The Front

Donald Trump has declared the war with Iran a, quote, “decisive, overwhelming victory”, and says America’s objectives in the Middle East are nearing their conclusion. Read more:  Donald Trump says US objectives in Iran ‘nearing completion’ in address to Americans Premiers strike deal to turn GST windfall into petrol cut Alleged Bondi shooter Naveed Akram’s bid to hide family’s identity denied by judgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The promise of ultra-productive workplaces fuelled by AI giants and big data centres is very tempting for government - but in return, AI companies want a copyright law change to allow them to hoover up art, music, Indigenous heritage, architecture and pretty much everything else for free.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Labor signs MoU with AI giant Anthropic that wants Aussie creatives’ work for free What Anthropic really wants from Australia AI giant Anthropic says 'exploring' Australia data centre investments ‘Days ahead won’t be easy’: Anthony Albanese addresses the nation on the Iran War fuel crisis This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two weeks, and the US is out of the Iran war: that’s Donald Trump’s blunt message. So why are there 50,000 US military personnel in the Middle East? Plus, sources say slain fugitive Dezi Freeman was shot more than 20 times in a dramatic shootout with police. Read more:  UAE willing to join the war; Albanese to address the nation on Iran crisis Is Trump planning a ground invasion on Good Friday? Dezi Freeman looked like ‘Swiss cheese’ after police shot him 20 timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research shows e-cigarettes likely cause lung and oral cancers, and scientists are urging vapers to quit now instead of waiting for disease to develop. What does it mean for Big Tobacco and the new generation of vapers? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Human biomarkers already showing vapes likely cause cancer, study finds This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s supposed to be a star witness for broadcaster ARN in its dispute with fallen star Kyle Sandilands - but now Jackie ‘O’ Henderson is taking Fair Work action against the company, seeking $82 million.  Read more:  Jackie ‘O’ sues ARN for $82m Trump tells aides he's willing to end war without reopening Hormuz Make-up empire Mecca fined nearly $600,000 for lodging late financial reportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A $2.6 billion taxpayer-funded fuel crisis ‘solution’ sees Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese flick the switch to spending - but does anyone believe the Government can stop the panic? And why aren’t we rationing fuel?  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Deeper reading: Calls to avoid ‘nanny state’ solutions The Premier who wants to tap ‘sea of oil’  More analysis from Geoff Chambers  This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cop-killer shot dead while brandishing a dead officer’s gun: the dramatic end to ‘sovereign citizen’ Dezi Freeman’s violent life.  Read more right now at theaustralian.com.au:  ‘Coward’ Dezi Freeman shot dead by police Inside the hunt for a man on the run From the archive: Why our journo always believed Freeman was aliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackie ‘O’ Henderson will be called as a witness to claim that Kyle Sandilands subjected her to a prolonged campaign of bullying and harassment - an allegation Sandilands will strongly deny. Steve Jackson’s here with the scoop - plus networks Seven and Nine fight legal claims by their own staff.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Read The Diary in our weekly Media section here Audiences abandon ABC as repeats replace nightly news Explosive full details of Sandilands’ claim This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack.  Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s like something out of Indiana Jones - art curators scrambling to save priceless artworks as bombs rain down. When it comes to casualties of war, the most confronting are human, but what about the cultural soul of a nation, with collections valued into the billions also being in the firing line?  Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sacked radio superstar Kyle Sandilands is seeking to fast-track his legal action against ARN after it tore up his 100 million dollar contract. Plus, the Pentagon weighs sending ground troops to the Middle East and a landmark ruling against Meta and Google. Read more:  Sandilands arrives for court showdown with ARN Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East Facebook owner Meta, Google to appeal ruling it was negligent in harming childrenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.