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Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

Jorge Tsipos, Tom Heath & Adam Direen 466 Episodes Oct 11, 2026

Unnatural Selection is a weekly comedy podcast where hosts Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen, and Tom Heath deliver deeply unqualified takes on Australian and US politics. They break down global news with sharp banter and comedic analysis, offering a lighter way to survive the weekly headlines. The show is intended for entertainment and should not be taken seriously.

Episodes

US Military Executions and ICC Sanctions: Live-Streaming the Firing Squad
US Military Executions and ICC Sanctions: Live-Streaming the Firing Squad Oct 11, 2026 5137 On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told.Trump says he will ‘make a decision’ on Hegseth plan to live-stream execution.US imposes new sanctions on international criminal court.United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US is sanctioning the International Criminal CourtPau
Australian Interest Rates & Inflation | The Economic Dumpster Fire
Australian Interest Rates & Inflation | The Economic Dumpster Fire Oct 5, 2026 4190 On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: One Nation vows to abolish First Nations treaty and legalise pepper spray at Victorian campaign launchVictorian Liberals promise to slash surgery wait times while Labor vows to scrap land tax changesOpenAI says its review into hacks, including on Australian government sites, is costing $500,000 a day Unnatural Selection is a de
OpenAI Medicare Breach | The Rogue AI That Just Wanted Skincare Data
OpenAI Medicare Breach | The Rogue AI That Just Wanted Skincare Data Sep 27, 2026 4540 On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump weighs 'big decision' on Iran, rejects AI push in major UN speech on 'American power'Health data attack the 'first' government hack by autonomous AI, researchers say.Paramount settles with US states, clearing way for Warner Bros mergerMajor US outlets suspend shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban.Saudi Arabia inte
Labor’s New Migration Policy | Halfway Between Ruinous and Just a Little Bit Ruinous
Labor’s New Migration Policy | Halfway Between Ruinous and Just a Little Bit Ruinous Sep 21, 2026 5766 On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Labor tightens visa rules as Tony Burke vows migration targets will be met.‘One of the great Australian achievements’: Howard praises immigration.Sources say Australia withdrew from West Bank sanctions talks ahead of statement.The Fight for the West Bank.Karl Stefanovic to buy out podcast partner Keshnee Ibrahim after ‘irreconc
Political Pork-Barelling & Labor Grants | Adagio With Springs
Political Pork-Barelling & Labor Grants | Adagio With Springs Sep 13, 2026 5874 On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Labor's 'invite-only' grants scheme found to have been overwhelmingly spent in safe and marginal seatsAnthony Albanese hits back at Pauline Hanson over 'attack' on mother amid calls for apology.Lambie blasts Hanson over 'disgusting' Hastie traitor cartoon.What Australia can learn from 165 years of migration data.Foreign 'AI slo
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Candidates | The Twelve-Hour Resume Unravelling
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Candidates | The Twelve-Hour Resume Unravelling Sep 6, 2026 5610 On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: One Nation refuses to comment after being caught misrepresenting Victorian candidate's qualificationsThe opposition wants to build basic homes faster and cheaper. Are there any drawbacks?Are Apartments More Energy Efficient Than Houses?Housing affordability hits lowest rate on record despite recent falls in property prices.Comm
Victorian Public Transport Levy | The Dan Sullivan Multiverse
Victorian Public Transport Levy | The Dan Sullivan Multiverse Sep 1, 2026 4661 On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Victorian government secretly increased public transport fares to help pay for Suburban Rail Loop.Albanese faces further GST backlash after standing by lucrative WA deal.Minister criticises GST report despite deal staying put.GST WA: What would changes to the GST distribution mean?One Nation’s Secret Harbour byelection win show
Coles and Woolies Facial Recognition ‘Test’ | How to Build a Supermarket Panopticon
Coles and Woolies Facial Recognition ‘Test’ | How to Build a Supermarket Panopticon Aug 24, 2026 4794 On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Government agrees to ad opt-out register in deal with Coalition to pass gambling reforms.Inside the aged care algorithm deciding support for older Australians.Coles and Woolworths test facial recognition technology.Hanson intervenes after One Nation MP says migration plan 'not too different' to Labor Unnatural Selection is a de
National Construction Code Revision | Andrew Bragg’s 80-Page Pamphlet for Substandard Homes
National Construction Code Revision | Andrew Bragg’s 80-Page Pamphlet for Substandard Homes Aug 16, 2026 4531 On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Coalition Pledges to Replace the National Construction Code With an 80 Page Standard, Reopening the Question of What Should Be Mandatory in a New HomeLiberal’s Andrew Braggs ‘misheard’ question before substandard housing claim.Jean Nassif, NSW Liberal Party and ICAC's Operation Rosny investigation, explained.Sidelined Catholic
Victorian Labor Leadership Spill | Ben Carroll's Saving the Furniture
Victorian Labor Leadership Spill | Ben Carroll's Saving the Furniture Aug 2, 2026 5053 On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: The Labor right is back in power in Victoria. Where will its new ‘Kmart Keating’ premier take the state?Pauline Hanson fails in appeal bid against racial discrimination of Mehreen Faruqi.Being handed out at 80 Melbourne train stations this morning.OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies.Anthropic says its Claude
Andy Burnham PM & Cost of Living Relief | Kisses King Charles' Pudding Hands
Andy Burnham PM & Cost of Living Relief | Kisses King Charles' Pudding Hands Jul 26, 2026 4596 On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Should you yell at dogs? Experts weigh in after Barnaby Joyce's pooch spray.Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’.Trump ‘jokes’ about running for president again.OpenAI model hacks startup after going rogue during testing.Andy Burnham becomes British PM, provides
Ben Shapiro’s Bizarre Brand Sponsorships | The Art of the Tragic Transition
Ben Shapiro’s Bizarre Brand Sponsorships | The Art of the Tragic Transition Jul 19, 2026 4683 On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Watch Ben Shapiro Pivot From Lindsey Graham's Death To Promo Mode In SecondsTrump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here’s what they really say.LIVE: Trump addresses the nation (full speech)Marco Rubio launches campaign to dismantle international criminal court.Jay Clayton repeatedly refused to answ

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