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The Sunday Shot starts in 15 mins. Jo and I are joined by legends @rachelwithers.bsky.social and @paulbongiorno.bsky.social. Join us as we break down the happenings at the UN in a considerably less parochial/moronic fashion than our mainstream media did this week.

Tomorrow's #SundayShot sees media legend @paulbongiorno.bsky.social make his Shot debut, joined by Shot favourite @rachelwithers.bsky.social. In lieu of an interview, @davemilbo.bsky.social has been closely following the UN General Assembly and has put together a highlights package. Join us!

A dose of facts for you ... www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

The way this country continues to systemically punish our most vulnerable to truly shocking. More than 300,000 Australians had Centrelink payments cancelled illegally, new analysis shows www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

If you can’t get past the paywall, just enjoy the genius illustration by Simon Letch.

... dear folk of the USA - science matters 👇 #auspol #USA #Trump

Post the wins. Think about how consumers and market forces made these giant powerful companies change course and — here’s the important part — defy Trump. Now consider doing it for something bigger than Jimmy Kimmel.

Another reason some parents skip or delay vaccinations is because they think other vaccinated kids will protect theirs. They think there's no downside, and that the diseases are mild. We need to explain what really happens to kids who get these diseases.

I feel truly honoured to have been chosen to design this year’s Radical Book Fair poster hosted by Edinburgh’s Lighthouse Bookshop 🖤📖 I’m so happy with how this turned out and I can’t wait for the event 📚

Recently @amyremeikis.bsky.social reminded my of Umberto Eco's 14 points of "eternal fascism" in which "it is enough that one of them be present to allow fascism to coagulate around it". And well , there is a sh*it load of coagulation happening.

Zack Polanski urges UK to protect Gaza flotilla, as other countries risk war to resist Israeli impunity Green Party leader Polanski has written an urgent letter to Keir Starmer's government over the Global Sumud Flotilla www.thecanary.co/trending/202...

... bravo 👇 #auspol

Kyle’s mom barges into the office of Benjamin Netanyahu, and lets rip: “Just who do you think you are, killing thousands and flattening neighbourhoods, then wrapping yourself in Judaism like it’s some shield from criticism!” #SouthPark

I don't feel like it got the coverage it deserved last year but Tom Barrow's three-part documentary about The Miners' Strike is excellent stuff. I'm including it in my streaming picks for Sunday Times Culture. www.channel4.com/programmes/m...

It's time our politicians kicked their US habit www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

A must read from Ronni "There is a critical difference between what is briefly interesting to the public, and what is in the public interest." #auspol

Fairy wrens singing to their eggs is my favourite conjured inage of the year so far. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

How did they get away with #Robodebt ? Because they HAVE gotten away scott free. 😡 #KathrynCampbell #SenateEstimates .

It could happen here … #fascism #auspol

I am really made proud as an Australian to see my country represent moral, pragmatic leadership on the world stage. This is a fantastic speech from @albomp.bsky.social, and I urge you to read it. apple.news/AkfnzbuMRR86...

... bottom line, censorship is bad for business 👇 #auspol

Zack Polanski tells the Canary that its media and political lies that are stopping nationalisation "If people need essentials, then this shouldn't be driven by profit. It should be driven by people's needs" says Polanski www.thecanary.co/trending/202...

As I was saying…

From @tomredmemes.bsky.social

@roseyroseamund.bsky.social A spray-painted bronze statue titled “Best Friends Forever” showing Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands was placed on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol early Tuesday.

German artist Katja Lang Road to E. (2022)

Kamala Harris on The View on election night: "That night -- I grieved in a way that I have not since my mother died. The pain was not at all about losing a race. I knew what it was going to mean for the country ... all I could say over and over was 'my God, my God, my God.' It was very difficult."

... Musk leaves politics after an damaging boycott of Tesla, Kimmel brought back after 4b drop in Disney bottom line - I see a pattern here - Boycotts work 🤔 #auspol

On disagreement www.deepcutnews.com/p/from-charl...

What the utter hell. Ever news article should lead with “Trump delivers a deranged and dangerous rant”

It is hard to overstate how deranged Trump is in this press conference. Watch the clips from @atrupar.com.

Speersy writes article... 🙄 no world leader should be engaging with Dictator Trump... he wants isolationism... let it be so... the focus should be looking to other markets - cancelling contracts (AUKUS) @albomp.bsky.social #AusPol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Can I sue Tylenol if my mother took it during pregnancy and I DON’T have autism? Because she did & I don’t. This is fucking stupid. They are turning America into a global laughing stock. The rest of us will continue taking paracetamol while you walk through life with a headache and autism continues.

We should not care or reward Disney for this. We must make their bottom line hurt for even considering doing something like this. Don't let up. Other companies need to see that bowing to fascism is not something you can do without consequence.

A Cultural Study... in which i kinda tell my life story to an old friend. needs a tldr. open.substack.com/pub/greenwor...

The result of the Trump administration claiming paracetamol causes autism and banning it is that they will just stop all reporting of children having autism. Oh, and fund NO autism support. They do this with everything. The job market. Climate. Bird flu. None of these things actually go away.

We need to change everything. Step 1 - join.greenparty.org.uk

... Aust holds a sub deal worth billions to the USA, and they are also desperate for our rare earth minerals - Albo should stop chasing Trump and chill. As the cards fall, he need us more than we need him. #auspol @albomp.bsky.social

#Auspol Before anyone gets too cut up about Charlie Kirk’s memorial in the USA, which has been splashed all over Australian (or should I say Murdoch and LNP) media today, why don’t you read some of his quotes. The man literally ran a MAGA recruitment program for young people - like Hitler did❗️ 👇🏻

... on the brighter side, no matter how they spin it, the number of people mourning Charlie Kirk is a piss in the ocean compared to the millions and millions who witnessed his divisive hate #auspol

I interviewed historian @emmashortis.bsky.social on the particulars of American fascism, comparisons with Nazism, the global crisis of democracy, and Australia's options. None of this is particularly cheery stuff, but you might find some clarity in it. youtu.be/MM6cXjTBJ0U?...

I have a theory. #Trump is a malignant narcissist & #Albo has caused a real or imagined offence or narcissistic injury. Or Trump is threatened by him. Narcissists use the silent treatment to manipulate, punish & control ignoring & avoiding to show displeasure. #Stonewalling is emotionally abusive.

Arghhhh see correct below, tune in now or anytime. #SundayShot

BREAKING: Canada, the U.K. and Australia recognize a Palestinian state despite opposition from the U.S. and Israel.

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” It costs a lot less to house people.

The clock is ticking.

My statement formally recognising the State of Palestine.

Watch the Dutch kick Disney in their tiny mouse gonads…