Commanding the Narrative

Commanding the Narrative

Commanding the Narrative & The XCandidates podcasts - join us as we give a platform to some of Australia's prominent political figures and commentators Live streamed on Rumble, YouTube & Facebook Follow us at: www.commandingthenarrative.com Hosted by: - Steven Tripp - Internationally published political commentator - Adam Zahra - Campbelltown City Councillor

Episodes

October 19, 2025 66 mins

ESCAPE FROM AUSTRALIA – DO AUSSIES NEED A PLAN B?

WITH PAUL KITTSON & SHANE CAUDWELL

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 105


Steven Tripp is joined by Paul Kittson from Plan B Paraguay and former guest and UN Peacekeeper, Shane Caudwell.


Paul heads Plan B Paraguay, which helps people from around the World relocate to Paraguay. Paul explains the process in obtaining a visa and ultimately permanent residency and the opportunitie...

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BREAKING DOWN THE MADNESS OF MODERN AUSTRALIA

WITH CARLZ SODA

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 104


Steven Tripp is joined by Photographer, Designer and Co-host of the Oddcast, Carlz Soda.


Carlz stepped into the limelight during the COVID pandemic, when her emotional online videos, speaking of her struggles as a small business owner in lockdown Melbourne, struck a chord. Since then, Carlz has grown into a reluctant, but widely r...

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ADELAIDE’S ‘CONTROVERSIAL’ COUNCILLOR HENRY DAVIS

ARE THE LIBERALS AT AN END?

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 103


Steven Tripp is joined by Adelaide City Councillor, lawyer and former Royal Australian Airforce member, Henry Davis.


Henry has recently joined forces with the Hon. Sarah Game MLC to launch a new party to contest the upcoming South Australian election, which they have called ‘Fair Go for Australians’.


Henry det...

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IS AUSTRALIA ON A HIGHWAY TO HELL?

CENSORSHIP, DIGITAL ID, IMMIGRATION & MORE

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 102


Steven Tripp is joined by Adam Zahra and Richard Storch to discuss the Highway to Hell that Australia appears to be on under the leadership of Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party.


In the recent Commanding the Narrative Feedback Survey, both Adam and Richard polled in the top 3 of most requested regular guests...

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AUSTRALIAN FIREBRAND – IMMIGRATION, HOUSING & MOTHERHOOD

WITH EDWINA BULL

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Steven Tripp is joined by the Spokeswoman of Australian Firebrand, Edwina Bull, live at CPAC Australia.


Australian Firebrand is a new political force in Australia, designed to deliver high-impact political campaigning with a focus on standing for something, rather that just being against something.


Hot on the ...

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VISION, PROSPERITY & THE TRUTH OF THE WHITE AUSTRALIA POLICY

WITH DR. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 100


Steven Tripp is joined by Dr. Christopher Reynolds who is an Australian historian and the author of ‘What a Capital Idea: Australia 1770 – 1901’.


Dr. Reynolds is back by popular demand and Steven takes the chance, live at CPAC Australia, to discuss aspects of Australia’s history that resonated wit...

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LET’S RETHINK RENEWABLES FORUM

SECURING OUR ENERGY FUTURE – FULL FOOTAGE

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 99


This is footage from the Let’s Rethink Renewables Forum: Securing Our Energy Future, which took place on Sunday, September 14 at the CSi Club Southport on the Gold Coast.


Speakers in order:

• Ben Beattie – Electrical Engineer and Host of the Baseload Podcast

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• Glenda Pickersgill –...

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CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION & INSPIRING YOUNG CONSERVATIVES IN AUSTRALIA

WITH BARCLAY McGAIN

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 98


Steven Tripp is joined by Barclay McGain, the General Manager of CPAC Australia.


Barclay gives his thoughts on the recent assassination of US Conservative, Charlie Kirk, and what it might mean for the United States going forward. Barclay also reacts to the comments across social media from people w...

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CONSEQUENCES OF RENEWABLES

WITH FEDERAL MP COLIN BOYCE

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Steven Tripp is joined by the President of Let’s Rethink Renewables, Katy McCallum, and the Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce.


Colin Boyce MP represents the Central Queensland electorate of Flynn, which is home to both coal plants and mining, along with the rollout of renewable energy projects.


Not your regular politician, Colin ...

