This week, Joe takes you inside the internal power struggles within both the Liberal and Labor parties as both seek to rebuild following the federal election. Plus The Daily Telegraph’s Chief Reporter Josh Hanrahan on the downfall of New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb, as she rejects claims she was pushed out of the role as the state’s top cop.    LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read more of Josh’s stories in The Daily Telegraph Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

Joe breaks down Labor's landslide win against the Coalition in the 2025 Federal Election. Plus former Liberal staffer Charlotte Mortlock gives her advice on what the party needs to do to reset and challenge Labor again in three years. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

With election just days away, Joe speaks with political mastermind Tim Gleason about the seats to watch as the nation heads to the polls this weekend. Plus Joe’s take on the booing of the Welcome to Country at a Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

On this special episode of The Real Story, Joe goes one-on-one with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of the Federal Election.  Joe quizzes the PM on how he connects with voters, preference deals with The Greens, relations with China and the United States amid the trade war, and the recent death of Pope Francis. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

On this episode, Joe is joined by The Project host Sarah Harris to unpack the five most cringe-worthy moments of the election campaign so far. No bouquets for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton or Tanya Plibersek here! Plus Sarah’s exclusive insight into the election winner AND the Prime Minister’s wedding date. LINKS Follow Sarah Harris on Instagram Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

This week, Joe wraps up week one of the election campaign and reveals the winner of the first public debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. Plus Sky News host Paul Murray on what Peter Dutton needs to do to build back his momentum ahead of polling day. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

It's our first episode since the election has been called and it's jam packed.  Joe breaks down the real story on:  whether Peter Dutton is, in fact, Australia's answer to Donald Trump - and whether that well help or hinder his campaign. And Yolanda Saiz from Vinnies joins us to discuss Australia's cost of living crisis and the importance of the CEO Sleepout. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

This week on the show! The budget special! We take what is essentially very boring material and make it sexy.  Is Peter Dutton being ruined by Donald Trump? We explore that with Parnell Palme McGuinness PLUS! Is there a secret Wuhan-style lab hidden somewhere in Australia? We delve into budget paper number two to get the facts.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

This week on the show! Peter Dutton's referendum on deporting criminals with dual citizenship The insane amount of money we are spending on government grants like drag shows for scientists and anti-racist dentistry. Misha Zelinsky drops in to give us the latest on the war in Ukraine.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

This week on the show! The sneaky preference deal the libs are planning How Malcolm Turnbull has potentially ruined US/Aus relations Josh Hanrahan drops in to give us more intel on the caravan of terror  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

This week on the show, we break down how Cyclone Alfred could affect the upcoming election. Plus! What’s it like to have a foreign government put a bounty on your head? Our guest knows firsthand. And, of course, we couldn’t go a week without checking in on what Donald Trump is up to. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

Last week we told you the date of the election, and this week we'll tell you who will win!  Plus! We have both the PM and the opposition leader with questions about their property portfolios, but only one is under scrutiny. Why is that?  And we couldn't go a week without talking about our friend Donal and his antics with the Russia/Ukraine war.  All that and more! LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Get a copy of @ mishazelinsky book here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

This week we tell you the exact date the election will be called. Well, we are almost certain of it. Plus! We catch up with Misha Zelinsky to find out if the Ukraine war will end, or will it be the start of WWIII. All that and more! LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Get a copy of @ mishazelinsky book here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

This week we find out about THAT phone call between Donald Trump and Albo and what it means for Australia.  Plus! Will Albo sacrifice Rudd as the ambassador to the US?  And we speak to the inimitable Paul Murray, aka 'The Trump Whisperer,' to find out what the future holds for the world while Donald is in power.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

This week we find out if Donald Trump can solve the Middle Eastern conflict with real estate. Plus! We tackle the government's response to puberty blockers for minors.  And we speak to Josh Hanrahan from the Daily Telegraph to get the real story on that bizarre and scary story of the 'caravan of terror.' LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

This week we let you know why the bad newspoll numbers might actually be beneficial for Albo and the Labor Party.  Plus, after Grace Tame wore a statement T-shirt at an Australia Day event, what did she actually achieve? And what's it like to be cancelled? We speak to Deborah Conway about getting cancelled and not even realising. To order a copy of Deborah Conway's book, click HERE.  LINKS See more from Deborah Conway here Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

This week, Joe's got the answers to all the big issues. Was Elon Musk really doing a Nazi salute? What does the ceasefire really mean? And can we solve the Australia Day debate once and for all?  LINKS See more from Dr Nick Dyrenfurth at curtinrc.org Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

This week, Joe is diving into the dangers of ‘group think’ and how recent major events – COVID and the US election, to name a couple – have been influenced by this movement. He's joined by the one and only legend of Jim's Mowing - Jim Penman to discuss. Plus, Joe has the inside word on when the election might be.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

Joe is joined by the wonderful Sarah Harris for the third and final instalment of our Summer Specials.  This week, Joe and Sarah are unpacking the cost-of-living crisis. They open up about their own experiences with poverty, and debate Albo's wrong turns.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow @whatsarahsnapped on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au

Over the summer break, Joe is joined by the one and only Sarah Harris to recap and review the biggest news stories of the year. This week, Orange Man Bad... Or... Orange Man Fun? Joe and Sarah discuss the return of Donald Trump, and what this means for Australia.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow @whatsarahsnapped on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us attherealstory@novapodcasts.com.au