The Rita Panahi Show, Friday 29 December

A grandmother forced to make her own way to hospital after suffering serious injuries, the NZ government bans all new prescriptions of puberty blockers. Plus, the latest from the US, including the Epstein files and Ronaldo's White House visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Hollie Hughes in a war of words, Australia's eSafety Commissioner called to appear before the US Congress. Plus, a renewed push to hold the prime minister accountable for his role in the Higgins cover-up saga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victoria Liberal Party celebrates a good poll by booting their leader for a first-term newcomer, NSW Liberals cling to net zero while the feds ditch it. Plus, fresh revelations about Trump’s would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberals abandon net zero and now there are reports the moderates in the party are abandoning Sussan Ley. Plus, the latest from the US including revelations Jeffrey Epstein plotted with the Democrats to get Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report shows that private investment in the sector is stalling, business leaders put pressure on Labor. Plus, all the latest from the US, including the real story behind the latest Jeffrey Epstein revelations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian government finally gets tough on crime, a deep dive into the BBC's sad decline as a trusted broadcaster. Plus, Jack Houghton unpacks the latest controversy embroiling our taxpayer-funded broadcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC bias exposed again after the BBC's editing scandal led to two high profile resignations, men set to be banned from competing in women's sports at the Olympics. Plus, all the latest from the US, including all the post-shutdown tantrums.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Family Court chief justice backtracks on her own puberty blockers ruling, a Liberal senator warns he’ll walk if Ley dumps net zero. Plus, chaos and disgraceful scenes unfold in Washington DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberal woes continue with a mass exodus of members in South Australia, Donald Trump issues a warning to Nigeria over the persecution of Christians. Plus, why the man formerly known as Prince Andrew may flee the jurisdiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Council of Australia hits out at the Albanese government as red tape and activist lawfare stifle investment and jobs growth. Plus, former police officer turned author and radio commentator Brandon Tatum joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.