Introducing The Karl Stefanovic Show.
A chance for me to get curious.
A few decades on the telly has given me a very good bullshit meter - and an an eye for a bloody great story.
This show will be the people I know you want to hear from too - across politics, sport, business and culture.
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Academy Award-nominated producer Lawrence Bender joins Karl Stefanovic for a revealing conversation about Hollywood, filmmaking and the extraordinary stories behind some of the biggest movies of the past four decades. Bender takes Karl behind the scenes of his career, from meeting Quentin Tarantino and bringing Reservoir Dogs to life to the making of Pulp Fiction , Good Will Hunting , Inglourious Basterds and An Inconvenient Truth . He reveals how he and Tarantino first met, how Reservoir Dogs came together when they were broke, the lessons he learned from Harvey Keitel, and the story of…
Dr Nick Norwitz MD PhD joins Karl for a fascinating conversation spanning cholesterol, statins, GLP-1s, peptides and the rapidly changing science of human health. Norwitz reveals how his LDL cholesterol reached an extraordinary 574 after adopting a ketogenic diet – despite previously having normal cholesterol – and why he decided to spend seven years without treating it. He then underwent an advanced heart scan that found zero detectable plaque. He explains why he believes cholesterol needs to be considered in the context of a person's overall metabolic health, challenges the idea that…
British journalist and commentator Jonathan Sacerdoti joins Karl Stefanovic to discuss Britain’s immigration crisis, integration, free speech and the changing face of the West. Sacerdoti warns that Britain may have changed in a way that is ‘irreversible’, arguing that successive governments have allowed large numbers of people into the country while failing to demand enough integration. He also questions why the UK has struggled to stop illegal Channel crossings. Sacerdoti also reveals what happened during his controversial Oxford Union appearances, including his viral debate on whether the…
AI safety expert Dr Roman Yampolskiy joins Karl Stefanovic for a confronting conversation about the future of artificial intelligence – and what happens if we create a form of intelligence that humans can no longer control. Yampolskiy warns that uncontrolled superintelligence could pose an extinction-level threat, arguing that current experiments show AI systems can lie, cheat, blackmail, bribe, hack systems and even sacrifice humans for their own survival. He says we have ‘basically failed to control them’ and questions whether humanity should continue developing general superintelligence…
Former SASR operator Andrew ‘Chalky’ White spent almost three decades serving on the frontline in some of the world's most dangerous conflicts. In this exclusive In Conversation , Andrew speaks publicly about the battle that changed his life forever – the death of Jason Brown on Black Friday in Afghanistan, the devastating toll on Australia's veterans, and why he believes many former soldiers were abandoned when they returned home. Andrew discusses: • The events leading to SAS trooper Jason Brown's death • How changing rules of engagement affected Australian troops • PTSD, veteran suicide…
So many questions were left unanswered after our first interview. So we had to get Pete Evans back on The Karl Stefanovic Show. From fluoride and tap water to creatine, carnivore diets, ‘healthy’ superfoods and sunlight, Pete takes Karl through his unconventional approach to food, health and wellbeing, challenging some of the assumptions we take for granted. Pete explains why he believes fluoride can lower IQ, why he questions whether some foods we consider ‘healthy’ can actually cause problems, and why he believes removing plant foods can help some people heal their gut. He also discusses…
From a working-class upbringing in Melbourne to becoming one of Australia’s most recognisable young entrepreneurs, Adrian Portelli joins Karl to reveal the extraordinary story behind his rise to success. Portelli opens up about the years he spent struggling in Los Angeles, sleeping in cars, working as an Uber driver and eventually returning to Australia to start again from scratch. He explains how repeated failures, his passion for cars and his determination to prove his doubters wrong ultimately led to the success of LMCT+. But Portelli also takes aim at the Australian government, revealing…
What if scientists could actually turn back the biological clock? On this episode of In Conversation, Karl Stefanovic sits down with Dr Buck Parker, MD, FACS – a board-certified trauma and acute care surgeon and digital creator – to unpack one of the most extraordinary developments in modern medicine: the possibility of reprogramming ageing cells. Dr Parker explains how scientists have discovered that cells are programmable, how four key proteins can reset the epigenetic ‘clock’ inside cells, and why researchers are now testing whether older cells can effectively be made younger. Human…
Labor is under fire – and Hollie Hughes and Gerard Rennick aren't holding back. This week on The Panel, Karl Stefanovic is joined by former Liberal MP Hollie Hughes and Gerard Rennick for a fiery discussion about the Albanese Government, Jim Chalmers, the gun buyback, superannuation, energy and the growing political divide. Hollie Hughes takes aim at Treasurer Jim Chalmers over his fundraising appeal, questioning why Australians struggling with the cost of living would be sending money to Labor. The panel also tackles the Government’s gun buyback scheme, with Hughes arguing farmers are being…
Tonight on Karl Weekly, Dave Hughes explains why he’s hit the campaign trail with the Victorian Liberals – and why he says he’s had enough of Labor’s taxes, government waste and corruption. Hughesy reveals what pushed him to become more politically outspoken, why he believes Australians are ‘over it’, and why he thinks Victoria desperately needs a change of government. He also takes aim at the Commonwealth Games blowout, government spending and the lack of accountability for decisions that have left Victoria billions in debt. Karl also speaks to sixth-generation Victorian farmer Ben Duxson,…
