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The West Live Podcast

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Iran
Anthony Albanese
Reserve Bank Of Australia
Inflation
ISIS
Strait Of Hormuz
Cyclone Narelle
Capital Gains Tax
Donald Trump
United States
Perth
Trump Tower
Angus Taylor
Jim Chalmers
Alice Springs
Sydney
Kumunjai Little Baby
Gold Coast
National Cabinet

If you enjoyed listening to The West Live for your daily news fix, then come and join us over on The Nightly Five. Host Ben O’Shea continues to deliver punchy news and analysis, in a new podcast to get you in front of tomorrow’s news today! Subscribe on your favourite podcast player and visit the thenightly.com.au

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Recent Guests

Richard Spencer
Former US Secretary of the Navy and chair of Austal board
Austal
Episode: Inflation is DOWN, naval shipbuilding under fire & White House UFC venue
Richard Miles
Defence Minister (Australia)
Australian Government
Episode: Inflation is DOWN, naval shipbuilding under fire & White House UFC venue
Caitlin Rintle
Federal politics reporter
Australian Broadcasting Corporation / Newsworthy segment
Episode: More ISIS brides arrive TONIGHT & a missile factory proposed in WA
Andrew Green
National politics editor
The West Live Podcast / Newsworthy
Episode: More ISIS brides arrive TONIGHT & a missile factory proposed in WA
Tony Burke
Home Affairs Minister
Australian Government
Episode: More ISIS brides arrive TONIGHT & a missile factory proposed in WA
Chrissie Barrett
AFP Commissioner
Australian Federal Police
Episode: More ISIS brides arrive TONIGHT & a missile factory proposed in WA
Richard Baker
Creator of Behind the White Line podcast, Walkley-winning journalist
Behind the White Line / WA-based journalism
Episode: ISIS brides latest, most HATED Budget ever & Behind the White Line
John O'Donniam
Shadow Home Affairs Minister
Australian Opposition
Episode: New ISIS bride cohort faces “full force of the law” as return looms
Jess Page
State politics editor
The West Live Podcast / WA news desk
Episode: WA Govt CAVES to criticism & offers “donate” option for $100 fuel payment

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Ben O'Shea
Host and lead presenter; involved in Newsworthy segments and main discussions on Australian politics and current events.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • The EAST?

    Can we ease up on the eastern states news? A bit more focus on Western Australia as per the name suggest would be better. And far too much NRL coverage for an AFL state…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nellys71
    Australia2 years ago
  • 📰

    Love this show.

    Very accessible summary of what’s happening 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chriso zxzxz
    Australia3 years ago
  • Informative local and international news in discussion form

    Thanks boys! Very informative and entertaining. Love your work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    techead76
    Australia3 years ago
  • Best way to get news in Perth

    Love this daily news podcast esp the start with Matt and Ben. Makes me laugh every morning!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mariest74
    Australia4 years ago
  • Fun in news

    Ben and Matt put the fun into the news. Ben is a great interviewer with a unique style. Enjoyable to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adallavalle
    Australia4 years ago

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Great daily briefing with balanced guest perspectives.
Hosts mix accessible news with sharp, timely analysis.
Listener-focused coverage of WA politics and national issues.
Engaging yet informative; easy to follow complex policy topics.

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More ISIS brides arrive TONIGHT & a missile factory proposed in WA
Q: What do we know about the second cohort of ISIS brides arriving in Australia tonight?
Caitlin Rintle explains there are 19 individuals split between Sydney and Melbourne with potential charges depending on allegations, and past cohorts saw most charged when appropriate, indicating a cautious, security-first approach at arrival.
Collie to get missile factory under bold plan from WA Gov
Q: And so if the WA Premier gets his way, what sort of weapons would be manufactured there?
The discussion suggests an initial focus on fairly simple missiles such as AMRAAMs, with early steps being taken in WA, followed by a gradual build-up to longer-range weapons as the program scales up under GUIO and AUKUS.
Former US Navy Secretary SLAMS Aus shipbuilding process
Q: So what does he think the issue is?
The underlying concern is the government taking too long to sign off on contracts and not giving manufacturers like Austal enough certainty, while there is also a call for better coordination and a central leadership figure in shipbuilding.
Capital Gains Tax Fallout: Albo considers CGT carve-outs
Q: Are these carve outs something that Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese have had in mind and are part of an overarching strategy or is it a reaction to the feedback they've been getting since the budget was released?
The guest suggests it's a bit of both: they've discussed options with affected sectors like tech and startups, while also reacting to feedback and balancing market sensitivity.
ISIS brides latest, most HATED Budget ever & Behind the White Line
Q: So take us through this incredible story.
Richard Baker walks through the discovery and interception of 2.4 tons of cocaine off the coast of Ecuador, describes how Australian and U.S. authorities coordinated the seizure, and explains the subsequent inter-agency tensions with the AFP and WA Police, as well as the implications for cross-border crime cooperation.

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What is The West Live Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show combines sharp political analysis with state and national policy debates, economics context, and local WA issues. Listeners can expect in-depth discussions on intergovernmental tensions, budget dynamics, and policy reforms (GST, CGT, negative gearing), plus practical public health and safety segments (illicit alcohol, Ebola-related travel, and consumer protection). The format often blends expertGuest insights with live reporting on regional economics, sports tourism ROI, and high-stakes political maneuvering ahead of elections, offering clear takes on how policy decisions affect households, businesses, and communities. A few standout traits include a strong local-political lens (notably WA-focused coverage),... more

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1. Richard Spencer
2. Richard Miles
3. Caitlin Rintle
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5. Tony Burke
6. Chrissie Barrett
7. Richard Baker
8. John O'Donniam

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