Best Zero Point Report Podcasts (2025)

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The unravelling of a star surgeon, and the journalist who took on the fight 24:42

10h ago24:42

24:42

For more than a decade of dazzling media coverage, Dr Munjed Al Muderis was lauded as a miracle worker to some of the most vulnerable people in our community, helping people to walk again, against all odds, after losing their limbs in accidents and warzones. This all came crashing down, after a months-long investigation by reporter Charlotte Grieve…

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How to Grow Cannabis: How to Choose the Best Seeds | When to Flip to Flower | Transplanting Cannabis with Zero Stress! | Long Term Seed Storage| Grow Guides Ep. 53 52:02

3d ago52:02

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In this week’s Grow Guides we answer four great listener questions to help you become a better cannabis grower: How to choose what seeds to grow next – Tips for picking the perfect strain based on space, climate, flavour, effects, and growing style. How to know when to flip to flower – Key signs your plants are ready for the big switch, and how to …

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Is there beef between Chalmers and Albanese? And, we talk Palestine, and productivity mixed-messages 26:01

3d ago26:01

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This week the Albanese government announced it would recognise Palestine as a state, a huge foreign policy shift that was greeted with approval by many and criticism by others. Plus, the Reserve Bank assumes a fall in productivity right before the government's productivity summit, and is there tension between the PM and Treasurer? Joining Jacquelin…

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A 'war of deception': Why Netanyahu insists on a Gaza takeover 24:14

4d ago24:14

24:14

Two former Israeli prime ministers and now, the chief of staff of the Israeli defence force, have objected to Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial Gaza takeover plan, in the face of growing objections from the west, including Australia, to the starvation and death of Palestinians. But, as international editor Peter Hartcher pointedly argues, Netanyah…

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Regaining Eyesight Using RSO!! An Interview with Al Morentin, Cannabis Consultant & Holistic Health Coach 1:05:54

5d ago1:05:54

1:05:54

In this episode, we sit down with Al Morentin, a CBD Consultant and Cannabis Life Coach. After losing his sight to glaucoma, Al turned to cannabis not only as a form of relief but as a path to regaining his vision. He used RSO and eventually was able to see again! We hear all about his story and how he used cannabis medicine to recover his vison. W…

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Why has Trump sent the military into Washington DC? 16:26

5d ago16:26

16:26

It was a scene straight out of the Donald Trump playbook: a rambling press conference where he spoke about oceanfront property in Ukraine, his upcoming meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Russia – though he’s actually meeting him in Alaska. And then, as if on cue, his claim that, Washington DC has been “overtaken by violent gangs and b…

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Brits Jailed in Zimbabwe | Cannabis & Psilocybin Risks | Oral Cancer Link | UK Prescribing Concerns | Trump Eyes Rescheduling 1:03:56

7d ago1:03:56

1:03:56

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we cover the biggest cannabis news from around the world: Macky reports on two Brits jailed in Zimbabwe after being caught smuggling cannabis. He also looks at new research suggesting that using cannabis and psilocybin together could increase the risk of dependence. Margaret shares a concerning study sh…

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Australia will recognise Palestine. What does it mean? 19:59

7d ago19:59

19:59

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia will recognise Palestinian statehood at the United Nations, next month. After being told, over the weekend, of Australia’s imminent announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted Australia - and the other countries that have recently flagged their intention to …

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'You're not imagining it': Inside our 18-month investigation into 'misleading' property price guides 25:55

8d ago25:55

25:55

If you've bought a house lately - or tried to - then you'd know the price advertised for properties in the big cities are, more often than not, way below what they sell for. But we've never really had a handle on how widespread underquoting is. Until now. In a new investigation that analysed tens of thousands of property sales in Sydney and Melbour…

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The ‘Coachella of Canberra’, A.I is coming for us, and is the government serious about tax reform? 22:28

11d ago22:28

22:28

This week on the pod we are going to delve into what we are calling Canberra’s Coachella - AKA the Productivity Summit, which is happening the week after next. What is the point of it? And what is productivity anyway? Here to discuss, we have Chief Political Correspondent, Paul Sakkal as usual, and special guest star and productivity king, Senior E…

