Best Donna Cross Podcasts (2024)

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Thursday's POD | Who Won't Be Welcome At Spida And Ali's 50th? 18:14

2h ago18:14

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This year both Spida and Ali had milestone birthday's - both truning 50 - and they've decided the occasion needs a BIG party and that's what we're doing - we have the venue and now we need to tick off some other categories of the party and Spida revealed this morning who will NOT be welcome! 7:40 every morning you can hear Flan, Ali and Spida’s Rum…

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Five in Ten 8/21/24: Democrats Humiliate Biden 16:00

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President Biden addressed the Democratic Party convention Monday night after 11:30 PM Eastern, a time slot usually reserved for minor party officials—not the sitting president of the United States. 5) Israel strikes Hezbollah sites near Baalbek; 4) Biden humiliated by DNC; 3) PAC supporting Harris says national polls biased in her favor; 2) Tech co…

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Wednesday's POD | What Was The Surprise That Flan, Ali And Spida Had for Olympic Skate Boarding Gold Medallist Arisa Trew? 30:31

3h ago30:31

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She's a Gold Coaster, she's just won Olympic gold, she's a Gold Coaster and all she wants is pet duck - Arisa Trew was in the studio with Flan, Ali and Spida. This year both Spida and Ali had milestone birthday's and they've decided the occasion needs a BIG party and that's what we're doing - we have the venue and now we need to tick off some other…

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Tuesday's POD | What Part Of Spida And Ali's 50/50 Party Has Spida Very Nervous? 23:16

3h ago23:16

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Ali went away over the weekend and had a very unexpected reunion! This year both Spida and Ali had milestone birthday's and they've decided the occasion needs a BIG party and that's what we're doing - we have the venue and now we need to tick off some other categories of the party. 7:40 every morning you can hear Flan, Ali and Spida’s Rumour-mill a…

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Five in Ten 8/20/24: Germany Blames Ukraine for Nord Stream Bombing 16:00

27m ago16:00

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Germany has issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian citizen in connection with the destruction of of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. It appears Kyiv will not receive any new military aid from the Germans. 5) Suicide bomber blows self up in Tel Aviv; 4) House committee finds Biden committed impeachable offenses, but likely won’t impeach; 3) Germany…

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Five in Ten 8/19/24: Abbas Makes His Move on Gaza 14:00

36m ago14:00

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas announced plans to visit the Gaza Strip. His government has had no power there since Hamas kicked out Abbas’ Fatah party in a bloody coup in 2007. 5) Abbas moves to take control of Gaza; 4) Harris’s economic proposal would lead to shortages, not lower prices; 3) UK to prosecute people praying silently o…

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Monday's POD | Who's The International Superstar Who Has Bought In Tallebudgera Valley? 26:18

26m ago26:18

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7:40 every morning you can hear Flan, Ali and Spida’s Rumour-mill and more juicy ones this morning including an international superstar buying real estate in Tallebudgera Valley! It was a big weekend on the Gold Coast with the air show, footy and so much more and our mayor Tom Tate was pumped despite getting into a verbal stoush with a famous reali…

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Five in Ten 8/16/24: The Friday Five - Kamala Goes Full Socialist 17:00

21m ago17:00

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Kamala Harris will announce a plan to control high grocery prices today: Government price controls. These have never worked anywhere they’ve been tried and result in product shortages rather than lower prices. 5) Hamas blasts Palestinian Authority for intercepting terrorists who planned to attack Israeli soldiers; 4) Surprise attack into Russia may…

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Friday's POD | What Did Spida Do To His Feet That Horrified Ali? 26:13

3h ago26:13

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Every Friday Flanjo Patterson gives us his Poem Of The Week – all the big news of the week weaved into 1 massive bush ballad poem. Does Raygun get a mention? 7:40 every morning you can hear Flan, Ali and Spida’s Rumour-mill and more juicy ones this morning including an unusual side hustle for one of our local pollies. Spida did some home surgery on…

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Five in Ten 8/15/24: Who's Running America Right Now? 14:00

