Best Jeremy Francese Podcasts (2025)

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Algal bloom devastates South Australian marine life 5:56

9h ago5:56

5:56

Sharks, sting rays and cuttlefish have washed up dead on South Australian beaches – as an algal bloom continues to devastate local marine life. Guest: Susan Close, Deputy Premier of South Australia and Minister for Climate, Environment and Water Producer: Kelly-Anne TaylorBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Renewable energy sets new record in the national grid: AEMO 6:30

9h ago6:30

6:30

This federal election campaign saw plenty of debate as to what Australia's energy mix should look like, and today there's a clearer picture of what role renewable energy is currently playing, with the Australian Energy Market Operator's latest quarterly energy dynamics report released. Guest: Daniel Westerman, CEO, Australian Energy Market Operator…

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Changing Australia: Lauren Mellor on stopping the power cuts in remote Australia 13:39

9h ago13:39

13:39

In some of Australia's remote communities, where temperatures can be extreme, people often have to use expensive diesel-fuelled power that stops when the credit on their mandated pre-paid electricity cards run out. One group is trying to empower communities to cut reliance on the grid, stop the power outages and slash the costs of household power. …

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India strikes what it says is 'terrorist infrastructure' in Pakistan 7:41

9h ago7:41

7:41

Further details are emerging about India's attack on Pakistan, with Indian Armed forces confirming nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have been targeted. According to India's Ministry of Defence, the sites are located where terror attacks against the country have been planned and directed. Pakistan has vowed to respond. Guest: Ash…

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Former NZ police chief picked for Victorian top role 7:04

9h ago7:04

7:04

"Tough but fair" that's how Victoria's newest Police Commissioner has been described. Former New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush has been named as the Allan government's pick for the top job after former commissioner Shane Patton resigned following a vote of no confidence by union members earlier this year. Guest: Brad Battin is the Leader of…

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Labor looks to finalise new frontbench 8:27

10h ago8:27

8:27

Counting is continuing in a number of key seats four days on from the federal election, with the Liberal's Tim Wilson making a comeback late yesterday to take the Melbourne seat of Goldstein off teal independent Zoe Daniel. Meanwhile, the Labor caucus will meet later this week when the prime minister's expected to finalise his new frontbench. GUEST…

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IVF patients' parenthood dreams in doubt amid new regulations 6:53

10h ago6:53

6:53

Some IVF patients have had their dreams of parenthood put in doubt after being told new Queensland legislation means their embryos no longer meet regulation standards. The new legislation was passed in September 2024 and requires more transparent records for donor sperm. So where does this leave those would-be parents, and a system that has stopped…

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Conclave author Robert Harris on the 'ultimate' election 7:51

10h ago7:51

7:51

From today, more than 130 Catholic cardinals will begin the process to select the next pope. The late-Pope Francis had appointed 108 of the 133 cardinals, but there is an element of uncertainty about the conclave as many of the cardinals hadn't met each other until last week. So how will the conclave play out? Guest: Robert Harris, award-winning au…

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Liberal senator calls for nuclear policy to be dumped 7:28

11h ago7:28

7:28

The Coalition is continuing to sift through the post-election rubble, with disagreements surfacing about what went wrong and what needs to change. One of the key issues facing scrutiny is the future of the party's nuclear energy policy, which was a cornerstone of its election campaign. Liberal Senator for New South Wales, Maria Kovacic, says she wa…

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UN renews push for immediate, permanent Gaza ceasefire 11:02

11h ago11:02

11:02

The United Nations (UN) has again called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel announced plans to expand its military presence in the region. Israeli troops have already taken over a large area of Gaza, displacing the population and building watchtowers and surveillance posts on cleared ground. Israel's Prime Minister Benja…

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Will Trump's film tariff threat benefit Hollywood? 7:33

12h ago7:33

7:33

US President Donald Trump says his threat of 100 per cent tariffs on foreign-made films will help Hollywood. Meanwhile, California's State Governor has announced billions of dollars in tax incentives for the industry. But will this increased political attention help the industry? Guest: Steven Gaydos, entertainment journalist and former Executive E…

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Lifestyle Design 2.0: What it Means in 2025 with Travis Sherry 1:19:40

1d ago1:19:40

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Almost two decades after The 4-Hour Workweek was published, what does lifestyle design look like now, and where is it headed next? Travis Sherry is a longtime traveler and entrepreneur who’s spent over a decade building a life centered around freedom, travel, and location independence while helping thousands of others do the same. He’s the founder …

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Solomon Islands PM faces no confidence vote 5:11

1d ago5:11

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The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, is facing a possible no-confidence vote, after 10 government MPs defected from his government last week, questioning his ability to lead the country. Though in the past 24 hours reports suggest he may have managed to lure some votes back to stave off the motion. Guest: James Batley is a former Au…

