The Karl Stefanovic Show

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 capabilitie...

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 fro...

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 cove...

Australia’s fuel crisis is no longer theoretical — it’s here.Flights are at risk. Holidays could be cancelled. Supply chains are already under pressure. And if the situation escalates, everyday Australians will feel it first.In this episode, Karl sits down with billionaire infrastructure operator John Wagner — a man with a proven track record of building what others say is impossible. He built an international airport in Toowoomba ...

Fuel prices are rising. Flights are getting more expensive. And the pressure is building.

Karl speaks to James Paterson on defence and fuel security, and John Wagner, who says he can turn rubbish into jet fuel — if government gets out of the way.And Queenslander creative Sammy Thompson - who is creating viral content to remind everyone of what Australia used to be.

What happens next might impact more than just your next holiday.

Australia is sitting on its own oil — but can’t use it.

In this episode, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli lays out what’s really going on behind the fuel crisis, and why Australia is more exposed than ever.

From new drilling opportunities in regional Queensland to the reality of political red tape, this conversation breaks down how we went from energy independence to relying on global supply chains.• Oil discovery in Queensland’s ...

How do you judge war in a courtroom — 15 years later?As Ben Roberts-Smith faces serious charges, this episode goes beyond the headlines.Karl sits down with those who’ve been there — on the ground and inside the system — to unpack the reality of combat, the legal process, and the questions Australia now has to confront.A big thanks to Revive5 for their support of the show and for keeping me in the zone to be able to continue to trai...

Bluey is now one of the biggest shows in the world — a global brand worth billions.

But it didn’t start that way.

In this episode, Karl sits down with creator Joe Brumm to unpack the real story behind Bluey — the pressure, the doubt, and the moments where it nearly didn’t happen.

Joe talks about:

Having no savings and jumping from job to job for years

Spending 20 years trying to get one shot at making something of his own

The fear of fai...

Australia’s fuel crisis has shifted — and it’s now hitting supply chains, food production and small business in real time.

This isn’t about rising prices anymore. It’s about access, prioritisation and what breaks next.

In this episode, Karl speaks with operators on the ground already adapting:

Charlie Blomfield — farmer and agricultural operator managing real-time fuel and input shortages on the land. Scott Challen — builder and b...

What’s really happening in Lebanon — and why does it matter to Australia?

In this powerful Easter conversation, Charlie Bakos joins The Karl Stefanovic Show to share firsthand insight from the ground in Lebanon — a country shaped by war, economic collapse and foreign influence.

From mass displacement and rising tension to corruption, broken systems and global powers fighting proxy wars, Charlie explains how everyday life has chan...

America showed its power in this war.But it also showed its limits.

And the world noticed.

China is watching.Russia is benefiting.Netanyahu walks away stronger.

Meanwhile, the clock is ticking — because for every day this conflict drags on, it adds weeks of disruption to the global system.

Fuel. Supply chains. Defence readiness.

This is bigger than a single war. This is a shift in global power.

A big thanks to our sponsors R5. To get...

Australia is facing a fuel security crisis, rising costs and growing pressure on its industries – and few voices are more outspoken than MP Bob Katter.

From the opening moments, the Katters bring chaos – sharp takes, father-son roasting and zero-filter politics. 

In this explosive episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show, Bob Katter and his son Robbie Katter break down:

• Why Australia exports fuel cheaply – and buys it back at a premium

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This episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show dives into what could be one of the biggest scandals in Australia right now — the NDIS.Journalists Drew Pavlou and Pete Zogolous reveal what they’ve uncovered on the ground — from empty “NDIS provider” storefronts in places like Lakemba and Bankstown, to a system they claim is being exploited at scale.They say the numbers don’t add up. In some areas, nearly 1 in 15 people are registered prov...

Australia’s construction industry is on the brink — and this could be the tipping point.

Scott Challen, a builder with 17 years in the industry, breaks down how rising fuel costs, supply chain shocks and government policy are pushing businesses to collapse.

He claims the system is failing small businesses, immigration isn’t solving the skills crisis, and the real impact will hit families hardest.

“This is an emergency… there’s nothing...

On December 14, Bondi was shaken by a horrific attack that changed lives in an instant.In this episode, Karl brings together two men forever connected by that day.

Elon, a father who nearly lost his life protecting his children — stepping in front of unimaginable violence to shield them.And Daniel 'Beardy', the lifeguard who refused to stand by — stepping in and helping save Elon’s life in those critical moments.

And...

Fuel shortages, rising prices, and a fragile supply chain — how prepared is Australia, really?

Karl speaks with defence strategist Gus McLachlan about the real impact of global conflict on Australia, why the Strait of Hormuz matters, and how quickly things could escalate.

From fuel security to national defence, this conversation lays out a confronting reality: we may not be as prepared as we think — and what comes next could be far w...

In this episode, Karl speaks with DroneShield CEO Oleg Vornik about the rise of drone warfare and what it means for the future of global conflict.

From early-stage technology to real-world deployment in war zones, Oleg explains how drones are transforming military strategy, security, and surveillance.

They also discuss Australia’s vulnerability, the challenges of defending against drone attacks, and how rapidly evolving technology is...

Clive Palmer sits down with Karl for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation on the state of Australia right now — and where he thinks it’s all heading.

From rising cost of living and fuel insecurity, to migration, the NDIS and government spending, Palmer lays out why he believes Australians are being let down — and what he would do differently.

He also opens up on: – Why he’s willing to spend tens of millions on politics – His views...