GUEST: Drew Pavlou, Anti-totalitarian left-wing activist.
\n\nAvi and Rukshan catch up with Drew Pavlou to discuss everything from the conflict in the Middle East to protests and the escalating anti-Israel protests on Australian streets where terrorist Hezbollah flags have been flown.
\n\nThe group also discuss their political differences with Drew being a left-winger, and how activism shapes public discourse and influences policy in Australia.
\n\nThey will also discuss the news of the week from Australia and abroad.
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GUESTS: Ralph Babet, Victorian UAP Senator and John Ruddick, NSW Libertarian MP.
\n\nAvi and Rukshan catch up with Ralph and John ahead of the blockbuster US Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
\n\nThey will also discuss the news of the week, including the shortlisting of the controversial book Welcome to Sex in the PM's Literacy Awards as well as the bipartisan push for age verification limits on social media in the name of 'online safety'.
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GUESTS: Alex Antic, Liberal Party Senator
\n\nAvi and Rukshan catch up with Senator Alex Antic to discuss Australia's Orwellian misinformation and disinformation bill as public submissions draw to a close at the end of the month.
\n\nThe proposed legislation risks stifling free expression through vague criteria for what's deemed harmful content. While supporters claim it's aimed at 'safeguarding' societal integrity from false narratives without curbing valid debate, the bill places the government of the day as the arbiter of absolute truth.
\n\nThey will also discuss the news of the week from Australia and abroad.
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GUEST: Sean Masters, Australian commentator and strategist.
\n\nAvi and Rukshan catch up with Sean, who became a viral sensation following social media users sharing a TV clip of him pointing out the pitfalls of wokeism and its impact on thousands of Aussies who are now wrapping their identities in woke political causes.
\n\nThe trio also covers the news of the week, including controversial Australian breakdancer Raygun, who finally gave her first televised interview since her Paris Olympics flop.
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After an eight-month break, Avi and Rukshan make their podcast return after an extended break. The episode kicks off with lighthearted banter about their hiatus, dispelling rumours of a fallout and discussing the big events that have been happening in the world.
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GUEST: Dr. David Adler, President Australian Jewish Association
\n\nPresident of the Australian Jewish Association (AJA) David Adler joins the podcast to respond to a leftwing blogging site Crikey News article questioning the authenticity of a viral video that appeared to show protesters chanting "Gas the Jews" at an anti-Israel protest in Sydney on October 9.
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In a special broadcast, Avi joins the podcast live from Israel where he is reporting from the front lines of the conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists after the shocking events of the last week.
\n\nThe pair discuss the motives behind the latest acts of aggression from Islamic forces, the military response from Israel's leadership and how local communities have reacted to the constant threat of violence.
\n\nAvi describes what life looks like for locals as they find themselves caught up in a historic battle which is showing no signs of stopping with tensions sky high in the Middle East.
\n\nRukshan confronts Avi with some of the common criticisms levelled against himself and Israel as a cross-section of Australians choose to stand with Palestine despite the nation's overall support for its ally Israel.
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GUEST: Craig Kelly, former United Australia Party MP.
\n\nTonight on The Opposition podcast, episode 16 hosted by Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando.
\n\nKelly, who has previously been raked over the coals by the AEC, unloads on the authority, which now seems docile and toothless in reprimanding the other side of the political aisle, leading to widespread outrage from more conservative voters and continued accusations of political bias playing a leading role in the referendum.
\n\nThe group discuss the constant stream of controversies the AEC has had to run damage control over as the Yes23 campaign tries its best to win back public support while the majority of Aussies question the motivations behind the push for constitutional change.
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GUEST: Kamahl, iconic Australian entertainer.
\n\nMalaysian-born Australian singer Kamahl has been a long-time icon of Australian entertainment, making his name in the 1960s and remaining on TV screens into the new millennium.
\n\nKamahl has recently found himself in the spotlight again, this time over his personal political opinions. First he went viral on social media for supporting the 'No' campaign in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum before switching his support to the 'Yes' vote after meeting comedian Dane Simpson and constitutional lawyer Eddie Synot.
\n\nBut in a stunning move, he flipped his vote back to 'No' during a segment on The Project, leaving the left-wing hosts stunned.
\n\nIn this episode, Kamahl shares his thoughts on politics and life in a live uncensored and in-depth conversation free of mainstream media censorship.
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GUEST: Sam Newman, AFL great and commentator.
