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Ben Harvey takes you inside the Pauline Hanson tent, explaining what it’s like to be part of the orange haze at a political stump speech covering burqas, immigration, taxation, and housing.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumSecurity at the Hanson breakfast was… tight

Ben Harvey explains what it’s like inside the orange haze at a political stump speech covering immigration, taxation, housing — and who picked up the tab for that White Lotus rendezvous with Gina Rinehart.

Ben Harvey | Tue, July 21

“Paranoia over China? Even village idiot can see there COULD have been a link” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumChina paranoia? Village idiot can see there COULD be a link

As fallout over the Telstra outage continues, Ben Harvey outlines reasons why speculation China played a hand wasn’t such a long bow to draw, given Bejing’s military aggression in the Pacific.

Ben Harvey | Wed, July 8

Shag, marry, date . . . Albo made his enthusiasm for the singing budgerigar very clear.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumAlbo’s enthusiasm for the singing budgerigar is very clear

In tonight’s show, as fallout over the PM’s podcast ‘interview’ and Kylie confession continues, Ben Harvey recalls other politicians who’ve found themselves getting it wrong in ‘off-the-cuff’ moments.

Ben Harvey | Mon, July 6

Ben Harvey explains what happens to our hip pockets when the new financial year begins on July 1.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumA one-stop shop for new financial year changes

Ben Harvey explains what happens to our hip pockets when the new financial year begins on July 1 — what happens to your tax and how to claim hundreds of dollars worth of Government incentives and grants.

Ben Harvey | Mon, June 29

In tonight’s show, as worries grow that Australian real estate could be in free fall, Ben Harvey skewers the absurd logic that housing can become more affordable without the price of homes dropping substantially.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumWhy housing policy means we’re all about to become poorer

As worries grow that Australian real estate could be in free fall, Ben Harvey skewers the absurd logic that housing can become more affordable without the price of homes dropping substantially.

Ben Harvey | Thu, June 25

As Australia braces itself for a bird flu epidemic, Ben Harvey traces the history of the H1N1 virus and gives an idiot’s guide to how it is transmitted.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumBird flu so infectious a seagull fart could spark outbreak

In tonight’s show, as Australia braces itself for a bird flu epidemic, Ben Harvey traces the history of the H1N1 virus and gives an idiot’s guide to how it is transmitted.

Ben Harvey | Mon, June 22

In tonight’s show, in the aftermath of the Socceroos wild win against Turkiye, Ben Harvey recounts five defining moments in Australia’s World Cup campaigns over the past 20 years.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumAussie soccer 5 top moments… as America sweats on underdogs

In tonight’s show, in the aftermath of the Socceroos wild win against Turkiye, Ben Harvey recounts five defining moments in Australia’s World Cup campaigns over the past 20 years.

Ben Harvey | Mon, June 15

“The worry for guards is it’s a weapon” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumThe worry for guards is it’s a weapon

As jail guards search for a package smuggled in by a tunnelling prisoner, Ben Harvey lists the 10 most embarrassing prison moments.

Ben Harvey | Mon, June 8

Ben Harvey explains how the dramatic high seas interception of former cage fighter Dylan Cvek isn’t the most hectic thing about the bikie associate, who also lost his leg during a Townsville shootout.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumTactical response team intercept fugitive bikie on high seas

Ben Harvey explains how the dramatic high seas interception of former cage fighter Dylan Cvek isn’t the most hectic thing about the bikie associate, who also lost his leg during a Townsville shootout.

Ben Harvey | Thu, June 4

Ben Harvey outlines three reasons the mega-project AUKUS will blow its budget.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumNuclear subs needed to protect trade with China from China?

As the US changes AUKUS’ terms, Ben Harvey outlines key reasons the mega-project will blow its budget and reveals the dark motivation of an MP who wants Defence Minister Richard Marles to tear up the contract.

Ben Harvey | Wed, June 3

Pauline Hanson’s the Steven Bradbury of Australian politics, says Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumPauline Hanson’s the Steven Bradbury of Australian politics

Ben Harvey explains why Pauline Hanson’s surging popularity is due to her ability to keep on her feet while competitors collapse around her but erratic One Nation preference votes make a victory lap premature.

Ben Harvey | Tue, June 2

Ben Harvey examines the mind-bending scenario of a trans woman, born a man, being discriminated against for being ‘potentially pregnant’ – why it could happen but is a side issue the Senate should stop wasting its time on.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumWhy does trans debate get cornered by one percenter issues?

Ben Harvey examines the mind-bending scenario of a trans woman discriminated against for being ‘potentially pregnant’ – why it could happen but is a side issue the Senate should stop wasting its time on.

Ben Harvey | Thu, May 28

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey gives a rundown of why Australia’s biggest ever drug operation almost didn’t happen.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumAussie cops in a jurisdictional contest over cocaine sting

Harvey gives a rundown of why Australia’s biggest ever drug operation almost didn’t happen, not because of faulty intelligence or clever cartels but because of a jurisdictional fight.

