The Karl Stefanovic Show

Australia runs on diesel — and farmers say the system is starting to crack.Karl speaks with Tamworth cattle producer Ben Duddy about fuel shortages being reported across rural Australia, where some farmers say diesel deliveries are already being rationed.From harvesting crops and feeding cattle to transporting food across the country, diesel powers nearly every part of the agricultural supply chain.If supply tightens further, the impact could stretch far beyond the farm gate.This is a raw, honest conversation about the realities of farming, the pressures facing rural families and why some farmers believe the country is dangerously unprepared.

Australians are paying more than ever at the pump — and according to ANU national security expert David Leaney, the real story behind Australia’s fuel crisis is far worse than most people realise.In this explosive interview, Karl Stefanovic challenges Leaney on the uncomfortable reality facing the country: Australia only holds about 30 days of fuel reserves, one of the lowest among developed nations.That means floods, war in the Middle East, supply chain bottlenecks — or even insurance companies refusing to cover oil tankers — can push the system to breaking point.Farmers are already reporting diesel shortages. Small businesses are feeling the squeeze. And Australians are watching petrol prices surge while fuel sitting in tanks was actually bought months earlier at cheaper prices.Karl doesn’t hold back.Is this daylight robbery at the bowser?Why are Australians paying more when the fuel was purchased cheaper months ago?Why does Australia have only 30 days of strategic fuel reserves while many countries stockpile 90 days or more?And if diesel runs out where it matters most — on farms and in freight — what happens to the food on supermarket shelves?This is a blunt conversation about fuel security, price gouging, government complacency, and the uncomfortable truth about how vulnerable Australia really is.Because if the supply chain breaks… everything else breaks with it.A big thanks to the legends at Revive5. Go to www.revive5.com.au to get 20% off with code Karlos.

Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce sit down together on The Karl Stefanovic Show on the day one of the most important regional political contests in the country heats up — the battle for the seat of Farrer.From rising fuel prices to Australia’s preparedness for global conflict, nothing is off limits. Pauline and Barnaby debate whether Australia is ready for the economic impacts of war in Iran and why Australians are paying more at the pump.They talk immigration, the controversial discussion around whether the Iranian women’s soccer team should remain in Australia, and Pauline’s ongoing feud with Lidia Thorpe.Karl pushes both politicians on the future of regional Australia, why Farrer matters so much politically, and whether the region has been let down over the past two decades.And of course — we find out who really wears the pants in the Hanson-Joyce political relationship.A rare, unfiltered conversation between two of the most outspoken voices in Australian politics.

Charlie Teo says hope is all we have.In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Charlie opens up about being accused of giving “false hope” to patients others had labelled inoperable — and why he refuses to apologise for believing in possibility.He talks about the responsibility doctors carry when delivering devastating news, how tone and language can shape a patient’s decision, and why being too gloomy can quietly close doors.Charlie also addresses the fallout from being found guilty of professional misconduct — including claims he was overly optimistic during the consent process and contradicted other surgeons. He explains why those rulings didn’t break him — but one thing written about him did.We also hear about the criticism that he gets “too close” to patients — inviting them to dinner, into his home — and what that emotional weight really costs him behind closed doors.“If I were doing it for money, would I drive a second-hand Nissan?” “More than a third of my patients I never charged.” “Money has never meant anything to me.”This is a conversation about hope, responsibility, pain and what it really means to care.

Did we get COVID wrong?Karl sits down with Gerard Rennick for a deep dive into vaccine mandates, mRNA science, lockdown decisions, Net Zero, and the growing distrust in Australia’s institutions.From COVID regret to climate change skepticism, this is a long-form conversation about power, policy and the future of the country.

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes – better known as El Mencho – has triggered a dangerous global power vacuum. But what happens next could directly impact Australia.Crime expert Chris Dalby joins The Karl Stefanovic Show to reveal why Australia has become a prime target for Mexican cartels, how narco submarines are crossing the Pacific undetected and why Mexico’s escalating military response may make the crisis worse.On this episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show, Chris delves into:Why Australia is now a ‘dream destination for cartelsThe narco subs already heading for Australian shoresHow corrupt politicians are controlled through terrorWhy Australia’s meth crisis is tied to Mexican cartelsThe global consequences of El Mencho’s deathHow social media turned cartel bosses into celebritiesThis isn’t just Mexico’s problem anymore.

