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Crowds have erupted as Robert Prevost was unveiled as Pope Leo XIV US President Donald Trump describes the appointment of an American Pope as a great honour  Willie Rioli ruled out of Showdown after AFL probe Government MP's return to Canberra for the first time since the election   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greens Leader Adam Bandt has finally conceded his long-held-inner-city seat of Melbourne. Two men have been found guilty in WA of murdering Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey. And Doechii has downplayed her Metgala outburstSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first vote in the Conclave to elect a new Pope has failed - with black smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel this morning. World leaders are calling for calm, amid fears tensions between India and Pakistan could escalate further. AND Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet have finally walked their first red carpet as a couple!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe breaks down Labor's landslide win against the Coalition in the 2025 Federal Election. Plus former Liberal staffer Charlotte Mortlock gives her advice on what the party needs to do to reset and challenge Labor again in three years. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes are on the Vatican this morning, with the conclave now underway The search for Samantha Murphy's body ramps up again in Victoria Attention now turns to who will replace Karen Webb, after the NSW Police Commissioner announced her resignation  And another twist in the cook book feudSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens are without a leader after Adam Bandt lost his Melbourne seat. Rates cuts are tipped to be on the way. And Who's rumoured to perform at this wedding fo the year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We could soon see some cost of living relief - at the bowser. There's been a violent breakdown in relations between India and Pakistan this morning. AND Kylie Jenner suffers a fashion disaster after the Met Gala! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The doors to the Sistine Chapel will close in a matter of hours as the process of electing a new Pope begins Blaze rips through a family home in Toowoomba Pressure is mounting on the AFL to take action against Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli Canadian Prime Minister and Donald Trump meet at the White House  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teal candidates in Three seats are struggling to hold onto their leads. Erin Patterson's barrister has questioned a key piece of evidence. And  All the latest from the Met Gala Blue carpetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rihanna has made a surprise reveal at this year's Met Gala.  The PM will begin finalising his new and expanded Labor ministry this week, following there landslide election win.  AND The mushroom killer trial enters it's second week in country Victoria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump announces a 100 per cent tariff on all movies produced outside the US Erin Patterson's Facebook friends give evidence as mushroom murder trial continues Events staged across the UK to mark 80 years since the end of WWII  And final touches ahead of the Met Gala       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese says he wants to be a P-M for all Australians, as he gets back to work. In a blow for the Arts industry, US President Donald Trump has announced a 100 per cent tariff on movies produced outside the U-S. And Miley Cyrus has debuted a new song in a surprise performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister's back in the nation's capital to begin work on his second term in office. The final preparations are being made in Rome for the election of the next Pope. AND Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper have finally gone Instagram official! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brazilian police say they've foiled a bomb plot planned for Lady Gaga's concert in Rio Anthony Albanese will begin his second term as Prime Minister today, after his landslide election win The second week of the mushroom murder trial to begin in Victoria And the NRL's magic round wraps upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has been re-elected Prime Minister in a landslide election win Peter Dutton out of politics after losing his own seat  Qantas worker fighting for life after horror fallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister and Opposition leader make ditch pitches to voters Electoral Commission urges voters to do their homework before heading to ballot box Prince Harry speak out over fall out with King CharlesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both leaders make last ditch bid to voters ahead of the Federal election. Latest data shows retail spending has continued to grow in March - up four per cent on the same time last year.  And Sean 'diddy' Combs has formally rejected a plea deal ahead of his sex trafficking trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a major shake up at the White House - with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz being replaced The PM says his focus is on winning a majority government - as another opinion poll, shows a hung parliament is likely.  AND Elsa Pataky has made a candid admission about her marriage to Aussie heartthrob Chris Hemsworth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's election eve, with both leaders in the final push to secure votes Erin Patterson's ex husband takes the stand in the mushroom murder trial  A major shakeup at the White House with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz being replaced  And NASA astronauts take part in the fifth all-female space walk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition claims it will deliver a 14-billion dollar improvement to the budget bottom line over the next four years. The estranged husband of alleged mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson is the first witness to give evidence at her murder trial in country Victoria. And Things are heating up between Liz Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus since going public with their relationship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of negotiations, the United States and Ukraine have signed off on a historic minerals deal. The Coalition claims net debt would be 40-billion dollars lower over the next four years, if it wins Saturday's election. AND Liz Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus have packed on the PDA in their latest social media post!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With election just days away, Joe speaks with political mastermind Tim Gleason about the seats to watch as the nation heads to the polls this weekend. Plus Joe’s take on the booing of the Welcome to Country at a Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson admits to lying about having cancer as her murder trial continues in Victoria. An inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbing attack will today focus on the emergency response Donald Trump blames his predecessor for slump in US economy  Both leaders ramp up their election campaign with just 48 hours before we head to the polls.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation is remaining steady as both sides of politics campaign hard on the cost of living. A Victorian court has heard accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson deliberately made a false claim she had cancer, to organise a fatal lunch. And There's set to be a new Taylor Swift documentary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerning new stats are out - showing fewer than 1% of homes in Australia....are affordable for a full-time worker on minimum wage. The PM says he expects to speak to Donald Trump about his tariffs if he wins Saturday's election.  AND Beyonce has kicked off her Cowboy Carter Tour with two special guests! