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As the US changes AUKUS’ terms, Ben Harvey outlines key reasons the mega-project will blow its budget and reveals the dark motivation of an MP who wants Defence Minister Richard Marles to tear up the contract.

Ben Harvey explains why Pauline Hanson’s surging popularity is due to her ability to keep on her feet while competitors collapse around her but erratic One Nation preference votes make a victory lap premature.

Ben Harvey examines the mind-bending scenario of a trans woman discriminated against for being ‘potentially pregnant’ – why it could happen but is a side issue the Senate should stop wasting its time on.

Harvey gives a rundown of why Australia’s biggest ever drug operation almost didn’t happen, not because of faulty intelligence or clever cartels but because of a jurisdictional fight.

With Energy Minister Chris Bowen under fire over his $150 million climate conference bill and Andrew Forrest baiting his fuel-addicted rivals, Ben Harvey explains why there’ll be no truce in the climate wars.

Ben Harvey explains how dying without a will can result in the law determining how your worldly possessions are divided, and there’s one bizarre scenario leading to your estate being gifted to the Government.

With Anthony Albanese already on the backfoot over GST, Ben Harvey explains why the Federal Government’s new gas proposal is certain to fire up debate with the PM in WA trying to sell what nobody’s buying.

Ben Harvey explains how trust funds REALLY work and why Labor’s changes are less about fairness and more about the ripple effect of broken promises with Albo’s budget backflips failing to stick the landing.

With Jim Chalmers taking from cashed-up Baby Boomers and giving to Millennials and Gen Z, Ben Harvey points out why the Treasurer’s latest ‘fairer’ budget is another ‘fool me once, fool me twice’ moment.

With Operation Epic Fury officially over, Ben Harvey explains why the latest acronym dogging Donald Trump - NACHO (Not A Chance Hormuz Opens) – suggests his self-professed victory over Iran might be hollow.

In tonight’s show, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers reportedly set to announce a $200 - $300 cash splash for every worker, Ben Harvey explains why the federal budget handout won’t do any favours for homeowners.

Ben Harvey explains why changes to negative gearing and State eviction laws are going to make the residential investment a black hole, as Government schemes to fix the housing shortage exacerbates the problem.

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains why a decision made when Kevin Rudd was Prime Minister means budgets for the next decade are at the mercy of boomers.

The Secret Service is coming to terms with the desperation of Donald Trump’s would-be assassins, with the latest attempt at the Washington Hilton Hotel the scene of another Presidential shooting 45 years ago.

Ben Harvey explains why the sniper who killed Nick Martin fought so hard to have suppression orders protecting his identity lifted, with Benjamin Luke Johnston keen to have his life turned into a screen play.