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The Real Story With Joe Hildebrand

The Real Story With Joe Hildebrand

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Join journalist, broadcaster, and now podcaster Joe Hildebrand as he breaks down the biggest news stories of the week in everyday language.
He’ll give you all the facts you need to go into the weekend feeling informed about the stories that Australians are talking about.
It’s news that respects your intelligence. No spin, no BS... Just The Real Story.

2025 Nova Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Alleged Chinese spy arrested in Canberra

    Alleged Chinese spy arrested in Canberra
    Aug 7 2025

    This week on The Real Story - 90,000 march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestine, but was anything really achieved? A Chinese national arrested in Canberra accused of being a spy - how will this affect Australia's rocky relationship with China and what is the superpower's end game?

    Plus Australia's national security and defence spending back in the spotlight as the Trump administration reviews the AUKUS agreement.

    LINKS

    • More info on Jen Parker
    • Listen to Joe’s ‘Four The Record’ podcast with Tim Blackwell from Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel
    • Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram
    • Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph
    • Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.

    Got a question for Joe? You can email us at therealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    40 mins
  • The Libs' War On Welcomes To Country

    The Libs' War On Welcomes To Country
    Jul 31 2025

    This week on the Real Story, the WA Liberal Party looks to take on Welcomes to Country and net-zero targets as part of its bid to stay relevant.

    Plus, the Albanese government move to include YouTube as part of its social media crackdown for under-16s.

    LINKS

    • Listen to Joe’s ‘Four The Record’ podcast with Tim Blackwell from Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel
    • Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram
    • Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph
    • Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.

    Got a question for Joe? You can email us at therealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    16 mins
  • Australia To Lower The Voting Age?

    Australia To Lower The Voting Age?
    Jul 24 2025

    This week on the Real Story Joe tells us the real story of why Stephen Colbert was let go from his late slot.

    Plus! We speak to former Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham to get all the tea on why the Greens are expelling members and will Australia will lower the voting age to 16?

    LINKS

    • Listen to Joe’s ‘Four The Record’ podcast with Tim Blackwell from Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel
    • Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram
    • Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph
    • Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.

    Got a question for Joe? You can email us at therealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    45 mins
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