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A report Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a nuclear submarine to the Middle East raises an important question: Was this authorized by the president? Is he even aware of it? 5) Iran says the only way to prevent attack on Israel is ceasefire in Gaza; 4) Defense Secretary Austin may have ordered sub to Middle East on own authority; 3…

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Thursday's POD | Is One Of The World's Biggest Artists Coming To The Gold Coast? 4:45

23m ago4:45

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This year both Spida and Ali had milestone birthday's and they've decided the occasion needs a BIG party and that's what we're doing - the first thing to lock in is a venue and we couldn't be happier with who is jumping on board! The Pacific Air Show is back and one of the superstar stunt pilots this year joined Flan, Ali and Spida this morning. Di…

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Five in Ten 8/14/24: Earthquake Rattles Syria, Northern Israel 15:00

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A 5.0M earthquake in central Syria shook the northern Levant late Monday, an area that’s already on edge because of a looming war between Israel and Iran. 5) Earthquake shakes Syria, Lebanon, and northern Israel; 4) Israeli Security Minister prays on Temple Mount in defiance of status quo; 3) Trump-Musk interview breaks Internet; 2) Massive breach …

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Wednesday's POD | The Real Reason Byron Bluesfest Will Finish Up In 2025 29:59

14m ago29:59

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Ali has a friend who is getting a certain type of therapy - the kind that makes Spida very awkward! At 7:40 every morning it's Flan, Ali and Spida's Gold Coast Rumour-mill - more hot rumours from this morning! Next year will be the end of an era for an iconic music festival - we spoke to the festival director on why 2025 will be the festivals final…

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Five in Ten 8/13/24: Tim Walz Lied About Military Service 17:00

18m ago17:00

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The Harris campaign admitted late Friday that VP candidate Tim Walz did not serve in a war zone as he previously claimed. Meanwhile, veterans of his National Guard unit revealed he did not earn the rank of Command Sergeant Major as he’s claimed. 5) Hamas hames Yahya Sinwar to replace Ismail Haniyeh as political leader; 4) Islamic State making comeb…

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Tuesday's POD | Will We Get Permanent Beach Bars? Acting GC Mayor Donna Gates Joined The Show 25:23

3d ago25:23

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The most complaints the Gold Coast City Council ger are from people complaining about kids playing basketball in the street and back yards – so Flan, Ali and Spida asked: what were the games you played in your street as a kid? And a former Australian test cricket great called through!! Finally Ali opens the exclusive limited edition ‘coffee’ flavou…

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Five in Ten 8/12/24: UK Wants to Police Social Media in Other Countries 16:00

21h ago16:00

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Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says he’ll try to extradite people in other countries to prosecute them for unacceptable social media posts. Sir Mark: The free speech thing was settled between us in 1783. 5) Palestinian Authority to seek UN resolution demanding the Israel leave Judea and Samaria (the “West Bank”); 4) Temple Institu…

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Monday's POD | What Was The World Exclusive That Ali Dropped On Us? 29:33

1d ago29:33

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Ali teased us with a massive BIG world exclusive and this morning she dropped it on us. Rachael Gunn or 'Raygun' has the sporting world talking with her 'efforts' in break-dancing - do you support her or was she embarrassing? At 7:40 every morning it's Flan, Ali and Spida's Gold Coast Rumour-mill - more hot rumours from this morning! Spida covered …

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Five in Ten 8/9/24: The Friday Five - Waiting for Iran to Attack 17:00

4d ago17:00

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Iran has yet to respond to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The attack may come Monday, the 9th of Av, the date of the destruction of the first and second temples in Jerusalem. 5) Iran’s new president reportedly trying to convince Ayatollah Khomeini not to attack Israel; 4) Gov. Tim Walz is Democratic VP candidate, but analysts sti…

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Edition 100: Women's Health & Medical Misogyny with Lola Bessis, Victoria Brown and Sekhmet SheOwl 52:34

