Is Tony Abbott the right man for the job?
Leader of the Opposition
The shock appointment of Liberal stalwart Tony Abbott to the Leadership of the Opposition has capped off an unheralded week of political upheaval. The catholic family man dubbed the ‘The mad monk’ has promised to take a serious fight into the next election. He joins Michael Smith to discuss party room cohesion, the ETS, and Smithy asks the all important question ‘Will you buy a pair of boardshorts?’.
The climate trap
Gary Johns is concerned about how we prioritise global problems. The former Hawke Government minister claims the Australian Government has fallen into the trap of believing climate change is the largest problem. He joins Michael Smith to explain why.
The fraudulent science
The scientists who are withholding climate data are proving the science behind global warming is fraudulent. To put it simply, data for scientists is just as important as receipts are for tax auditors. Climate expert Joanne Nova joins Michael Smith talks about the significance of climategate.
Ruth's intruder
Ruth was in the comfort of her own home when she heard a strange noise come from the lounge room, to her surprise she found a burley intruder. She joins Michael Smith to explain how she ended up on his back kicking and screaming.
Excessive spending could force redundancies
The Brisbane City Council won’t rule out forced redundancies ahead of the festive season after a consultant report highlighted $700 million in potential savings. Campbell Newman explain his ambitious targets with Michael Smith.
The Canberra shuffle
Queensland Senator Barnaby Joyce has taken to his frontbench appointment with vigour and delivered an engaging maiden media release. Canberra Fairfax reporter Latika Bourke joins Michael Smith to outline Tony Abbott's cabinet reshuffle.
The unsettled science
According to Professor Aynsley Kellow the Prime Minister and his Climate Change Minister should be embarrassed about their stance on global warming. The Professor says despite their claims that ‘the science is settled’ the leaked emails blatantly displays the opposite. Michael Smith finds out more with the Professor.
A prudent approach
Embattled Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull faces the press in Parliament house following the resignation of six Liberal frontbenchers. Turnbull says he must take a 'prudent approach' to the ETS policy claiming anything less would be irresponsible. Take a listen to his address.
Manipulating the facts
There are damaging reports from the United Kingdom which claim top climate change scientists have deliberately faked data on global warming. Hackers have leaked shocking emails from the University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit. Climate sceptic Andrew Bolt joins Michael Smith to discuss the fallout.
Climate Change - religion getting into your life even if you don't believe it
We are starting to see how much this climate change hysteria is going to affect your life.
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