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Latest Episodes:

Why we can't expect a 'post-war' bump Apr 14, 2020

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Journalist, author and political commentator George Megalogenis joins the show to talk about the economics of the pandemic in Australia and its recovery. Meanwhile Tom Minear and Grant McArthur update the latest political and health developments. Get the latest news at heraldsun.com.au

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A virus passport? Apr 14, 2020

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Science writer Tom Chivers joins the show to discuss ways of getting safe groups of the population out of the house. Meanwhile news.com.au's Samantha Maiden discusses the latest political moves around the outbreak. Get all the latest at heraldsun.com.au

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Australia's delicate viral balancing act Apr 09, 2020

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Epidemiology Professor Tony Blakely from the University of Melbourne joins the show to talk about the various scenarios for how the current lockdowns may end. We're also joined by Grant McArthur and Tom Minear about the latest heath and political updates around the country. Get the latest news at www.heraldsun.com.au

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Where to now for the AFL? Apr 07, 2020

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Herald Sun sport reporter Lauren Wood joins the show again to talk about the plight of the AFL and sport around the country. Tom Minear and Grant McArthur give updates on the latest from the front lines of fighting the virus. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com

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Wargaming the pandemic Apr 06, 2020

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In 2008, Dr Adam Kamradt-Scott modelled how an outbreak would hit Australia. He joins the show to discuss the lessons we learned then and what to expect in the current crisis. Grant McArthur and Tom Minear join as usual to talk about the impact on Melbourne and Victoria. Get the latest virus news at heraldsun.com.au

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The virus and the race Apr 06, 2020

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American pollster and strategist Patrick Ruffini joins the show to talk about the potential impact the crisis will have on the presidential race. Regulars Grant McArthur and Tom minear also join to talk about the latest COVID-19 updates for Melbourne and Victoria.Latest updates at www.heraldsun.com.au

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Dark clouds and silver linings in Melbourne Apr 02, 2020

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Today on the show, Grant McArthur takes an in-depth look at the situation in Victoria while Tom Minear outlines changes to childcare provisions announced by the federal government. Europe correspondent Stephen Drill also phones in to describe London in lockdown. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au

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America feels the strain Apr 01, 2020

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Cameron Stewart, The Australian's man in Washington, joins the show to talk about the tenuous situation in America. James is also joined by Tom Minear to discuss the so-called 'bonk ban' and Grant McArthur for the latest COVID-19 news from Victoria and around Australia. Get updates at www.heraldsun.com.au

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Your workplace rights during the crisis Mar 31, 2020

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Today, employment lawyer Fiona Rothville joins the show to talk about the new government relief package, stand downs and other workplace issues caused by the outbreak. Get the latest breaking news at www.heraldsun.com.au

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When Australian sport goes on hold Mar 30, 2020

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Herald Sun AFL writer Lauren Wood joins James today to talk about the effects of the coronavirus on the code and other sport around Australia. We also go through all the latest health and politics news with reporters Grant McArthur and Tom Minear. Latest update on the virus at www.heraldsun.com.au

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