The Karl Stefanovic Show

ANCIENT HISTORY EXPERT: ‘What If Ancient Egypt Was More Advanced Than Us?’ 01.06.2026 1год 2хв

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show.A mind-bending conversation with Ben van Kerkwyk exploring some of the biggest mysteries in human history.From the alleged labyrinth buried beneath Egypt, to the possibility humanity has completely misunderstood ancient civilisations, Ben breaks down the theories capturing millions online — and why some researchers believe advanced engineering and knowledge may have existed thousands of years earlier than we think.Karl asks the obvious question:If discoveries beneath Egypt could rewrite history… why aren’t people like Joe Rogan or Elon Musk funding the excavation themselves?The conversation dives into black holes, consciousness, lost technology, ancient construction techniques, and whether modern society is more fragile than we realise.It’s one of the wildest conversations we’ve had yet. Watch now.

ANCIENT HISTORY EXPERT: “What If Ancient Egypt Was More Advanced Than Us?” 01.06.2026 1год 3хв

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show.A mind-bending conversation with Ben van Kerkwyk exploring some of the biggest mysteries in human history.From the alleged labyrinth buried beneath Egypt, to the possibility humanity has completely misunderstood ancient civilisations, Ben breaks down the theories capturing millions online — and why some researchers believe advanced engineering and knowledge may have existed thousands of years earlier than we think.Karl asks the obvious question:If discoveries beneath Egypt could rewrite history… why aren’t people like Joe Rogan or Elon Musk funding the excavation themselves?The conversation dives into black holes, consciousness, lost technology, ancient construction techniques, and whether modern society is more fragile than we realise.It’s one of the wildest conversations we’ve had yet.Watch now.

Experts Clash Over Housing: ‘This Will Make Rents WORSE’ 29.05.2026 51хв

Australia’s housing debate just turned explosive.This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show, housing advocate Maiy Azize from Everybody’s Home goes head-to-head with property investor and founder Jack Henderson over the future of Australian housing.Should negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions be scrapped? Are investors driving up house prices? Will Labor’s housing changes make rents even worse? And is the Australian Dream now completely out of reach for young Australians?The debate quickly turns fiery as the panel clashes over rent caps, affordable housing, government intervention, property investors and whether Australians simply need to lower their expectations about where they live.From Sydney house prices and regional affordability to social housing and the future of home ownership, this is one of the most explosive debates yet.

Karl Weekly: Housing, Taxes, One Nation & The Future Of Australia 27.05.2026 1год 4хв

Go to the Leith van Onselen interview: 0:05:35Go to the Fred Schebesta interview: 0:25:39Go to the Peter Malinauskas interview: 0:36:00Australia’s biggest political and economic debate just exploded.This week on Karl Weekly, Karl sits down with economist Leith van Onselen, Finder founder Fred Schebesta and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas to unpack the government’s controversial changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing and small business policy.Will Australia face its biggest housing correction in 40 years? Are startups and entrepreneurs preparing to leave the country? Why are small business owners furious? And how did One Nation suddenly surge ahead of the Liberal Party in parts of Australia?From housing affordability and migration to youth unemployment and the future of aspiration in Australia – this is one of the most explosive Karl Weekly episodes yet.

Pete Evans Unfiltered: Big Pharma, COVID & Censorship 25.05.2026 1год

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show, Pete Evans joins Karl for one of the most controversial conversations we’ve ever had.COVID. Censorship. Big Pharma. Mainstream media. The cancellation that nearly destroyed him. Pete confronts Karl over his role during the pandemic, while Karl admits: ‘I personally believe I got it wrong.’From vaccine mandates and media pile-ons to nutrition, chronic illness and the influence of pharmaceutical companies, this is the conversation Pete says mainstream television would never allow.Pete also opens up about the personal toll of being publicly attacked, why he rejected ‘one-size-fits-all medicine’ and the moment the media turned on him. Whether you agree with him or not, this is a raw, uncomfortable and brutally honest discussion about one of the most divisive periods in modern Australian history.

‘The Criminals Are Large and In Charge’ : Australian Youth Crime Panel 22.05.2026 44хв

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show.Victoria’s youth crime crisis is back in the spotlight.Firebombings. Home invasions. Carjackings. Kids carrying machetes.Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and Queensland Police Union President Shane Prior join Karl for a blunt conversation about the growing fear many Australians feel in their own communities – and whether governments and the courts have lost control.Jess Wilson says Victorians are now sleeping with their keys by the front door, hoping intruders take the car and leave the family alone.Shane Prior warns police are being brutally attacked, experienced officers are leaving the force and communities no longer feel protected.From weak bail laws and organised crime to police shortages and violent repeat offenders, this is the conversation many Australians believe politicians have ignored for too long.A big thanks to our mates at revive5. Get 20% of with code Karlos at http://www.revive5.com.au/karl