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How Trump’s sacking of stats chief is another 'slide into autocracy' 23:23

12d ago23:23

23:23

If you heard the news that Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday and responded with a shrug, you probably weren’t alone. How do or die are monthly jobs statistics? And wasn’t this just another instance of Trump attacking someone whose findings he didn’t like? Not according to experts from across the political aisle…

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Crypto, frequent flyer points and pets: The new financial battleground for divorce 13:06

13d ago13:06

13:06

We all know that divorce settlements often get ugly. We hear stories about the couples who chainsaw couches in half, such is their disagreement over who is entitled to get what. So, who knew that, behind our backs, divorce settlements have been getting even messier? Today, legal affairs reporter Michaela Whitbourn on the new methods that couples ar…

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Why an MP, a convicted rapist, is keeping his taxpayer funded salary 16:40

14d ago16:40

16:40

Picture this. A man has been convicted of rape. And as he sits in his prison cell, awaiting a sentence, he continues to be paid his taxpayer funded salary of hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. He hasn’t been fired. It might sound implausible. But this case is playing out right now, with a NSW member of parliament. Today, state political edi…

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Australians are working longer hours, so is it finally time for a four-day work week? 13:22

15d ago13:22

13:22

If you feel like you’re working like crazy, but getting nowhere fast, you’re far from alone. It turns out that Australians work many more hours, per week, than our counterparts in Germany and Japan. But a new study has shown the benefits of a four-day work week. Today, economics writer Millie Muroi, on why the government keeps going on about produc…

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How to Grow Cannabis: Sexing Plants, Light Schedules, and Yellow Leaves | Grow Guides Ep. 52 43:35

17d ago43:35

43:35

We break down how to tell male from female cannabis plants, the best light schedules for autos and photos, and how to fix yellowing leaves during veg or flower. Of course we have the listener mail section too, where we answer your questions! Packed with useful tips and clear advice, this episode is perfect for beginner growers and anyone fine-tunin…

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Palestinian statehood: The UK has moved, so has Canada. What’s Albanese waiting for? 24:02

18d ago24:02

24:02

French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian and UK prime ministers Mark Carney and Keir Starmer have all called for Palestine to be recognised, one way or another. But Anthony Albanese remains cautious. So what is the Australian Prime Minister waiting for? This week on Inside Politics, European correspondent David Crowe, national security corres…

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Problems, the world has a few...and are journalists one of them? 19:52

19d ago19:52

19:52

For the last 54 years, countless writers have lived by the words of the late author Graham Greene who wrote that writers should have a “splinter of ice in the heart”. He meant that we need to maintain a critical distance from the events we cover, in order to remain objective. But have journalists become part of the world’s problems, with our focus …

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Robert Sterling, Worm Farmer, Worm Breeder, and Founder of Missouri Worm Supply 1:21:46

19d ago1:21:46

1:21:46

In this week’s interview on High on Home Grown, we speak with Robert Sterling, owner of Missouri Worm Supply and a passionate worm farmer with years of experience in vermiculture. Robert shares his journey from curious gardener to full-time worm farmer, and explains why worm farming is a game-changer for cannabis growers, and grower of other plants…

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Israel says there is no starvation in Gaza. Trump disagrees 19:01

20d ago19:01

19:01

The release of images of starving children lying listlessly in their mothers’ arms, in the Gaza strip, has pushed a growing number of global leaders to accuse Israel of breaking international law. So, is this the tipping point that will end the war? Today, foreign affairs and national security correspondent Matthew Knott on the plight of Gazans, no…

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The cancer drug, the faked data and the superstar scientist 17:15

21d ago17:15

17:15

Mark Smyth was one of Australia’s very top cancer scientists. Or, as one former colleague puts it, “the god of immunology." But Smyth was a god who fell to earth and doubt now surrounds his work after a public unravelling. Today, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald's national science reporter Liam Mannix on Smyth’s so-called “lab of secrets”, and his…

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Power Company Reports Growers to Police | Cannabis May Affect Cancer Treatment | Germany’s Social Clubs Stalled | UK Online Safety Act & Cannabis Education | Cannabis News 173 1:02:29

