Neil Mitchell Asks Why

Dec 11 2024 73 ep. 44 mins 45

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Neil Mitchell interviews well-known and interesting guests to find out why they made the choices they made.

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This is why I don't recognise my own country

Dec 11 2024 12 mins

This is my take on the last week in news: Attack on Synagogue must be a line in the sand. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 50 years fighting for animal rights, has Peter Singer won the battle?

Dec 09 2024 70 mins

Professor Peter Singer has been called the father of veganism, the most influential philosopher of the last 50 years and the world's most moral man. In this episode, I find out how someone who thinks so deeply about the failures of mankind, can still find happiness. You can find Profess Singer's book 'Animal Liberation Now: The Definitive Classic Renewed' at all good bookstores.

What I think... 'Australia is effectively standing with Hamas'

Dec 04 2024 12 mins

This is my take on the last week in news: All banks are still bastards and Australia's decision to back UN Israel / Palestine resolution is wrong and unfair. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRAILER: Neil Mitchell Asks Why

Dec 02 2024 1 mins

I'm back for a new season of interviews, debates and editorials in 2025. Get in touch: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is what I think... 'the plot has been lost'

Nov 27 2024 11 mins

This is my take on the last week in news: Convicted killer should not be granted leave for IVF treatment and new poll shows doubt over the direction Australia is heading. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is what I think... about Alan Jones

Nov 20 2024 15 mins

Everyone else has expressed their view on Alan Jones - now it's my turn. And why it's time to re-think Christmas. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a 'government efficiency department' could look like in Australia

Nov 13 2024 11 mins

This is my take on the last week in news: We're on the brink of a boredom epidemic fueled by technology and why the Trump presidency could be a template for other democracies. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US ELECTION: This is why it matters in Australia

Nov 08 2024 13 mins

This is my take on the last week in news: Others will tell you the outcome of the US election doesn't matter to Australia - It does. This is why. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is what I think... Upgrade Albo: ‘PM has lost public trust’

Oct 30 2024 15 mins

This is my take on the last week in news: The PM has shown he’s become inept at handling basic political crises, Covid report proves the plot was lost in Victoria and we need to develop a system for Cannabis use while driving. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is what I think... 'Lidia Thorpe went too far’

Oct 22 2024 9 mins

This is my take on the last week in news: The Senate needs to condemn Thorpe’s outburst at Charles & Camilla, Royal media coverage was outdated and over the top and advice for David Warner & Jacinta Allan. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.