The Karl Stefanovic Show

THE FABIAN SOCIETY EXPOSED: ‘They’ve Already Got You’ – Topher Field Exposes Its Influence

The Fabian Society has influenced political thinking for more than 140 years – but how much influence does it really have over Australia?Karl speaks with Topher Field about the origins of Fabianism, its strategy of gradual political change and the controversial idea of ‘permeation’, influencing institutions and government from within rather than seeking power directly.Topher argues the Fabian approach has become deeply embedded in modern politics, warning that ‘if you accept that framework as the way that government should function, the Fabians have already won.’ He also reveals why he believes Fabian influence extends beyond Labor and into the Liberal Party.They discuss the growth of bureaucracy, regulation and expert-led government – and why Topher believes ‘they’ve already got you without you even having to know their name.’This is The Karl Stefanovic Show.

“Where Is the Leadership?” John Anderson’s Warning to Albanese

Former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson joins Karl Stefanovic for a wide-ranging and confronting conversation about Australia’s future - and why he believes the country is in “serious decline.”Anderson sounds the alarm on Australia’s fuel and food security, warning that the nation is dangerously reliant on overseas supply chains and questioning how prepared we are for another major global disruption.He also takes on Australia’s economic direction, housing affordability, falling living standards, energy policy and the decisions he believes are weakening the country’s ability to compete and prosper.Anderson and Karl discuss the Albanese Government, the growing frustration with Australia’s political leadership, why voters are abandoning the major parties, and whether the country has lost the ambition and leadership required to tackle the challenges ahead.From Australia’s economic future to national security and sovereignty, Anderson asks a fundamental question: “Where is the leadership?”John Anderson joins Karl Stefanovic for a frank conversation about where Australia is heading - and what needs to change.

‘GROTTY AND GRUBBY’: Hollie Hughes Unloads on Albanese Podcast Controversy

Hollie Hughes and Isaac Butterfield join Karl Stefanovic for a fiery new episode of The Panel. The panel weighs in on Anthony Albanese’s controversial “melons’” gaffe, with Hughes declaring his comments “grotty and grubby” and Butterfield questioning whether Australians are seeing a different side of the Prime Minister.Then, they take on Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s support for students skipping school to protest One Nation, prompting Butterfield to declare: “This is what happens when schools brainwash kids” - while Karl calls students leaving school to protest “bad parenting”.Karl also opens up about his concerns for Australian journalism, why he wants to hear from voices he believes have been overlooked, and why his approach to media is changing.Plus: Australia’s housing pressures, the future of traditional media, political bias in journalism - and Karl’s mum makes an unexpected appearance.Hollie Hughes and Isaac Butterfield join Karl Stefanovic on The Panel.

Australia Has Counter-Drone Tech. So Why Was Williamtown Exposed?

Australia has a growing drone problem, and the repeated breaches of restricted airspace over RAAF Base Williamtown have raised serious questions about how prepared we really are.Karl speaks to Justin Olde, CEO of Canberra-based defence technology company Boresight, about the emerging threat posed by drones, the lessons Australia is learning from the war in Ukraine and why critical military and civilian infrastructure could be vulnerable.Justin warns that drones over a military installation are unlikely to be harmless. They could be gathering intelligence, testing defences and identifying weaknesses in Australia's counter-drone capability.His message is blunt: ‘if you're a modern military and you don't have an effective counter drone system in place, then you're not an effective military.’So why were drones able to repeatedly enter restricted airspace over Williamtown? What other Australian assets could be vulnerable – from Sydney Harbour and Garden Island to critical infrastructure around the country? And why isn't Australia already fully equipped to deal with this threat?Justin also explains how Boresight is building sophisticated target drones in Canberra to help militaries train against increasingly complex drone attacks, and why Australian technology companies such as Boresight, EOS and DroneShield are becoming increasingly important to the future of defence.With drones transforming modern warfare, Justin argues Australia cannot afford to ignore the threat – or assume it won't happen here.Subscribe to The Karl Stefanovic Show for more interviews and conversations on the biggest issues facing Australia.

Pauline Hanson UNLEASHES on Albanese, Labor and the ABC | Karl Weekly

Australia’s political landscape is shifting — and the major parties are under pressure.On Karl Weekly, Karl Stefanovic is joined by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, former Labor leader Mark Latham and economist Derek Francis for a wide-ranging look at the issues driving voter frustration across the country.Pauline Hanson weighs in as One Nation surges and takes aim at the direction of the country, while Mark Latham argues Australians are looking for someone to “shake up the system” after two decades of major-party failure.Economist Derek Francis breaks down where taxpayer money is going, why he believes government spending is holding back economic growth, and the enormous opportunity Australia could be missing by failing to capitalise on its uranium and mineral wealth.Plus, Latham delivers his verdict on Anthony Albanese, the controversy surrounding the Prime Minister’s comedy appearance and whether Australia is witnessing the end of politics as a two-party contest.Subscribe to The Karl Stefanovic Show for more interviews, debate and conversations on the biggest issues facing Australia.A huge thanks to our sponsors at TANDA. If you employ people in this country, you need to check them out. You can do everything from onboarding, training and paying team members to off-boarding and more. Go to https://www.tanda.com.au/