21d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

In this week's episode of High on Home Grown, we dive into the latest cannabis news from around the world: Macky covers a controversial story out of the U.S., where a power utility company has been reporting suspected cannabis growers to the police based on electricity usage, raising serious questions about privacy and legality. (Ars Technica, via …

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Ozempic: What the evidence says about side-effects 16:06

22d ago16:06

16:06

Obesity affects about a third of Australian adults, while another third are classified as overweight. But the weight loss drug Ozempic has proven to be a game changer in tackling this health epidemic across the country. Drugs such as Ozempic have evolved from managing diabetes to managing waist lines as Hollywood celebrities and doctors have hailed…

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How to Grow Cannabis: Grower FAQs Volume 2 | Seedlings Stretch | How Often Should I Water | Leaf Tips Burning | Fungus Gnats | Grow Guides Ep. 51 55:27

24d ago55:27

55:27

More of your top grow questions answered! We tackle topics like pest ID, pH correction, nutrient choices, and more based on real questions from the grow community. We of course also cover this weeks listener mail where we answer some of the questions you guys have sent in to us! A information packed episode! I hope you enjoy the new format! If you …

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A case of 'burger diplomacy' for Trump, and Barnaby Joyce puts his beef aside to oppose net zero 21:48

25d ago21:48

21:48

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces tricky terrain with the government lifting a ban on US beef imports to Australia this week, leaving him open to suggestions he has capitulated to pressure from Donald Trump. We also witnessed a democratic festival in the form of the opening of the new parliament, with former foes Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCor…

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Trump sues Murdoch over Epstein files, and the ‘surreal turn’ MAGA loyalist Steve Bannon took 24:43

26d ago24:43

24:43

A showdown looms between two of the world's most powerful men, Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch, with the American president suing the media mogul for a whopping $10 billion. Front and centre of the case is Trump's connection to the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, an issue that has become so divisive lately that it threatens to tear the MAGA mov…

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Brad Zerman, CEO of Seven Point Dispensary! 1:05:31

26d ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Check out this awesome dispensary own by Brad Zerman! Brad shows us around the establishment, and shows off some of the awesome tech he has there, and some amazing music memorabilia too! We chat about the dispensary, how the laws regarding cannabis works in Illinois, music, cannabis and much more! If you want to see the YouTube video of this interv…

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The Australians poisoned by over-the-counter vitamins 21:44

27d ago21:44

21:44

You may be like half of all Australians who now take a multivitamin, to improve their health. But are they safe? Melbourne dad Dominic Noonan-O’Keefe had no reason to think the multivitamin he took recently, to boost his energy, would be anything but. And then, one day, he sat at his desk and felt like his brain was exploding. Today, health reporte…

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The sperm donor loophole that led to 27 half-siblings 14:54

28d ago14:54

14:54

More Australians are turning towards using in-vitro fertilisations to have babies, every year. Often it's done through regulated IVF clinic, but sometimes parents - desperate for a child - search for a sperm donor on social media. But as this extraordinary case shows, there can be many more risks associated with - as one lawyer put it - the ‘wild w…

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Cannabis Gang Used Drones to Steal Grows | Tropical Plant Found with CBD | RFK Jr. Backs Psychedelics | Germany Make it Harder to Get Medical Cannabis | Cannabis News Ep. 172 1:20:05

28d ago1:20:05

1:20:05

In this week's episode of High on Home Grown, we dive into the latest cannabis news from around the world: Macky covers a wild case where a criminal gang used drones to locate and rob cannabis grows in the UK. (BBC News) Margaret shares a fascinating scientific discovery, a tropical plant unrelated to cannabis that naturally produces CBD. We also e…

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Evictions rising in East Jerusalem and a Melbourne man’s part in it all 22:49

29d ago22:49

22:49

East Jerusalem is one of the most contested pieces of land in the Middle East. International law says it is an occupied Palestinian Territory. Israel claims it is an essential part of the Jewish state. But for the Palestinians and Jewish people who live in East Jerusalem, side by side, it’s often a daily struggle to feel safe. If not physically, th…