Dr Aseem Malhotra joins Karl for a wide-ranging conversation about vaccines, COVID, Big Pharma, medical research and the growing crisis of trust in the health system. Malhotra discusses Donald Trump and RFK Jr’s approach to childhood vaccinations, why he believes every medical intervention should come with genuine informed consent, and why he says doctors need to be more transparent about the risks, benefits and uncertainties surrounding treatment. He also takes aim at the pharmaceutical industry, questions the independence of medical regulators, and delivers a provocative challenge to…
The Fabian Society has influenced political thinking for more than 140 years – but how much influence does it really have over Australia? Karl speaks with Topher Field about the origins of Fabianism, its strategy of gradual political change and the controversial idea of ‘permeation’, influencing institutions and government from within rather than seeking power directly. Topher argues the Fabian approach has become deeply embedded in modern politics, warning that ‘if you accept that framework as the way that government should function, the Fabians have already won.’ He also reveals why he…
Former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson joins Karl Stefanovic for a wide-ranging and confronting conversation about Australia’s future - and why he believes the country is in “serious decline.”Anderson sounds the alarm on Australia’s fuel and food security, warning that the nation is dangerously reliant on overseas supply chains and questioning how prepared we are for another major global disruption.He also takes on Australia’s economic direction, housing affordability, falling living standards, energy policy and the decisions he believes are weakening the country’s ability to compete and…
Hollie Hughes and Isaac Butterfield join Karl Stefanovic for a fiery new episode of The Panel. The panel weighs in on Anthony Albanese’s controversial “melons’” gaffe, with Hughes declaring his comments “grotty and grubby” and Butterfield questioning whether Australians are seeing a different side of the Prime Minister. Then, they take on Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s support for students skipping school to protest One Nation, prompting Butterfield to declare: “This is what happens when schools brainwash kids” - while Karl calls students leaving school to protest “bad parenting”. Karl also…
Australia has a growing drone problem, and the repeated breaches of restricted airspace over RAAF Base Williamtown have raised serious questions about how prepared we really are. Karl speaks to Justin Olde, CEO of Canberra-based defence technology company Boresight, about the emerging threat posed by drones, the lessons Australia is learning from the war in Ukraine and why critical military and civilian infrastructure could be vulnerable. Justin warns that drones over a military installation are unlikely to be harmless. They could be gathering intelligence, testing defences and identifying…
Australia’s political landscape is shifting — and the major parties are under pressure. On Karl Weekly, Karl Stefanovic is joined by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, former Labor leader Mark Latham and economist Derek Francis for a wide-ranging look at the issues driving voter frustration across the country. Pauline Hanson weighs in as One Nation surges and takes aim at the direction of the country, while Mark Latham argues Australians are looking for someone to “shake up the system” after two decades of major-party failure. Economist Derek Francis breaks down where taxpayer money is going,…
Is a divided right handing elections to the left? Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg joins Karl Stefanovic for a wide-ranging conversation about the political and economic challenges facing Britain — and the striking parallels with Australia. From Nigel Farage, Reform UK and Rupert Lowe to the future of the Conservative Party, Rees-Mogg argues Britain’s fractured right needs to find a way to work together if it wants to win again — pointing to Australia’s Liberal-National Coalition as a model worth considering. He also weighs in on Britain’s migration crisis and why governments have failed to stop the…
Fred Brophy is the last of his kind.For decades, the legendary showman has travelled the country with Australia’s last surviving travelling boxing tent — preserving a piece of Australian history that has all but disappeared.In this special interview from Mount Isa, Fred sits down with Karl Stefanovic for an extraordinary conversation about his wild life on the road, being shot, going to jail, losing two fingers, the fighters whose lives he’s helped turn around and why he refuses to let one of Australia’s great traditions die.But Fred also has plenty to say about modern Australia.He gives…
Is Australia rewarding hard work anymore? Gerard Rennick and Isaac Butterfield join Karl for a wide-ranging discussion on the policies they believe have reshaped Australia – from tax, housing and the rising cost of living to manufacturing, energy, productivity and the country's economic future. Why are so many young Australians struggling to get ahead? Can Australia build things again? And what would it take to restore opportunity, rebuild local industry and create long-term economic growth? The panel also explores how modern warfare is changing, with drones transforming conflicts around the…
Tonight on Karl Weekly. One Nation has overtaken Labor and the Coalition in a new national poll. Karl speaks with Senator Malcolm Roberts after the Prime Minister labelled him "unfit" for Parliament, before former Foreign Minister Alexander Downer explains why he believes Australia has "lost its momentum." Plus, Dawn Fraser's extraordinary attack on Anthony Albanese and growing concerns over youth crime. Watch now.
