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We take an indepth look at the election of new UK PM Liz Truss and why she's basically the UK's equivalent of Scott Morrison.Then I interview Sydney Morning Herald NSW State Politics Editor Alexandra Smith about her new book The Secret, all about the downfall of the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.Order The Secret here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761260742/News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: http://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://ko-fi.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalBuy a t-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/dylabdesignsEmail: podcast@newsfighters.com

We’re back with an all new episode which has an indepth look at FORMER Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s recent car crash press conference where he tried to deny his way out of admitting he seized other minister’s portfolios at the height of the pandemic, but only for emergency use and only because it was in the national interest.Also we are looking for SPONSORS and new patrons. You can get ad-free episodes for just $6/month! But we also want to find 3 sponsors to pay us $300/month (with shoutouts included) so Dylan can almost get the legal paid minimum wage to make TWO deep dive episodes a month. For info jump on our patreon at patreon.com/newsfighters or email us sponsors@newsfighters.com.News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: http://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://ko-fi.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on You

An announcement on what I see as the future path for News Fighters.And replay our most popular Youtube episode from 2021 where we took a comprehensive look at every single stuff up and confusing backflip NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian did at the beginning of the winter Delta outbreak (originally from Ep 76, July 30 2021).Watch the original episode on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e9Gvq9hqA4PLEASE join our patreon! We need three major sponsors to donate $300/month to keep the show going: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a (fee free) coffee: http://ko-fi.com/newsfighterBuy a t-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/dylabdesignsFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalEmail: podcast@newsfighters.comSubscribe on your podcast app:- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Uh1kmZ- Spotify: https

I'm on break but I thought it was a good time to replay an extended version of my segment from last year on Russian President Vladimir Putin's bombastic call in TV show, in which he actually foreshadowed his invasion of Ukraine.Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/WfKS7G5TPYYNews Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a fee-free coffee: http://ko-fi.com/newsfighterFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalBuy a t-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/dylabdesignsEmail: podcast@newsfighters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally released the day Boris Johnson became British PM in 2019, we replay a very prophetic episode previewing the narcisstic lying sh*tshow that would characterise his leadership as well as his potential future ambition.I'm on break at the moment but to be the first to find out when we're coming back sign up to our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalBuy a t-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/dylabdesignsEmail: podcast@newsfighters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 2019 when Anthony Albanese became opposition leader I made a segment introducing him and making some incorrect predictions about his chances of becoming Prime Miniser. Well boy was I wrong but I hope you enjoy it!News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersSupport us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalBuy a t-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/dylabdesignsEmail: podcast@newsfighters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we relive the late night drama of the 2022 Australian Federal Election Debates. Which one was your favourite?Learn more about the famous Egyptian Squash player Mahmoud el Karim here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahmoud_KarimBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersSupport us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalBuy a t-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/dylabdesignsEmail: podcast@newsfighters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate the 100th episode of my indulgent wacky clips news comedy podcast I’ve cobbled together a non-stop funny romp through some of the biggest news stories since the show started in February 2019. From the Black Summer bushfires through to the covid lockdowns, the vaccine strollout and our Omicron summer, expect to laugh, cry and want to move to New Zealand! Also we have some of the best showbiz and culture highlights from Stefan and some big celebrities send in their congratulations!Thanks to Dan Ilic and Stefan Pazur for appearing and celebrity wrangler Chris "The Mystery Man" McGrane.Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/Lg88eJte7t4News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.you

I look back at all the drama and fun from Election Night 2022: the shocks, the tech stuff ups, the confusion, the passive aggressive concession speeches, the blame games, the mind games and the denying of reality. Also what the results mean for Aussie conservativism going forward.Thanks for listening this election campaign, News Fighters is going on hiatus. Please fill out my anonymous listener survey to help me work out the future of the show: https://forms.gle/W2yWD19cj4qC68H96News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Tw

It’s the final week of the campaign!Peter Dutton discusses on water matters!Both parties forget the “affordability” part of housing affordability.ScoMo launches his “I can change” policy.And I do a full recap of Leigh Sales final ever interview (hopefully) with Prime Minister Scott Morrison.Watch the ScoMo Had A Go video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVMq9dHuv2QNews Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalBuy a t-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/dylabdesignsEmail: podcast@

In another instalment of our "Book Club (don't sue me Oprah)" series I interview Tom Greenwell, co-author of the book "Gonski: How Australia Failed Its Schools" about how our politicians keep failing our education system in regards to funding.Support us and get early release, ad-free & bonus episodes:    https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersThe News Fighters podcast is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Free email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalEmail: podcast@newsfighters.comSubscribe on your podcast app:- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Uh1kmZ- Spotify: https://sptfy.com/1fkQ- Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2YRpZ08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf

Finally - the wait is over and by that I mean the debates are over and election will be soon too. For a third go round on Channel 7, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese agree to stop talking over each other but can’t agree on anything else except it’s bed time!Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersSupport us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalBuy a t-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/dylabdesignsEmail: podcast@newsfighters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I do a quick recap of the 2nd leaders debate for the Federal Election which was held on Channel 9 where Scott Morrison said “Vote me because you hate me” and Anthony Albanese said “I’m just like him!”. Also Channel 9 praised Scott Morrison when they thought he won the debate but then have to suddenly change their tune!News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalBuy a t-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/dylabdesignsEmail: podcast@newsfighters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv

In week four of the federal election campaign the media’s focus turns to important issues like lettuce, ham sandwiches, chicken curry, potato wedges and other food items. Also there was an interest rate rise.News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalBuy a t-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/dylabdesignsEmail: podcast@newsfighters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the Federal Election Campaign: as Labor leader Anthony Albanese heads into iso having caught covid, Prime Minister Scott Morrison shows his autocratic tendencies as he tries to talk tough on China over the botched Solomon Islands security deal.Also: the coalition’s net zero and economic plans come undone, Howard and Rudd hit the campaign trail and someone tries to hit Barnaby!News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalEmail: podcast@newsfighters.com Hosted on Acast. See ac

INTRODUCING: the new News Fighters Book Club. This year I plan to sporadically interview authors of books about topics I find interesting and fascinating, and I hope you do too.First up: Eliza Reilly author of the fantastic new comedic history book “Shielas: Bad Ass Women of Australian History”.Find out more about Shielas here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760984014/Follow Eliza on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/eliza.reilly/And on twitter here: https://twitter.com/elizareilly_News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFo

Yes the leaders go head to head (whatever that means) in the first leaders debate of the 2022 Australian Federal Election campaign. It’s Scott Morrison versus Anthony Albanese on nurses raining from the sky, forgetting people names and pissing off Maserati drivers. Also Morrison tries out his empathy schtick and as predicted it did not go well!News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalEmail: podcast@newsfighters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Week One of the 2022 Federal Election Campaign, where Scott Morrison’s re-election pitch is literally “we suck but give us another go” while Anthony Albanese is like “I can’t remember any numbers!”Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalEmail: podcast@newsfighters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here’s a quick turn around look at Australia announces new high speed war toys and also we fact check Scott Morrison’s interview with Leigh Sales on ABC’s 730 last night!News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersSupport us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersI don’t advertise on Facebook so subscribe to our free newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Email: podcast@newsfighters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time for our fourth annual budget all-nighter episode. This year the coalition tries to win votes by appealing to everyone ahead of the election, offering cheap petrol, tax offsets, military spending, funding for obscure transport projects and free money for old people (they almost forgot about veterans though). Then Labor agrees and says it’s good!Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qExuzh3WR14News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersSupport us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersI don’t advertise on Facebook so subscribe to our free newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/news