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Unnatural Selection is a weekly comedy podcast about news and politics. Each week the guys take a few stories from the week's news, and bring a fresh and funny new take that you may not have considered. They cover Australian and American news as well as some stores from around the world.
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Joe Biden gives Oval Office address on his withdrawal from 2024 US presidential election. Harris gets another poll showing a tightening race against Trump. Kamala Harris Launches Her Campaign for President. Harris donations top $100m after Biden's exit from presidential race. Ha…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: One small update brought down millions of IT systems around the world. It’s a timely warning. Health department records show some pathology companies rorted Medicare during COVID pandemic, expert says. CFMEU could be deregistered ‘if that’s what needs to be done’ after allegatio…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump rushed off stage, audience member dead after shots fired at rally in Pennsylvania. Democrats appear torn over Biden as concerns whether he can win deepen. Hollywood's Democratic donors turn away from Biden. What we know about Kira and Igor Korolev, two Russian-born …
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Biden Plummets in Leaked Democratic Polling Memo, Puck Says. ‘First black woman’: Biden’s horror interview. The supreme court’s presidential immunity ruling mocks the rule of law. Amazon wins contract to store 'top-secret' Australian military intelligence. Former Liberal staffer…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Biden’s poor performance and Trump’s lies: four key takeaways from the debate. How the deal to free Julian Assange was agreed. Tories 'highly alarmed' by network of pro-Russian Facebook pages interfering in UK election. JK Rowling agrees to meeting with Labour about gender trans…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Peter Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants. Former prime minister Scott Morrison revealed as witness in Linda Reynolds's defamation case against Brittany Higgins. Exclusive: Leading chatbots are spreading Russian propaganda. Vetting firm being sued by Nig…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Independent inquiry launched into NACC decision not to probe Robodebt referrals. Peter Dutton took $23k private jet to News Corp event where he spoke on cost-of-living crisis. ACCC warns Chemist Warehouse merger with Sigma Healthcare could reduce competition and increase prices.…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Australia drops case against X over stabbing videos. X’s Violent Content Policy. Shorten blames Coalition after NDIA reveals dodgy providers sold illegal drugs to vulnerable Australians. Robodebt: national corruption watchdog’s decision not to investigate officials angers victim…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump found guilty of hush-money plot to influence 2016 election. Can Trump pardon himself? Not for state hush money crimes. Bruce Lehrmann lodges notice of appeal with Federal Court after it was found he did rape Brittany Higgins on the balance of probabilities. Lehrmann…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Dutton's migration policy announcement was far from smooth. With nuclear, the detail will be even more important. Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary. After the ICC prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israel's lead…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Federal Budget 2024: Winners and Losers. Afghan war crimes whistleblower David McBride sentenced to prison. NSW police to get 'wanding' powers to search for knives with no warrant or suspicion under proposed changes. Patients report alarming side effects after injecting replica …
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Anthony Albanese reminded how rallies have the ability to haunt the nation's leaders. Bonza budget airline in administration as flights across the country cancelled. Bonza staff queue at Centrelink for emergency payments as airline administrators confirm April wages will not be …
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Victorian government scraps plans for a second supervised injecting room in Melbourne. Rental affordability in Australia is as bad as it has ever been, according to new Anglicare Australia report. Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann refused offer to settle defamation action be…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Bondi Junction stabbing: French man who confronted attacker with bollard to receive permanent residency. Federal Court judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails. Woolworths chief Brad Banducci couldn’t give senators his company’s ‘return on equity’…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump Media Spirals as 37% Dive From Debut Close Erases Billions - BNN Bloomberg Former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach tells Federal Court network paid for sex workers and illicit drugs for Bruce Lehrmann - ABC News Bruce Lehrmann Evicted From $4M Sydney Pad Over 'Wild Parties' …
