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We are back with some news! Jack looks at a theory on why there are fewer serial killers now than ever - is it because CBCo started brewing? Maybe true crime podcasters. But Jack has a theory. ACIP under Kennedy have yanked the Hepatitis B Vaccine (HBV) recommendation which is going to give RFK Jr's death count a nudge - but the numbers will come long after he's dead. Does that mean he gets away with it? Probably. Marco Rubio changes the official State Department font back to Times New Roman because Calibri is something something DEI. Is Calibri a bit gay? I suppose so? In cooker update we look at Monica's massive flop and a few other things, basic housekeeping. In SovCits we have a cracker of a story and it's predictably dumb. Speaking of predictably dumb, it's Babet this week and it's not very interesting. Enjoy!

AI slop shownotes as per usual. Possible Episode Titles Bears, Budgets, and the Billion-Dollar Interface The BOM Shell, Hong Kong Fires, and Pink Ball Tactics Bamboo Scaffolds and Bureaucratic Blowouts From the Kowloon Hills to the Gabba: Bears, Bombs, and Bazball Episode Blurb In Episode 136, Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack connect to discuss a tragic week in Hong Kong following a devastating fire in the New Territories. The Jacks dive deep into the bureaucracy back home, tearing apart the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s "interface" upgrade that ballooned from $4 million to $94 million—a classic case of consultant heavy-lifting and public service decline. The conversation spans the globe, touching on the underwhelming COP summit in Brazil, the "shambolic" UK Budget under Keir Starmer, and the curious bonhomie between Donald Trump and his political rivals. Plus, there are bears attacking in Japan and "wrench attacks" in Vancouver. Finally, the boys turn their eyes to the Gabba for the Pink Ball Test. Can England bounce back? Is Travis Head the key? And who will take home the flag in the AFLW Grand Final? Show Notes & Timestamps [00:00:00] Tragedy in Hong Kong Hong Kong Jack reports on the devastating fire in the New Territories with a death toll nearing 100. The boys discuss the history of the apartment blocks, the use of bamboo scaffolding in construction, and the grim reality of high-density living for the elderly. [00:09:13] The Lantau Swim A lighter note from HK: two swimmers tackle the waters around Lantau Island. The Jacks question the water quality near the Pearl River Delta. [00:10:31] Victorian Politics: A New Hope? Discussion on the polling boost for Victorian Liberal Leader Jess Wilson. Is the shine coming off the Labor government, and can the Liberals actually win the next state election? [00:14:03] COP30 in Brazil A wrap-up of the climate summit in Belém. The consensus? A lot of money spent for very little actionable result, and relief that Australia didn't drop a billion dollars hosting it. [00:16:15] The BOM Website Fiasco Joel tears into the Bureau of Meteorology’s upgrade. What was sold as a $4 million "interface" refresh has skyrocketed to $94 million. A broader discussion on the "consultancy disease" (Accenture, IBM) and the hollowing out of IT skills within the Australian Public Service. [00:28:03] The Brittany Higgins Saga Continues Analysis of Cameron Milner’s "Watergate" comments regarding Labor’s handling of the Fiona Brown and Linda Reynolds legal claims. The Jacks argue for a swift settlement and a fair go for Fiona Brown. [00:35:10] Inflation & The Public Service Inflation sticks at 3.5%, driven largely by government spending. Discussion on the massive expansion of the public service workforce under the current government and the lack of a "Peter Walsh-style" finance minister to curb spending. [00:39:49] Ukraine, Russia, and the Peace Deal The latest on the peace proposals. Is a "dirty deal" inevitable? The Jacks discuss Russia’s war economy, J.D. Vance’s peace plan, and why Poland’s military build-up is the model for the rest of Europe. [00:51:37] UK Budget Shambles Reaction to the Starmer Government’s budget. Leaks, "mansion taxes," and rising welfare bills for the "work-shy." Plus, Kemi Badenoch’s parliamentary performance compared to the Keating era. [00:59:04] The BBC’s Funding Crisis The "Beeb" blows a billion dollars as license fee cancellations soar. Joel and Jack discuss the archaic nature of the TV license fee compared to funding via general revenue. [01:02:19] Bear Attacks in Japan An unexpected crisis in Japan: Asiatic brown bears are moving from rural areas to urban centres, mauling nearly 200 people. [01:05:39] Crypto Crime in "Hongcouver" A violent "wrench attack" in British Columbia highlights the dangers of physical crypto theft. Joel muses on the future of encryption vs. supercomputers. [01:08:58] US Politics: Trump & The "Fascist"...

