We ask valid question on this week's podcast OLD EVERALD AND YOUNG JAMES TALK POLITICS. Why is #Iran the only #Muslim nation in Middle East allowed to plan for nuclear weapons. #Israel already has bomb so why don't Saudis have one or #Türkiye. Why do any need USA approval.

Millions of Aussies are fascinated with #ErinPatterson for one reason only. She is welcome relief from endless bullshit we get fed by #politicians. Let's start Series on #mushroom murders. Did she or didn’t she? True crime obsession with Erin Patterson afr.com/companies/medi…

Apologies Stephen. I am sick to death of utterly boring coverage of the #ErinPatterson trial. But it is correct that most voters are permanently switched off about #politics.

Australia now has a wonderful opportunity to get out of its unstable relationship with #USA & display fact that we are an independent nation. Where does ‘America first’ leave #Australia? thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025/0…

For 93 years I have lived in hope that one day #Australia would be independent nation. No colonial ties. Own flag. No big brother defending us. Free trade. No racism, bigoted religion, gender inequality. Own code of values.. No capitalists socialists oligarchs. Proud people.

There can be no doubt that by end of #Trump term in 2028 #China will be most powerful and prosperous nation on our planet. 'Christians' & Oligarchs & other worshippers of #greed who back Trump are leading USA rapidly to decadence.

Absolutely. Organised #religion is leading our world down a dark path.

I must admit sadness at National party decision to oppose net zero. I understand the sentiment but it ignores reality and leaves rural people with no voice for possibly 9 years. Any analyses of polling shows city people want action on climate change. Renewables key.

Why is it that #Israel has such a huge ability to get involved in new #Wars but no ability whatsoever to get out of them.

Can anyone tell me why it is that #Parliament has taken no action to have its advocates face trail for their significantly false persecution of people via #Robodebt.

Huge problem #Iran has is its supreme leader is ultra fundamentalist Muslim with closed mind who only understands religious bigotry. Absolutely ill equipped to handle his nation's war with #Israel or lead any negotiations for peace & his top ten deputies are exactly the same.

Not slightest doubt #TimWilson wants to replace #SussanLey as Leader of #Liberals. Will not be hard to show he is better alternative than Angus Taylor. Tim Wilson's LinkedIn reveals him as Liberals spiritual leader in waiting via Crikey crikey.com.au/2025/06/16/tim…

Impressed by #Macron plan for #France to recognise State of #Palestine which will include West Bank and Gaza. His problem will be to find a legitimate government of Palestine that he can deal with. Cannot be #Hamas. France’s Acute Palestinian Dilemma nytimes.com/2025/06/16/wor…

Wish Anthony Albanese well for meeting with #Trump but I hold view there is no such thing in life as certainty and not even remotely possible in trying to reach a deal with unstable Trump. PM seeks 'certainty' as he prepares for talk with Trump via Australian Associated Press (AAP) aapnews.aap.com.au/a/ngvdZswPo

Stupidity and political expediency reigns Doug….all the signs are pointing to a dud deal,a con job that will endanger Australians rather than defend them. . “All the way with the USA”…

Just had seventh #Covid jab two weeks after my annual #influenza jab & expensive RSV shot too. None of them will protect me from infection but lessen impact if I do get ill. Also helps reduce #Medicare claims as #old guys like me too often run up large health bills.

I will try to get a bottle of #Ardgowan #Whisky David. I regard the product of most distilleries of #Scotland as the nectar of the Gods. Their sacred purpose is to expand the mind, calm the soul and stir the spirit of revolution into action. Absolutely works splendidly.

Cheers. Absolutely splendid. Helen & I are team of 66 years but may not quite match this one as we must live another 14 years. I will be 107 & still roaring on X. Oldest sweethearts Delma & Frank Murray celebrate 80 years of marriage abc.net.au/news/2025-06-1… via ABC Australia

Admire all that Anthony Albanese did to prepare for & achieve meeting with #Trump who did not only cancel Albanese he ratted on six other world leaders too. He also has record of ratting on all deals he agrees to at meetings. Just proves that our future does not lie with #USA.

Good piece by Michelle Grattan on urgency of Anthony Albanese & #Trump meeting. Consensus is that PM must demand White House meeting ASAP & make special trip there. Must happen. Cancelled Albanese-Trump meeting setback on tariffs, AUKUS theconversation.com/view-from-the-… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand