Neil Mitchell Asks Why

Mar 05 2025 92 ep. 45 mins 58

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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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Tattoos, Trump & Trudeau

Mar 05 2025 21 mins

This is my take on the last week in news. Tattoos could kill you, the lunacy of the Trump / Trudeau trade wars and what I learnt from my interview with John Setka. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Setka: My side of the story

Mar 03 2025 87 mins

I don't think there's ever been a more controversial union official than John Setka. This is his side of the story. Get in touch: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell This episode contains discussions about PTSD, suicide, mental health struggles and related topics. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support. L

How Albo can win this election

Feb 26 2025 21 mins

This is what my 90 minute interview with Anthony Albanese reveals about the upcoming election, will Trump stand with us and why you should never go to court against the ABC (trust me, I’ve tried). Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Feb 24 2025 88 mins

I sit down with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and find out why he thinks you should vote for him. Get in touch: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Usman Khawaja should stay out of politics

Feb 18 2025 16 mins

My advice to Usman Khawaja, interest rates have been cut but we're still missing out and why Kylie Minogue is an Australian hero. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Australia's illicit tobacco wars

Feb 17 2025 48 mins

Rohan Pike is a former AFP officer & superintendent of the fraud and anti-corruption division, who later ran the tobacco strike team for the Australian Border Force. I found out why Australia's hugely profitable illicit tobacco industry is hurting us all - not just those who smoke. Rohan now runs his own consultancy business - Rohan Pike Consulting. Get in touch: &nb

Sam Kerr should not be sacked; She should quit

Feb 12 2025 18 mins

This is my take on the last week in news: Sam Kerr should step down, a plea from victims of juvenile crime and the horrifying anti-Semitic rant from two Sydney nurses. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The secret world of Australia’s spies: An insider's view

Feb 10 2025 99 mins

I speak to Dr. David Wright-Neville, Former Intelligence Analyst, about Trump’s America, the Middle East, terrorism and international espionage. Get in touch: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My message to Kyle Sandilands

Feb 05 2025 18 mins

This is my take on the last week in news: Bianca Censori & Kanye stunt, my message to Kyle Sandilands as he faces life changing surgery, Phil Brady a 'star' of entertainment and why the prisons aren't working. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NEW EPISODE: Sarah Abo and her dad explain how migration can work

Feb 03 2025 68 mins

I chat to Sarah Abo, co-host of the Today show, and her father, Fouad Abo, about their family’s escape from Syria in 1990 and how they've come to call Australia home. Get in touch: EMAIL: [email protected] X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.