Best Spending MP Podcasts (2025)

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Launched effects and attack helicopter modernisation, with Terry Jamison 23:27

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Robert Dougherty is joined by business development director for Boeing Attack Helicopter Programs, Terry "TJ" Jamison, as they discuss the changing strategy of attack helicopters in modern warfare and the development of "launched effects". Jamison, a 30-year veteran of the US Army, has previously…

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SPOTLIGHT: Leveraging digital capabilities to empower Defence with Dee Lucero and Mohammad Siddique, DXC Technology 42:56

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Dee Lucero and Mohammad Siddique from DXC Technology, where they unpack the intricacies of the Defence Enterprise Resource Planning program and the role of digital systems in supporting the broader transformation. The trio also discuss a range of factors shaping…

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CYBER UNCUT: Holiday scams, pollies warned ahead of Chinese visit, and Russian hackers sanctioned 30:16

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Bethany Alvaro talk about the week's cyber security and AI news! Hollingworth and Alvaro get things started with a warning about a rise in AI-driven holiday scams taking advantage of the silly season. The pair also talk about a recent call from CPA Australia for young Australians to…

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Would a new pipeline cure or crush national unity? 50:22

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed an agreement this week paving a path for an oil pipeline — a move that ended up costing Carney a cabinet minister and key ally in Quebec. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc joins The House to discuss Steven Guilbeault’s resignation and how Canada plans to address t…

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The Progress Report: The drone age and STEM's next generation 40:40

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How do you go from growing up in Ukraine to winning Academic of the Year in Australia? Dr Oleksandra Molloy, senior lecturer in aviation at UNSW Canberra, shares her extraordinary journey. Tash Taylor dives into Oleksandra's courageous move to Australia and her experience pioneering research in emerging technologies, particularly her vital work on …

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Looking back on the year that's been, with the Honourable Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry 39:35

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, as they unpack the major milestones for Defence and defence industry. The pair discuss a range of topics, including: The impact of the SEA 3000 decision and implications for industrial and defence cooperation between Australia an…

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SPOTLIGHT: Surging forward under Australia's maritime modernisation, with L3Harris' Alan Clements 27:12

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast at the recent Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney, host Steve Kuper is joined by Alan Clements of L3Harris Technologies Australia as they explore the shifting dynamics shaping Australia's maritime modernisation and emerging technologies for the Australian Defence Force. T…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Peace in sight but questions remain about future of Russia–Ukraine conflict 29:30

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and new co-host, Steve Kuper, detail the intricacies of the proposed Russia–Ukraine peace deal announced by US President Donald Trump. The trio also unpack three emerging security issues: a proposed Russia–Ukraine peace deal, heightened Chi…

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CYBER UNCUT: NVIDIA's earnings up, Black Friday scams, a new ransomware group emerges, Russian hacking sanctions 38:27

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth is joined by Bethany Alvaro to talk about all things Australia and cyber security! The pair kick things off with some AI news. NVIDIA announced record earnings as the AI bubble steadfastly refuses to burst, and ChatGPT's curious new group chat feature. Hollingworth and Alvaro then talk …

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He was poisoned and imprisoned. Why he still fights for Russia's future 50:17

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As Ukraine faces crucial decisions for the future of its four-year fight to defeat Russia’s full-scale invasion, several nations are gathering in Canada for the Halifax International Security Forum to discuss the importance of democracy — including high-profile critics of the Kremlin. One of those dissidents, Vladimir Kara-Murza, was sentenced to 2…

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Building a resilient, competitive industrial base with Brian Schimpf, Anduril Industries CEO 32:30

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In this special episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by the co-founder and CEO of Anduril Industries, Brian Schimpf, as they talk about building an allied industrial base and the intricacies involved. Recorded live at Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition 2025, the pair also discuss a range of subjects, includ…

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SPOTLIGHT: The future of Defence's digital transformation with Leighton Freene and Murray Thompson, Kinetic IT 28:43

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Leighton Freene and Murray Thompson of Kinetic IT as they unpack the mechanics shaping the digital transformation of the Australian Defence Force. The trio also discuss a range of subjects, including: The pivotal role of digital technologies as the backbone of t…

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CYBER UNCUT: Proofpoint's Ryan Kalember and Adrian Covich on CISO trends and dealing with growing cyber threats 31:08

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth catches up with Proofpoint's chief strategy officer, Ryan Kalember, and vice president of systems engineering for the APJ region, Adrian Covich, while attending the Proofpoint Protect Tour in Melbourne. The three talk about the high-level trends and concerns they're seeing from CISOs bo…

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Politicians playing chicken — will it mean another election? 52:05

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Looming over the Liberals is whether Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget will pass its final vote on Monday in the House of Commons. So far, no other political party has given a sign they will support it. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May discusses whether she’ll change her mind and vote with the Liberals on the budget. Christopher Nardi of th…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Hacktivists target ADF program, China counters Australia in the Pacific 35:01

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Liam Garman, and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack two unfolding challenges shaping Australia's strategic outlook, an Iran-linked cyber breach exposing sensitive defence data, and China's latest move to outmanoeuvre Canberra in the Pacific. The discussion opens with …