He infiltrated America’s most dangerous biker gangs and white supremacist groups.Scott Payne is a former undercover FBI operative who lived inside violent extremist networks for years — not observing them, becoming one of them.From the moment he nearly got exposed with a tracker hidden under his car… to being strip-searched by bikies who thought he was one of their own — while he was wearing a wire — this is the kind of story that sounds like a movie. It’s not.On this episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show, Scott reveals:• How he gained the trust of violent gangs• The terrifying moment he almost got caught• What really happens during undercover strip searches• How white supremacist groups recruit and radicalise• The mental toll of living a double life• Why the threat of extremism hasn’t gone awayThis is a gripping, inside look at organised crime, radicalisation and the reality of undercover operations at the highest level.Scott's book Code Name: Pale Horse: How I Went Undercover to Expose America's Nazis is available now at all good book stores and online.00:00 Intro & Surviving Undercover Work02:19 Building Connections as a Cop & FBI Agent03:43 Neo-Nazis and Extremism in Australia04:46 Understanding Accelerationist Groups07:03 Online Radicalization & Global Recruitment11:41 Infiltrating the Base & Security Challenges13:27 Rise of Accelerationist Extremism14:41 Tactics and Dangers of Extremist Groups17:52 Online Threats: Extremists & Mass Shooters18:52 Law Enforcement, Free Speech, and Preventing Violence20:26 Intercepting Plots & Investigative Challenges22:41 Vigilance, Reporting, and Radicalization in Youth24:12 Protecting Kids from Online Dangers25:29 Visibility vs. Threat: Neo-Nazis in Australia26:12 The Base: International Organization & Materials27:46 Trump Assassination Attempt Theories29:24 Drug Smuggling & Law Enforcement Impact32:34 Bikey Gangs, Drugs & Criminal Tactics36:47 The 1%er Biker Culture & History38:13 Long-Term Undercover with the Outlaws41:51 Undercover Life & Ethics of Betrayal46:00 Mental Health & Normalcy in Undercover Work48:14 Basement Encounter: Stripped & Almost Found Out54:08 The Close Call & Getting Out Alive58:31 Reflections on Survival & Outro

Do ISIS brides deserve help to return to Australia?Should the Prime Minister take responsibility for Bondi?And are Australians who support One Nation really a “dark force”?Karl sits down with the Prime Minister for one of the most direct interviews of the year — challenging him on:• Whether Section 14 should be used to keep ISIS brides out of Australia• Claims Australia is assisting returning women with schooling and resettlement• The Andrew Mountbatten case and alleged crimes against an Australian citizen• Trust in leadership and whether Australians believe the government understands how tough things are right now• The cost of living crisis — and who owns it• The Bondi attack and political responsibility• The backlash after calling One Nation a “dark force”• Whether frustrated voters are “far right” — or just fed up

Karl Stefanovic sits down with Big Chocky and Sam Bamford from 2WorldsCollide for a raw, unfiltered political conversation.From Prince Andrew and the redacted Epstein files to ISIS brides, immigration policy and the radicalisation debate — they ask whether Australia has gone soft, and who’s accountable for where we are now.They also unpack Pauline Hanson’s controversial comments, Anthony Albanese’s political strategy, the fallout from Bondi and why many believe Victoria is in serious trouble.Plus — has the definition of “far right” shifted so far that ordinary views are now labelled extreme?A big episode. A big conversation.

Kyle Sandilands, radio broadcaster known for his provocative on-air style, reflects on a tumultuous life including childhood trauma, homelessness and a health scare that reshaped his priorities. He talks about fatherhood, why he “sprays” people on-air and his unapologetic public persona. The conversation touches on fame, politics, relationships and how his past forged his career.