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Former Victorian Liberal Party boss fined $40k over tiny authorisation text on political ads. Warnings data collected by Coles and Woolworths leading to unfair market. Scott Hutchinson says surplus demand is driving up costs, driving down profits in construction industry. Rep. M…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election with almost 90pc of vote, but large protests spark 'hope'. Your car spies on you and rats you out to insurance companies. Former US president Donald Trump insults ambassador Kevin Rudd, says 'he won't be there long' if he's 'host…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's lawyer speaks after his client's sudden death. Aged care workers win up to 28.5 per cent wage rise. McDonald's system outage impacts restaurants across the globe, some stores back online. Higher interest rates are meant to lower inflation. US …
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: US supreme court ruling on Trump ballot ban: five key takeaways. State of the Union: What the world made of Biden's big speech. Nikki Haley suspends presidential campaign, leaving Donald Trump as last major Republican candidate. Trump’s White House Was ‘Awash in Speed’ — and Xan…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: 2023 was a banner year for video games — and video game industry layoffs. Exclusive: Unity Software to cut 25% of staff in ‘company reset’ continuation. The video game industry is booming. Why are there so many layoffs? Sony to lay off 900 workers in its PlayStation division. So…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci to retire as company announces $781 million loss Supermarket industry insiders reveal how Coles and Woolworths profit off rising prices Is a frozen embryo a child? The Alabama court ruling that's rocked America's IVF clinics and reproduct…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump must pay $US355 milllion in penalties, barred from NY business for three years, judge rules. Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dead at 47, region's prison service says. Australian Border Force officials remove suspected asylum seekers from Beagle Bay a…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Allan Fels's ACTU initiated price gouging report calls for government to act against exploitative practices of big business. Qantas decision to reduce flight capacity may have led to RBA rate hike, inquiry finds. Queensland government loses appeal over $2.7m payout to Gold Coast…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Earlier today, Victorian MP Georgie Purcell shared a side-by-side photo comparison on X, blaming Nine News for ‘sexist’ image editing. Trolls have flooded X with graphic Taylor Swift AI fakes. Speaking at the National Press Club, Richard Denniss, the executive director at the Au…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Ron DeSantis withdraws from Republican presidential race, endorses Trump. Trump takes aim at Haley in combative New Hampshire primary victory speech. Prime minister hints at expansion of stage 3 tax cuts to benefit lower-income earners. Are Labor's stage 3 tax cut changes good e…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Best-selling author Jack Heath’s new novel: Kill Your Husbands. Iowa GOP presidential election results. Nuke policy quietly nuked: Australia to fund US nuclear weapon delivery program. US strikes more Houthi targets in Yemen after Greek ship becomes latest vessel struck in Red S…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: The Day Before Has Already Lost 80% of Its Players in the First 3 Days on Steam. The Day Before Studio Fntastic Announces Closure Just Days After Early Access Launch. Fantastic Official statement. The Most Popular Game on Steam Is A Massive Scam? Kathleen Folbigg has convictions…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: ‘Creeping politicisation’ in Victoria’s public service needs ‘urgent attention’, ombudsman warns. Alleged politicisation of the public sector. Alan Jones's lawyers taking 'first steps' towards defamation proceedings over indecent assault allegations. Profile: Kate McClymont AM. …
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Former US secretary of state and controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner Henry Kissinger dies aged 100. Kissinger outlived so many people that not only did he outlive his obituary writer, he outlived the obituary writer of his obituary writer. Powerful Home Affairs boss Mike Pezz…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns as Optus CEO. Barbra Streisand Explains: Why I Cloned My Dog. Javier Milei: Argentina's far-right outsider wins presidential election. Javier Milei wants to gut spending and ditch the peso, but will it save Argentina's economy? Dan Andrews Is Locked …
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Detainees released without visas after High Court decision in immigration revelation. Optus identifies cause of nationwide outage, says 'changes to routing information' after software upgrade to blame. Optus says 228 triple-0 calls were unable to be made during the outage. Optus…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Federal government announces investigation into Optus outage, minister urges telco consider compensation. The landmark High Court ruling that's left Anthony Albanese in a political pincher. Advance Australia doubled donations to raise nearly $5m ahead of voice to parliament refe…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Suspected mushroom poisoning: Erin Patterson fronts court in Victoria on murder charges. Melbourne man Jacob Hersant set to be charged with performing a Nazi salute under new laws. Protest vote shows the 'near-unanimous disdain' the public has for Qantas, senator says. The Daily…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Bruce