This week we have swapped Jack for Adriana Boisen who is an activist and member of the Palestine Action Group who thinks NSW Premier Chris Minns may be walking into yet another trap set by the NSN. Can we legislate neo-nazis into nonexistence? Probably not. But it makes a great headline! While the new laws are specific to nazi ideology - what does that actually mean and who decides what that is? The cops or the courts. In the end, the process is the punishment and we have seen some very dubious applications of existing laws that are meant to target neo nazis and end up punishing people who clearly are not nazis. It doesn't really matter what the outcome of the court case is, defending a criminal charge sucks. It is episode 200 which we should probably celebrate somehow but we will save that for next episode. Or we will forget. I don't know how many promises I have broken over the course of the podcast so I won't make this one. But good things are in the pipeline. Enjoy!

We are back with a classic news episode. We lead with Epstein - the thorn in Donald Trump's diaper. Did he suck off Bill Clinton? Probably not. Does he really give off a 'generous lover' aura? We also check out how old Tredders is going. It's not great. To summarise, Port Adelaide asked him to apologise for his comments on our Jewish friends and he said no. We take a quick look at the mountain of nazi news that has recently developed and bask in the schaudenfreude of the post Macquarie Street consequence festival. We recorded on Sunday so I have added a bit of an update on Matty Grutes who has had a absolute shit of a week. We look at some of the other dummies who thought the time was right to take off the mask. The time is never right to take off the mask! Get off twitter and touch some grass. People still hate nazis. In SovCits we look at a previous SovCit who remains a bit SovCitty - Andrew Morton Garrett who is a very funny boy. A winemaker who may have sampled too much of his own product. He now owns Australia. Geez. Better not laugh at him I suppose. We mentioned him in episode 156 and hopefully we will pump out an episode on him. He really is hilarious. And of course we have Pete - a man who recently dared go to the shops without shoes or a shirt, likely after a swim at the beach, and then made the truly sinister motion of putting his hands in his hair. As someone with very little hair this offends me on several levels, so I think it's completely reasonable what news.com.au decided to say about this tawdry affair. At the shops. Near a beach. Enjoy!