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Changing Australia: Sonia Martin on creating a more equitable health system 14:55

1d ago14:55

14:55

Around Australia there are still many who can't access the medical system or disengaged from it entirely. They might be sleeping rough or have experienced serious trauma. When nurse Sonia Martin realised what was happening, she quit her hospital job and set up a nursing kit from her car boot. Today she runs public clinics and outreach services, foc…

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'Get cracking': David Pocock's call to action post-election 7:24

1d ago7:24

7:24

As the full picture of the Senate begins to take shape, what will Labor's gains mean for the crossbench? After being re-elected with a staggering swing towards him, Independent Senator for the ACT David Pocock has urged the federal parliament to "get cracking" on issues including housing and climate change. Guest: David Pocock, Independent Senator …

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Penny Wong on Labor's next steps on world stage 8:01

1d ago8:01

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Anthony Albanese has started his second term with a flurry of phone calls from world leaders including what he described as a "warm and positive" conversation with US president Donald Trump. GUEST: Penny Wong, Foreign MinisterBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Could the Nationals feature more on the Coalition front-bench? 10:59

1d ago10:59

10:59

While the Liberal vote collapsed in the cities, it held up for their Coalition partner, the Nationals, in large parts of regional Australia and the Nats are now eyeing more seats on the opposition's frontbench.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Westpac shares fall after first-half profit drop 6:38

1d ago6:38

6:38

Westpac's shares have fallen by three per cent following the news Australia's oldest bank recorded a dip in its first-half profit, falling by one per cent to $3.3 billion. Amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and weakening business confidence, the bank's CEO has outlined his plan to boost growth. Guest: Anthony Miller, Westpac CEO Producer: Brooke…

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Calls grow for gender quota within Liberal party 7:13

1d ago7:13

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The post-mortem of the Liberal Party's collapse continues today as calls for a gender quota intensify. After the 2022 election, a party review found the Liberals failed to appeal to female voters and should work to pre-select women in 50 per cent of seats.Guest: Charlotte Mortlock, Executive Director, Hilma's Network Producer: Grace Stranger…

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Sean Kelly's key takeaways from election night 7:16

1d ago7:16

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Following Saturday's federal election, the next parliament will have a Labor majority larger than most analysts and pollsters predicted. But how is Anthony Albanese likely to govern in his second term? And what lessons are there to be learned for those on the right side of politics? Guest: Sean Kelly, columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The…

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Trump film tariff: Aussie movie industry reacts 7:07

1d ago7:07

7:07

Lights, camera — and potentially no more action. The latest potential casualty of Donald Trump's tariff war is the film industry, following the US President's announcement on social media that he would put a 100 per cent tariff on all movies "produced in foreign lands". So what could this mean for the Australian industry and filmmakers, especially …

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'Structural issue': Sinodinos urges Liberals to return to core principles 8:33

1d ago8:33

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Senior Liberals have been airing their grievances this week after a resounding loss at the federal election, and as they prepare to choose their new party leader. Former Liberal minister and ex-Australian Ambassador to the United States, Arthur Sinodinos, says the party is grappling with a "structural issue" and needs to return to its core principl…

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Israel approves plan to bolster military operations in Gaza 5:57

1d ago5:57

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Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan to expand military operations in Gaza and remain there for an unspecified amount of time. The plan is part of Israel's efforts to increase pressure on Hamas to free hostages and negotiate a ceasefire on Israel's terms. Guest: Dr Elisabeth Kendall, President of Girton College at Cambridge University and …

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Meteor shower Eta Aquarids to light up skies 7:28

2d ago7:28

7:28

If you're a galaxy enthusiast no doubt you'll be turning your eyes — or your telescopes — to the skies tonight for the Eta Aquariids meteor shower. The shower is just one of two created from the debris of Halley's Comet, the famous phenomenon that only makes an appearance every 75 years. GUEST: Laura Dreissen, radio astronomer PRODUCER: Brooke Youn…

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South Korea installs third acting President in five months on eve of elections 6:37

3d ago6:37

6:37

South Korea faces another period of political uncertainty, with the third acting President in five months taking power, just weeks ahead of elections next month. The Education Minister Lee Ju-ho stepped into the role, after the Prime Minister Han Duck-soo - who'd also been acting as President - stepped down, and announced his entry into the preside…

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Ali France topples Peter Dutton on third attempt 10:15

2d ago10:15

10:15

The Coalition's loss on Saturday was compounded by the defeat of its leader Peter Dutton, who was toppled at the end of dogged campaign by his successor — Labor's Ali France. The new member for the Brisbane seat of Dickson says she was told that the seat would be unwinnable until Mr Dutton retired. But on her third attempt the former journalist, mo…

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