\n\nSam has doubled down on comments he made on his You Cannot Be Serious podcast where the footy great suggested that Aussies should boo or 'slow hand clap' during the Welcome to Country, particularly at the upcoming AFL Grand Final.
\n\nAfter his comments ruffled the feathers of the mainstream media establishment, Sam doubled down today, saying that Aussies have 'had a gutful' of the woke generation telling people how to live their lives.
\n\nHas he hit the nail on the head? Avi and Rukshan sit down with Sam to discuss the issue in full and uncensored detail as well as looking at the current state of Australia, live from Dan Andrews' Victoria.
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GUEST: SESH, New Zealand comedian/rapper/filmmaker.
\n\nSESH joins Rukshan, Senator Babet and Rebel cameraman Benji in the studio while Avi calls in from Israel, where he is promoting his best-selling book A Rebel From The Start.
\n\nThe group discuss SESH's viral videos and he shares his thoughts and views on the current political state of New Zealand and the world.
\n\nAlthough SESH's content can sometimes be considered edgy, he says his goal is to make fun of all of the "plot holes" in today's society and to be voice for the voiceless.
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GUEST: Nick Patterson, freedom fighter.
\n\nNick, a well known Anti-lockdown protester in the state, updates Avi and Rukshan on his battle against police corruption and legal fight stemming from his protest during Victoria's harsh Covid lockdowns during the pandemic.
\n\nNick also talks about his campaign against Australia's proposed misinformation bill in Federal Parliament, and his warning to others about the dangers of restricting free speech.
\n\nThe trio also discuss the news of the week and what to expect next.
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GUEST: Zephaniah Waks, father of Avi Yemini.
\n\nZephaniah spills the beans on his 10th child and describes what it was like raising a self-described 'born attention seeker' among a family of 17 kids. He opens up about his reaction to Avi's new book A Rebel From The Start, as well as family, faith and his thoughts about the state of the world.
\n\nHe offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes perspective into Avi's cultural influences and what has made him the man he is today as well as his hopes and wishes for the future.
\n\nThe trio also discuss the news of the week and what to expect next.
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GUEST: Bernie Finn, outspoken veteran of politics.
\n\nBernie shares his plans for his run at a senate seat, his storied history with politics in Victoria and discusses why he's so passionate about defending the rights of parents and the family, at a time when traditional family values are being tested more than ever and the cost of living crisis hits home.
\n\nThe trio also discuss the news of the week and what to expect next.
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GUEST: Morgan Jonas, citizen journalist and content creator.
\n\nMorgan shares his plans for the 200th episode of his YouTube live show The MCJReport scheduled for Friday, and discusses how the political landscape has evolved since he first started covering the events that have shaped the state we're in since the start of the pandemic.
\n\nThe trio also discuss the news of the week and what to expect next.
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GUEST: David Limbrick, Libertarian MP for South East Metro.
\n\nLimbrick talks about the role of free speech in society and the fight for human rights in Dan Andrews' Victoria following the harsh pandemic years which saw the state become one of the most locked down places on Earth.
\n\nThe trio also discuss the news of the week and what to expect next.
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GUEST: Ralph Babet, United Australia Party Senator for Victoria
\n\nBabet, a self-described 'conservative and staunch patriot' discusses his role in Australian politics and the battle taking place in the culture war for the hearts and minds of the nation's voters as the 'woke left' rail against him at every turn.
\n\nThe trio discuss the news of the week and what to expect next.
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GUESTS: Independent New Zealand creator Chantelle Baker & Joel Jammal from Turning Point Australia.
\n\nIn 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.
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GUEST: Australian-born viral sensation Sydney Watson.
\n\nThe trio discuss Avi's new book "A Rebel From The Start" and Sydney reveals why she wrote the foreword for the book, remarking on Avi's uncanny ability to find a way back to his feet each time he gets knocked down by the forces which inevitably seem to assemble in his path.
\n\nSydney fills in the blanks of how she came to know Avi after she accidentally went viral when a Facebook video she made about gun control, "riled up Australians" in a way she didn't see coming.
\n\nIn a light-hearted conclusion to the episode, the group read through the hateful reviews left on Avi's book by his dedicated, unhinged and seething detractors.
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The trio discuss the recent trial involving former Australian Army soldier and Victoria Cross recipient Benjamin Roberts-Smith who the mainstream media claims was found in a recent civil defamation trial to have committed war crimes in Afghanistan, but which Russell argues is a verdict that should be handed down in a war crimes trial that doesn't rely on the balance of probabilities.