Recorded: November 6, 2025 (Oaks Day) Hosts: Joel Hill (Jack the Insider) & Hong Kong Jack Episode Description Join Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack as they dissect the Coalition's spectacular implosion, the Nationals' abandonment of net zero, and why Dennis Shanahan called this opposition "the worst in 40 years." Plus: Trump's approval hits rock bottom, US midterm election results send shockwaves, and why Ireland elected a grim president who toured Syria with Assad. Timestamps & Show Notes 00:00:25 - Welcome & Oaks Day Chat The Jacks kick off discussing Melbourne's Oaks Day and why it was always better than the Cup for racing enthusiasts. Hong Kong Jack shares a memorable story about a judge who mysteriously adjourned court so everyone could hit the track.​ 00:02:39 - Coalition in Crisis: Net Zero Abandoned The National Party abandons net zero emissions targets, putting enormous pressure on the Liberal Party. Dennis Shanahan declares this the "worst opposition in 40 years" after a horror question time where Alex Hawke couldn't understand basic parliamentary procedures.​ 00:05:38 - South Australian Liberal Party Mass Exodus Over 200 members quit the SA Liberal Party in protest of Susan Ley's leadership and failure to abandon net zero. The state branch, dominated by hard-right figures like Senator Alex Antic, has a history of internal bloodshed.​ 00:07:33 - What Does Net Zero Actually Mean? The Jacks discuss how net zero has become an "article of faith" for enough Australians to matter politically, even if most people can't define it. It essentially represents action on climate change in voters' minds.​ 00:12:29 - Can Susan Ley Survive to Christmas? Hong Kong Jack predicts Ley might not survive until Christmas as Liberal leader, noting the killing season is upon us with the last parliamentary sitting coming up. Her best chance? That nobody else wants the awful job.​ 00:14:38 - The James Patterson Problem Senator James Patterson is described as a rising star who actually reads his briefs, but he's stuck in the Senate. Finding him a safe House seat in Victoria is virtually impossible with Monash (the safest Liberal seat) held by only 4%.​ 00:16:58 - Liberal Party: From Major to Minor Jack the Insider argues we're witnessing the Liberal Party's descent from major to minor party status, not unlike what happened to the United Australia Party in 1943. With only 26 members in parliament and 24% primary vote, the party faces potential oblivion.​ 00:18:34 - One Nation's Rise: 15-16% and Growing One Nation's support has surged from 6% to 15-16%, with the party establishing branches across NSW and Queensland. The biggest threat isn't to the Liberals, but to the Nationals in mining-based seats like Hunter and Capricornia.​ 00:21:46 - COP in Adelaide: A Billion Dollar Boondoggle? The proposed Conference of the Parties climate summit in Adelaide carries a $1 billion price tag. Hong Kong Jack questions who would notice if it didn't happen "apart from the grifters."​ 00:23:27 - National Anti-Corruption Commission Troubles Commissioner Paul Brereton faces serious conflict of interest issues due to his Army Reserve role and involvement in Afghanistan war crimes inquiries. The commission operates largely in secret, disappointing those who wanted an ICAC-style public inquiry.​ 00:28:23 - RoboDebt: Why No Criminal Charges? Discussion of the SBS documentary on RoboDebt and why senior public servants who knew the scheme was illegal haven't faced criminal charges. Some even got promoted despite their roles in the scandal.​ 00:30:19 - Bureau of Meteorology Website Disaster The BOM's new website launched right before severe Queensland storms, leaving users unable to understand warnings. The acting CEO was dragged before Minister Murray Watt for a ritual flogging and awkward video apology.​ 00:35:52 - "Free" Solar Power Announcement Chris Bowen announces three hours of free solar power daily for homes with smart meters...

AI slop shownotes as usual. Apologies for delay. Episode recorded: October 31, 2025 Hosts: Joel Hill (Jack the Insider) and Jack (Hong Kong Jack) Episode Title Suggestions: Show Notes with Timestamps 00:00:26 - Welcome & Halloween Celebrations The Jacks kick off with a discussion about Halloween and All Souls Day, debating whether it's an American import or a genuine cultural celebration. Hong Kong Jack describes the costume-clad children heading to school and the refreshing lack of political correctness in Halloween dress. 00:03:15 - Americanisation of Culture Debate Jack challenges the hypocrisy of those who complain about American cultural influence while wearing blue jeans, sneakers, and listening to rock and roll. 00:04:16 - Prince Andrew's Downfall Deep dive into Prince Andrew's stripping of royal titles and exile to Sandringham. The hosts discuss the ongoing Epstein scandal, alleged misconduct, and the monarchy's survival strategy. Jack the Insider argues this is about protecting the institution itself, not just managing Andrew's behavior. 00:08:25 - Royal Entitlement & The Succession Discussion of Andrew's bloated sense of entitlement, his eighth place in line to the throne, and comparisons to Edward VIII. The hosts debate whether the Royal Family can truly cut Andrew adrift or if he remains a necessary burden. 00:12:36 - Copyright, Paywalls, and Making a Dollar Analysis of a copyright controversy involving an aggregator charging $100/month to over 100 prominent Australians for content stolen from behind paywalls. The Australian media's response and the broader implications for journalism funding. 00:20:30 - AI and Copyright Protection The Albanese government's move to enshrine copyright protections against tech giants like Meta/Facebook, which pirated millions of books to train AI models. The Productivity Commission's controversial position favoring tech companies over creators. 00:24:48 - Can the Left Be Patriotic? Joe Hildebrand's campaign questioning left-wing patriotism sparks a broader conversation about what Australian values actually mean, the "Build Back Australia" movement, and why we can't manufacture cars anymore. 00:32:27 - The Anzac Day Revival Tracing how Anzac Day went from near-extinction in the 1970s to becoming a major cultural touchstone, with young Australians traveling to Gallipoli, the Kokoda Track, and other war memorial sites. 00:35:47 - Immigration and Cultural Strength Jack's powerful argument that the true test of patriotism is whether new arrivals see themselves as Australian and whether our culture is strong enough to absorb them—contrasting with Europe's struggles with multiculturalism. 00:40:13 - Organized Crime and the Tobacco Black Market Coles announces a 57% drop in cigarette sales as Australia's tobacco excise policies create a multi-billion dollar black market. Discussion of whether reducing excise is the only way to combat entrenched organized crime. 00:47:46 - Stamp Duty as a Housing Barrier Reserve Bank Governor Michelle Bullock criticizes stamp duty as preventing retirees from downsizing and workers from relocating. Analysis of how $65,000 in stamp duty on a $1.5M property creates market paralysis. 00:50:46 - One Nation Rebrands Pauline Hanson drops her name from the party as One Nation polls at 15% and builds electoral infrastructure. Comparisons to the Australian Democrats' evolution and discussion of whether they can become a serious second-tier party. 00:54:29 - The Great French Jewel Heist Updates on arrests following the $150M Louvre heist of French crown jewels—were they criminal masterminds or idiots without an exit plan? 00:55:50 - Japan's First Woman Prime Minister Japan's impressive new conservative Prime Minister, her Margaret Thatcher connection, and the challenges of governing in Japan's volatile political environment. 00:57:12 - Argentina's Milei Wins Big Javier Milei's landslide midterm victory (41% of the vote) raises...

