show | 18 June

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.

Kevin Rudd seen as key obstacle to Albanese securing meeting with President Trump, Jacinta Allan rejects claims Victoria relies on Queensland GST for hospitals. Plus, woman jailed over race hate post on X loses her appeal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ raises concerns over food supply, big tech set to pay for local Australia news, debate rages over possible GST changes, China warns not to lift defence spend. Plus, Iran involvement continues to split US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government is under intense pressure to increase defence spending, after NATO leaders backed Donald Trump's increased spending demands. Plus, Antoinette Lattouf wins unlawful termination case against the ABC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump doubles down on strike damage claims as US and Iran prepare for nuclear talks, Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg wins Democratic primary for second term. Plus, Donald Trump joins 32 world leaders at NATO summit in The Hague.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conflict in the Middle East has raised alarm bells about homegrown terrorism on Australian soil, security experts warn vulnerable Australian teenagers are at risk of being radicalised. Plus, the radical socialist nepo baby on the verge of being elected Mayor of New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Details behind strike on Iran revealed, bus driver assaulted in Brisbane, Trump blamed for drop in university rankings. Plus, Iran strikes will impact oil prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth crime in Victoria soars 18 per cent with police making record arrests, Paul Keating hits out at Richard Marles accusing him of selling out Australia’s independence. Plus, major traffic disruption as CFMEU brings Brisbane to a standstill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese pushed to follow Keir Starmer’s lead on trade and AUKUS, Melbourne restaurant owner lashes out at customers in a fiery rant. Plus, Duchess of Sussex fires back over backlash to viral pregnancy twerking video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.