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 explores allegations of climate alarmism regarding the Great Barrier Reef, featuring Dr. Peter Ridd's discussion on record coral cover and the need for scientific accountability. The program also examines political controversies surrounding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, including diplomatic tensions with Japan and criticisms of his leadership and accountability. Further discussions cover the cost-of-living crisis in Australia, Victoria's infrastructure and debt challenges with Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, and international developments such as Donald Trump's administration's stance on vaccinations. The episode concludes with analyses of One Nation's social media strategies and security concerns regarding suspicious underwater cable damage near Western Australia.

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They show obviously that the reef is in wonderful condition. Yes, it goes through ups and downs, as that graph shows, but at the moment it's in wonderful condition, more coral in the last six years than any of the previous 35 years since records began.

00:05:16 · Dr. Peter Ridd provides scientific evidence to support the claim that the reef is currently thriving.

I mean, you should always be checking the science. That's the basic principle of the scientific method, that nothing's ever completely proven.

00:16:47 · Matt Canavan argues for the necessity of continuous scrutiny in scientific research to ensure accountability.

This is just crazy and dangerous. I mean, this conspiracy theory that vaccines caused autism in children, that made big headlines in 1998 when the Lancet Medical Journal published a paper by 13 doctors and scientists making that link with the triple vaccine.

00:31:02 · The host discusses the debunked scientific fraud that originally linked the MMR vaccine to autism.

If we want to be a successful multi-ethnic democracy here in Australia, that requires far more than celebrating our diversity. It actually does require integration.

00:41:38 · Mia Schlicht discusses the necessity of social integration for a successful multi-ethnic society.

This is, in my view, it's Beijing showing what it can do in times of a military conflict, and it's been practised very extensively around Taiwan and by the Russians and the Chinese in the Baltic Sea against Germans in the Baltic States.

00:48:25 · Michael Damby suggests that the cutting of internet cables off the West Australian coast could be a demonstration of capability by China.

Episodes

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The Bolt Report | 1 August

This episode explores allegations of climate alarmism regarding the Great Barrier Reef, featuring Dr. Peter Ridd's discussion on record coral cover and the need for scientific accountability. The program also examines political controversies surrounding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, including diplomatic tensions with Japan and criticisms of his leadership and accountability. Further discussions cover the cost-of-living crisis in Australia, Victoria's infrastructure and debt challenges with Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, and international developments such as Donald Trump's administration's stance on vaccinations. The episode concludes with analyses of One Nation's social media strategies and security concerns regarding suspicious underwater cable damage near Western Australia.

11 Aug 2026
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The Bolt Report | 10 August

This episode examines a series of political and social controversies, beginning with the backlash over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's sexist remarks regarding Japan and concerns over Australian national security vulnerabilities to drone incursions. The discussion moves into Middle Eastern politics, evaluating Donald Trump's role in potential peace deals, alongside an analysis of declining support for the Australian Labor government. The episode also covers domestic issues including the Victorian pothole crisis and heated parliamentary exchanges involving Senator Lydia Thorpe. Finally, the conversation addresses institutional integrity following a major academic fraud scandal at Cambridge and the ABC's apology to Gina Rinehart.

10 Aug 2026
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The Bolt Report | 6 August

This episode examines recent controversies surrounding the ABC, including an apology to Gina Rinehart for offensive content and allegations of misconduct involving a Four Corners reporter. The discussion also critiques Energy Minister Chris Bowen's high travel expenses and his approach to renewable energy targets. Additionally, the program explores international security concerns regarding China's influence and drone warfare in Europe, alongside the resignation of Cambridge University professor Jason Arday following allegations of academic fraud.

06 Aug 2026
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The Bolt Report | 5 August

This episode examines the rise of left-wing extremism in Australia, focusing on student protests and an arson attack on a defense manufacturer, alongside political tensions within the Labor government regarding immigration reforms. The discussion also covers the Victorian IBAC report into a Labor scandal, critiques of Energy Minister Chris Bowen's climate speech, and the backlash against the ABC. The conversation further explores allegations that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has insulted Japan through inappropriate jokes and diplomatic snubs. Finally, the hosts address the brutality of the Russian regime and criticize the global community's failure to respond to ongoing international conflicts.

05 Aug 2026
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The Bolt Report | 4 August

The host examines increasing racial division in Australia, specifically regarding land claims in Melbourne, alongside a deep dive into recent ABC scandals involving media integrity and the future of the national broadcaster. The episode features an interview with Senator Matt Canavan on ABC reform and Sean Spicer on the rise of socialism within the US Democratic Party. The discussion further explores economic volatility in Victoria, housing crises, and international issues such as New York's subsidized supermarket initiatives. The episode concludes with debates over Section 18C, freedom of speech, allegations regarding political donations, and the impact of DEI policies on meritocracy and academic integrity.

04 Aug 2026