Radio National Breakfast

The Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says the Iranian intelligence minister has been killed in an air strike in Tehran.It comes a day after Israel confirmed the death of Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani, with now more than half of the Islamic Republic's most senior leadership reported dead.So what's left of the regime — and does it mark a shift in the bombing campaign by Israel and the United States?GUEST: Daniel Levy, President of the US/Middle East Project and former adviser to the Israeli governmentPRODUCER: Eddy Diamond

Iran is threatening to hit oil facilities across the Gulf.It comes after Israel hit Iran's largest gas field, which makes up about 40 per cent of its known reserves.Meanwhile Iran's de facto closure of the Strait of the Hormuz continues, strangling this major trade corridor.So what does this mean for the global economy?GUEST: Betsey Stevenson, Professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan and a former member of US President Barack Obama's Council of Economic Advisers

Andrew Hastie, Shadow Minister focused on national security and sovereign capability. Jim Chalmers, Federal Treasurer managing economic policy and budget forecasts. Malcolm Turnbull, former prime minister with foreign policy experience. They discuss Trump’s criticism of allied naval escorts, risks around the Strait of Hormuz, implications for Australia’s sovereignty and alliance reciprocity, and possible tax reform amid economic uncertainty.

Kyle Sandilands, Australian radio broadcaster and shock-jock, talks about his contract status after a public on-air dispute. He insists he remains under contract and says advertisers and listeners want him back. The conversation covers the contract termination announcement and shifting developments overnight.

Bianca Taylor, founder of TaylorMade Heritage Restoration and South Australia’s first qualified female stonemason, shares her journey into a hands-on, heritage trade. She recounts learning on-site, restoring historic buildings, training overseas at Exeter Cathedral, launching her business at 20, and campaigning to get more women into stonemasonry.

Andrew Hastie, Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability and former MP focused on defence and national security. He warns about regional fuel shortages and urges a national contingency plan. He argues Australia must secure refineries and protect sailors with stronger ship defenses. He rebukes Donald Trump’s Truth Social post as petulant and stresses the need for alliance respect and greater self-reliance.

Nick McKim, Tasmanian Greens senator who chaired a Senate inquiry into the capital gains tax discount, discusses why the CGT discount favors wealthier Australians. He explains how it skews the housing market toward investors. He outlines Greens' plans to remove the discount for investment properties and argues for more public housing alongside tax reform.

Moya Dodd, lawyer, sports administrator and former Matildas vice-captain, discusses the team’s big semi-final win and confidence heading into the final. She talks about Sam Kerr’s match-winning return and the squad’s timing and emerging young talent. She assesses Japan and South Korea as disciplined opponents and reflects on the growth and governance of women’s football.

Arthur Sinodinos, former Australian ambassador to the US and senior foreign policy figure, reflects on shifting US priorities. He discusses why allies hesitate to escort ships in the Strait of Hormuz. He interprets Trump singling out Australia as transactional. He explores implications for alliances and how Australia and regional partners might 'backfill' in the Indo-Pacific.

Jim Chalmers, Federal Treasurer overseeing Australia’s economic policy and the budget, discusses rising inflation after recent rate hikes. He talks about regional security commitments and naval escort remarks. He flags the Strait of Hormuz disruption as a major uncertainty for the budget. He outlines government priorities on fuel, cost-of-living support and tax reform options ahead of May.