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How to Grow Cannabis: Full Grow Recap & Key Lessons | Grow Guides Ep. 50 1:01:59

1M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

To celebrate 50 episodes, we recap the full grow process, from seed to harvest, and highlight the key lessons every grower should know. Perfect for beginners or a refresher course. If you have any questions you'd like us to answer in next week's episode, reach out to us through your favourite social network, join our Discord server, or visit Percy'…

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Inside Politics: ‘Killing season’ is over, so what will Anthony Albanese do with this moment? 20:08

1M ago20:08

20:08

Well, here we are, a new term of parliament begins next week. There’ll be fresh faces and, hopefully, fresh ideas. So will the government use its massive majority to press ahead with major reforms in housing, or tax, and how will opposition leader Sussan Ley and her team rebuild their battered party? Before we get to that, the news this week has be…

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Why the China trip is a big deal for Albanese - and Xi Jinping 24:19

1M ago24:19

24:19

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been in China this week, a picture of warmth as he shook hands with Chinese president Xi Jinping. But there’s a lot happening behind these carefully stage-managed moments. As one commentator put it: “The tightrope along which [Australia’s] been walking between the U.S. and China - just got pulled tight…

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Dominic Milton Trott, Part 2! His Most Memorable Drug Experiences! 1:48:42

1M ago1:48:42

1:48:42

A few weeks ago, we had an incredible conversation with Dominic about his unique mission to document as many psychoactive substances as possible. Over time, he tried 182 different substances and compiled all his research into the powerful and informative book, The Drug User’s Bible, a harm reduction resource to help people make informed decisions. …

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The fallout when two disgraced men go on rehabilitation tours 19:54

1M ago19:54

19:54

One time high court justice Dyson Heydon and famed neurosurgeon Charlie Teo once held the futures of countless people in their hands. But then came their downfall. As one lawyer put of Dyson Heydon, after a high court inquiry in 2020 found that he had sexually harassed six young female associates, “At the same time he was dispensing justice in the …

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The antisemitism report that’s getting a lot of headlines 21:37

1M ago21:37

21:37

Some have hailed it as a dangerous document that could restrict our freedom of speech. Others have celebrated it, saying it will lead to protections that are overdue for a community that has long been battered by prejudice. We are, of course, talking about the report that Jillian Segal, the special envoy to combat antisemitism, handed to prime mini…

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Glass House Farms Busted! 200 People Arrested Including 10 Minors! | Strong Weed, Rising Crime? | Does Cannabis Help with Insomnia? | Places Cannabis is Legal in Europe | Cannabis News Episode 171 1:20:31

1M ago1:20:31

1:20:31

In this week’s cannabis news episode: Macky covers troubling reports from California where minors were found among suspected illegal immigrants during a raid on a cannabis farm. He also looks into the impact of super-strength cannabis on UK streets, and how it's reportedly linked to a growing wave of violent crime. Margaret explores how alcohol sal…

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Why commercial airline GPS is becoming less reliable 14:41

1M ago14:41

14:41

We know that air flight is - for the most part - extraordinarily safe. On any given day, about 100,000 flights take off and land, safely, across the globe. The air tragedies that do make the front page news, like Malaysia Airlines’ MH17 flight, which was shot down by a Russian-made missile in 2014, are exceedingly rare. But unbeknownst to most of u…

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How to Grow Cannabis: Fixing Root Zone Problems | Grow Guides Ep. 49 50:34

1M ago50:34

50:34

Root issues can sneak up on you fast. We cover signs of root rot, anaerobic conditions, pH swings, and overwatering, and how to fix them in soil, coco, and hydro grows. If you have any questions you'd like us to answer in next week's episode, reach out to us through your favourite social network, join our Discord server, or visit Percy's Grow Room …

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Inside Politics: Did Anthony Albanese just give his most important speech? 23:50

1M ago23:50

23:50

What do the great war time Prime Minister John Curtin, and current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have in common? Well, a little bit, according to Albanese. On the weekend the PM delivered the John Curtin Oration and set tongues wagging with hints about his newly independent stance when it comes to our relationship with the United States. But how …

