The Bolt Report

The Bolt Report

With a proven track record of driving the news cycle, Andrew Bolt steers discussion, encourages debate and offers his perspective on national affairs.

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Episode's summary

This episode examines a series of political and social controversies across Australia, beginning with the growing crisis of Aboriginal land claims in New South Wales and concerns over government integrity in Victoria. The discussion covers Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's criticism of the ABC regarding golf club grants and debates surrounding political hypocrisy. The panel also explores the emotional reactions to the Lindsay Clancy trial, the use of euphemistic language in modern society, and criticisms of Australian foreign policy toward Israel. Finally, the episode addresses the systemic decline in Australian education standards, focusing on the impact of ideological teacher training and declining literacy and numeracy levels.

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Highlights

You can apparently launch a claim over Crown land with less administrative effort than it takes to order a Domino's pizza.

00:02:33 · The host uses this comparison to highlight how easily Aboriginal land claims can be lodged in New South Wales.

the insidious approach of the Victorian Labor government over the past decade has been dangerous to democracy.

00:14:21 · The host quotes the Victorian Ombudsman's scathing assessment of the state government's impact on democratic integrity.

My favourite example, which you didn't say, James, is justice-involved individuals. The rest of us know them as criminals.

00:35:10 · Caroline DeRusso provides an example of how language is used to distance people from the reality of criminal behavior.

We've been in decline and little to nothing has been done about it.

00:43:29 · Colleen Harkin discusses the long-term, unaddressed drop in Australian student performance levels.

Every avenue of life will be impacted by having a cohort or a generation of children who are not literate and confident in their ability to do so.

00:47:28 · The speaker explains the broad societal consequences of failing to meet minimum literacy benchmarks in schools.

Episodes

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The Bolt Report | 9 September

This episode examines a series of political and social controversies across Australia, beginning with the growing crisis of Aboriginal land claims in New South Wales and concerns over government integrity in Victoria. The discussion covers Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's criticism of the ABC regarding golf club grants and debates surrounding political hypocrisy. The panel also explores the emotional reactions to the Lindsay Clancy trial, the use of euphemistic language in modern society, and criticisms of Australian foreign policy toward Israel. Finally, the episode addresses the systemic decline in Australian education standards, focusing on the impact of ideological teacher training and declining literacy and numeracy levels.

09 Sep 2026
1961-

The Bolt Report | 8 September

Host James McPherson provides an editorial on the Albanese government's 'digital duty of care' legislation, arguing it represents an attempt to restrict information and combat rising distrust. The episode also features discussions on political vetting regarding One Nation's Warren Pickering, controversies over school curriculum content, and the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with Sean Spicer. The program further explores King Charles's formal stance on Prince Harry and Meghan's royal status, critiques government spending related to a new youth climate champion, and addresses Senator Maureen Faruqi's comments on climate change and colonialism. The episode concludes with discussions on racial double standards in political discourse and news regarding Erin Patterson.

08 Sep 2026
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The Bolt Report | 7 September

The Bolt Report examines a range of legal and political challenges, including the legal action against Queensland's ban on puberty blockers and an interview with former principal Janelle Rowe regarding her resignation. The episode also covers allegations against One Nation's Warren Pickering and debates surrounding the party's superannuation policies. Further discussions address international and domestic issues, such as the rise of the AfD in Germany, internal purges within China's leadership, and scrutiny over Communications Minister Annika Wells. The episode concludes with a look at digital duty of care legislation and recent policing of social media communications in the UK.

07 Sep 2026
1959-

The Bolt Report | 3 September

The host examines several controversial domestic and international issues, beginning with a critique of the Australian government's new national racism database and racial-based procurement policies in Victoria. The episode also explores the rise of One Nation in Victorian politics and the broader implications of US-China relations on Australian sovereignty. The discussion extends to the impact of AI on education and policy-making, alongside debates over energy security, including the controversy surrounding portable micro nuclear reactors and Australian climate policy. Finally, the program touches upon social issues such as drug injecting rooms in Victoria, international medical misconduct, and recent rumors involving the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

03 Sep 2026
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The Bolt Report | 2 September

Host James McPherson and guests examine the Albanese government's recent policy decisions, beginning with the perceived failure of the expensive pre-COP climate summit in Fiji. The discussion covers Australia's foreign policy toward China, the economic impact of carbon credits on food security, and concerns regarding ideological indoctrination in schools. The episode also analyzes Australia's declining per capita GDP, the unintended consequences of tax reforms on the property market, and debates surrounding the age of criminal responsibility in Victoria. The panel concludes with a critique of media bias regarding race and the nature of political accountability.

02 Sep 2026