The Karl Stefanovic Show

Clive Palmer Explodes: “NDIS Is Draining The Economy”

Clive Palmer sits down with Karl for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation on the state of Australia right now — and where he thinks it’s all heading.From rising cost of living and fuel insecurity, to migration, the NDIS and government spending, Palmer lays out why he believes Australians are being let down — and what he would do differently.He also opens up on: – Why he’s willing to spend tens of millions on politics – His views on war, global instability and Australia’s vulnerability – The future of Australian industry, energy and jobs – Family, legacy, and what drives him to keep goingAgree or disagree, this is a conversation that pulls no punches.

54 min

“Drill, Baby Drill” – Canavan Blasts Net Zero as Fuel Runs Dry

Australia is running out of fuel — and Matt Canavan says we’re not ready.In this episode, the newly appointed National Party leader joins Karl to talk about the growing fuel crisis, why regional Australia is already feeling the pain, and what happens next if supply tightens further.From net zero to drilling, from Canberra to the bush, this is a straight-talking look at the decisions shaping the country right now.

45 min

“Australia Is No Longer The Lucky Country” — Economist Sounds Alarm

Interest rates are rising — and Australians are feeling it.Christopher Joye joins The Karl Stefanovic Show to explain why inflation is still out of control, why the RBA is being forced to act, and what it means for mortgages, house prices and everyday Australians.From government spending to global conflict, this is a blunt breakdown of what’s coming next — and who’s really to blame.

46 min

'Australia Should Be Completely Self Sufficient' — The Crisis We Could Have Avoided

Fuel prices, war in the Middle East, and a cost-of-living crisis hitting Australian families — how did we get here?In this explosive episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show, Karl sits down with former Senator Gerard Rennick and political commentator Alex Antic to unpack the global tensions around Iran, the threat to Australia’s fuel supply, and why some experts believe the country is dangerously unprepared for an energy crisis.With Australia holding only weeks of fuel reserves, farmers, miners and transport workers could be the first to feel the pain if global supply lines are disrupted. But the conversation quickly turns to the bigger picture — from government spending and the NDIS to superannuation, the rise of bureaucratic power and whether Australia’s political system is broken.The trio also dive into the chaos inside conservative politics, Matt Canavan’s rise inside the Nationals, and whether right-leaning parties in Australia will eventually be forced to unite to survive.Is Australia heading for an economic shock?Is the global order shifting?And are politicians completely out of touch with everyday Australians?This is one of the most wide-ranging and controversial political conversations yet.A big thanks to our exclusive betting partner neds. Download the neds app to have a play. And a big thanks to Revive5, the supplement I use for energy. Go to revive5.com.au and use the code Karlos for 20% off.

65 min

“Keep Quiet”: Officials Told Not To Talk About Australia’s Fuel Supply

Former Air Vice-Marshal John Blackburn joins Karl Stefanovic to discuss Australia’s growing fuel security crisis and what it means for national defence.He explains why Australia’s dependence on imported fuel is a major strategic risk, how modern conflicts could disrupt supply chains overnight, and why the country may be far less prepared than many assume.

42 min

“We Can’t Feed Cattle Without Fuel” – Farmers Sound Alarm On Supply Crisis

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.

30 min

Karl Explodes Over Fuel Prices: “They’re Gauging On Old Oil”

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.

33 min

Pauline Hanson & Barnaby Joyce Unfiltered: Fuel Prices, Immigration & Political Betrayal

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.

38 min

Charlie Teo: 'If I Were Doing It For Money, I Wouldn't Drive A Second Hand Nissan'

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.

51 min

Gerard Rennick: “You don’t protect the weak by destroying the strong.”

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.

61 min

Narco Subs, Meth & Murder: The Cartels Targeting Australia’s Coastline

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.

30 min

Undercover Inside America’s Most Dangerous Gangs

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

59 min

The Karl Stefanovic Show Live With The Prime Minister

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

61 min

Are We Being Played? Epstein, ISIS Brides & Political Accountability

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.