Lehrmann revealed as high-profile man charged with Toowoomba rape. Brittany Higgins & Bruce Lehrmann: A Timeline Of Events. Retired MP jailed for falsely claiming more than $170k. Australian Federal Police raids target alleged money laundering by Changjiang Currency Exchan…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Tony Abbott reckons we shouldn’t do acknowledgement of country anymore. High Court rules against Victoria’s electric-car road-user tax in landmark case. US Republicans revoke speaker bid of hardline conservative Jim Jordan after third failed vote. The Unnatural Selection podcast…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Voice referendum updates: Nation votes No to Voice to Parliament, with all six states rejecting change — as it happened. Referendum dates and results. Transgender movement next on Price hit list. US House Republicans nominate Jim Jordan for speaker on day 10 of House deadlock, t…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: More than 70 university law professors say Voice 'not constitutionally risky' in letter to Australian public. Referendum question and constitutional amendment. How a soap opera star pushed a conspiracy theory linking the Voice to Parliament to a UN takeover. Lidia Thorpe calls t…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Home affairs department head Michael Pezzullo standing aside pending investigation over leaked texts. Daniel Andrews resigns as premier of Victoria. The Daniel Andrews era is over. Where to now for Victoria with Jacinta Allan as premier? US government likely to avoid shutdown wi…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp. An Amazing Tour Of Rupert Murdoch's Mansions, Boats And Planes. Summer of severe heat predicted as Bureau of Meteorology declares El Niño. Victoria to tax short-stay accommodation under wide-ranging plan to fix housing …
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Gurner Group founder Tim Gurner tells the Financial Review Property Summit workers have become "arrogant" since COVID and "We've got to kill that attitude." Background on the Phillips Curve and the RBA's Modelling Approach. AOC takes aim at multimillionaire Australian property d…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Alan Joyce to stand down as Qantas chief executive after tumultuous week. The invisible danger of the 'glass cliff'. The Chairman’s Lounge: Inside the secretive and controversial Qantas lounge you can’t buy your way into. Mum cashed in on $10.4m crypto windfall after website blu…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Virgin Australia says more Qatar Airways flights would lower airfares, Flight Centre says 'no logic' to decision to block Qatar flights. Stephen Jones walks back comments that government blocked Qatar Airways to protect Qantas' profits. Qantas removes expiry date on $570m worth …
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Historic Trump mugshot released after arrest in Atlanta, Georgia - BBC News Mark Latham quits One Nation, accuses party of 'defrauding NSW electoral funds' - ABC News Peter Dutton to complain to AEC about tick and cross Voice referendum voting - ABC News Ten dead in Moscow jet c…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: ‘It was pretty scary’: the Big Brother 'turkey slap' that rocked reality TV. Sonia Kruger vilified Muslim people in Australia but her comments were not racist. Opinion: Sonia Kruger’s Gold Logie Is A Solid Reminder Of How Racist Australian Media Continues To Be. Trump indictment…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: ACT chief minister says early release of report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution may have breached law. Casual workers to have a new pathway to permanent work under proposed changes. https://www.casualworksforme.com.au/ South Korean World Scout Jamboree campsite evacuated as Ty…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction in Jan 6 probe. Justice Alito Plays Dumb To Wall Street Journal When Asked About What Congress Can Do. You Shouldn't Buy It. Niger’s military rulers ask for help from Russian group Wagner. Former Defence …
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Rhodes fires: Brits escape Greek fires as travel advice updated. Kathryn Campbell, senior public servant in Robodebt scheme, resigns from Department of Defence. Byron Bay breach victim told to pay Adidas, National Basketball Association $US1.2m by US courts. Not long after Qin G…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Kathryn Campbell first senior bureaucrat suspended after Robodebt royal commission. Daniel Andrews’ $7bn Commonwealth Games price tag doesn’t add up, expert says. Cancelling the Commonwealth Games won’t come cheaply – Victoria now faces the legal consequences. The Dollop #545 - …
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Philip Lowe will not be reappointed as RBA governor. Crawford Lake in Canada voted 'golden spike' site to determine Anthropocene epoch. Screen Actors Guild sends Hollywood actors on strike, joining writers for first time in more than six decades. Actors say Hollywood studios wan…
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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: The Rice Purity Test. Early robodebt critics outraged by how long Coalition persisted with unlawful scheme. States are weakening their child labor restrictions nearly 8 decades after the US government took kids out of the workforce. Thirty million join Meta's Twitter rival Threa…
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