8d ago52:34

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First up, hear Lola Bessis, WLRN's newest member greet the listener introducing herself and her professor, Victoria Brown, who later on in the program will talk about advances and setbacks in women's health.Next, open your ears for WLRN's World News segment delivered by Mary O'Neill in which she highlights news from Iran and its death sentences for…

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Friday's POD | Why Did Spida Back Pedal When Talking With The Premier? 23:31

4d ago23:31

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Jack Carlson is the ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ guy and this week he passed away – we celebrate his great quotes and the Triple M Gold family brought in some other gems! Spida gave Premier Steven Miles a spray and this morning the Premier called in to have his ‘right of reply’. Every Friday Flanjo Patterson gives us his Poe Of The Week – all the big n…

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BEACH N SURF 3:05

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Get the latest surfing and weather report for the weekend on the Coast! All thanks to Harvey Norman Bundall, Burleigh and Tweed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M Gold Coast

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Five in Ten 8/8/24: Palestinian President Abbas Leaving Israel on Tisha B'Av 18:00

5d ago18:00

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas flies to Russia Monday to meet with Vladimir Putin. That’s Tisha B’Av on the Hebrew calendar, the date of the destruction of the Temple of Solomon and the Second Temple—and it may be the day Iran attacks. 5) Abbas meeting in Moscow may coincide with Iranian attack on Israel; 4) Putin asks Iran to avoid …

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Thursday's POD | Gold Coast Gold Medallists Coach Reveals The Ridiculous Hours She Trains For 23:18

6d ago23:18

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Arisa Trew won gold in the skate boarding in Paris – the amount of hours she trains each day will shock you! International Cat day – who owns the Gold Coasts most talented cat? One Gold Coaster showers with her Cat (but only on Sundays) Flan, Ali and Spidas Rumour-mill - heard something from around town? Rumour is that a massive sporting event coul…

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Five in Ten 8/7/24: It's Harris and Walz 16:00

6d ago16:00

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Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Other than being very liberal, it’s not yet clear what Walz brings to the ticket. 5) Hezbollah, Hamas launch “squadron” of suicide drones and rockets into Israel; 4) Putin asks Iran to avoid civilian casualties when it finally attacks Israel; 3) …

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Wednesday's POD | What Award Did Adelaide Get That Had Spida Scratching His Head? 20:29

15d ago20:29

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Adelaide is the SA capital but is it the world's most beautiful city? Spida says not. Ali's new relationship was under the spotlight; did it survive the holiday away? The Paris Games has brought some amazing moments - so what's been yours so far Triple M Gold family? Ch 9 Gold Coast weather and fishing expert Luke Bradnam is in Tahiti for the Games…

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Five in Ten 8/6/24: Remember that White House Cocaine? 16:00

7d ago16:00

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Disgraced former Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle wanted the agency’s Forensics Services Division to dispose of evidence without identifying the owner of a bag of cocaine left inside the White House last summer. 5) Israel discovers dozens of tunnels under the border between Gaza and Egypt, including at least one large enough to drive vehicles th…

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Five in Ten 8/5/24: Israel Waiting for Iran's Response 17:00

8d ago17:00

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Israelis are preparing for Iran’s response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh last week. Western intelligence sources say it may happen next Monday, on Tisha B’Av, a day on which the First and Second Temples were destroyed. 5) Israelis wait for when, not if, Iran attacks; 4) Stock markets around the world in free fall; 3) UK govern…

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Five in Ten 8/2/24: The Friday Five - Airlines Cancel Flights to Israel 16:00

11d ago16:00

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At least seven major airlines, including United and Delta, have canceled upcoming flights to Tel Aviv over fears that war between Israel and Iran is imminent. 5) Hamas leader Haniyeh killed by remote control bomb planted at IRGC guest house in Tehran; 4) IDF soldiers arrested, charged with abusing Arab prisoner; 3) Pentagon accounting trick frees u…

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Five in Ten 8/1/24: Israel Takes Out Hamas Leader 17:00

21d ago17:00

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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated Tuesday, presumably by Israel, while he was in Tehran for the inauguration of Iran’s new president. This marks a dangerous new phase in the Israel-Hamas war. 5) Hamas leader Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran; 4) Harris anointed Democratic Party candidate for president without a single primary vote; 3) Butti…