63 min

Kyle Sandilands: Kidnapped, Homeless, Millions Made – “I Don’t Regret Spraying Anyone”

Kyle Sandilands has built a career spraying politicians, celebrities and anyone who crosses him. But behind the voice Australia knows is a childhood most people never heard about.In this raw conversation with Karl Stefanovic, Kyle opens up about kidnapping, violence, alcoholism in his family and periods of homelessness — and what that kind of chaos does to a young boy growing into a man.He talks about believing he would never be loved. About burying his pain in weight. About hating therapy while Karl admits he saw four or five therapists in the past year. Kyle says weed is his only vice. Nothing else.They unpack the brain aneurysm that scared him into getting his life together — and why the only thing that truly matters now is his son.Kyle speaks candidly about making millions for 25 years, why he sprays people and doesn’t regret it because it’s authentic, his views on Anthony Albanese’s policies (even though they’re mates), his blow-up with Barnaby Joyce, and why he loves Donald Trump.He also lifts the lid on Jackie O — calling her a “loon” for the astrology and moon stuff, and saying he’s seen a million different personalities over the years.To show your support for the channel, subscribe for free and let us know your thoughts on the episode.

43 min

Jacinta Price: “One Flag. No More Apologies.” | Betrayal, Party Tensions & Australia’s Identity

She says she was thrown under a bus by her own party. She says Australia has lost its confidence. And she’s done playing it safe.In this unfiltered conversation on The Karl Stefanovic Show, Jacinta Price opens up about internal party fractures, what she really thinks of Angus Taylor, and what her political future now looks like.She doesn’t hold back on national identity either — calling Welcome to Country ‘pointless’, arguing Australia should unite under one flag, and questioning whether weak leadership has left the country divided and uncertain.From loyalty and ambition to assimilation and accountability, this is a straight-down-the-line conversation about where Australia is heading — and who’s prepared to say what others won’t.

61 min

Michael Maguire: Pressure, Belief & the Blueprint Behind the Broncos’ Rise

In this episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show, Karl sits down with Michael Maguire for a rare, deeply honest conversation about leadership, pressure and what it actually takes to build a winning rugby league team.Madge opens up about taking on one of the toughest jobs in Australian sport — coaching the Brisbane Broncos in a parochial market with relentless media pressure — and why he never flinched. He walks through his coaching blueprint: hard standards, brutal honesty, trust built over time, and a belief that players grow when you genuinely care about them as people first.They dive into Reece Walsh’s development, the misconceptions around his game, and how maturity, discipline and trust transformed raw talent into match-winning impact. Madge also breaks down how belief is built across a season, why hard training is non-negotiable, and how pressure moments — injuries, suspensions, hostile crowds — reveal who you really are.From rebuilding culture to delivering when the noise is loudest, this is a masterclass in leadership, resilience and elite performance — on and off the field.

58 min

Barnaby Joyce Unfiltered: Immigration, Mistakes & the Breaking Point for Australia

In this episode, Barnaby Joyce joins Karl for a raw, unfiltered conversation about power, politics and why he believes everyday Australians — particularly those in the country — keep getting screwed.Barnaby talks candidly about his semi-fun friction with Anthony Albanese, and how he gets under the Prime Minister’s skin. He lays out his view on how Australia could be a genuinely rich country again — if governments backed productivity, energy security and regional Australia instead of bureaucracy and ideology.He argues that country people pay the highest price for bad policy, from environmental regulation to energy decisions made in cities by people who never feel the consequences. Barnaby reflects on what government used to be like “in the old days” — when leaders were tougher, more human, and less afraid of making hard calls — and why he believes modern politics has lost that edge.The conversation turns sombre as he speaks about the horror of Bondi and what it did to the national psyche — a moment he says pushed many Australians to finally say “no more.” From there, Barnaby delivers a blunt critique of what he calls a sanitised political culture, arguing Australians are sick of being lectured, controlled and told what they can and can’t say.It’s a confronting, controversial discussion about leadership, national identity and whether Australia still has the backbone to make decisions in its own interest.Would so appreciate your rating a follow if you enjoyed this episode.