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THE PROGRESS REPORT: Authentic leadership, vulnerability, and owning your storm 49:42

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What does it mean to lead with honesty, show vulnerability, and embrace your authentic self – even when life feels chaotic? In this episode of The Progress Report, host Tash Taylor sits down with Rebecca Woolnough, area manager - Oceania for SMART Technologies, to unpack what true resilience and self-leadership look like beyond the polished titles …

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SPOTLIGHT: Empowering the digital transformation of Defence, with DXC Technology 35:14

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Tim West, John Hillsdon and Mohammad Siddique from DXC Technology to unpack the digital transformation of the Australian Defence Force. Together they discuss a range of topics, including: The central role of digital technologies as the backbone of the increasing…

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CYBER UNCUT: Lumify Work's Louis Cremen talks about AI risks and opportunities, staff training, and how to protect data 43:11

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Lumify Work's lead cyber security instructor, Louis Cremen, for a talk about all things AI, from how best to protect sensitive data to managing AI governance. The pair start things off with a discussion about how AI is rapidly transforming workplaces and how organisations mus…

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Inside Goa’s wildest night of mystic madness 12:17

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Aheem, so we thought we were just going to film a small pre-Diwali tradition in Goa, but the night had a whole different plan for us. As darkness fell, things changed massively. We heard crazy loud drums and saw Narkasur statues, oh BTW they’re made only at night! Those crazy giant demons came alive just before Diwali, and damn, that was fun...Take…

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Budget week becomes caucus drama for the Conservatives 57:37

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Budget week on Parliament Hill quickly became a stunning political drama after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lost two of his MPs in quick succession. One has crossed the floor to join the Liberals and the other says he’ll resign as an MP in the spring. How bad is this for the Official Opposition, and where does Poilievre go from here? Conser…

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SPOTLIGHT: Change through collaboration – the future of secure communications, with PentenAmio 28:24

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Robert Dougherty sits down with PentenAmio executive co-chair Matthew Wilson to discuss the rapidly evolving world of secure communications. The pair examine the redefined world of sovereign capability in secure mobile communications, artificial intelligence-enabled cyber defence and el…

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Bonus episode: Here’s what you need to know about the federal budget 59:40

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This is a big week in politics: Mark Carney’s first federal budget. To catch you up on what you missed from the government’s big unveiling, The House brings you this special bonus episode from today’s live CBC Radio broadcast. Co-hosts Catherine Cullen and Susan Bonner spoke to politicians, business owners, voters and experts to dig into just how p…

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SPOTLIGHT: The role of AUKUS Pillar 2 in shaping the future, with Leidos Australia's Zac Smith and ASPI's Dr Malcolm Davis 43:34

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Zac Smith of Leidos Australia and Dr Malcolm Davis of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute to unpack the role of AUKUS Pillar 2 and the future of the Australian Defence Force. The trio discuss a range of topics as they navigate the still murky world of AUKU…

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CYBER UNCUT: OpenAI and mental health, government agencies caught up in hack, and a copyright win for Aussie musos 47:29

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Daniel Croft and David Hollingworth talk about the latest AI news, the week in cyber crime, Tasmanian government breach woes, and Australia signing an important UN cyber crime treaty. The pair kick things off with some AI news, including OpenAI opening up about how many of its users talk about their menta…

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Jean Chrétien on Trump’s trade war, Alberta separatism, and his legacy 49:48

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He may be known as ‘the little guy from Shawinigan,’ but Jean Chrétien’s impact on his hometown has been anything but small. And at 91, the former prime minister seems far from slowing down. In this exclusive documentary, host Catherine Cullen travels to Shawinigan, Que to spend the day with the former prime minister. She learns about how the small…

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The Defence and Veterans' Service Commission launch and the long road ahead, with Isaac Ohlin 17:59

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Bethany Alvaro speaks with Isaac Ohlin, general manager of policy and services at RSL NSW, about the establishment of the Defence and Veterans' Service Commission – launched on 29 September 2025 in response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (2021). The pair discuss the comm…

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THE PROGRESS REPORT: Leadership, mental health and life's balancing act 40:37

1M ago40:37

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Ever wondered what it takes to lead with resilience while balancing life, career and wellbeing? In this episode of The Progress Report, Tash Taylor sits down with Marisa Branscombe, head of marketing communication at Atturra, to talk about leadership, resilience, and the human side of managing teams in high-pressure environments. Marisa shares how …

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SPOTLIGHT: The digital transformation reshaping the ADF, with Mark Gainsford and Matt Dodds, Systematic 38:12

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Mark Gainsford and Matt Dodds of Systematic to discuss the digital transformation shaping the Australian Defence Force. The trio also examine how, in an era of renewed great power competition, the ADF must adapt to warfare defined by data, speed and contested in…

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SPOTLIGHT: HIMARS, the littoral and maritime strike, with Josh Woodward and Wayne Harrison, Lockheed Martin 35:59

