The Opposition Podcast

Australian news & politics from a different perspective

About the show

In a nation where there is no real opposition left, Avi Yemini and Rukshan Fernando take a stand for the issues that really matter to Australians.

The Opposition Podcast broadcasts live from our Melbourne studio and provides an alternative viewpoint on news and politics in Australia and New Zealand, it exposes narratives often neglected by the mainstream media. Both hosts are not hesitant to illuminate controversial topics that many media platforms shy away from. Their coverage offers a fresh perspective on societal issues that are highly relevant yet often ignored.

Episodes of the podcast, which run between 1.5 to 2 hours, often feature compelling guests from various backgrounds. These include politicians such as United Australia Party Senator Ralph Babet and content creators like Chantelle Baker, a New Zealand political commentator, and individuals who have made significant contributions to society such as Heston Russell, a former commando in the Australian Special Forces.

The podcast is a forceful platform in the defence of free speech, as evidenced by the hosts' inclination to facilitate conversations on contentious issues[. It serves as an important counter-narrative to mainstream discourse, thereby reinforcing the essence of a free and vibrant democratic society.

Episodes

  • Guess who's back? — The Opposition Podcast No. 19

    August 23rd, 2024  |  1 hr 6 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    On The Opposition podcast, episode 19 hosted by Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando.

  • Dr. David Adler responds to latest 'Crikey FactCheck' — The Opposition Podcast No. 18

    December 28th, 2023  |  1 hr 34 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    Tonight on The Opposition podcast, episode 18 hosted by Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando.

  • Challenging the truth about the war in Israel — The Opposition Podcast No. 17

    December 28th, 2023  |  1 hr 51 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    Tonight on The Opposition podcast, episode 17 hosted by Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando.

  • Craig Kelly unloads on the AEC — The Opposition Podcast No. 16

    October 5th, 2023  |  1 hr 40 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    Former United Australia Party MP Craig Kelly joins the podcast to give his two cents on the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) which has found itself at the centre of controversy as the Voice to Parliament referendum battle gets heated with the Yes23 campaign deploying deceptive tactics to try and pull off an unlikely victory.

  • Kamahl speaks his mind — The Opposition Podcast No. 15

    September 28th, 2023  |  45 mins 6 secs
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    Tonight on The Opposition podcast, another special episode hosted by Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando.

  • Boo who? Sam Newman doubles down — The Opposition Podcast No. 14

    September 21st, 2023  |  1 hr 34 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    Tonight in a special episode of The Opposition podcast Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando, are joined by former AFL star and opinionated commentator Sam Newman who has once again caught the ire of the mainstream establishment over his views on the trend of Welcome to Country ceremonies.

  • Pushing everyone's buttons — The Opposition Podcast No. 13

    September 21st, 2023  |  1 hr 38 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    In this episode of The Opposition Podcast Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando, are joined by SESH a content creator from New Zealand who has become extremely popular since the country was locked down by former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

  • Fighting for freedom matters — The Opposition Podcast No. 12

    August 31st, 2023  |  1 hr 37 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    In this episode of The Opposition Podcast Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando, are joined by Victorian freedom fighter Nick Patterson.

  • Avi's dad spills the beans — The Opposition Podcast No. 10

    August 18th, 2023  |  1 hr 44 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    In this special 10th episode of The Opposition Podcast Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando, are joined by a special guest: Avi's dad, Zephaniah Waks!

  • Standing up for the family — The Opposition Podcast No. 9

    August 13th, 2023  |  1 hr 15 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    In this episode of The Opposition Podcast Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando, are joined by former Liberal MP, Bernie Finn, who is mounting a fresh move to federal politics with the Family First party.

  • The state of politics — The Opposition Podcast No. 8

    August 3rd, 2023  |  1 hr 24 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    In this episode of The Opposition Podcast Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando, are joined by content creator Morgan Jonas to look at the state of politics, in Victoria and across the nation.

  • Defending free speech — The Opposition Podcast No. 7

    July 28th, 2023  |  1 hr 45 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    In this episode of The Opposition Podcast Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando, are joined by David Limbrick from the Victorian Libertarian Party, formerly known as the Liberal Democrats.

  • A nation at the crossroads — The Opposition Podcast No. 6

    July 20th, 2023  |  1 hr 39 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    In this episode of The Opposition Podcast Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando, sit down with Ralph Babet, United Australia Party Senator for Victoria.

  • Crossing the ditch — The Opposition Podcast No. 5

    July 11th, 2023  |  1 hr 33 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    In this episode of The Opposition Podcast Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando, talk to Chantelle Baker, a New Zealand political commentator and content creator.

  • Rebels with a cause — The Opposition Podcast No. 4

    June 29th, 2023  |  2 hrs 13 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    In this episode of The Opposition Podcast Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando, talk to Sydney Watson, a Melbourne-born conservative identity who never fails to elicit reaction with her biting political commentary.

  • In the line of fire — The Opposition Podcast No. 3

    June 5th, 2023  |  1 hr 34 mins
    australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria

    In this episode of The Opposition Podcast Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando, talk to Heston Russell, a former commando in the Australian Special Forces.