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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
  • Albo Locks In Meeting With Donald Trump
    Sep 25 2025

    In this episode of The Real Story, Joe takes a deep dive into Anthony Albanese's trip to the UN, as the government announces its intention to formerly recognise Palestine as a state and promote Australia's climate targets. And after copping criticism for failing to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump since his inauguration, the Prime Minister will finally meet with Trump next month. Former Labor advisor Darrin Barnett joins Joe with his insights into the situation.

    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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    24 mins
  • The Fallout From Charlie Kirk's Assassination
    Sep 18 2025

    In this episode of The Real Story, Joe explores the fallout from the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, as the political left and right play the blame game. Plus the federal Liberal Party sinks to a new low in Newspoll, with leader Sussan Ley, so far, unable to turn things around for the opposition. And the AUKUS deal may be saved with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally set to meet with US President Donald Trump. Former Labor senator and Australian Strategic Policy Institute chair Stephen Loosley explains the implications of the deal and our relationship with the United States.

    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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    36 mins
  • Trump's Department of War
    Sep 11 2025

    In this episode of The Real Story Joe breaks down the comments from controversial Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price about Indian migrants.

    Plus! Why is Donald Trump changing the name of the US defense force and waging war with Chicago.

    And RFK has been tasked by Donald with what is causing autism; Joe enlists the help of the founding member of Quilette Claire Lehmann, to talk about the impact of this decision.

    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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    41 mins
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