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Neil Mitchell Asks Why

Neil Mitchell is Australia"s best interviewer and you can only hear him here. His one rule is guests must be interesting and relevant to listeners.

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22:05

The 'huge change' coming in work culture

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/07/31

This is my take on the last week in news: The truth about a sugar tax, young people are driving massive change in work culture and the Aussie company outpacing Elon Musk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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72:16

Why no kid is beyond help; With The Reach Foundation

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/07/28

In this episode, I sit down with Alison Wright, CEO of the Reach Foundation & Fergus Watts, Chairman of Reach, to talk about the challenges facing kids today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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81:38

Why our leaders are failing in the face of...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/07/21

The Hon. Linda Dessau has one of the most impressive CVs in the country. Jurist, former Governor of Victoria, former AFL commissioner & a proud Jewish woman - she is a formidable force. In this episode, Linda discuses the demise of social cohesion in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:54

We're ignoring one of the most crucial issues mankind...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/07/03

This is my take on the last week in news: Time for Australia to get comfortable with killing kangaroos and the world needs to wake up to the dangers of AI. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:27

The life lessons from massive failure; With Ian...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/07/01

Ian Baker-Finch is a legendary golfer & sports commentator, who was struck down by one of the worst cases of the yips in golf history. Ian's fall from the top in the late 90's became the stuff of golfing legend - But Ian's story isn't just about golf; It's about hitting rock bottom and finding a way back to the top. In this episode, Ian talks about the extreme highs and lows of his career, the mental game of professional golf and what it takes to bounce back. You can find out more about Ian's

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20:24

Why it's time to increase GST

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/06/25

This is my take on the last week in news: It’s time to seriously look at tax reform, solving 'intergenerational injustice' & the new education guidelines that are a 'pointless exercise in virtue signaling & social engineering'. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:32

Why house prices are fuelling an intergenerational war

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/06/23

I speak with Dr. Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, and Scott O'Neill, property investor and author of Rethink Property Investing. We discuss what’s really driving Australia’s housing crisis & why tax reform won't be enough to fix it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:11

Where Australians spend their money & why

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/06/18

This is my take on the last week in news: Non-essential spending habits, ghost stories & it's time for Australia to join the campaign against Iran. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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74:50

Why ghosts exist; A scientist explains

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/06/17

Dr Vladimir Dubaj is a neuroscientist with a Ph.D. in biomedical instrumentation. He also believes in ghosts, the afterlife and a dimension of dead people. In this episode, he tells me why. You can find out more about Dr. Dubaj's work here And get in touch with me viaemail: neil.mitchell@nine.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:38

Why Kane Cornes is trying too hard

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/06/12

This is my take on the last week in the news: Why its time to seriously reform the health system, sports reporting has become a bloodspot, another nail in the coffin for free to air TV & Greta Thunberg's latest stunt. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:01

How not to be scammed & why the police don’t care if...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/06/09

I chat to criminal investigator Ken Gamble about how fraud is becoming the number one income crime across the planet, and why Australians are the most susceptible targets. Ken Gamble is a front-line cybercrime investigator & co-founder and current Executive Chairman of IFW Global. Find out more about Ken's work here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:19

Why Australia needs 'dad lessons'

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/06/04

This is my take on the last week in the news: Loyalty is eroding in all areas of society, world is on a war footing, Australia needs to pay attention to China and our dads need lessons in parenting. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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79:48

Why China is a threat to Australia: With Cheng Lei

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/06/02

It's been over a year since Australian journalist Cheng Lei was released from wrongful detention in a Chinese prison cell. Arrested on bizarre, trumped-up charges, accused of spying, she was jailed and interrogated in appalling conditions for more than three years. To this day, she still doesn't know why. In this episode, I attempt to understand Australia's complex and problematic relationship with China, and what we can learn from Cheng Lei's ordeal. You can find Cheng Lei's book, 'Cheng Lei: A

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19:59

Why Albo needs to make a stand on machetes

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/05/29

This is my take on the last week in the news: Machete ban needs to be National, farmers tired of political squabbling over climate change & why Victoria does business like North Korea. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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77:09

How Australia's food security is under threat

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/05/27

In this episode, I sit down with farmer Emma Germano, advocate and former President of the Victorian Farmers Federation to talk about drought, food security, threats to the bush and how it impacts us all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:21

Victoria is going down the gurgler

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/05/21

This is my take on the last week in the news: Victoria's disastrous state budget, the bush is up in arms, a rebel Catholic Priest and what I think about the Coalition split. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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84:37

The outspoken priest & his to-do list for the new Pope

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/05/20

Years ago, I found myself at war with the Catholic Church. Now, as it continues to grapple with allegations of sexual abuse, a new Pope has been elected in the Vatican. In this episode, I sit down with one of the most outspoken advocates for survivors from inside the Church,Father Kevin Dillon. Fr. Kevin Dillon is a retired Catholic Parish Priest, who, in 2013, established “Lifeboat Geelong” to provide pastoral support to victims of church related sexual abuse. Content Warning: This

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24:20

New leader for the Libs, education system failing & a...

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/05/14

Why the drought is a problem for every Australian, not just the farmers - and The Libs have a new leader... here's what she needs to do. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:37

The kids aren't bad... our schools are

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/05/12

I chat with Sylvia Arotin, woman of the year & founder of 'Guide & Grow' about the Montessori method, why the public school system is failing & how we can all be better parents. Sylvia Arotin is the winner of the woman of the year at the Women Changing the World Awards in London, also winning gold in the Early Childhood Education category. You can find out more about Sylvia's workhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:37

Albo's choice: A great Prime Minister or party hack

Neil Mitchell Asks Why ·

2025/05/08

ELECTION OUTCOME: The charade of politicians and how they need to win back our trust. And why you should need a license to own a dog. Tell me what you think: EMAIL: neil.mitchell@nine.com.au X: x.com/3AWNeilMitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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