Karl Weekly: Ben Roberts Smith Witch hunt, Farmers Fight Back and The Women's Rights 20.05.2026 2год 2хв

Go to the farmers fight back interview: 03:23Go to the Hugh Poate interview: 01:07:05Go to the Sall Grover interview: 01:35:26Karl’s take on the week – including the fallout from Labor’s latest budget, the growing backlash from small business owners over new taxes and why many Australians believe the government sees hardworking people as an endless cash machine.Then, the rural revolt growing across Australia.Karl travels to regional New South Wales where farmers say transmission towers, renewable energy projects and net zero infrastructure are ripping through their family farms and tearing apart rural communities – with many claiming they were never properly consulted and have no power to stop it.Isa shares the confronting moment people entered her property without warning, while horse trainer Rob Archibald, psychologist Anna Young and energy expert Aidan Morrison speak out on what they say is the true cost of Australia’s renewable energy push.Then, one of the most emotional interviews yet on Karl Weekly.Hugh Poate – father of fallen Australian soldier Private Robert Poate – joins Karl to talk all things Afghanistan, Ben Roberts-Smith and the military justice system. Hugh questions why millions were spent prosecuting Australian soldiers while the man responsible for killing his son remains free.And Sall Grover joins Karl following the Federal Court ruling in the Giggle vs Tickle case that has ignited fierce debate around women-only spaces, gender identity laws and free speech in Australia.A big thanks to Tanda, our exclusive Technology Partner who takes the guess work and risk out of employing people in this country. If you employ people in Australia, go to http://www.tanda.com

Peptides, Testosterone & The Future Of Men’s Health | Dr. Alex Tatem 18.05.2026 55хв

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show, Karl gets brutally honest about his health, weight and why he felt like he was on 'a one-way ticket to a heart attack'.Performance medicine specialist and urologist Dr. Alex Tatem joins Karl for one of the most confronting and fascinating conversations we’ve had on the show — breaking down the explosion of peptides, testosterone decline, obesity, male fertility collapse and the future of preventative health.Dr Alex warns men today are getting 'sicker, more obese and more insulin resistant', while testosterone levels have 'dropped off a cliff'.The pair discuss:why so many men feel exhaustedthe rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugsthe collapse in male fertilityenvironmental toxins and hormonesBig Pharma and the black marketwhy obesity 'could become a choice'and why modern medicine is failing preventative healthKarl also opens up about his own transformation, getting healthy in his 50s, and why he no longer cares what anyone thinks.A huge thanks to AG1 for enabling me to stay well while I'm travelling around Australia filming this content. One scoop a day. Give it a go. Go to https://www.DrinkAG1.com/Karl

'Australia Could Be In Recession By July' | Clive Palmer & Leith van Onselen 15.05.2026 1год 5хв

This week on The Karl Stefanovic Show.Australia’s Federal Budget has been handed down – and now comes the fallout.Clive Palmer and economist Leith van Onselen join Karl for a blunt conversation about the future of the Australian economy, why they believe regional Australia is being left behind and whether the country is heading towards recession faster than people realise.Clive Palmer warns Australia could be in recession by July, while Leith van Onselen argues ordinary Australians are being crushed by rising costs, housing pressure and government policy failures.From inflation and migration to taxes, housing and the growing divide between the cities and the regions – this is the conversation many Australians feel no one else is having.A big thanks to Tanda, our exclusive Technology Partner who takes the guess work and risk out of employing people in this country. If you employ people in Australia, go to http://www.tanda.com

Karl Weekly: The Political Shift Reshaping Australia 13.05.2026 1год 36хв

Go to the Chris Joye interview: 09:45Go to the David Farley interview: 24:49Go to the Topher Field interview: 49:47Go to the Gerard Rennick interview: 1:21:14This week on Karl Weekly, Karl sits down with Gerard Rennick, Christopher Joye, David Farley and Topher Field to unpack the major political and economic forces shaping Australia right now.The conversation covers rising taxes, weak productivity, energy policy, immigration and the growing distrust in Canberra.Gerard Rennick argues One Nation is building momentum and says major tax reform is needed to reward working Australians and lift productivity.Christopher Joye delivers a blunt assessment of the Federal Budget, calling it “diabolical” and warning that excessive taxation and poor productivity are hurting households and businesses alike.Fresh from his win in Farrer, David Farley reflects on the campaign, regional Australia and the impact of energy policy and Net Zero on costs and industry.Topher Field explores the wider political and cultural shift underway, arguing Australia is entering a major realignment as voters reject the status quo.A wide-ranging episode on One Nation, taxes, energy, productivity and the future direction of Australia.This episode is brought to you by Revive5. Go to https://www.revive5.com/karl and use code KARLOS for 20% off.

