The Rita Panahi Show

Peter Dutton vows to introduce RICO-style racketeering laws as part of his CFMEU crackdown, Donald Trump promises to release the full JFK files. Plus, the Trump administration weighs a new travel ban but hasn't made a final call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A new poll reveals the Greens risk major defeat at the next federal election, former defence minister claims China is manipulating critical mineral prices for political gain. Plus, Michelle Obama launches a new podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 An energy hike is set to hit Australian families, NBN's $750 million upgrade draws just 100 new customers. Plus, a US influencer sparks outrage after taking a baby wombat from its mother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Beazley urges the Albanese government to lift defence spending, Donald Trump rules out tariff exemptions for Australian steel and aluminium. Plus, Victoria's Covid response is slammed by the Human Rights Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A new poll paints a bleak picture for Teal MPs revealing a shock result, Qantas chair John Mullen says companies should avoid social causes like the Indigenous Voice. Plus, the Allan government faces growing pressure to overhaul bail laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voters say the Coalition isn’t ready to govern, WA Labor cruises to victory in the state election despite losing seats, Blake Lively protested at film premiere. Plus, Donald Trump adviser reveals a tariff exemption is unlikely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coalition’s work from home pledge, Dutton property hit piece backfires, calls for Iran interference investigation. Plus, President Trump’s Congressional address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major concerns over Australia's crime crisis intensifies, WA Premier Roger Cook slammed over comments against US Vice President JD Vance. Plus, Filmmaker Ami Horowitz joins the show to dissect the highlights from Trump's congressional address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's CFMEU stance questioned, bid to make Mount Panorama a sacred site, NSW schools to get funding boost. Plus, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises troops and funding for Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK PM Keir Starmer promises troops and funding for Ukraine, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky's White House fallout. Plus, Rubio explains his frustration with Ukraine's president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major concerns over Victoria injecting room, Labor faces calls to review Arts grants, CNN’s Jake Tapper tries to cover his lies. Plus, Ukraine agrees to US mineral deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election mud-slinging in full swing, Chinese warships headed back towards Australia, Ukraine agrees to US minerals deal. Plus, Australian homeschooling more than doubles due to schools being rife with bullying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns over Australia's anti-gas push looms, NT chief minister's acknowledgement stance on traditional owners at Darwin Bombing ceremony. Plus, Fatima Payman's bizarre praise of Iran's regime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esteemed geologist and author, Professor Ian Plimer shares his thoughts on Chris Bowen's cringeworthy video, Donald Trump's admin's latest energy move. Plus, why Greg Gutfeld is out-rating each and every star on late night TV?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian government working on plans to slash thousands of jobs from state’s public service, AISO Chief reveals dire security risk. Plus, Clive Palmer announces new political party, Trumpet of Patriots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian business leaders fight back against industry super funds. Plus, Meghan Markle's latest rebrand efforts, and the media's 'desperate' efforts to wedge Donald Trump and Elon Musk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An election date is imminent as the Reserve Bank drops interest rates by 25 points. Plus, parents opting for private or Catholic school education over public schools, and a WA man is fined and convicted for repairing a bridge on his own land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese government accused of woke lunacy in its sports funding program, New Zealanders rally against the transgender movement, and JD Vance's ground-breaking speech in Munich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Worldwide horror over the antisemitic nurses video, the Democrats are in disarray over the gutting of USAid, and a journalist controversially claims Hamas has been 'kind' to the Israeli hostages in Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Queensland school teacher who identifies as a cat has been sacked. Plus, the huge spending on Welcome to Country events, and young men gravitate towards Peter Dutton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor delivered a serious wake up call in Victoria, more cringeworthy content from Clare O'Neil, and Donald Trump considers tariff exemptions for Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The loss of support within the Victorian Labor Party on full display. Plus, Donald Trump given a resounding ovation at the Super Bowl, and Dana White takes aim at Australia's 'weak' media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump saves women's sports from transgender hysteria. Plus, the US President ready to drain the swamp in Gaza, and Meghan Markle accused of virtue-signalling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese rents out his $4.3 million property, Teal MP roasted online for her anti-Trump post, and child gender dysphoria cases in the UK continue to surge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian premier forced to concede the state's bail laws are in disarray. Plus, the Queensland town in an uproar over a garbage-laden tent city popped up at a local reserve, and Melania Trump attacked by the ideologues at Vogue magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor's vile attacks against Peter Dutton begin to intensify, food manufacturers warn the Albanese government to abandon its ideological follies and invest in cheap reliable energy, and Kanye West's Australian wife causes outrage at the