About this episode

The episode discusses the explosion of a Blue Origin rocket in Florida, the sudden resignation of KPMG's CEO, and an upcoming tribute to John Farnham in Melbourne.

A Blue Origin rocket exploded during an engine test at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday night, local time. Plus, KPMG’s CEO resigns suddenly and a John Farnham tribute comes to Melbourne.  Read more: Blue Origin loses rocket in huge explosion on launch pad KPMG Australia chief, audit boss quit amid escalating whistleblower scandal Lendlease was told ‘nothing to see here’ in KPMG audit scandal John Farnham: A Living Legend tribute to be held in September 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• rocket explosion
• KPMG resignation
• John Farnham tribute
• Florida news
• space exploration
• whistleblower scandal

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blue Origin, KPMG

Places: Florida, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

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