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The gunfight and leaked phone call that could topple Thailand’s PM 19:10

1M ago19:10

19:10

For many of us, Cambodia has long been synonymous with tragedy, and the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime, which killed between 1.5 and 3 million Cambodians. But, underneath our noses, Cambodia has more recently been roiling from tension with its neighbours. And when a military standoff recently led to the death of a Cambodian soldier, it set off an une…

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A Catch Up Session with Jordan River, Host of Growcast! 1:34:11

1M ago1:34:11

1:34:11

This week’s interview features the return of Jordan River, host of the legendary podcast Growcast! Jordan has been on the show many times before, and we consider him a good friend of High on Home Grown. In this episode, we catch up on what he’s been working on recently, from exciting new projects with Growcast to some of the standout strains featur…

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Enemies within: shocking allegations of rape in the defence force 24:27

1M ago24:27

24:27

Many will remember a powerful 2013 video of the then Australian army chief David Morrison ripping into soldiers who denigrated women, saying there was no place for them in the military. But today, after another set of allegations of rape in the ADF have been revealed, we wonder if anything has really changed. Today, investigative reporter Nick McKe…

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Kings of CBD Plan Psychedelic Meds | Only 1 in 4 Found With Cannabis are Charged in UK | 1M Plants Ready to Harvest | LEEF to Harvest 1 Million Cannabis Plants! Cannabis News Episode 170 1:10:39

1M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Macky explores how the self-proclaimed "Kings of CBD" are expanding into billion-dollar pharmaceutical markets using both cannabis and psychedelic compounds, while also highlighting how one small island is using medical cannabis as a key part of its economic development strategy. Margaret reports on new data showing that only 1 in 4 people found wi…

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'No emotion at all': Inside the courtroom as Erin Patterson guilty of mushroom murders 10:41

1M ago10:41

10:41

It’s the case that has had people from all over the world talking. And today, after a 10-week trial, the jury returned a verdict. Erin Patterson has been found guilty of triple murder, killing her in-laws, Gail and Don Patterson, and also Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson. Patterson was also found guilty of the attempted murder of Heather’s husband, …

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Trump billboards in Tel Aviv and Israelis on Iran, Gaza 20:23

1M ago20:23

20:23

Ever since American president Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, on June 24, we’ve been bombarded by hot takes from leaders on all sides. Trump says the entire world is safer, and the United States has triumphed over Iran. Iran’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, says Iran delivered the United States a "severe slap". B…

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Strain 103 - FIN 3:29:30

1M ago3:29:30

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Podcast Episode: Strain 103-FIN - The Zero Point Report Date: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 Episode Analysis: 1. Evolving Podcast Strategy: The Zero Point Report is redirecting its content delivery from regular bi-monthly episodes to a flexible format. By prioritizing relevance and timeliness, the hosts hope to enhance community interaction and maintain…

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How to Grow Cannabis: Keeping Your Grow Room Cool | Grow Guides Ep. 48 48:48

1M ago48:48

48:48

Hot tents can wreck your grow. We show you how to control heat and VPD with fans, AC, insulation, light timing, and airflow tricks to keep your grow running smoothly in summer. If you have any questions you'd like us to answer in next week's episode, reach out to us through your favourite social network, join our Discord server, or visit Percy's Gr…

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Inside Politics: Salacious texts and detail, but did the corruption watchdog’s first case fall flat? 20:59

2M ago20:59

20:59

The creation of a National Anti-Corruption Commission was a key Labor promise before it won Government in 2022. The Commission was duly created and this week it released the findings of its first ever investigation. But was it a little anti-climactic? Can we hope for bigger and better corruption-busting in the future? Plus, interest rate cuts and t…

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Simpa Carter, UK Cannabis Activist and Podcaster 1:39:07

2M ago1:39:07

1:39:07

In this weeks interview we chat with Simpa Carter! Simpa is a long time friend of the show, and it has been ages since we caught up! So he comes back to HOHG to let us know what he has been up to since we last spoke! We discuss a public garden he has been creating, some of the activism he has been working on, and what plans he has for the future. W…

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