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Five in Ten 7/31/24: Israel Strikes Back 16:00

13d ago16:00

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Israel targeted the number-two man in Hezbollah Tuesday, reportedly neutralizing Fuad Shukr, who was believed responsible for the murder of 12 children on a soccer field in northern Israel Saturday. 5) Assassination of Fuad Shukr likely not the end of Israel’s response to Hezbollah; 4) Biden proposes packing Supreme Court; 3) Harris campaign decide…

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Five in Ten 7/30/24: Biden's Revenge 16:00

21d ago16:00

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President Biden only endorsed Kamala Harris for president to spite Democratic Party leaders, including Barack Obama, who pushed Biden to get out of the race. Obama reportedly wants Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly at the top of the ticket. 5) Biden administration calls on Israel for restraint after deadly Hezbollah rocket attack; 4) Biden endorsed Harris to…

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Five in Ten 7/29/24: Hezbollah 'Crossed All Red Lines' 14:00

15d ago14:00

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Twelve children were killed by a Hezbollah rocket Saturday night in the northern Israeli town of Majdal Shams. Israel’s Security Cabinet gave Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant the go-ahead Sunday to respond as they see fit. 5) War between Israel and Hezbollah appears imminent; 4) Turkey’s President Erdogan threatens to invade Is…

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Five in Ten 7/25/24: Biden's Mysterious Medical Emergency 17:00

25d ago17:00

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President Biden apparently cut short his campaign trip to Las Vegas last week not because of COVID, but because of another “unspecified medical emergency.” As of this recording, no word as to what it was. 5) What caused Biden to fly home early from Vegas?; 4) Secret Service director resigns after failure to protect Trump at rally; 3) Ukraine signal…

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Five in Ten 7/24/24: Secret Service Lied About Denying Trump Added Security 18:00

20d ago18:00

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Washington Post reports that contrary to claims by a Secret Service spokesman, the agency did, in fact, deny repeated requests by the Trump campaign for additional security staff before the attempt on his life July 13. 5) Kamala Harris conference calls leaves major Democrat donors feeling “insulted”; 4) Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle unde…

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Five in Ten 7/23/24: Is Kamala the Nominee or Not? 14:00

21d ago14:00

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While President Biden endorsed VP Kamala Harris as the next Democratic nominee for president, former President Barack Obama has not. 5) Calls for Biden to resign the presidency; 4) Barack Obama has not endorsed Harris for president; 3) New migrant caravan heading north through Mexico; 2) Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu in DC to meet President Biden,…

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Five in Ten 7/22/24: Biden Quits - Now What? 17:00

22d ago17:00

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President Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the presidential race, endorsing VP Kamala Harris as the new nominee. However, it’s not clear that she will, in fact, take Biden’s place at the top of the ticket. 5) Biden drops out of race; 4) Will Harris be the Democratic nominee; 3) We just witnessed a soft coup; 2) Israel bombs port in…

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Five in Ten 7/19/24: The Friday Five - Will Biden Quit? 17:00

25d ago17:00

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Pressure from prominent Democrats on President Biden to drop out of the presidential race is building, with some reports claiming it might happen as early as this weekend. 5) More questions about Trump’s Secret Service detail during last weekend’s rally; 4) Trump-Vance campaign says it won’t schedule VP debate until Kamala Harris picks a running ma…

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Friday's POD | What Was The Big Surprise That Spida Was Spruiking All Week? 19:51

1M ago19:51

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Every Friday we welcome Flanjo Patterson to the show for his Poem Of The Week covering all the big news of the week and what a week it was!!!! Spida was banging on all week about a BIG surprise and finally we found about it this morning….. Our man on the sand, our legendary beach and surf dude is Reggie and this morning he had a very important mess…

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Five in Ten 7/18/24: Sen. J. D. Vance is Trump's Running Mate 17:00

