The Karl Stefanovic Show

Australia’s political divide is getting deeper and voters are walking away from the major parties.This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show, former Liberal senator turned One Nation member Hollie Hughes joins primary producer Charlie Blomfield for a fiery conversation about the collapse of trust in politics, the rising support for One Nation, and why so many Australians feel abandoned.Hollie opens up about her bruising split from the Liberal Party, why issues like puberty blockers, the NDIS and ‘babies born alive’ pushed her away from the Coalition, and why she believes the Liberals have ‘lost their soul’.Charlie Blomfield delivers a blunt warning from the bush, arguing regional Australians are being crushed by rising costs, red tape, infrastructure failures and governments that simply don’t understand life outside the cities.The panel discusses:One Nation’s surge in the pollsThe Liberal Party’s identity crisisCost of living pressures on families and farmersNet zero and renewable energy projectsTransmission lines and regional AustraliaThe NDIS and profound autism supportFarming, fuel security and fertilizer shortagesWhether Australians trust politicians anymoreFrom the city-country divide to the future of conservative politics in Australia, this is one of Karl Weekly’s most explosive panels yet.

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show.A mind-bending conversation with Ben van Kerkwyk exploring some of the biggest mysteries in human history.From the alleged labyrinth buried beneath Egypt, to the possibility humanity has completely misunderstood ancient civilisations, Ben breaks down the theories capturing millions online — and why some researchers believe advanced engineering and knowledge may have existed thousands of years earlier than we think.Karl asks the obvious question:If discoveries beneath Egypt could rewrite history… why aren’t people like Joe Rogan or Elon Musk funding the excavation themselves?The conversation dives into black holes, consciousness, lost technology, ancient construction techniques, and whether modern society is more fragile than we realise.It’s one of the wildest conversations we’ve had yet. Watch now.

Go to the Leith van Onselen interview: 0:05:35Go to the Fred Schebesta interview: 0:25:39Go to the Peter Malinauskas interview: 0:36:00Australia’s biggest political and economic debate just exploded.This week on Karl Weekly, Karl sits down with economist Leith van Onselen, Finder founder Fred Schebesta and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas to unpack the government’s controversial changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing and small business policy.Will Australia face its biggest housing correction in 40 years? Are startups and entrepreneurs preparing to leave the country? Why are small business owners furious? And how did One Nation suddenly surge ahead of the Liberal Party in parts of Australia?From housing affordability and migration to youth unemployment and the future of aspiration in Australia – this is one of the most explosive Karl Weekly episodes yet.

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show.Victoria’s youth crime crisis is back in the spotlight.Firebombings. Home invasions. Carjackings. Kids carrying machetes.Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and Queensland Police Union President Shane Prior join Karl for a blunt conversation about the growing fear many Australians feel in their own communities – and whether governments and the courts have lost control.Jess Wilson says Victorians are now sleeping with their keys by the front door, hoping intruders take the car and leave the family alone.Shane Prior warns police are being brutally attacked, experienced officers are leaving the force and communities no longer feel protected.From weak bail laws and organised crime to police shortages and violent repeat offenders, this is the conversation many Australians believe politicians have ignored for too long.A big thanks to our mates at revive5. Get 20% of with code Karlos at http://www.revive5.com.au/karl

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show, Karl gets brutally honest about his health, weight and why he felt like he was on 'a one-way ticket to a heart attack'.Performance medicine specialist and urologist Dr. Alex Tatem joins Karl for one of the most confronting and fascinating conversations we’ve had on the show — breaking down the explosion of peptides, testosterone decline, obesity, male fertility collapse and the future of preventative health.Dr Alex warns men today are getting 'sicker, more obese and more insulin resistant', while testosterone levels have 'dropped off a cliff'.The pair discuss:why so many men feel exhaustedthe rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugsthe collapse in male fertilityenvironmental toxins and hormonesBig Pharma and the black marketwhy obesity 'could become a choice'and why modern medicine is failing preventative healthKarl also opens up about his own transformation, getting healthy in his 50s, and why he no longer cares what anyone thinks.A huge thanks to AG1 for enabling me to stay well while I'm travelling around Australia filming this content. One scoop a day. Give it a go. Go to https://www.DrinkAG1.com/Karl

Go to the Chris Joye interview: 09:45Go to the David Farley interview: 24:49Go to the Topher Field interview: 49:47Go to the Gerard Rennick interview: 1:21:14This week on Karl Weekly, Karl sits down with Gerard Rennick, Christopher Joye, David Farley and Topher Field to unpack the major political and economic forces shaping Australia right now.The conversation covers rising taxes, weak productivity, energy policy, immigration and the growing distrust in Canberra.Gerard Rennick argues One Nation is building momentum and says major tax reform is needed to reward working Australians and lift productivity.Christopher Joye delivers a blunt assessment of the Federal Budget, calling it “diabolical” and warning that excessive taxation and poor productivity are hurting households and businesses alike.Fresh from his win in Farrer, David Farley reflects on the campaign, regional Australia and the impact of energy policy and Net Zero on costs and industry.Topher Field explores the wider political and cultural shift underway, arguing Australia is entering a major realignment as voters reject the status quo.A wide-ranging episode on One Nation, taxes, energy, productivity and the future direction of Australia.This episode is brought to you by Revive5. Go to https://www.revive5.com/karl and use code KARLOS for 20% off.

Live with Pauline Hanson & Matt Canavan | 6PMAustralia’s under pressure and regional communities are feeling it first.Live from Farrer, Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan join Karl for a raw conversation about the issues hitting everyday Australians hardest.From rising fuel prices and taxes, to cost of living, farming, energy, housing and whether regional Australians are being ignored by the people making decisions in Canberra — nothing is off limits.A live show from the heart of regional Australia, focused on the issues locals actually care about.