The Opposition Podcast

Candid commentator Daisy Cousens — The Opposition Podcast No. 31

February 6th, 2025  |  1 hr 41 mins

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In this episode of the Opposition Podcast, hosts Avi Yemini and Rukshan Fernando are joined by Australian political commentator Daisy Cousens for an unscripted and wide-ranging discussion on some of the most pressing political issues from around the world.

Nathan Livingstone aka MilkBarTV — The Opposition Podcast No. 29

February 6th, 2025  |  1 hr 44 mins

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Avi and Rukshan catch up with Nathan Livingstone, known online as MilkBarTV, a freelance filmmaker and video editor who gained recognition for his videos calling out Australia's authoritarian response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Women's rights champion Katherine Deves — The Opposition Podcast No. 26

December 3rd, 2024  |  2 hrs 12 mins

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Avi and Rukshan catch up with women's rights campaigner Katherine Deves, to discuss what's happening in the world of politics in Australia and around the world.

Topics on tonight's show include the fiery Australian Senate exchange involving Lidia Thorpe, Fatima Payman, and Pauline Hanson, sparking intense debate. They'll tackle the ABC chairman's critique of podcast giant Joe Rogan and the broadcaster's controversial call for increased funding.

Also on the agenda: the government's contentious under-16 social media ban, dubbed a "trojan horse" by critics, and the fallout over neo-Nazi attendance at a Liberal-hosted rally. Wrapping up, they'll touch on key developments in U.S. politics, offering their unique perspectives.

The REAL Pauline Hanson episode — The Opposition Podcast No. 25

November 21st, 2024  |  1 hr 48 mins

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Avi and Rukshan catch up with One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson.

NOT the Pauline Hanson episode — The Opposition Podcast No. 24

November 13th, 2024  |  1 hr 57 mins

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Avi and Rukshan were due to catch up with One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson but mother nature had other ideas

Crossing the streams — The Opposition Podcast No. 23

October 3rd, 2024  |  2 hrs 13 mins

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Avi 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.

Ending wokeness — The Opposition Podcast No. 20

September 26th, 2024  |  1 hr 1 min

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On The Opposition podcast, episode 20 hosted by Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando.

All eyes on America — The Opposition Podcast No. 21

September 26th, 2024  |  1 hr 58 mins

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On The Opposition podcast, episode 21 hosted by Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando.

Kill the misinfo bill! — The Opposition Podcast No. 22

September 26th, 2024  |  1 hr 43 mins

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On The Opposition podcast, episode 22 hosted by Rebel News Australia's Avi Yemini and independent journalist Rukshan Fernando.

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

August 23rd, 2024  |  1 hr 6 mins

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