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Critics have slammed the Paris experiment to hold opening ceremony on water Protestors interrupt the PM at ALP conference Donald Trump vows to continue outdoor ralliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rain hasn't dampened spirits of Aussie athletes in Paris Investigations into arson attacks in France continue Trump meets with Israel's leader as calls for ceasefire grow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hours before the opening ceremony of the games in and France's high-speed rail network has been hit arson attacks that have disrupted the transport system. Australia could have a new Home Affairs Minister by next week, with the PM preparing a cabinet reshuffle. And Ice Spice has hit out at rude claims that Taylor Swift only befriended her for cloutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 14 year-old South Australian boy has been arrested by Counter Terrorism Detectives. Australian Olympic officials have decided to allow a controversial swimming coach to stay with the team in Paris. AND Taylor Swift has revealed she's the godmother of a Hollywood IT-couple's kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delays and drives to incorrect locations are hampering Olympic preparations Investigations underway into a collision between two choppers in the Kimberley, which killed two young pilots The Matildas given a "wake up call" in their opening game at the Olympics And Paris is proving the place to be for celebrities, not just our athletic ones!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M will announce a cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, following the resignation of two ministers. Two men are dead after their helicopters collided in WA's Kimberley Region. And The Bunnings Rave is happeningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden has addressed the nation, to explain why he dropped out of the 20-24 race. One of Australia's Olympic flag bearers says she still feels safe in Paris - despite recent security concerns. AND Pop star Katy Perry is set to perform at this year's AFL grand final! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe gives us the real story of why Joe Biden really dropped out of the presidential race. We delve into the two big political battles that remain: Kamala vs. Trump and Albo vs. Dutton. Plus! Joe is joined by Tim Blackwell and Michelle Stephenson to give us a peek behind the curtain on what happened when the whole world stopped during the CrowdStrike dilemma. LINKS Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial. Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canoeist Jess Fox and hockey player Eddie Ockenden honoured with flag bearing duties Our Aussie BMX champ suffers a scare Our Mens Rugby 7s team gets off to a winning start in Paris And an expected box office smash, opens in Aussie cinemas today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We could soon be slugged with even-higher power bills - as cooler weather pushes-up demand for electricity. Australia is hosting a major security conference with the AUKUS Defence Chiefs. And Swifties swarm the stars hotel in Germany.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost of living pressures are being blamed for a sharp drop in Australia's birth rate. An American has been arrested, after a Perth man was stabbed to death in Thailand. AND Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have finally revealed the name of their fourth child! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An American man charged with the fatal stabbing of Perth man in Thailand Kamala Harris officially the Democratic nominee to take on Donald Trump A Senate Estimates bombshell in Queensland over Brisbane Olympics Our swim team starts to arrive in Paris ahead of Opening Ceremony And could we see the long-awaited return of Celine Dion? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris has enough support to secure her place as the Democrats candidate in the U-S presidential race. Consumer confidence has seen its biggest-weekly-rise in more than three-years . And Ryan Reynolds reveals name of his fourth child with Blake Lively See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris has delivered a stinging attack on Donald Trump, in her first campaign event since Joe Biden stepped down from the U-S election race. Investigations continue, after an Aussie woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a group of men in Paris. AND Blake Lively has shut down wild divorce rumours with husband Ryan Reynolds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 25-year-old Australian woman has told police, she was raped by five men, in the Olympic city The Secret Service boss under intense pressure over the Trump assassination attempt Two facing murder charges over a hit and run south of Brisbane An Aussie basketballer cleared for action in Paris And Prince George celebrates his 11th birthday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's political leaders say Joe Biden has been a great friend of our country. Australia's housing-shortage is set to last longer-than-expected. And Will Samantha Jones be back for the Sex and The City reboot?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U-S Vice President Kamala Harris says she's honoured to have Joe Biden's endorsement, following his decision to drop out of the Presidential race. The Federal Government says it could take up to two weeks for all sectors affected by Friday's major I-T outage, to completely come back online. AND Jennifer Lopez has celebrated her 55th birthday early, with a Bridgerton themed bash in the Hamptons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden has announced he will step down from his re-election bid, following growing pressure from within the Democrats The fall out continues from Friday's Crowdstrike crisis Oscar Piastri claims his first Formula One win And Glen Powell's new Twisters thriller has taken the box office by storm!