The Conditional Release Program - Live from Skepticon 2025! Well, almost. We did a re-record. We were limited to an hour and we had some issues getting the audio file right. So we just did the script again! You won't hear the riotous laugher and rapturous applause from the audience but if you make believe you might just hear us being funny and getting a reaction. Skepticon was a lot of fun - next year it will be in Sydney and any folks that want to check out the Skeptics should head over to https://www.skeptics.com.au/ and go meet some likeminded folks! In this episode we look at the Ozenkadnook Tiger, Joel's cooked upbringing and the miracles of drinking piss. But we also revisit the important condition known as ME/CFS which has so far been terribly mismanaged by conventional medicine. Sometimes they get it wrong too. Hope you enjoy this one as much as we enjoyed crafting it. Normal programming to resume in full soon - good things ahead :-)

Just FYI there is no @thetwojacks account on 'social media' - well, not that I know of. How good is AI! We will surely be replaced. Soon. Definitely worth the water usage. Proposed Episode Titles Episode Summary In this episode, The Two Jacks break down a tumultuous week in global politics, aviation, and Australian parliamentary affairs. Highlights include a fatal cargo plane crash at Hong Kong airport, Prime Minister Albanese’s high-stakes visit to Washington, DC, and the shifting sands of party leadership in Canberra. Lively debate, incisive commentary, and recurring humor fill an hour packed with analysis—from the fate of Prince Andrew to the fallout of Brittany Higgins’ legal battles. Segment Timestamps & Key Topics TimestampTopic/Segment 00:01Greetings; episode intro and context00:16Hong Kong airport cargo plane crash — causes, casualties, aftermath01:32Anthony Albanese, Trump, and Australia’s US delegation — diplomatic exchanges04:32US-Australia $8.5B critical minerals framework agreement, Waggerup & Arafura09:27Coalition criticism: Kevin Rudd’s role, embarrassment, media moments12:14Internal Liberal Party analysis—Paterson, Taylor, Lay, women’s vote, future18:41Barnaby Joyce’s future: One Nation rumors, role of minor parties25:25Expansion of the House of Representatives — numbers, constitutional effects33:15Senate comparisons: Australia vs US, anecdotes about Ricky Muir44:42Higgins-Lehrmann-Reynolds fallout: legal actions, media fatigue53:24Australia in global happiness rankings, comparison to Scandinavian countries58:30Closing remarks and preview for next episode Call to Action

