The Real Story With Joe Hildebrand

Mar 05 2025 44 ep. 32 mins 8

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Join journalist, broadcaster, and now podcaster Joe Hildebrand as he breaks down the biggest news stories of the week in everyday language.
He’ll give you all the facts you need to go into the weekend feeling informed about the stories that Australians are talking about.
It’s news that respects your intelligence. No spin, no BS... Just The Real Story.

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How Cyclone Alfred Has Affected The Election

Mar 05 2025 34 mins

This week on the show, we break down how Cyclone Alfred could affect the upcoming election. Plus! What’s it like to have a foreign government put a bounty on your head? Our guest knows firsthand. And, of course, we couldn’t go a week without checking in on what Donald Trump is up to. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on I

The Answer To Where The Election Will Be Won

Feb 26 2025 34 mins

Last week we told you the date of the election, and this week we'll tell you who will win! Plus! We have both the PM and the opposition leader with questions about their property portfolios, but only one is under scrutiny. Why is that? And we couldn't go a week without talking about our friend Donal and his antics with the Russia/Ukraine war. All that and more! LI

We know the exact date of the election…Maybe.

Feb 19 2025 39 mins

This week we tell you the exact date the election will be called. Well, we are almost certain of it. Plus! We catch up with Misha Zelinsky to find out if the Ukraine war will end, or will it be the start of WWIII. All that and more! LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Get a copy of @ mishazelinsky book here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova P

Will Albo Sacrifice Rudd?

Feb 12 2025 41 mins

This week we find out about THAT phone call between Donald Trump and Albo and what it means for Australia. Plus! Will Albo sacrifice Rudd as the ambassador to the US? And we speak to the inimitable Paul Murray, aka 'The Trump Whisperer,' to find out what the future holds for the world while Donald is in power. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph h

The Real Story On The Caravan Of Terror

Feb 05 2025 36 mins

This week we find out if Donald Trump can solve the Middle Eastern conflict with real estate. Plus! We tackle the government's response to puberty blockers for minors. And we speak to Josh Hanrahan from the Daily Telegraph to get the real story on that bizarre and scary story of the 'caravan of terror.' LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hil

Why Bad Newspoll Numbers For Albo Is Good For Labor

Jan 29 2025 35 mins

This week we let you know why the bad newspoll numbers might actually be beneficial for Albo and the Labor Party. Plus, after Grace Tame wore a statement T-shirt at an Australia Day event, what did she actually achieve? And what's it like to be cancelled? We speak to Deborah Conway about getting cancelled and not even realising. To order a copy of Deborah Conway's book, click

The Australia Day Debate Solved

Jan 22 2025 23 mins

This week, Joe's got the answers to all the big issues. Was Elon Musk really doing a Nazi salute? What does the ceasefire really mean? And can we solve the Australia Day debate once and for all? LINKS See more from Dr Nick Dyrenfurth at curtinrc.org Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.&n

News Just In: Woke Politics Are Dead

Jan 15 2025 38 mins

This week, Joe is diving into the dangers of ‘group think’ and how recent major events – COVID and the US election, to name a couple – have been influenced by this movement. He's joined by the one and only legend of Jim's Mowing - Jim Penman to discuss. Plus, Joe has the inside word on when the election might be. LINKS Read Joe's column in T

Joe and Sarah Harris' Summer Recap: The Cost of Living Crisis

Jan 08 2025 18 mins

Joe is joined by the wonderful Sarah Harris for the third and final instalment of our Summer Specials. This week, Joe and Sarah are unpacking the cost-of-living crisis. They open up about their own experiences with poverty, and debate Albo's wrong turns. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow @whatsarahsnappe

Joe and Sarah Harris' Summer Recap: The Return of Trump

Jan 01 2025 18 mins

Over the summer break, Joe is joined by the one and only Sarah Harris to recap and review the biggest news stories of the year. This week, Orange Man Bad... Or... Orange Man Fun? Joe and Sarah discuss the return of Donald Trump, and what this means for Australia. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow @whatsarahsna