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has continued campaigning a week on from assassination attempt Scammers on the rise in the wake of IT outage Disneyland staff threaten to strikeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A software outage has crippled computer systems worldwide Australians among the injured in a helicopter crash in Bali Alarming revelations about couple charged with espionage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An international police task-force says it's foiled a plan to smuggle almost 2.5 tonnes of cocaine from Columbia to Australia and Europe. There's increasing speculation Jo Biden is close to pulling-out of the US election race. AND An American man who made threats against Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce has been detained by police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman and child have suffered critical injuries in a head-on collision Man found dead in storm water drain in Perth Two of three AFL players win their appeal over rough conduct charges And the latest career win for Rihanna!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's jobless rate has continued to edge higher. The P-M has dismissed criticism of his Government's response to the allegations surrounding the C-F-M-E-U. And Britney Spears has hit back at legendary rocker Ozzy OzbourneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure is mounting on Joe Biden to withdraw from the US Presidential race, after testing positive to COVID this morning. Cleo Smith's family have released heartwarming images to the public, almost three years after the little girl was snatched from a tent in Western Australia. AND A Madonna biopic is back in production after being abruptly cancelled last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas working with Charles Perkins Institute on how to keep longhaul passengers happy 85-year-old woman found dead in a Melbourne river, identified King Charles attends the state opening of Parliament, after Labour's landslide win The Blues claim bragging rights at the State of Origin decider And Tom Cruise risking life and limb, all in the name of Mission ImpossibleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe gives us the real story on who is actually to blame for the rise of Trump, and the answer might surprise you. Also, the Greens believe they should be the alternative government; is this a possibility? PLUS! Joe speaks to Author and historian Mark Dapin about his new book, 'LEST - AUSTRALIAN WAR MYTHS' LINKS Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial. Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition doesn't believe the appointment of administrators to oversee the CFMEU will be adequate to deal with allegations of widespread corruption. Two former Trump rivals gave him glowing recommendations on day two of the Republican National Convention. And This Hollywood star is heading back to uni See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police in the Philippines have arrested an ex-hotel employee over the murder of an Australian couple at a luxury resort. Telstra has copped a big fine, for failing to perform proper customer ID checks. AND Shannen Doherty will be honoured with a special memorial at a Beverly Hills 90210 reunion later this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One decade has passed since the Malaysian Airlines flight was downed over Ukraine Man arrested over death of Australian man and his wife in Philippines Woman charged with murder of woman whose body was found in a Melbourne river The rugby league State of Origin Decider to be fought out tonight And the Duffer Brothers, behind Stranger Things, have a new Netflix projectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government is believed to be considering appointing an independent administrator to overhaul the C-F-M-E-U, in the wake of allegations of criminal elements in union ranks. U-S President Joe Biden has defended the language he's-been-using in the Presidential-Campaign. And Is Kylie Minogue Touring?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rescue mission is currently underway near Cathedral Mountain in Tasmania, for a group of hikers, including a child suffering hypothermia. President Joe Biden has defended the language he's been using in the presidential campaign, in-light of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. AND Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes have been spotted together, a year on from their last break up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JD Vance is Donald Trump's pick for Vice President A mass murderer arrested in Kenya Mitch Marsh named captain of the upcoming limited overs tour of the UK and the Kate Hudson concert, the hottest ticket in the Hamptons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politicians around Australia are condemning political violence, in the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Senior Labor Ministers have lashed the CFMEU -- over claims of corruption, bribery and extortion. And The Royals were out catching all the sport matchesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden has called on Americans to lower the temperature in US politics following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. A former Catholic priest will face court today, charged with sexually assaulting a young girl nearly 40 years ago in regional WA. AND Princess Kate has made her second public appearance since her cancer diagnosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump calls for unity after attempt