What's for dinner? AI slop shownotes! Sorry for the delay in uploading the episode. Life is coming at me HARD AND FAST. All the proposed titles were shit so I went with this one. The others are in the slop pile! Enjoy! Welcome back to Two Jacks, episode 130, with Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack. This episode covers a wide range of timely political and global issues, with the usual mix of keen analysis and witty commentary. Main Topics Covered: Episode Highlights: Recommendations from Hosts: Audience Engagement: Listeners are encouraged to drop comments, questions, and suggestions for future topics. The hosts thank the audience for their continued support and sign off until next week. Proposed Episode Titles

While we are busy preparing for Skepticon here's a rerun from the good old days when life was simpler and all we had to worry about was a bit of a pandemic. Here's the Skepticon blurb: Attention Melbournians - SKEPTICON IS ON THIS WEEKEND! Yes folks we are finally doing a live podcast. Time to crack out the snake oil dispenser and drink a pint of piss - it's time to make Melbourne healthy again. Will it work? Probably not. But there will be: Merch giveways CBCo vouchers A vaguely funny podcast recording which may or may not actually make the main feed Visual gags (hopefully) that won't be funny on the audio (if you even get to hear it) Bent spoons We will be on at 1.45pm Saturday after the lunch break. If you are feeling particularly skeptical, get a weekend ticket and come watch some other (inferior) sessions. Come sit next to me! I'll be the bald guy sitting with all my mates (alone). Otherwise day tickets are on sale and for people who can't make it (or want to save a few bucks) - a Zoom ticket is also available. There's also a dinner Saturday night - come eat with us! Skepticon is a not for profit in the genuine sense - it costs nerds money to make it happen at all. So tickets go to a good cause - keeping this thing going. And hey, you might get some free beer vouchers and exclusive limited edition merch! Tickets are available here: https://skepticon.org.au/tickets/ Hope to meet some of you fine folks on the day. And here's the podcast blurb! Got vaccinated? That's bad. You better get that sorted. How about some IV bleach? Feeling a bit too clean and slightly under the weather? Eat some mud. Grifters gonna grift and honestly they'll go to wild lengths to get your money. This episode we look at some incredibly awful ways people are attempting to remove the vaccine, to save their souls from the devil jab. It's not good. Merry Bleachmas!

AI slop shownotes as usual. Enjoy! Opening Segment (00:00 - 02:00) Major Discussion Topics Australian Politics - Coalition Crisis (02:00 - 15:30) Key Points: Notable Quote: Troy Bramston - "There is no guarantee the Liberal Party will survive" Climate Policy and Net Zero Debate (07:10 - 14:40) Key Points: Victorian Politics - Liberal Party Internal Struggles (21:00 - 26:00) Key Points: United States - Charlie Kirk Assassination (26:50 - 33:00) Key Points: International Affairs US-Korea Relations Crisis (33:15 - 36:50) UK Political Upheaval (40:25 - 58:15) Major Topics: France - Government Instability (62:30 - 64:00) Middle East - Israel-US Tensions (64:00 - 67:30) Sports Coverage (67:30 - 79:00) Spring Racing Carnival Preview NRL Finals Analysis AFL Finals Predictions Closing Segment - Literary Humor (79:00 - 82:30) H.L. Mencken Epitaph: "If after I depart this vale, you ever remember me and have thought to please my ghost, forgive some sinner and wink your eye at some homely girl" Spike Milligan Epitaph: "See, I told you I wasn't well" Proposed Episode Titles Contact Information ConditionerReleaseProgram@gmail.comEpisode Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes

