Fire The Liar, China’s Surveillance Threat & Labor’s Tax Grab | Karl Weekly

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Barnaby Joyce: 1:23

Derek Francis: 17:18

Dr Dennis Desmond: 31:20

Ben Roberts Smith set up?: 54:01

This week on Karl Weekly.

One Nation is climbing in the polls with Pauline Hanson now featuring as preferred Prime Minister in new polling. Fresh off her National Press Club address, Barnaby Joyce joins Karl to discuss why One Nation is surging in the polls and why more Australians are turning away from the major parties. He reacts to the dramatic protest that interrupted Hanson's speech, explains why he believes she emerged stronger from the event and shares his concerns about Labor's economic direction.

Then former US Defence Intelligence officer Dr Dennis Desmond reveals the hidden world of digital surveillance. From smart devices and doorbell cameras to Chinese-made vehicles capable of collecting your data, he explains how governments and corporations know far more about you than most Australians realise – and why it matters.

Former NSW government economist Derek Francis returns with the whiteboard to answer your questions about Labor's proposed tax changes. He argues experts have been shut out of the inquiry, challenges the Treasury's modelling and explains what the reforms could mean for investors, retirees and everyday Australians.

Plus Karl weighs in on fresh claims surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith, questions Australia's treatment of returned ISIS brides, and reads your messages about the budget and the growing frustration many Australians are feeling.

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