Live in Albury with The Farrer Candidates 09.05.2026 55хв

Bit of barney rubble on the stage and in the audience as the candidates for Farrer fire up about what's wrong in Farrer.

Live in Albury With Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan 09.05.2026 28хв

Live with Pauline Hanson & Matt Canavan | 6PMAustralia’s under pressure and regional communities are feeling it first.Live from Farrer, Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan join Karl for a raw conversation about the issues hitting everyday Australians hardest.From rising fuel prices and taxes, to cost of living, farming, energy, housing and whether regional Australians are being ignored by the people making decisions in Canberra — nothing is off limits.A live show from the heart of regional Australia, focused on the issues locals actually care about.

Karl Weekly: Melbourne Burning, Communities Failing, Politics Shifting 06.05.2026 1год 42хв

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following episode may contain images and voices of deceased persons.Go to the Jacinta Price interview: 07:41Go to Rohan Pike interview: 47:09Go to Gerard Rennick interview: 01:24:34This week on Karl Weekly.Karl’s take on the week — including why, at the very least, Pauline Hanson was upfront about accepting a plane donation, while other political parties quietly take support Australians never hear about.And the truth about that billion-dollar loan scheme for struggling businesses by the government. Then, a confronting, chaotic snapshot of modern Australia.Former federal agent Rohan Pike breaks down Melbourne’s firebombing crisis, alleging organised crime gangs are cashing in on a black market fuelled by Australia’s tobacco taxes — with kids allegedly recruited online to torch businesses for cash. Gerard Rennick joins Karl to discuss whether Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is on the verge of a political breakthrough in regional Australia. Jacinta Nampijinpa Price explodes over what she calls the “racism of low expectations” after a five-year-old Indigenous girl — despite six reports about her safety — was failed by the system. A big thank you to our mates at Revive5. To try it with me, go to www.revive5.com.au/karl and use the code Karlos.

What They’re NOT Telling You About Australia’s Farming Crisis 04.05.2026 46хв

Josie Angus built a beef empire from the ground up in regional Queensland.After more than seven years navigating approvals, regulation and red tape, her family now exports Australian beef to markets around the world.But behind the success story is a system under pressure.Rising costs. Fuel dependence. Supply chain shocks. And global trade barriers — including tariffs of up to 55% into China and more than 60% into Europe — are making it harder for Australian producers to compete.At the same time, cheaper imports continue to flow into Australia with fewer barriers.So what happens when the economics stop stacking up?This is a raw look at what it actually takes to produce food in Australia — and why farmers say the system is working against them.

This Debate Gets HEATED: Gas, Tax & Who’'s Telling The Truth 01.05.2026 48хв

Karl sits down with Senator Susan McDonald and Konrad Benjamin in a no-holds-barred debate on Australia’s gas, taxes, and whether the country is getting ripped off.Are we one of the richest nations in the world… or getting taken for a ride?Konrad argues Australians are being short-changed — with billions in resources leaving the country and not enough coming back.Susan says that’s simply not true — and warns changing the rules could cost jobs, investment, and future growth.What follows is a raw, chaotic, and very real clash:Are gas companies paying their fair share?Is Australia too soft in negotiations?Should we copy Norway’s model?Are politicians listening to lobbyists… or the public?And what happens when people lose faith in the system?At one point, it gets personal. At another, they almost agree.This is exactly the kind of debate Australia needs more of.Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself.Full episode now live.00:00 Introductions and Setting the Stage01:05 Tax Debate: Beer vs Gas Companies03:00 Senate Showdown & Media Attention05:00 The Role of Lobbyists and Cited Claims08:00 Australia's Resource Wealth: Are We Missing Out?12:00 Comparisons: Norway, Qatar and Tax Structures15:00 Royalties, Jobs & Regional Benefits19:00 Arguments Over Economic Value – Where Does the Money Go?23:00 Sovereign Wealth Funds & National Spending27:00 Establishment vs Punters: Who Benefits?31:00 How Resource Taxes Work – Technical Breakdown36:00 Foreign Investment, Leverage & National Interest41:00 The Call for Resource Nationalization43:00 Transparency, Donations & Where the Money Comes From47:00 Closing Thoughts & The Need for Debate

Explosive claims: NDIS Frauds Are Trafficking People With Disabilities 29.04.2026 1год 41хв

