Topical with Michael Shafar

Jan 09 2025 100 ep. 41 mins 11
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Each week Michael Shafar weighs into the culture wars to offer the correct opinion on everything.

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The Politicisation of the LA Fires and Why Zuckerberg Ended Facebook's Fact-Checking - Episode 115

Jan 09 2025 26 mins  
Michael expresses nostalgia for a time when natural disasters would actually bring people together. Plus, he explains the real reason why Facebook is ditching its fact-checking program.

Elon Musk Reveals His True Colours and the Mythology of American Exceptionalism - Episode 114

Jan 03 2025 34 mins  
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have faced backlash from MAGA for revealing that America might not have the smartest and hardest working people in the world.

Hawk Tuah & Raygun: We Made the Wrong People Famous - Episode 113

Dec 26 2024 30 mins  
Michael laments the downfall of Internet fame sensations Hailey "Hawk Tuah" Welch and Rachel "Raygun" Gunn, and worries about the future of Luigi Mangione and the Costco Family. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows in the UK and Australia here.

Assad Flees Syria & Sydney Sweeney Reveals Men Are Gay - Episode 112

Dec 17 2024 35 mins  
Michael reacts to Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad being ousted and explains why we must normalise dictators fleeing their countries. Plus, photos of Sydney Sweeney have revealed that men are gay. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows in the UK and Australia here.

Ben Shapiro's Tone-Deaf Take on the Healthcare CEO Shooting - Episode 111

Dec 11 2024 33 mins  
Ben Shapiro's own fans have turned on him for his tone-deaf take on the shooting of a healthcare CEO. Plus, Michael reacts to the Nazis who burned down an ultra-Orthodox synagogue. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows in the UK and Australia here: London 12 December Brisbane 24 January Adelaide 1 February Perth 14 February Fremantle 14-15 February Leicester 22 February

Should Religious Footballers Wear Gay Pride Armbands? - Episode 110

Dec 04 2024 29 mins  
Michael walks the tightrope and offers his opinion on the captain of Ipswich Town, Sam Morsy, refusing to wear a rainbow armband because he is a practising Muslim. Plus, Australia has banned social media for kids under the age of 16. But, Michael explains that it's people over 60 who should be banned. Grab tickets to any of Michael's upcoming shows from his website: Brisbane 24 Jan

Jaguar: The Death of 'Woke' Advertising - Episode 109

Nov 27 2024 29 mins  
Michael explains why Jaguar's 'woke' rebrand just doesn't work. Plus, he explains why British people cannot be trusted with euthanasia. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows here: London 12 December Brisbane 24 January Adelaide 1 February Fremantle 14-15 February Kalamunda 15 February Leicester 22 February

Matt Gaetz, RFK Jr & Pete Hegseth: A Defence of Trump's Cabinet - Episode 108

Nov 20 2024 35 mins  
Michael defends some of the controversial nominees for Trump's new cabinet. Plus, he explains why the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was a huge win for them and a huge loss for boxing fans. Below is a list of Michael's upcoming shows. Tickets are available at his website. London 12 December Brisbane 24 January Adelaide 1 February Fremantle 14-15 February Kalamunda 15 Februa

Why Elon Musk Helped Trump Get Elected - Episode 107

Nov 13 2024 23 mins  
Michael speculates why Elon Musk helped Donald Trump win the US election. Plus, he blames the British for the Australian men's netball team dancing to N-Sync. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows in London, Brisbane, Leicester and more here.

The Many Silver Linings of Trump's Win - Episode 106

Nov 06 2024 28 mins  
Michael humbly explains that he was right about everything and lists the many silver linings of Trump's victory. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows in London, Leicester, Brisbane and more here.