These AI slop shownotes are very funny. Third and final part of the series. Enjoy! PS - apologies for the delay on this release. It's still well worth the listen. I wanted to give it a proper edit but life is on ultra hard mode at the moment so it's going up in all its unvarnished glory! Joel Hill welcomes listeners to the Condition Release Program, substituting for the usual "Jackless" format by interviewing Dave about his weekend attending the controversial "March for Australia" rally in Sydney. The episode explores ground-level observations, organiser controversies, the interplay of far-right and conspiracist groups, and reflections on the fractured dynamics between organisers, attendees, and broader communities. The conversation highlights the worrying normalisation of Nazi participation in Australian street movements and the lack of timely mainstream media coverage or understanding. Character & Alias Mapping Alias/Nickname Real Name or Role Brief Description Joel Hill Joel Hill Host Dave Dave Guest/interviewee and rally attendee Beck/Beck Freedom Likely Rebecca (rally organiser) Central organiser, alleged to enable Nazis Monica Monica Smith Flip-flopping public figure Jesse Jesse Stewart, son of Tim Delivered rally banner Cossack Unspecified Figure in rally controversies NSN National Socialist Network Australian neo-Nazi group Guru Unspecified (conspiracist influencer) Referenced by attendees MGG Michael Gray-Grope Noted attendee, post-heart attack Dr. Nino ("Dr. Dan") Video/clip maker Influencer in the reporting scene Bozy/Hoodie/Onyx/Mark Mack Various minor far-right figures Referenced as speakers or organisers

Episode Summary Episode 126 delivers comprehensive analysis of Australian and international news, politics, and sport. The hosts tackle everything from sovereign citizen movements and government policy disasters to AFL finals and international political chaos, maintaining their trademark blend of serious analysis and wry humor. Listener Correspondence Grant ("Tri-Valve") - Multiple Topics Andrew - Sovereign Citizens Major News Analysis Sovereign Citizen Movement & Wieambilla Erin Patterson Sentencing Bruce Lehrmann Federal Court Appeal Jacinta Price Immigration Comments Policy Disasters Black Market Tobacco Vaping Policy International Politics Thomas Sewell Deportation Petition US Politics - Trump/Epstein Files European Political Chaos France - Government Collapse UK - Boris Johnson Influence Scandal Germany - Migration Politics International Relations China Engagement Middle East & Ukraine Sports Coverage NRL Finals Week 1 AFL Finals Analysis Rugby Union Media & Culture Children's Humor Analysis Comedy Recommendations Media Business Contact Information theconditionalreleaseprogram@gmail.com

Here is part two of the MFA series. You can find the works mentioned in this pod at: https://michaelwest.com.au/author/wendybacon/ But his profile is: https://michaelwest.com.au/author/yaakov-aharon/ Enjoy!

Some good friends of the podcast went to the so called 'March for Australia' in Sydney and have joined us to share their observations. First up is Jimmy Garnet who does an excellent impersonation of a boomer normie. Enjoy!

In this the second part of Jack's interview with Ray Mooney, Ray speaks of the hell of Pentridge's H Division where prison officers routinely bashed inmates. Ray speaks of the Jenkinson inquiry parliamentary inquiry which delivered no justice but ended the careers of some especially sadistic prison officers but the hell in H Division continued. Ray found himself in H Division. He was beaten regularly. He pledged that he would not break rocks - the work detail in H Division. Despite the beatings, he never did. Ray and Jack take the discussion to other prisons around the country, including the notorious HM Grafton. Why were these places so violent? What did officialdom expect would happen to the prisoners subject to this brutality? The interview concludes on a wide ranging discussion on prison reform and crime prevention. To find Ray's work check him out at https://raymooney.com/ where he has just about written more books than I've read and charges next to nothing for them. Link to buy the books is here: https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=%22ray+mooney%22&i=digital-text&crid=33E6XF5AE1JHN&sprefix=ray+mooney+%2Cdigital-text%2C234&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 For more from Ray and VERY good friend of the podcast Emily Webb - check out her interview with Ray here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5IvI5l4vfoRstIMBQQGueM If you want to help support the show and keep this thing sustainable, the patreon is here: https://www.patreon.com/theconditionalreleaseprogram