on his life 75 percent of NSW kids at risk aren't being seen in person, by a caseworker A major learning boost for sick children at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital Carlos Alcaraz claims his second Wimbledon trophy And the death of 90s iconSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One person has been killed by a gunman at Donald Trump's rally that injured the former president Joe Biden pulls political ads in support of Trump Princess Kate to take centre court at Wimbledon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government will spend millions to increase Australian broadcast content to our closest neighbours Israel strike kills dozens in southern Gaza Trump challenges Biden to joint cognitive testSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A union boss has sensationally quit amid allegations of criminal links to the CFMEU Biden ignores fresh calls for him to step down Private health insurers consider move to run GP clinics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U-S President Joe Biden maintains he is the best candidate for the country's top job, brushing off several mistakes made in his latest press conferences. Federal Police say no significant compromise has been identified after a Russian-born husband and wife were charged with espionage offences. And Teddy Swims surprises fans in SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Russian-born Australian couple has been charged with spying, accused of accessing defence force documents. U-S President Joe Biden is facing growing calls to pull out of the presidential race, after two major name bungles at the Nato summit this morning. AND Travis Kelce has revealed the eye-watering amount he paid for Taylor Swift and his family to watch him at the Superbowl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A candlelight vigil has been held for the three children allegedly murdered by their father in Sydney's West. Police in Philippines setting up taskforce to investigate alleged murders of two Australians. Federal Government promising a $250 million dollar package of military aid to Ukraine. Two Aussies through to Wimbledon finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have described the alleged murder of three children in a house fire in Sydney's West as a tragedy and one of the worst cases of its kind. Economists fear the on-going freight disruptions in the Red Sea are adding to inflation woes. And Sabrina Carpenter has this famous aunt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young father is now facing murder charges, after a fatal house fire in Sydney's west killed three of his children. A new report analysing drug content in wastewater, has revealed methamphetamine, cocaine and nicotine use is on the rise across the country. AND Ellen DeGeneres says she's done with fame!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A global popstar is set to face the likes of Meatloaf and Kiss if they accept a deal to perform at the AFL grand final. The Northern Territory Police Minister set to announce whether the Alice Springs curfew will be extended today. Buckingham Palace throwing the doors open to visitors to the east wing for the first time in 175 years. Heartache for Aussie Alex De Minaur who's pulled out of Wimbledon and is now in doubt for the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe delves into the Peter Van Onselen story that the PM will go to an election in 6 weeks! Also, crazy results in the French election, the UK election, and will Joe Biden even make it to the US presidential election? Plus! Joe speaks to former Labor giant Michael Easson about his new book 'IN SEARCH OF JOHN CHRISTIAN WATSON: Labor’s First Prime Minister and the current state of Australian Politics. Find out more about Michael's book HERE. LINKS Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial. Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Minister Richard Marles has used the NATO summit to announce more support for Ukraine. Around 100 Victorian firefighters will remain at the scene of a huge factory fire which took almost four hours to bring under control. And We've got a snippet of Katy Perry's new musicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some concerning new statistics are out, revealing more than one in five Aussie adults admit they have carried out at least one form of sexual violence since the age of 18. Telstra is promising to lift its game, after being caught disclosing the details of hundreds of thousands of customers with unlisted or silent phone numbers. AND A sequel to The Devil Wears Prads is reportedly in the works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New report finds Australia's wages are some of the worst in the world, falling lower than England and the US. A 68 million- dollar drug bust made between crime groups in South America, Victoria and New South Wales. Chardonnay overtakes Shiraz as Australia's most drunk wine. Daniil Medvedev the first of the men to book his spot in Wimbledon semi-finals. AFL upholds Crow Izak Rankine's four-match ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M is hoping the appointment of a Special Envoy will combat anti-Semitism being seen across Australia. Australia's key spy agency has unmasked a hacking group with links to China. And This classic movie from 2006 is getting a sequelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 700 new safe places are set to be created across Australia over the next three years, for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence. A night time curfew is back in force in Alice Springs - after a weekend of shock violence. AND There's been a major online push to honour Australia's iconic Minogue sisters, with their own street in Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.