The Bolt Report

The Bolt Report

With a proven track record of driving the news cycle, Andrew Bolt steers discussion, encourages debate and offers his perspective on national affairs.

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Résumé de l'épisode

This episode examines perceived leadership vacuums within the Albanese government, focusing on ministerial divisions regarding ATO policies and coal mine emissions regulations. The discussion features an interview with Barnaby Joyce, who criticizes the government's environmental direction and discusses One Nation's political popularity. The program also covers the controversy surrounding a proposed frontier wars gallery at the Australian War Memorial and reflects on recent pro-Palestine protests in Australia and the UK. The conversation explores the perceived rise of Marxist and socialist ideologies in the West and concludes with commentary on recent developments involving the Royal Family.

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The Albanese governors look completely rudderless this week. Very interesting. Its leadership gone missing.

00:00:51 · The presenter introduces the theme of a lack of direction within the current Australian government.

I'm over-calling them the Labor Party. There are no Laborers on the front bench of the Labor Party. They are the Socialist Party.

00:11:26 · Barnaby Joyce criticizes the ideological direction of the current Labor leadership.

So explain to me why polls this week say One Nation is easily the most popular party in Australia. It's not even close.

00:17:11 · The interviewer questions Barnaby Joyce about the high popularity of One Nation despite its lack of policy depth.

I learned that hatred makes you dumb and it makes you blind. It makes you blind to reality.

00:32:39 · James McPherson describes his observations of people at a Sydney vigil who were denying the reality of the October 7 attacks.

Those questions, though Christianity has been rejected, those questions remain, and into the void steps Marxism, which provides an alternate set of answers for those questions

00:37:52 · James explains his theory on why socialism is making a comeback in the West following the rejection of Christian morality.

Épisodes

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The Bolt Report | 8 October

This episode examines perceived leadership vacuums within the Albanese government, focusing on ministerial divisions regarding ATO policies and coal mine emissions regulations. The discussion features an interview with Barnaby Joyce, who criticizes the government's environmental direction and discusses One Nation's political popularity. The program also covers the controversy surrounding a proposed frontier wars gallery at the Australian War Memorial and reflects on recent pro-Palestine protests in Australia and the UK. The conversation explores the perceived rise of Marxist and socialist ideologies in the West and concludes with commentary on recent developments involving the Royal Family.

08 oct. 2026
1978-

The Bolt Report | 7 October

This episode examines critical political and security developments in Australia, beginning with the High Court's ruling on coal mine emissions and criticisms of climate change policies. The discussion features an interview with Opposition Leader Angus Taylor regarding his new immigration policy, focusing on its impact on Australian culture, the economy, and the management of bridging visas. The program further explores the shifting political landscape, including the decline of the Labor government's primary vote and the rise of One Nation. The conversation concludes with a deep dive into national security concerns, addressing the intersection of far-left and anti-Israel movements, the vulnerability of Australian naval bases, and the government's perceived failure to address rising antisemitism and extremist rhetoric.

07 oct. 2026
1977-

The Bolt Report | 6 October

The episode examines the Coalition's new proposal to significantly reduce immigration levels, including major cuts to temporary and student visas, alongside a debate on the economic impacts of such targets. The discussion also covers Australian immigration policy debates between Leith van Onselen and Matt Canavan, political criticisms regarding Prime Minister Albanese's climate conference attendance, and security threats involving Iranian-linked criminal networks. Additionally, the program explores international politics, including Sean Spicer's views on US military withdrawals and Iran, Donald Trump's campaign strategies, and a critique of the Greens' proposed state-run supermarket policy. The episode concludes with discussions on local government decisions in Strathfield regarding cultural unity and an analysis of One Nation's recent political advertising.

06 oct. 2026
1976-

The Bolt Report | 5 October

The host examines the perceived decline of Australian stability, critiquing the Albanese government's economic policies—such as the credit card surcharge ban and climate initiatives in Fiji—as evidence of a lack of practical business understanding. The discussion extends to broader themes of bank greed, small business struggles, and the rising extremism within the Australian Greens. The episode also covers significant international developments, including civil unrest and political instability in France and Europe, concerns regarding anti-Semitism, and reports of a terror plot involving RAF Fairford. The program concludes with discussions on One Nation's policy launch in Victoria and the reveal of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics logo.

05 oct. 2026
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The Bolt Report | 1 October

This episode examines the unintended economic consequences of Australian government policies, specifically how the ban on card surcharges has led businesses to inflate menu prices. The discussion also covers the industrial impact of high renewable energy costs and the resulting need for aluminum smelter bailouts, alongside concerns regarding the housing market crisis and the rise of AI-generated content in political processes. The program further explores international security and social issues, including a thwarted hijacking attempt on a flight from Dubai, suspected terror plots at a UK RAF base, and criticisms of media bias. Additionally, the host addresses the intersection of technology and regulation, discussing the use of AI in parliamentary speeches and the privacy struggles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

01 oct. 2026