Oh man the AI slop shownotes this week are awful but I have a puppy and law school to do so this is getting low effort. Enjoy! DETAILED SHOWNOTES Summary: The Two Jacks break down the week’s true news rollercoaster: Victoria’s police tragedy, sovereign citizen threats, major legal tussles, global politics, social developments, and the surging finals in AFL, NRL, and rugby. Distilled analysis, with signature banter. TIMESTAMPED SEGMENTS 00:00:00 Introduction, Weather in Hong Kong Joel welcomes listeners, heat in HK, setting the stage. 00:00:34 Victoria Police Manhunt, Sovereign Citizens Dramatic manhunt after two police officers are killed, suspect’s ties to sovereign citizen movement, parallels to Wyambilla tragedy. 00:04:11 Police Tactics & Risks Comments on why police risk assessments and tactical resources are crucial. 00:08:25 Outlaw Gangs, Extremism Why definitions are tricky, group amorphousness, risk to police and society, and danger parallels with outlaw motorcycle clubs and extremist factions. 00:18:51 Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins: Defamation Case Reynolds wins $340k; litigation toll on both parties, settlement issues, the public interest defense, and legal costs impact. 00:27:15 Essential Poll Deep Dive PM Albanese’s approval, data on Lay, Allen, Batten, support for the four-day week, AI copyright law, public mood on recognising Palestine. 00:31:26 Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador First such move since WWII, IRGC-linked arson plot at Melbourne synagogue, ASIO’s case, diplomatic fallout, social media reactions. 00:33:39 NDIS Reforms, Autism Debate Butler targets spending cuts, idea of restricting low-level autistic support from the NDIS, personal stories, system sustainability. 00:37:56 Sydney Housing Density, NIMBYism, Planning Wallara station plan, high-density in well-off suburbs, nimbys, Auckland experiment, regulatory cost pressures, building quality concerns. 00:55:11 Oasis at Wembley, Beer Stats, Generational Fandom Concert spectacle, 250k pints of beer, generational audience, band’s new healthy habits. 00:59:19 Trump’s Health, Biden, and US Woes Trump’s visible health issues, flag burning crusade, slump in US tourism, Vegas emptiness, security hassles, global perception trouble. 01:14:29 UK Politics: Farage Rises, Labour Plummets Farage’s surge, Starmer’s poor ratings, immigration fights, sovereignty of UK Parliament, political fluidity. 01:18:39 AFL & NRL Finals, Wallabies Rugby AFL top four discussed, surprise departures, Swans season, NRL ladder, Wallabies revival under Joe Schmidt, broader rugby hopes. SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS Twitter: Facebook: Episode 125 of The Two Jacks – Hosted by Jack the Insider (Joel Hill) and Hong Kong Jack. – This week: Victoria's police manhunt and the sovereign citizen threat, Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins, Essential Poll shakeups (Albanese, statehood for Palestine, the four-day week, copyright & AI), expulsion of Iran's ambassador over a Melbourne arson plot, NDIS reforms, Sydney housing density, Oasis at Wembley, Trump v Biden health, UK and EU politics, and the finals race in AFL & NRL plus Wallabies rugby. Listen in for analysis, banter, and more! 🎧 #auspol #twjpod

It has been a busy time on the right wing fringe of politics with a lot of dickheads having tantrums for reasons we can't fathom and they can't articulate. It's been a lot! But first up we have the very much not right wing but still slightly fringe tale of Jeremy Buckingham's search for truth regarding Ivan Milat's actual body count. The problem is, he's gone a bit off track and started making some fairly baseless claims. These can do more harm than good - and it's a classic case of when a politician thinks he's a cop and ends up doing both jobs terribly. We love Jeremy but this one's not going well. Cookers are upset about the coming 'backdoor' to digital tyranny that will see us having to identify ourselves on the internet to get past age checks for naughty content. And while the proliferation of awful content online is something worth looking at, this response ain't it. AND we have Gaetzy who has a solution to the war in Ukraine. It's really dumb. No spoilers. Cooker update has a bit of a lead up to next weeks racist picnic in the park where a lot of people will unite for the cause of - uh - straya? It's vague. We don't really know who is organising it. But they put Bec Freedom out as the media scapegoat and wow she's copped a shellacking. I tell ya what though - if you want to distance this rally from the Nazis who endorsed it, maybe don't put people that endorse nazis in charge? Just a thought, guys. In SovCits we look at the 4 corners episode that recently had a crack at the Common Law folks who love a good mock trial and dashing custom printed polo shirt. It was a good effort, but worth a chat nonetheless. I also preview the first few pages of Pete's new book and it sucks so much more than expected. Like, I knew the premise was silly but WOW does this thing suck. And the price is insane. ----------------------------------------------------------- As usual, if you have any money you must give it to us. Preferably all of it, but if you want to be a jerk you can keep some. Best way to do that is https://www.patreon.com/theconditionalreleaseprogram If you have money and you don't want to give us any of it - but you like beer - then go buy a case or three from https://cbco.beer/ - and use the coupon code CRP10 to get 10% off. It's genuinely good beer and their prices are properly decent.

