The Bolt Report

The Bolt Report

With a proven track record of driving the news cycle, Andrew Bolt steers discussion, encourages debate and offers his perspective on national affairs.

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Episode's summary

The episode examines concerns regarding the Albanese government's digital duty of care legislation, specifically debating whether new powers for the eSafety Commissioner represent necessary regulation or a move toward censorship. The panel also critiques Treasurer Jim Chalmers' economic management and assesses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent diplomatic trip to New York. Additionally, the discussion covers international security issues, including a foiled terrorist plot in the UK linked to Iran and the controversy surrounding extremist preaching. The segment concludes with a debate on law enforcement inaction regarding radicalization in Australia and the potential visa implications for controversial figures like Hassan Piker.

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Highlights

hidden deep within the fine print of the Albanese government's digital duty of care exposure draft are powers that would allow our eSafety Commissioner to create fake online accounts.

00:01:10 · The host highlights a specific discovery in the legislation regarding the use of anonymous accounts by a regulator.

These are powers over what Australians can see, what Australians can say, and potentially what Australians are told is true.

00:03:58 · The host expresses the potential impact of these new regulatory powers on freedom of information and speech.

a meandering, ill-advised trip. It wasn't disastrous. He didn't do anything catastrophic like the Melongate business with the Japanese Prime Minister. But it had no purpose.

00:22:19 · Greg Sheridan provides a critical assessment of the Prime Minister's recent diplomatic visit to New York.

Had they succeeded in what it looks like they wanted to do with various different vehicles packed full of explosives and the military base there, if they'd have succeeded in blowing up US jets, killing US personnel, killing British service personnel right here on British soil, and it turned out that they are indeed linked to Iran... then I think we would probably have to go to war with Iran, wouldn't we?

00:30:20 · The speaker explains the potentially catastrophic geopolitical consequences if the foiled UK plot had been successful.

We've heard AFP experts say, and ASIO experts say, that we are looking down the barrel of another attack, and yet this government is consistently sitting on its hands.

00:44:41 · The speaker expresses frustration with the Australian government's perceived failure to act despite warnings from security agencies.

Episodes

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The Bolt Report | 28 September

The episode examines concerns regarding the Albanese government's digital duty of care legislation, specifically debating whether new powers for the eSafety Commissioner represent necessary regulation or a move toward censorship. The panel also critiques Treasurer Jim Chalmers' economic management and assesses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent diplomatic trip to New York. Additionally, the discussion covers international security issues, including a foiled terrorist plot in the UK linked to Iran and the controversy surrounding extremist preaching. The segment concludes with a debate on law enforcement inaction regarding radicalization in Australia and the potential visa implications for controversial figures like Hassan Piker.

28 Sep 2026
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The Bolt Report | 24 September

Host James McPherson and guests discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent UN comments regarding digital duty of care laws, with One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce arguing that the focus on misinformation serves as a tool for censorship. The episode also covers Australian political issues including AI security threats, Australia's $60 million commitment to Ukraine, and debates over the Coalition's nuclear energy policy. The discussion further explores various social and international concerns, ranging from high executive salaries in the university sector and anti-Semitism on campuses to the UK asylum seeker crisis. The episode concludes with reports on illegal migration impacts in Britain, an RAF jet crash in Wales, and a critique of Prince Harry's recent public speaking performance.

24 Sep 2026
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The Bolt Report | 23 September

Host James McPherson critiques various Western leaders, including the UK's Andy Burnham, Canada's Mark Carney, France's Emmanuel Macron, and Australia's Anthony Albanese, for perceived weakness on the global stage. The episode features highlights from Donald Trump's UN speech regarding sovereignty, the ICC, and the strategic competition with China in AI. The discussion also covers the Australian political landscape, addressing national security concerns raised by ASIO regarding Chinese-made electric vehicles, the Coalition's new energy policy, and criticisms of economic modelling. The episode concludes with a debate on Australia's diplomatic approach toward Israel and Palestinian statehood.

23 Sep 2026
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The Bolt Report | 22 September

Host James McPherson critiques a Channel 9 news report linking Pauline Hanson and One Nation to the KKK, featuring an interview with Lee Hanson regarding the resulting safety concerns for her family. The episode also explores Australian immigration attitudes through Senator Matt Canavan and examines global diplomacy, including US-China strategic competition and security agreements in Greenland. The discussion further covers Donald Trump's media bans compared to Barack Obama's past actions, controversies surrounding Gaza journalism, and leadership criticisms at the University of Sydney. The episode concludes with a look into the controversy involving Hockey Victoria and transgender athletes in women's sports.

22 Sep 2026
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The Bolt Report | 21 September

The host discusses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to New York, criticizing his pursuit of a UN Security Council seat amidst plummeting domestic polling and failures in child protection. A political panel featuring Michael Kroger and Stephen Conroy analyzes the Labor government's low approval ratings and potential leadership changes. The episode also covers federal responsibility regarding Indigenous affairs, critiques of the BBC's reporting on Ed Sheeran, and Alex Antic's election as President of the South Australian Liberal Party. Further discussions include skepticism regarding AI's impact on productivity, debates over reparations activism, and controversial claims made by Earl Spencer regarding King Charles and Princess Diana.

21 Sep 2026