46 min

Curtis Stone on The Drug Epidemic in LA, Binning A Bad Review & Almost Losing His $4M Restaurant

In this episode, I sit down with Curtis Stone for a brutally honest conversation about what really happens behind the success.Curtis opens up about almost losing the $4m business he backed with his brother, the bad review he literally threw in the bin because he knew it was wrong, and the reality of the drug epidemic he sees every day living in LA. He talks about why he actually moved to LA in the first place (a free trip with his mates), and why Australia is pulling him home again — including the restaurant he wants to open here next.There are lighter moments too: the panic of Paul McCartney turning up to dinner with no vegan meals prepared, the blind date with his wife he nearly didn’t go on, and what it was really like working under Marco Pierre White — intense, intimidating, and formative. We also talk steak — including the perfect cut served at Curtis’ LA restaurant, Gwen (we tasted it… it’s elite).And guys, if you like this epsiode, I'd really appreciate a follow It's free and it really helps us build this channel.

63 min

Big Chocky: On Being Called Racist, Assimilation, Extremism & Why Young Boys Need Heroes

In this conversation, Big Chocky and I tackle some of the most difficult and polarising issues facing Australia right now.Big Chocky opens up about being labelled a racist, his stance against all forms of extremism, and why calls for retaliation after the Bondi attacks were not the right answer. We discuss ASIO, the limits of watchlists, and the reality that many serious threats never make headlines.The conversation turns to protecting women amid rising attacks, the lack of positive role models for young boys, and how anger can be redirected into communication rather than violence.He also shares his personal story — being adopted at two months old, never knowing his biological parents, the role his wife has played in his success, and how he grew an audience of more than one million people in just a year.Karl reflects on his own father’s experience immigrating to Australia, the importance of assimilation, and what it means to join a country by embracing its values — not just living within its borders.A confronting, personal and timely conversation.

57 min

Episodes

Clive Palmer Explodes: “NDIS Is Draining The Economy”

“Drill, Baby Drill” – Canavan Blasts Net Zero as Fuel Runs Dry

“Australia Is No Longer The Lucky Country” — Economist Sounds Alarm

'Australia Should Be Completely Self Sufficient' — The Crisis We Could Have Avoided

“Keep Quiet”: Officials Told Not To Talk About Australia’s Fuel Supply

“We Can’t Feed Cattle Without Fuel” – Farmers Sound Alarm On Supply Crisis

Karl Explodes Over Fuel Prices: “They’re Gauging On Old Oil”

Pauline Hanson & Barnaby Joyce Unfiltered: Fuel Prices, Immigration & Political Betrayal

Charlie Teo: 'If I Were Doing It For Money, I Wouldn't Drive A Second Hand Nissan'

Gerard Rennick: “You don’t protect the weak by destroying the strong.”

Narco Subs, Meth & Murder: The Cartels Targeting Australia’s Coastline

Undercover Inside America’s Most Dangerous Gangs

The Karl Stefanovic Show Live With The Prime Minister

Are We Being Played? Epstein, ISIS Brides & Political Accountability

Kyle Sandilands: Kidnapped, Homeless, Millions Made – “I Don’t Regret Spraying Anyone”

Jacinta Price: “One Flag. No More Apologies.” | Betrayal, Party Tensions & Australia’s Identity

Michael Maguire: Pressure, Belief & the Blueprint Behind the Broncos’ Rise

Barnaby Joyce Unfiltered: Immigration, Mistakes & the Breaking Point for Australia

Curtis Stone on The Drug Epidemic in LA, Binning A Bad Review & Almost Losing His $4M Restaurant

Big Chocky: On Being Called Racist, Assimilation, Extremism & Why Young Boys Need Heroes