The Rita Panahi Show | 12 October

Morale within the Labor Party slumps as MPs are forced to defend policy backflips and blunders, Australia's unemployment rate jumps to 4.7 per cent. Plus, Russell Brand in court as he faces serious sexual offences in the UK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Court slaps down the government's decision to block a $1.3 billion gold mine project in Blayney, Greta Thunberg joins the protests in France. Plus, pop Star Olivia Rodrigo styles her hair with her armpit sweat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Antisemitism Royal Commission set to hold a last minute secret hearing, Chris Bowen put up for the night as a guest of the Saudi Arabian government. Plus, the raid of Democrat Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angus Taylor goes against a push by former treasurer Josh Frydenberg to increase the GST, Pauline Hanson prepared to set aside her grievances with the Libs. Plus, James Talarico's proof of life interview with MS Now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Senate hopeful El-Sayed may not be on the winning track the Dems seem to portray, nepo babies dominate the runway this fashion week. Plus, Donald Trump has some choice words for hecklers who tried to disrupt his latest Texas rally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protesters are met with tear gas as France's school riots descend into anarchy, a UK town forced into lockdown by the government to make way for migrant boats. Plus, Gillian Anderson blows up at front row fans at her theatre show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chalmers' budget backlash is so bad the Treasury is hunting for leakers, could government-owned supermarkets actually make your groceries cheaper? Plus, Brazil swings right in the first round of the Presidential election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claims Australia is full of 'white supremacy institutions', Julia Gillard and Jacinda Ardern to headline climate talkfest. Plus, rising interest payments limiting government cost-of-living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth crime and bail laws emerge as the single biggest issue driving voters in Victoria, outrage in North Queensland over a ban on gillnet fishing. Plus, Pete Hegseth's "no fatties, no trannies" military policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers refuses to accept responsibility for the nation's economic woes, a former Hamas bodyguard secured citizenship in Britain before plotting a terrorist attack. Plus, the Soros family's ties with socialist Democrat Abdul El Sayed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.