Europe is confronting a new border crisis.Thousands of people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta in a matter of days, overwhelming authorities and leaving residents questioning whether the border had effectively collapsed.Karl speaks with The Nowhere Photographer, the British documentary photographer who travelled directly into Ceuta after spending months documenting migrant boats leaving the French coast for Britain. He reveals what he witnessed on the streets, where migrants went after crossing and why he doubts claims that almost everyone returned to Morocco.British…
Kyle Sandilands joins Karl Stefanovic for his most candid interview yet. He opens up about the fallout from leaving radio, the death threats that followed, why he believes Australia has entered an "assassination culture", and the moment he stopped searching for answers. Kyle also explains why he chose to fight back legally, rejects accusations that he's a workplace bully, and reveals what comes next as he launches his new media business. This is an unfiltered conversation about reputation, resilience and rebuilding after one of the biggest shake-ups in Australian media.A big thanks to our…
Trust in governments, experts and public institutions changed dramatically during COVID. Karl is joined by Gerard Rennick and Freya Leach to discuss the decisions, controversies and unanswered questions that continue to shape public debate years later. 00:00 Fauci Grilled at Senate Hearing02:06 Allegations of Self-Dealing and Wealth Accumulation03:33 Controversies Around COVID Origins05:00 Cover-Ups and Political Motives07:28 Public Reaction and Accountability Demands09:13 Young People's COVID Experiences11:04 Trump, Pardons, and Political Intrigue12:59 Vaccine Injuries and Ongoing Economic…
Has Australia lost its way?This week on Karl Weekly, Karl sits down with three guests tackling some of the country's biggest controversies.James Ashby responds to the latest scrutiny surrounding Pauline Hanson and Gina Rinehart, questions Anthony Albanese's transparency, weighs in on Victoria's political shake-up and explains why he believes conservatives must unite to take on Labor.Chief Chaos Correspondent Drew Pavlou investigates more than $350,000 in taxpayer-funded hospitality spending, including a $700 breakfast and thousands spent entertaining politicians, asking one simple question:…
Jacinta Allan is out. But what really happened behind closed doors?Veteran broadcaster Neil Mitchell joins Karl Stefanovic to unpack the dramatic leadership change that has rocked Victorian politics.From the internal Labor power struggle and Jacinta Allan's reported last-minute backing of Sonya Kilkenny, to Ben Carroll's challenge of rebuilding public trust, this Special Edition examines one of the biggest political shake-ups in recent Victorian history.Neil also explains why he believes Allan "lost the trust of the public", whether Ben Carroll can distance himself from Labor's record, what…
For decades, Mick Gatto has been one of Australia's most controversial public figures. Now, he sits down with Karl Stefanovic for one of his most candid interviews yet. From the police raids on his home to the CFMEU, Victoria's Big Build, corruption allegations, media investigations and his reputation, nothing is off limits. Gatto addresses the accusations that have followed him for years, explains how he says he earned his living, discusses the impact on his family, and reveals why he believes he's become one of Australia's biggest public targets. Whether you agree with him or not, this is…
This week on The Panel , Karl Stefanovic is joined by Isaac Butterfield and Calista to cut through the week's biggest political stories—and ask whether Australians are being distracted from the issues that really matter. From the Barnaby Joyce controversy and calls to change the Australian flag, to illegal immigration, self-defence laws, climate spending, manufacturing, energy policy and the cost-of-living crisis, the panel debates where Australia's priorities should really lie. Are politicians focusing on the right issues—or are Australians being distracted while the country's biggest…
JUMP AHEAD David Craig: Islamaphobia 00:02:30 Leisa Jeisman: The Brutal Attack of a Teen 00:19:58 Kimberley Hone: Counsellor Kicked Out By Mayor 0:32:13 Darcy Gervasoni: 24-year old Farmer Fights Back 0:45:28 Australia's justice system is under the spotlight. Former AFP operative David Craig joins Karl Stefanovic to ask whether Australia is developing a two-tier approach to policing and national security, as another ISIS-linked Australian seeks to return home. Then, Leisa Jeisman shares the heartbreaking story of her teenage son, who was allegedly attacked by a gang in Perth, only to see one…
Tonight on the UK Brief, Reform UK's London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham joins Karl Stefanovic as Britain reacts to Andy Burnham taking over as Prime Minister. Cunningham delivers a blunt verdict on the new government, warning: ‘More government. More spending. More failure’ – and arguing Britain can't afford another government like this. We also examine the growing debate over migrant crime and deportation after Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni deported a Pakistani imam who appeared on national television defending the marriage of nine-year-old girls. Cunningham says anyone who…
Could humanity be on the verge of the biggest disclosure in modern history?Karl sits down with Dan Farah, Director and Producer of The Age of Disclosure, the documentary featuring testimony from 34 senior U.S. government, military and intelligence officials discussing UAPs, classified programs and the push for greater public disclosure.Dan explains why so many high-ranking insiders chose to speak publicly, what happened behind the scenes while making the film, and why he believes a historic disclosure process is now underway.The Age of Disclosure is available worldwide on Prime Video to rent…
About The Karl Stefanovic Show
Introducing The Karl Stefanovic Show.
A chance for me to get curious.
A few decades on the telly has given me a very good bullshit meter - and an an eye for a bloody great story.
This show will be the people I know you want to hear from too - across politics, sport, business and culture.
Unfilter
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