Grammy's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump gives federal employees an ultimatum... get back to work or you'll be fired, Prince Harry's secret Visa records could soon be made public, and why Selena Gomez took down her tearful video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation drops to its lowest level in four years, Donald Trump's new press secretary delivers a takedown of the liberal media, and the Aussie man who chose to wear a MAGA hat at a Melbourne pub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New polls reveal the Coalition is likely to win election, American comedian Alex Stein discusses Donald Trump's first 100 hours in office. Plus, American commentator Kinsey Schofield shares details about Meghan Markle's alleged divorce book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The polls are getting worse for Anthony Albanese, hundreds of illegal migrants have been arrested in the US as Donald Trump's immigration crackdown comes into effect, and Prince Harry settles his lawsuit with British tabloid The Sun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Federal Police claim foreign actors could be paying off local criminals to commit antisemitic attacks. Plus, the left in a spin after Elon Musk's alleged Nazi salute, and Prince Harry's latest public legal battle with the press delayed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump officially sworn in as the president of the United States. Plus, the internet goes crazy over Barron Trump, and 'Lefties Losing It' headlined by inauguration meltdown videos across America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Channel Nine forced to issue an apology after Novak Djokovic boycotted the network over comments made by a reporter, Donald Trump holds a MAGA rally ahead of his inauguration, and is Joe Biden's decline worse than we thought?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden focuses on climate change in his final address to the nation. Plus, Darren Grimes on why the UK government wants to shut down free speech at local pubs, and the LA fire department headline's tonight's segment of 'Lefties Losing It'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor sinks even lower with yet another attack on Peter Dutton. Plus, how Chris Bowen's environmental spin is deceiving the public on the real cost of nuclear energy, and a new US bill to prevent transgender women from competing in female sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Anthony Albanese trashing Australia's relationship with Donald Trump and the US? The UK's 'grooming gangs' scandal in the spotlight again. Plus, can Mark Zuckerberg's sudden change when it comes to censorship?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surge of support for Australia Day, Victoria power costs continue to surge, Meta’s new workforce mantra questioned. Plus, Dutton’s vision for Australia unveiled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia betrays Israel on the world stage again by voting for a ceasefire at the UN, Donald Trump set to be named Time Magazine's Person of the Year, and Justin Trudeau's bizarre feminist rant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yet another antisemitic attack involving graffiti and torched cars in Sydney's east, Jay-Z and his family put on a united front as the music artist faces rape allegations, and just how much money did Kamala Harris waste in this year's US election? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has the Syrian rebel leader had a conversion of heart or is he just another Jihadi? Plus, why are Australians falling out of love with EVs? And Nigel Farage's Reform UK ahead of Labour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voters consider Anthony Albanese to be the "weakest" prime minister in decades, Alex Stein joins the show to unpack Donald Trump's dominating interview. Plus, Kinsey Schofield discusses the latest royal and celebrity news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rita tunes in one last time for 2024 to discuss all the latest, including the deep state's attempt to obstruct Donald Trump, the UK government's decision to raise the Palestinian flag, and the English Premier League's rainbow armband hypocrisy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rita reviews some of the best and worst upcoming Christmas ads. Plus, Douglas Murray joins the show to discuss Donald Trump's 'peace through strength' strategy, and CNN hysteria headlines tonight's 'Lefties Losing It' segment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign billionaires funnelling money to a taxpayer-funded activist body to block Australian energy projects, Senator Alex Antic joins the show to discuss the unintended consequences of Labor's under-16 social media ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rita picks apart the latest anti-Australia Day tactics. Plus, the bizarre antics of Victorian MPs as the state faces an energy and debt crisis, and US President Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter despite promising he'd do no such thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Labor have its own political 'Squad', UK PM Sir Keir Starmer's net popularity plummets. Plus, Kamala Harris' campaign blames media for their election loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A convicted murderer who stabbed a mother to death will be released from prison to undergo IVF treatment. Plus, American documentary filmmaker, Ami Horowitz, joins the show from Israel as the country strikes a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unrest in the streets of Melbourne following a pro-Palestinian protest outside a local Synagogue. Plus, the cases against Donald Trump collapsing, and the blatant double standards of Labor's proposed social media for teenagers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Gender Equality Ambassador spends over $300,000 of your money in under two years for flights and hotels. Plus, Professor Ian Plimer fact checks the prime minister's latest claims about renewable energy, and Justin Trudeau's latest antics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Hanson-Young's anti-Trump rant has been mocked far and wide. Plus, free speech concern for Australia as the government presses on ahead with its misinformation bill, and Prince Harry's latest antics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.