\n\nRussell himself has launched a defamation case against the ABC and two of its journalists over reports alleging he was involved in war crimes while on serving the nation in Afghanistan.
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GUEST: United Australia Party candidate and Orthodox Jew, Leon Kofmansky.
\n\nIn this episode of The Opposition Podcast Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando, talk to Leon Kofmansky an Orthodox Jew and United Australia Party candidate. The trio delved into a topic that remains shrouded in misunderstanding and misrepresentation – anti-Semitism.
\n\nThe recent protest in Melbourne by neo-Nazis and a counter protest by Antifa radicals provided a new backdrop for anti-Semitism, not merely as an isolated, historic issue but as a persisting societal problem often overlooked by those outside the Jewish community. Avi highlighted the tendency for some groups within the Jewish community to overstate instances of anti-Semitism, detracting from actual serious instances of prejudice.
\n\nLeon added that those who are quick to "cry wolf" do not represent the majority of Jews, stating that they are typically self-serving individuals with specific political interests. He highlighted the notable anti-Semitism prevalent within the left-wing faction, often overlooked by the establishment while focusing exclusively on right-wing biases.
\n\nThe discussion turned to the escalating incidents of individuals being labelled as Nazis. Rukshan, found it perplexing and concerning that even he had been subject to such name-calling despite his own background. Leon termed it "mind-boggling," reflecting the general sentiment of the conversation – that there's a gross simplification and misapplication of labels in society, especially from those claiming to be 'anti-fascist'.
\n\nAvi pointed out the irony of certain organisations and individuals appearing overly zealous in identifying and highlighting anti-Semitic acts, sometimes even seeming to fabricate incidents to validate their cause. While the swastika remains a universally recognised symbol of hatred, there's a pressing need to recognise and confront more nuanced and disguised forms of anti-Semitism.
\n\nIn this episode, the panel reviewed a recent Rebel News video depicting both Antifa and Nazi supporters on the streets. The neo-Nazi group, under heavy scrutiny, were comparatively well-behaved, as compared to the seemingly unchecked violence from the so-called 'anti-fascist' group. This disturbing revelation underpinned the central tenet of the discussion – that hate and prejudice are not exclusive to any one side of the political or ideological spectrum, and that their most insidious forms often escape societal condemnation.
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GUEST: Esteemed British Cardiologist, Dr Aseem Malhotra.
\n\nDr Malhotra is equally concerned about the draconian measures implemented in Australia regarding specific medical interventions, which he considers an affront to medical ethics. He points out that the fundamental interests of Big Pharma lie in generating profit for their shareholders, not in providing the best treatment to patients.
\n\nThe lack of awareness about these systemic failures among the general population and doctors themselves is alarming. Dr Malhotra draws upon Noam Chomsky's insight, explaining that people don't know what's happening and are unaware of their ignorance. This observation highlights the critical need for greater transparency and accountability within the medical industry.
\n\nDr Malhotra's own journey in reconsidering certain medical interventions is both personal and profound. His father, a respected medical practitioner, suffered an unexplained cardiac arrest with shocking post-mortem findings. These findings, coupled with emerging information, significantly altered Dr Malhotra's perspective on the recent medical intervention.
\n\nHe stresses that continuous learning and self-questioning are crucial in medicine. Many of those influencing health policies have gross financial conflicts of interest, and he warns about their enslavement to powerful commercial interests.
\n\nThis systemic problem is so pervasive that Dr Malhotra coined a term for it, "Psychopathic Determinants of Health," during one of his lectures attended by Richard Horton, the editor of The Lancet. This term encapsulates the behavior of powerful corporations that, driven by profit, operate with utter disregard for public health and welfare.
\n\nTo combat this, Dr Malhotra champions ethical evidence-based medical practices. However, the problem of censorship in social media platforms and government policies impedes this goal. The suppression of critical medical information leads to suboptimal patient outcomes and can cause harm. To Dr Malhotra, this behavior is nothing short of an attack on democracy.
\n\nThe conversation serves as a stark reminder of the state of our current medical and healthcare systems. It underscores the importance of maintaining an open dialogue and trust in scientific findings. Yet, the issue of censorship and suppression of essential medical information remains a significant hurdle that we need to overcome to truly advance in health and medicine.
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