As usual, AI slop shownotes for anyone who wants to read them. Enjoy! Timestamped segments and takeaways 00:00:01 – Cold open, weather and bike lanes 00:02:23 – Four‑day work week and productivity roundtable 00:04:26 – Housing, commuting, and productivity drag 00:06:47 – AI regulation “light touch” 00:07:51 – Where productivity gains might come from 00:08:17 – Energy transition, prices, and investment 00:12:00 – Cutting “red tape”: harmonization and tax settings 00:14:24 – Build quality crises and supervision gaps 00:15:40 – Political capital, timid reform, and election calculus 00:24:45 – Israel–Australia visa spat 00:27:28 – Failed asylum seekers backlog nearing 100k 00:32:07 – Tasmania: Greens hold line on stability 00:36:32 – Vale Terence Stamp 00:38:00 – Ukraine–Russia: Alaska talks flop, semantics vs substance 00:49:05 – US inflation watch and tariffs 00:54:24 – Crime, stats vs street reality 00:58:26 – Drones, defense, and future warfare 01:00:42 – Congressional stock trading and transparency 01:04:27 – Picking winners: Intel, Kodak lessons 01:08:05 – Crime again: data declines vs spikes that matter 01:13:08 – AFL: homophobic slur sanctions and finals stakes 01:19:01 – AFL form lines and umpiring 01:21:33 – NRL, cricket, rugby 01:27:16 – Allianz Stadium turf failure 01:31:07 – Vegas tourism pivot and gouge 01:32:53 – Corporate team bonding and Beef Wellington Notable quotes to pull

As usual, AI slop shownotes for anyone who wants to read them. Enjoy! ----------------------------------------------- Content warning: violent crime, child deaths, war, famine, and historical mass-casualty events. — Description — Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack cover a packed week: the Erin Patterson verdict and sentencing expectations; the Folbigg exoneration and compensation debate; AI’s promised productivity vs. creators’ rights; New Zealand politics and travel flows; Australia’s recognition of Palestine and the “day-after” security problem in Gaza; the 80th anniversary debate over Hiroshima/Nagasaki; U.S. housing, tariffs, and political incentives; food-stamp restrictions; Trump–Putin optics; pasta wars over cacio e pepe; plus NRL, AFL, cricket (Darwin’s case for a Test), and rugby’s Giteau Law change. They finish with an Iranian TV claim on “weather manipulation” and call it a week. Summary of key points — Timestamped segments — 00:00:01 — Cold open & banter 00:01:22 — Erin Patterson: new disclosures, appeal posture, sentencing 00:12:30 — Kathleen Folbigg: exoneration, “skinny” compensation, media reckoning 00:19:19 — Productivity Commission on AI: 4.3% productivity vs. IP rights 00:29:05 — New Zealand: travel flows, cost of living, politics 00:33:32 — Australia to recognize Palestine: symbolism vs. security 00:43:05 — Hiroshima & Nagasaki at 80: necessity debate revisited 00:53:29 — U.S. housing and politics: who sets the agenda? 01:01:50 — Food stamps & junk food limits 01:04:51 — Trump–Putin in Alaska; Ukraine reality check 01:07:27 — Cacio e pepe wars (BBC vs. Rome) 01:10:01 — NRL: ladder shifts and a trainer’s “gamesmanship” 01:14:55 — AFL culture & form lines 01:26:24 — Cricket: T20 streak, Darwin’s Test pitch, Ashes selection 01:34:27 — Rugby: Giteau Law scrapped 01:36:21 — Iran drought & “weather manipulation” claim; sign-off — Notable moments & quotes —