26d ago17:00

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Ohio Sen. J. D. Vance is Donald Trump’s vice president for the 2024 presidential election, an interesting choice who should compliment Trump on the campaign trail. 5) Vance named as Trump’s VP pick; 4) Israeli newspaper reports that the IDF employed Hannibal Directive on Oct. 7; 3) New survey shows that growing percentage of doctors OK with assiste…

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Thursday's POD | Gold Coast Paralympian Curtis McGrath An Inspiration 24:48

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He's a Paralympics gold medallist and an ADF veteran - Curtis McGrath was on the show this morning. An origin loss for Queenslanders last night and the Sexy-time Paradise Beach Police Cops were kept very busy! It's Ali's daughters 18th birthday and Ali revealed something this morning that she's not proud of. Today is World listening day and so Spid…

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Five in Ten 7/17/24: Trump Gets Big Win in Court 15:00

27d ago15:00

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A district court judge has dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump, finding that the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith by Attorney General Merrick Garland was unconstitutional. 5) Secret Service, local police point fingers over failure to protect Trump at rally; 4) Classified documents case against Trump dismissed; 3) W…

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Wednesday's POD | You Know When Someone Butchers The National Anthem? It's A Spida Top 5 27:20

1M ago27:20

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Every Wednesday Ali Asks and on origin day: How divided and ugly does your household get? With those big sporting occasions we get to hear the national anthem and it doesn’t go well all the time – Spida rolls out his top 5 national anthem disasters. Sam Thaiday is a Queensland origin legend – he was on the show Mark Geyer is a NSW origin legend – M…

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Five in Ten 7/16/24: Questions About Attempt on Trump's Life 15:00

28d ago15:00

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How did the Trump shooter access the roof of a nearby building identified in advance as a security vulnerability by the Secret Service? 5) Questions about why shooter wasn’t stopped before he shot at Trump; 4) MSNBC preempts Morning Joe so they or their guests won’t say something inflammatory; 3) Soldiers at Ft. Liberty told prominent pro-life orga…

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Tuesday's POD | You Will Be Shocked To Find Out How Much Wendell Sailor Was Paid To Be On The Masked Singer! 28:49

1M ago28:49

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Poor old England losing the final in the Euros - Flan came across a new care package for English sports lovers who always lose........... Ali went to the gym the other day and discovered what people should NOT wear to the gym. There's a new tv show called 'I was actually there' hearing from people who were actually at those big moments in history -…

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Five in Ten 7/15/24: Shooter Wounds Trump at Rally 17:00

29d ago17:00

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Former President Trump was slightly injured when a gunman fired at him during a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday. The motive is unclear, and there are questions about how the shooter accessed a nearby roof to get a shot. 5) Investigation begins into attempt on Trump’s life; 4) Questions about Trump’s security detail; 3) Did media coverage of Trump in…

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Monday's POD | Which Former Origin Star Would Love To Play Just One More Game? 26:08

1M ago26:08

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Mark Geyer bleeds BLUE! The former origin great was on the show talking up New South Wales chances come Wednesday night. The Trump assassination attempt has the whole world talking - foreign affairs expert Dr. Kieth Suter and Ch 7 U.S. correspondent Mylee Hogan had the latest this morning. Ever had one of those awkward chance meetings with someone …

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Five in Ten 7/12/24: The Friday Five - NATO Keeps Poking the Bear 16:00

1M ago16:00

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NATO this week announced a new military command for training and equipping Ukrainian troops while pretending that the alliance is not an active participant in the war between Russia and Ukraine. 5) Poland to train and equip volunteer Ukrainian Legion, potentially dragging NATO into Russo-Ukrainian war; 4) No clarity yet on how France forms new gove…

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Friday's POD | Spida Sat Next To One Of Our Most Famous Australians On A Plane 23:54

1M ago23:54

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Spida fly's a lot - he sat next to one of our former PM's amongst other big names - who have you sat next to on a plane? Every Friday we get to hear from Flanjo Patterson and his Poem Of The Week where he covers off ALL of the big news stories from the Gold Coast, nationally and internationally. Casey Barnes is a local and he's a country music supe…

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