Commanding the Narrative

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

WITH COOPER McCALLUM & JOHN MARTIN

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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...

STARMER’S UK

IS MASS IMMIGRATION ERASING BRITISH CULTURE – WITH LEIGH EVANS

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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...

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...

ABG ENDLESS HORIZONS

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIA’S GOVERNMENT

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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 ...

NEWS MEDIA, POLITICAL PARTIES & THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIA

WITH JASON OLBOURNE

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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...

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...

REJECTING THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION

WITH KATIE ASHBY-KOPPENS

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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...

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

WITH PROF. ERIC LOUW

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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...

HOW AUSTRALIA HAS CHANGED

DURING THE LIFE OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL KEVIN LOUGHREY

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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...

ABORIGINAL GENOCIDE: GRIM REALITY OR HISTORICAL FABRICATION?

WITH DR. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS

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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...

COUNCILS: DO THEY WORK FOR US?

WITH LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCILLOR PETER RISTEVSKI

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In this engaging live episode, Steven Tripp sits down with Liverpool City Councillor Peter Ristevski to discuss the critical question: Do councils truly work for the people?

Peter, a former Deputy Mayor and a prominent independent councillor, shares his insights on the inner workings of local government, the challe...

FAMILY FIRST: THE DARK HORSE OF AUSTRALIAN POLITICS

WITH LYLE SHELTON

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Steven Tripp is joined by Lyle Shelton, the National Director and lead NSW Senate candidate for the Family First Party. As the driving force behind Family First’s resurgence, Lyle is shaking up the political landscape with a vision to restore faith, family, and freedom to the centre of public policy.

Lyle discusses the rec...

ELON MUSK TURNS ON DONALD TRUMP

PLUS THE LA PROTESTS & FINAL SENATE RESULTS

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Steven Tripp, Adam Zahra and Sam Buono are back in the Fishbowl to discuss a host of topics, leading with Elon Musk turning on US President Donald Trump.

Also discussed were the current LA protests and resulting civil unrest, the rise of artificial intelligence, how drones are proving themselves as defence weapon...

ACHIEVING BETTER OUTCOMES FOR ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIANS

WITH HON DR. GARY JOHNS

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Steven Tripp is joined by former Minister in the Keating Government and Chairman of Close the Gap Research, Hon Dr. Gary Johns.

Close the Gap Research is a group dedicated to creating evidence-based programs and services that make a lasting impact on the lives of disadvantaged Aboriginal Australians. Dr. Johns disc...

HIGH SPEED RAIL, VALUE CAPTURING & NATION BUILDING

WITH JOHN ALEXANDER OAM

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Steven Tripp is joined by tennis legend, commentator and former Federal Member for Bennelong, John Alexander OAM

During his 12-years in the Federal Parliament, John Alexander chaired several Parliamentary committees and inquires on infrastructure, housing, tourism and taxation, among others. It was through this w...

THE NEXT STEP – A DISCUSSION ON AUSTRALIA’S POLITICAL FUTURE

FULL ABG EVENT

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Live coverage of the Australians for Better Government event on May 25 at the Warrawee Club in Sydney.

Titled, ‘The Next Step’, it was an important presentation on the future of Australian politics in the aftermath of the 2025 Federal election.

Speakers:

• Steven Tripp – President of Australians for Better Govern...

THE NEXT STEP

HOW WE CAN REFORM AUSTRALIA’S POLITICAL SYSTEM

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Steven Tripp is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Loughrey to discuss ideas on how to reform our political system in Australia.

Steven and Kevin discuss why selecting Ministers from politicians in the Legislature is inadequate and how removing one line from Chapter II in the Constitution can address this.

Kevin also explains wh...

AUSTRALIA’S CONSTITUTION: ITS FORMATION TO NOW

WITH DR. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS

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Steven Tripp, is joined by Dr. Christopher Reynolds to discuss the history and formation of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Dr. Reynolds has a PHD in Constitutional Law and is the only Australian ever to work in both the US Senate and Congress, with direct links to the White House. Having worked i...

ALBO WINS!

AFTERMATH OF ELECTION 2025 – HOW DID AUSTRALIA VOTE?

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Steven Tripp, Adam Zahra and Sam Buono are back in the Fishbowl to breakdown the results of the 2025 Australian Federal election.

The three give an in-depth analysis of the House of Representatives and Senate results and discuss the swings, the top performers and why the Coalition campaign crashed and burned. The also discuss th...