Ben Harvey | Wed, May 27

In tonight’s show, with Energy Minister Chris Bowen under fire over his $150 million climate conference bill and Andrew Forrest baiting his fuel-addicted rivals, Ben Harvey explains why there’ll be no truce in the climate wars.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumTwiggy shames diesel-obsessed miners over carbon footprint

With Energy Minister Chris Bowen under fire over his $150 million climate conference bill and Andrew Forrest baiting his fuel-addicted rivals, Ben Harvey explains why there’ll be no truce in the climate wars.

Ben Harvey | Tue, May 26

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains how dying without a will can set in motion a complex chain of events in which the law determines how your worldly possessions get carved up, with one bizarre scenario leading to your entire estate being gifted to the Government.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumBoon for estate lawyers as kids argue over who gets what

Ben Harvey explains how dying without a will can result in the law determining how your worldly possessions are divided, and there’s one bizarre scenario leading to your estate being gifted to the Government.

Ben Harvey | Mon, May 25

“Ex-gangster used to be building union’s human battering ram” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumEx-gangster used to be building union’s human battering ram

Ben Harvey outlines the rap sheet of CFMEU hardman Edmond ‘Monty’ Margjini, a former Albanian cage fighter turned nightclub bouncer turned sword boy street gangster, who’s been banned from building sites.

Ben Harvey | Thu, May 21

In tonight’s show, with Anthony Albanese already on the backfoot over GST, Ben Harvey explains why the Federal Government’s new gas proposal is certain to fire up debate with the PM in Western Australia trying to sell what nobody’s buying.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumAlbo’s gas policy welcomed like a fart in an elevator

With Anthony Albanese already on the backfoot over GST, Ben Harvey explains why the Federal Government’s new gas proposal is certain to fire up debate with the PM in WA trying to sell what nobody’s buying.

Ben Harvey | Tue, May 19

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains how trust funds REALLY work and why Labor’s changes are less about fairness and more about the ripple effect of broken promises with Albo’s budget backflips not even close to sticking the landing.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumPM’s death tax could be fatal for Labor’s re-election chance

Ben Harvey explains how trust funds REALLY work and why Labor’s changes are less about fairness and more about the ripple effect of broken promises with Albo’s budget backflips failing to stick the landing.

Ben Harvey | Mon, May 18

“He’ll need to be tooled up every day for the rest of his life” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumHe’ll need to be tooled up for the rest of his life

Ben Harvey explains why David Pye’s 34-year prison sentence for orchestrating Nick Martin’s murder means sniper Benjamin Johnston will be the John Wick of the Australian Underworld.

Ben Harvey | Wed, May 13

“Jim Chalmers Budget speech should be codenamed FIGJAM” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumJim Chalmers Budget speech should be codenamed FIGJAM

With Jim Chalmers taking from cashed-up Baby Boomers and giving to Millennials and Gen Z, Ben Harvey points out why the Treasurer’s latest ‘fairer’ budget is another ‘fool me once, fool me twice’ moment.

Ben Harvey | Tue, May 12

“Good luck decoding ServicesWA app for the free fuel cash” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumGood luck decoding ServicesWA app for the free fuel cash

Ben Harvey’s tongue-in-cheek assessment of Rita Saffioti’s third big spending budget covers the key highlights from hospitals to housing, including resorting to Lego.

Ben Harvey | Thu, May 7

In tonight’s show, with Operation Epic Fury officially over, Ben Harvey explains why the latest acronym dogging Donald Trump - NACHO (Not A Chance Hormuz Opens) – suggests his self-professed victory over Iran might be hollow.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumWhy a TACO President might be better than NACHO Trump

With Operation Epic Fury officially over, Ben Harvey explains why the latest acronym dogging Donald Trump - NACHO (Not A Chance Hormuz Opens) – suggests his self-professed victory over Iran might be hollow.

Ben Harvey | Wed, May 6

“Any cash handout from Chalmers will only be swallowed up by the mortgage” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumAny cash handout will only be swallowed up by the mortgage

In tonight’s show, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers reportedly set to announce a $200 - $300 cash splash for every worker, Ben Harvey explains why the federal budget handout won’t do any favours for homeowners.

Ben Harvey | Tue, May 5

Ben Harvey explains why Albo’s changes to negative gearing and Roger Cook’s eviction laws are going to make the residential investment a black hole, meanwhile the Government schemes to fix the housing shortage are exacerbating the problem at the same time.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumResidential property is usually a pig of an investment

Ben Harvey explains why changes to negative gearing and State eviction laws are going to make the residential investment a black hole, as Government schemes to fix the housing shortage exacerbates the problem.

Ben Harvey | Mon, May 4