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, special returning host Liam Garman is joined by Lockheed Martin's Josh Woodward and Wayne Harrison to discuss the transformational impact of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System for the Australian Defence Force. The trio discuss the range of ways HIMARS will serve as a significant trans…

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CYBER UNCUT: Wikipedia's AI woes, Tassie NFP hit by ransomware, and Bryan Cranston strikes back 44:40

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Daniel Croft and David Hollingworth talk about the latest AI news, the week in cyber crime, an important Aussie merger, and how a Hollywood actor is reclaiming his identity. The pair kick things off with some AI news, including Wikipedia woes, OpenAI's Atlas, and Yelp's new AI travel offering. Hollingwort…

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Doug Ford ticked off Donald Trump. What now? 57:12

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Once again, Canada finds itself in a deep hole in its push to get a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. This time, an advertisement by Ontario that used Ronald Reagan’s own words criticizing tariffs annoyed Trump so much he cut off negotiations entirely. Derek Burney, who worked with former prime minister Brian Mulroney as he hammered out …

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CONTESTED GROUND: From PNG to Gaza – what's defining Australia's security future 29:05

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Daniel Croft and David Hollingworth touch on the latest in AI and how state governments are regulating its use, the Qantas leak and the 5 million people impacted, and we chat about major cyber attacks with SolarWinds CISO Tim Brown. Croft and Hollingworth begin by discussing the fight that CBA has ignited…

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Veteran Games, defence treaties and ADF recruitment, with former commando Heston Russell 58:27

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by returning guest Heston Russell – a public speaker, author and former Australian Special Forces officer – to discuss the 2025 Veteran Games and the recent grand finals held on the Gold Coast (11 and 12 October). Russell has previously served in 2nd Comman…

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SPOTLIGHT: Naval infrastructure at the core of next-gen naval capability 37:49

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Tony Rogers, Brian Weinstein and Scott Keane of Stantec to discuss the role and importance of naval infrastructure to modern navies. The group discuss a range of subjects including: The global pressures being felt by contemporary Western naval infrastructure and…

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CYBER UNCUT: CBA's AI woes, the Qantas leak, and a chat with SolarWinds 53:56

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Daniel Croft and David Hollingworth touch on the latest in AI and how state governments are regulating its use, the Qantas leak and the 5 million people impacted, and we chat about major cyber attacks with SolarWinds CISO Tim Brown. Croft and Hollingworth begin by discussing the fight that CBA has ignited…

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Is Team Canada cracking under Trump’s tariff pressure? 48:46

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As Canada seeks to land a trade deal with the United States, cracks began to emerge this week over whether some sectors — and corresponding provinces — are getting more attention than others. David Paterson, Ontario’s representative in Washington, joins the show to discuss whether Ottawa is too focused on Canada’s auto industry as B.C., Saskatchewa…

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Australia's role in a multipolar world with Mike Pezzullo and Ross Babbage 1:05:19

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Mike Pezzullo, former secretary of the Department of Home Affairs, and Ross Babbage, CEO of Strategic Forum and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, to discuss Australia's role and challenges in the deteriorating global order…

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THE PROGRESS REPORT: From sad Sundays to lifelong bonds: The stories of war Widows 1:15:43

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Imagine being part of a group that no one ever wants to join – a community born from loss, but one that becomes a lifeline. On this episode of The Progress Report, running in time for War Widows Day on 19th October, Tash Taylor sits down with war widows Jenny Ware, Lynne Boyd and Wendy McKean, who have turned grief into friendship, laughter, and re…

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SPOTLIGHT: Testing for tomorrow – how Nova Systems is building Australia's sovereign T&E backbone 36:32

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper sits down with Tim Grabert and Chris White to discuss the increasing importance of Australia's test and evaluation capabilities. The trio discuss the importance of contemporary test and evaluation (T&E) capabilities as outlined in the government's 2023 Defence Industry Devel…

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CYBER UNCUT: Aussie fined over deepfakes, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters goes wild, and Asahi hacker revealed 47:03

2M ago47:03

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Daniel Croft and David Hollingworth walk through the latest in AI news, with Deloitte paying money back to the NSW government for an AI report, hacking news, with a deep dive into just who Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters might be, and the Qilin ransomware gang taking responsibility for the Asahi hack. Croft and…

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Will AI make or break Canada? 48:55

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The Carney government is charging ahead with AI development in an effort to supercharge the Canadian economy and make Canada a global powerhouse — but experts warn that if handled poorly, the technology could be disastrous. Host Catherine Cullen takes a deep dive this week on The House and visits an inventor in Montreal leveraging AI to make a big …

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CONTESTED GROUND: The information and financial risks to national unity 28:33

2M ago28:33

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Liam Garman, and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack how Australia's shifting information and economic environment is deepening social rifts and reshaping national security. Tarrant opens with the housing debate, questioning whether allowing buyers into the market with…

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World leaders gathered at the United Nations HQ this week in New York to discuss a wide-ranging set of issues — and Canada made headlines by announcing it now recognizes the state of Palestine. Ambassador Bob Rae joins The House to talk about the federal government’s decision, Trump’s change of heart over Ukraine and what to make of the U.S. presid…