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CPAC AUSTRALIA’S FOUNDER & DIRECTOR ANDREW COOPER

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 96


Steven Tripp is joined by the Founder and Director of CPAC Australia, Andrew Cooper.


Andrew discusses why he established CPAC in Australia back in 2019 and why he thinks it is an important platform for Conservative politicians and views.


Andrew also discusses the successes and challenges he has faced along the way, including interesting stories ...

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INTERGENERATIONAL THEFT: HOW OUR YOUTH FEEL ABOUT THE DIRECTION OF AUSTRALIA

WITH COOPER McCALLUM & JOHN MARTIN

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 95


Steven Tripp is joined by Cooper McCallum and John Martin to discuss how their generation feel about the direction of Australia.


Cooper is 17 years old and the School Captain of St. Patrick’s College in Gympie. Cooper was also recently appointed as the Youth Ambassador for Aust...

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STARMER’S UK

IS MASS IMMIGRATION ERASING BRITISH CULTURE – WITH LEIGH EVANS

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 94


Steven Tripp is joined by Leigh Evans to discuss the current state of the United Kingdom.


Leigh is a highly regarded political influencer in the United Kingdom, with deep contacts with many of the most notable politicians across Europe. He is Chairman of three prominent organisations including the Campaign for an Ind...

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SYDNEY SWEENEY’S JEANS

CHRIS MINNS vs. MARK LATHAM & HEAT ON JOHN RUDDICK

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Steven Tripp and Adam Zahra are joined by political commentator Dave Right Now to discuss the hot topics in Australia right now.


Firstly, the panel discuss the recent controversy over the America Eagle jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. With critics claiming the ad is ‘Nazi propaganda’, the panel delve into whether...

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ABG ENDLESS HORIZONS

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIA’S GOVERNMENT

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 92


Live coverage of the Australians for Better Government event on August 3 at CSi Club Southport on the Gold Coast.


Titled, ‘Endless Horizons’, the event was an important presentation on the future of Australian politics and how the Australian People can drive change to optimise the performance of our Government.


Speakers:

• Lieutenant ...

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NEWS MEDIA, POLITICAL PARTIES & THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIA

WITH JASON OLBOURNE

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 91


Steven Tripp is joined by Jason Olbourne for a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of news media and political parties in Australia.


Jason is the host of the 51st State on Substack, a former political candidate and the former host of the Daily Australia.


Jason opens up on his recent fallout...

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AUSTRALIA’S LEADERSHIP CRISIS & THE MAD RUSH TO NET ZERO

WITH STUART BONDS

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Steven Tripp is live in East Cessnock with One Nation’s candidate for Hunter, Stuart Bonds.


Stuart gives his post-result recap after his unprecedented success in the election. Stuart breaks down the leadership crisis in Australia, which saw the Liberal Party unable to mount a successful campaign against Anthony Alb...

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REJECTING THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION

WITH KATIE ASHBY-KOPPENS

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 89


In this compelling episode, Steven Tripp sits down with Katie Ashby-Koppens, a seasoned civil litigation lawyer with over 20 years of experience, to discuss the implications of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) influence and why rejecting its influence is critical.


Katie serves as the head of legal for two prominent New Zea...

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APARTHEID: WAS IT MISUNDERSTOOD & IS SOUTH AFRICA BETTER OFF?

WITH PROF. ERIC LOUW

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 88


In this thought-provoking episode, Steven Tripp sits down with Prof. Eric Louw, a retired professor of political communication and former anti-apartheid activist, to explore the complex history and legacy of apartheid in South Africa.


With a career spanning journalism, academia, and activism, Prof. Louw of...

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HOW AUSTRALIA HAS CHANGED

DURING THE LIFE OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL KEVIN LOUGHREY

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 87


In this engaging episode of Commanding the Narrative, Steven Tripp sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Loughrey, co-founder of Australians for Better Government (ABG), to discuss his life’s journey, including his upbringing, why he joined the military and his experiences overseas.


Interweaved with stories fro...

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ABORIGINAL GENOCIDE: GRIM REALITY OR HISTORICAL FABRICATION?

WITH DR. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS

COMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 86


In this controversial live episode, Steven Tripp sits down with author, historian and political philosopher, Dr. Christopher Reynolds.


Dr. Reynolds unpacks the contentious question of whether British Settlement led to a genocide being inflicted upon Aboriginal Australians. Having recently dug into vast...

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