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The Two Jacks - Episode 125 - Manhunts, Defamation & Democracy—Chaos Across Continents

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Oh man the AI slop shownotes this week are awful but I have a puppy and law school to do so this is getting low effort. Enjoy!

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Summary:

The Two Jacks break down the week’s true news rollercoaster: Victoria’s police tragedy, sovereign citizen threats, major legal tussles, global politics, social developments, and the surging finals in AFL, NRL, and rugby. Distilled analysis, with signature banter.

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00:00:00 Introduction, Weather in Hong Kong

Joel welcomes listeners, heat in HK, setting the stage.

00:00:34 Victoria Police Manhunt, Sovereign Citizens

Dramatic manhunt after two police officers are killed, suspect’s ties to sovereign citizen movement, parallels to Wyambilla tragedy.

00:04:11 Police Tactics & Risks

Comments on why police risk assessments and tactical resources are crucial.

00:08:25 Outlaw Gangs, Extremism

Why definitions are tricky, group amorphousness, risk to police and society, and danger parallels with outlaw motorcycle clubs and extremist factions.

00:18:51 Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins: Defamation Case

Reynolds wins $340k; litigation toll on both parties, settlement issues, the public interest defense, and legal costs impact.

00:27:15 Essential Poll Deep Dive

PM Albanese’s approval, data on Lay, Allen, Batten, support for the four-day week, AI copyright law, public mood on recognising Palestine.

00:31:26 Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador

First such move since WWII, IRGC-linked arson plot at Melbourne synagogue, ASIO’s case, diplomatic fallout, social media reactions.

00:33:39 NDIS Reforms, Autism Debate

Butler targets spending cuts, idea of restricting low-level autistic support from the NDIS, personal stories, system sustainability.

00:37:56 Sydney Housing Density, NIMBYism, Planning

Wallara station plan, high-density in well-off suburbs, nimbys, Auckland experiment, regulatory cost pressures, building quality concerns.

00:55:11 Oasis at Wembley, Beer Stats, Generational Fandom

Concert spectacle, 250k pints of beer, generational audience, band’s new healthy habits.

00:59:19 Trump’s Health, Biden, and US Woes

Trump’s visible health issues, flag burning crusade, slump in US tourism, Vegas emptiness, security hassles, global perception trouble.

01:14:29 UK Politics: Farage Rises, Labour Plummets

Farage’s surge, Starmer’s poor ratings, immigration fights, sovereignty of UK Parliament, political fluidity.

01:18:39 AFL & NRL Finals, Wallabies Rugby

AFL top four discussed, surprise departures, Swans season, NRL ladder, Wallabies revival under Joe Schmidt, broader rugby hopes.

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Vic police manhunt: 2 officers killed, ties to sovereign citizen movement. | Reynolds wins defamation vs. Higgins. | #auspol #twjpod
Essential Poll deep dive: Albanese steady, Lay, Allen, Batten ratings. Public split on Palestine, 50% support 4-day week, strong opposition to AI copyright reform. #auspol #twjpod
Iranian ambassador expelled after synagogue arson plot linked to IRGC. | NDIS/Autism reforms stir debate. | Oasis packs Wembley & breaks beer records. #ausnews #music #twjpod

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Episode 125 of The Two Jacks – Hosted by Jack the Insider (Joel Hill) and Hong Kong Jack.

– This week: Victoria's police manhunt and the sovereign citizen threat, Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins, Essential Poll shakeups (Albanese, statehood for Palestine, the four-day week, copyright & AI), expulsion of Iran's ambassador over a Melbourne arson plot, NDIS reforms, Sydney housing density, Oasis at Wembley, Trump v Biden health, UK and EU politics, and the finals race in AFL & NRL plus Wallabies rugby.

Listen in for analysis, banter, and more! 🎧 #auspol #twjpod

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