Tonight on Karl Weekly:Bombshell allegations inside the NDIS.Bill Shorten joins alongside Drew Pavlou to respond to growing claims of fraud and exploitation within the system — including allegations vulnerable Australians are being targeted to access payments.Who’s really to blame?Participants — or the “shonks” exploiting the scheme?Then — decorated Australian soldier Heston Russell speaks out.From leading commandos in Afghanistan to fighting battles back home, Russell opens up on the treatment of veterans — and why he believes the country is failing those who served.Plus: Queensland crime outrage and “restorative justice” debateISIS brides returning to AustraliaGlobal headlines and breaking storiesThis is Karl Weekly.To purchase Heston’s book go to https://https://hestonrussell.com/bookA big thanks to our mates at Revive 5. To try it, use code Karlos at https:://www.revive5.com.au/karlJUMP to chapters0:00 – Show preview: crime, ISIS brides, NDISWhat’s coming up this episode0:21 – Home invasion + crime backlashQueensland incident and rising violence debate1:52 – ISIS brides returning to AustraliaCitizenship, security and government response3:12 – Heston Russell: war and media falloutService, loss and controversy4:26 – NDIS bombshell: trafficking claimsAllegations of fraud and exploitation5:45 – Bill Shorten & Drew Pavlou joinInside the NDIS debate8:27 – Fraud, trafficking and system failuresScale of the problem and shocking claims13:28 – Where the money is goingCost blowouts, providers and system design20:10 – Is the system broken?Market model vs government control30:05 – Why it’s so hard to fixEnforcement, politics and reform challenges39:30 – What happens nextFixing fraud without hurting Australians45:37 – Heston Russell interviewWar, trauma and accountability

Tony Abbott on Immigration, Energy Policy & Australia’s Future 24.04.2026 45хв

Australia’s direction is under pressure – and Tony Abbott says the fundamentals are off.In this episode, the former Prime Minister joins The Karl Stefanovic Show for a candid conversation on immigration, energy, the economy and national security – and what he believes needs to change.His message is clear: Australia needs to get back to basics.Abbott breaks down:Why immigration should be based on ‘shared values’Whether Australia is bringing in the ‘right people’Why he believes current energy policy is failingThe truth behind gas tax – and who’s really payingHow to reinvigorate Australian industriesAustralia’s role in global conflict and defenceA direct, unfiltered look at where the country is heading and what comes next.A huge thanks to our sponsors R5. Try it with 20% off by using the code KARLOS at http://www.revive5.com.au/Karl

Shark Tank's Steve Baxter: “A soldier with a glue gun can build a drone in 45 minutes.” 22.04.2026 39хв

Australia is facing a defence reality few are talking about.Former soldier and investor Steve Baxter joins Karl to break down what modern warfare actually looks like — and why Australia isn’t ready for it.From drone warfare and battlefield “marketplaces” to space technology and defence innovation, this episode goes inside the systems changing war in real time.Why are we falling behind? Why aren’t we investing in our own capabilities? And what happens if we don’t catch up?This is the conversation Australia needs to have.

Ben Roberts Smith On Trial & Defences Dirty Little Secret 22.04.2026 54хв

Australia is facing uncomfortable questions — about defence, justice, and the future.Karl also puts one of the country’s biggest defence force questions to the audience — the case of Ben Roberts-Smith.Should matters like this sit in a civil or military court?More than 10,000 people voted.And while we’re debating systems here on Earth — the future is moving fast.Jeff Bezos and his team are working on technology to extract oxygen from moon dust — a breakthrough that could enable permanent lunar bases and refuelling in space.Former soldier and investor Steve Baxter joins Karl to break down modern warfare — from drones and AI to why Australia isn’t prepared and is increasingly relying on global powers.Then, Chris Nemeth shares his story.After a life-changing COVID vaccine injury, he spent years navigating a complex compensation system — thousands of pages, legal battles, and a long fight to be recognised.Now, after finally receiving compensation, he’s been hit with a tax bill.To watch Steve Baxters full episode click here. Remember legends, we need your subscriptions to keep this show going. Would appreciate it very much.

Australia’s Defence Strategy Exposed — Are We Ready? 17.04.2026 49хв

Australia has released its latest defence strategy — but serious questions remain.In this episode, Karl sits down with former Defence Minister Mike Kelly and one of Australia’s most decorated soldiers, Brigadier Ian Langford to break down what the plan gets right — and where it falls short.The world is rearming. Conflict is evolving fast.But Australia’s response is being challenged on speed, scale and urgency.This conversation covers:Why the new defence strategy may not match the current threatThe reality of modern warfare — drones, cyber and asymmetric attacksThe growing gap between long-term planning and immediate capabilityWhy Australian defence and innovation talent is being forced overseasThe lack of local investment — and what it means for national securityWhether AUKUS is coming at the cost of today’s military capability“Invariably what happens is these companies have to go to the US or Europe to be solvent.”Australia has the talent.The question is why we’re not backing it here.Thank you to R5 for giving me the energy to train. Try it with me at https://revive5.com.au/karl and use the code Karlos for 20% off.