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President says he will speak with Australia over trade in the wake of tariff announcements Day two of the mushroom murder trial gets underway today The hero police officer who gunned down the Bondi Junction killer has broken down while giving evidence at the Inquest. Prime Minister and Opposition Leader continue their election campaign blitz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor insists Australia should keep its triple-A credit rating, despite warnings from S and P for tighter spending. The police officer who stopped the attacker in the Bondi Junction stabbing has told an inquest she felt she was "probably going to die".  And Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour kicked off as a full-on family affair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petter Dutton has addressed news his Brisbane electoral office was vandalised, saying political views should be expressed 'peacefully.' The trial of mushroom murder - Erin Patterson - gets underway in country Victoria today.  AND Meghan Markle becomes emotional during a recent podcast appearance! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The eyes of the country are on the regional Victorian town of Morwell as the mushroom murder trial gets underway  Hero Police officer Amy Scott will take to the stand today at the inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbing attack  Major power outage brings large parts of Spain and Portugal to a standstill. And the date has been set for the ConclaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor has released it's election costings - revealing the budget would be about a-billion dollars better off over four years. The NSW Premier says he wants to make sure no other family has to deal with the grief triggered by the Bondi Junction stabbing attack. And  Taylor Swift hits yet another milestoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian Police have charged a 30-year-old man with eight counts of murder, after ramming into crowds at a community festival Both sides of politics are promising more money to address domestic violence issues, as election campaigning continues.  AND A Hollywood IT couple have made their first public appearance since getting engaged!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have gone head to head in the final debate of the election campaign Crowds visit Pope Francis' final resting place 11 killed when a car slams into crowds in Vancouver Liverpool crowned Premier League Champions   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of mourners have joined world leader for the funeral service of Pope Francis Election Campaign enters final week Trump and Zelensky come face to face for first time since Oval Office spatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aboriginal elders have criticised a move by the Melbourne Storm to cancel Welcome to Country Catholics prepare to farewell the Pope Furry fugitive found after 529 daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Services held across the country to honour Australia's servicemen and women Melbourne's Dawn Service disrupted by protesters  Thousands gather at Terrigal Beach to honour slain teen Security in Rome ramps up ahead of Pope's funeral See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A police manhunt is underway, after an 18 year-old man was shot dead n a Newcastle car park. The PM and Opposition leader have splashed even more cash in their latest election campaign pledges.  AND Robert Irwin is set to get his dancing shoes on! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of The Real Story, Joe goes one-on-one with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of the Federal Election.  Joe quizzes the PM on how he connects with voters, preference deals with The Greens, relations with China and the United States amid the trade war, and the recent death of Pope Francis. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of faithful now lining up to see Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica  Gunman on the run following a shooting at a popular beach in Newcastle Man charged over a hit and run in a Melbourne hospital car park  Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein returns to court for a retrial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian economy could take a multi-billion-dollar hit, as a result of Donald Trump's tariffs. The Coalition has unveiled more details in their 21-billion dollar defence policy. AND Khloe Kardashian has announced a brand new reality series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Francis to be honoured in a funeral service at St Peter's Basilica  Prime Minister and Opposition Leader clash in third leader's debate Earthquake rocks the Hunter region overnight  And Tina Knowles revealed breast cancer diagnosis in memoir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond's Noah Balta has avoided jail time, over an assault on the Victorian border last year. Governor General Sam Mostyn will represent Australia at the Pope's funeral next week. AND Hailey Bieber has opened up about her reproductive health! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vatican confirms Pope Francis died as a result of a stroke and heart failure at the age of 88 Flags will fly at half-mast from government buildings across Australia  Early voting opens today ahead of the Federal election  And a meteor shower lights up the skiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just 12 days out from the election, and the polls continue to favour Labor The Easter drowning toll sitting at 6, as authorities beg for people to take caution Mass rallies against US President Donald Trump, as his daughter cuts a seemingly carefree figure in Costa Rica And a thriller between the Swans and Port AdelaideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Melbourne school teacher Oscar Jenkins is facing 15 years behind bars after Russia laid charges The horror easter drowning toll continues to rise New document reveals shock details about Victoria's Covid lockdownsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lifeguards are warning swimmers to take extra care after horror start to long weekend Manhunt continues for group over kidnap and murder in Sydney Vets issue holiday warning to petownersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man Shot And Killed By Police In Melbourne's Inner West Overnight  Investigation Underway After Sydney Police Discover Body In Burnt-Out Car  Airports And Roads Brace for Millions of Easter Travellers As Long Weekend Gets Underway  Multiple People Injured After University Shooting In Florida See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has welcomed the latest jobless data -- saying Australia's economy is the "envy of the world" Labor has dropped its own diss track to rival the Liberals. And Lady Gaga has added a second Sydney show to her tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new survey from the Lowy Institute shows who voters think who would be better at managing the relationship with Donald Trump and China. A toddler's been found safe and well, after going missing on the Gold Coast.  AND Actress Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death has finally been revealedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Joe is joined by The Project host Sarah Harris to unpack the five most cringe-worthy moments of the election campaign so far. No bouquets for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton or Tanya Plibersek here! Plus Sarah’s exclusive insight into the election winner AND the Prime Minister’s wedding date. LINKS Follow Sarah Harris on Instagram Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton clash off over nuclear, housing and Donald Trump in the second leader's debate Two teenagers charged over a home invasion and stabbing in Sydney's inner west Tributes pour in for mother killed in a house fire near Toowoomba And chaos at a Melbourne cinema during the Minecraft movie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.