Overnight With Michael Mclaren

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Phil O’Neil is joined by Brendan O’Neill, journalist & Editor of Spiked / Host of the Spiked podcast & author of ‘After the Pogrom: 7 October, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation’, to dissect the stories making headlines in the U.K. & the world over the past week.  You can keep up to date with Brendan’s most recent work by visiting the ‘Spiked’ website www.spiked-online.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas appears to have learned some lessons from past crises, taking the initiative in communicating about a cyber-attack that’s impacted six million customers. The airline, on the rebound from slumping into the list of Australia’s most distrusted brands, proactively contacted customers and the media to outline the extent of the breach and the action it’s taking.  Communication and credibility expert Dr Neryl East tells Phil unlike Optus and its infamous mishandling of a 2022 data breach, Qantas communicated early, acknowledged the impact and outlined next steps. It’s a solid start from the national carrier; time will tell if its approach earns reputation brownie points from a wary public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil checks in with Rhiannon Down, Political reporter for The Australian, to find out what made news this week in CanberraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Phil O’Neil has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil catches up with Aussie actor and singer Tom Burlinson, best known for his iconic role as Jim Craig in the 1982 classic The Man from Snowy River and for bringing Frank Sinatra to life on stage in Frank – A Life in Song. A talented performer, Burlinson has won praise for his Sinatra-style vocals and has also starred in other Aussie favourites like Phar Lap and The Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Phil speaks with Dr Joe Kosterich, a GP who says Australia’s crackdown on vaping has backfired badly. He compares it to alcohol prohibition in the 1920s, claiming the only winners are criminals. While smoking kills around 20,000 Australians a year, nicotine itself isn’t the main danger—it’s the chemicals from burning tobacco. But instead of focusing on harm reduction, he says politicians have waged war on nicotine, fuelling a black market for cigarettes and vapes and over 100 firebomb attacks. His solution? Follow New Zealand’s lead—make vaping as accessible as cigarettes to reduce both smoking rates and crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ask Bianca Nogrady, freelance science journalist and broadcaster, answers listeners' questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil O’Neil’s weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The recent Federal Court decision finding the ABC acted unlawfully in terminating broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf over a social media post on the Israel-Gaza war, speaks to an increasingly complex, modern workplace challenge - balancing individual views with the responsibilities of public-facing employment.  HR Expert, Jonathon Woolfrey tells Phil, “This decision demonstrates that personal freedom doesn’t stop at the workplace door.” “But it also means organisations need to think very carefully about where they mark those boundaries, especially in roles that are visible to the public or customers.  Managing this tension has become increasingly complex in the modern workplace,” he said.  Jonathon explains what, if any, restrictions an employer can reasonably impose on a worker’s right to publicly express political or controversial opinions on social media, and he has advice for workers on how they might self-regulate their own online behaviour.See omnystudio.co

Could too much sleep be worse than too little?  A new study suggests sleeping more than nine hours a night may be linked to a higher risk of death—but the real story may lie beneath the surface. Phil speaks with Amanda Slinger, Sleep Health Expert and founder of SleepSpot, who explains that long sleep often points to underlying issues like heart disease, depression, or sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea. She says an occasional sleep-in isn’t a worry, but sudden changes in your sleep habits should be taken seriously. Instead of focusing just on how long you sleep, Amanda stresses the importance of sleep quality, consistency, and listening to what your sleep is saying about your overall health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Phil O’Neil is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes. This week Sarah whips up classic chocolate self-saucing pudding (recipe courtesy Women’s Weekly) Ingredients1 cup (150g) self-raising flour1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder1/2 cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar1/2 cup (125ml) milk1 egg60 gram butter, melted, cooledCream or vanilla ice-cream, to serve Sauce1/3 cup (35g) cocoa powder1/2 cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar1 3/4 cup (430ml) boiling water Method1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 1.5 litre (6-cup)ovenproof dish and place on an oven tray lined with baking paper or foil (this willcatch any drips).2. Sift the flour and cocoa powder into a medium bowl. Add the sugar and stir tobreak up any lumps.3. Whisk together the milk, egg and butter in a jug. Add the milk mixture to the dryingredients; use a whisk to stir to a smooth batter. Pour into th

Professor David Flint chats to Phil O’Neil on the week’s important issues & political news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While frequent swearing at work can seem unprofessional, a well-placed expletive can actually strengthen a leader’s message. Phil speaks with Communications Expert Monica Lunin, who says Donald Trump’s recent F-bomb—though likely not strategic—was on-brand and reinforced his tough stance during the Israel-Iran ceasefire tensions.  Monica explains that one of Trump’s communication strengths is sounding unscripted. Like it or not, his supporters feel they’re hearing the real him—and in this case, his anger made the message more impactful.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil is joined by Trevor Long, Today Show Technology Commentator, to explore the latest in technology news.  Trevor takes a look at... Major sports rights change as Optus Sport shuts down, Stan Scoops up soccer Samsung's newest Computer monitor is also a great TV The new software that scans your phone constantly for potential scams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.