The Conditional Release Program

Jack the Insider and Joel Hill
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Welcome to The Conditional Release Program, a podcast that delves into the netherworld of cults, crims and con artists. Who would have thought a spicy chest cough would turn everyone so completely mad? Our weekly show covers the conspiracy theorists that created a 'shadow pandemic' of political idiocy and violent ideation within the fringe of politics. From time to time we get our hands even dirtier with true crime deep dives. Jack is a seasoned expert in the true crime genre, having written and spoken extensively about Roger Rogerson, Stan 'the man' Smith and, of course, the Fine Cotton Fiasco. In various episodes he guides us through the dark underbelly of Australian crime in his trademark storytelling style. The world is getting weird and we are getting weird with it. Let's watch as democracy crumbles into a smouldering heap - and take note of the kids carrying the matches and the metho. Hosted by Jack the Insider and Joel Hill with an occasional rotation of guests that generally share our distaste toward the lunatic fringe.

  1. The Two Jacks - Episode 150 - Landslides, Losers, and Raised Bats

    21 HRS AGO

    The Two Jacks - Episode 150 - Landslides, Losers, and Raised Bats

    So the shownotes are brought to you by Grok this week and this is the prompt. Please make podcast shownotes based on this transcript.  Keep in mind that this is an Australian podcast and it’s okay to be a bit of an a******e. In fact, I encourage it. But not toward jack the insider - just toward hong kong jack who is an old lawyer who used to be a labor voter but now is more of a conservative which we view with contempt. Feel free to shade the shownotes with that perspective.  It's just not a good model. These shownotes are fine, I guess, but what it thinks 'Australian' is has truly made me want to move to New Zealand. Oh Grok, you did your best. The transcript says my name instead of Jack and I tell Grok that but it clearly did not listen. Terrible, terrible LLM. Show Notes: Two Jacks Episode 150 G'day, you legends! Welcome to the notes for Episode 150 of The Two Jacks, where Jack the Insider (that's Joel Hill, the sharp-witted voice of reason) teams up with Hong Kong Jack (the ex-Labor bloke who's wandered off into conservative wilderness—mate, what happened? We view that shift with the contempt it deserves, like watching a once-solid pub mate switch to light beer). It's all fair dinkum Aussie banter here: politics, elections, wars, strikes, and sport, with a bit of a******e flair thrown in. We've bumped timestamps forward 25 seconds to account for the theme music—because who doesn't love a dramatic entrance? This ep clocks in at around 1:13:40 (post-theme), recorded on 26 March 2026. Jack the Insider keeps it real, while Hong Kong Jack reminisces about his glory days before his puzzling pivot to the dark side. Strap in for a ripper discussion shaded with our signature contempt for conservative flip-floppers. Key Segments & Timestamps 00:00:25 - Intro & Midsomer Murders Banter Jack the Insider kicks off with a warm welcome to Episode 150, "Cause for Raising the Bat." Hong Kong Jack dives into his love for Midsomer Murders—showing his age, but hey, at least it's not as outdated as his politics. Quick chat on media strikes and a teaser for political affiliations. (Light-hearted start, no harm done.) 00:00:44 - Political Shifts: Hong Kong Jack's "Evolution" Hong Kong Jack claims his views haven't changed since the Hawke era—pull the other one, mate! He admits ditching faith in government enterprises like Telecom (fair call) but then bangs on about defending Western civilization after eyeing failed states. Jack the Insider wisely points out that's 43 years ago—plenty of time for a bloke to go from Labor loyalist to conservative crank. We shade this with contempt: once a worker's champion, now just another right-leaning relic. Key quote: "My views aren't very different to what they were in 1983." Yeah, nah. 00:01:40 - US Democracy Woes & Aussie Strengths Deep dive into America's broken system—Trump as symptom, not disease. Jack the Insider praises Australia's compulsory voting, independent electoral commission, and preferential system as rock-solid. Hong Kong Jack chimes in on voter registration pitfalls in the US (fair point, even from a turncoat). Education smackdown: Insider calls out red states' poor outcomes; Hong Kong Jack disputes it—next week's debate fodder. 00:09:11 - South Australian Election Tsunami Labor surges to 33+ seats, Libs collapse, One Nation rises (but probably won't last—history says they'll implode like always). Insider debunks the "orange tsunami" hype; it's just Lib votes bleeding to One Nation, handing wins to Labor. Shade on Hong Kong Jack's conservative lean: This is what happens when ex-Labor types like you defect—chaos for the right! Big swings in blue-collar seats, but Insider sees two Australias emerging. One Nation's David Payton congratulated... for now. Bet on him bolting to the crossbenches within a year. 00:22:39 - Immigration, Patriotism, & Pauline's Perks Insider calls out xenophobia's ugly history in Oz (thanks, White Australia policy—Labor's brainchild, ironically). Hong Kong Jack pushes addressing concerns without dismissing voters—solid, but coming from a conservative convert, it's rich. Chat on embracing migrants as "new Australians" and embracing patriotism (not jingoism). Quick roast: Pauline Hanson cops flak for undeclared flights on Gina Rinehart's jet—quid pro quo much? Insider: Personal attacks won't stick, but policy takedowns will. 00:39:44 - Albo's Mosque Visit & Aussie Heckling Tradition PM Albo and Tony Burke get razzed at Lakemba Mosque—fair play in our democracy! Insider recalls Howard and Hawke copping boos too. Hong Kong Jack shares Gough Whitlam's 1974 rugby league zinger. All in good fun—unlike switching political sides mid-life crisis. 00:42:25 - ABC Strike Drama ABC staff walk out for 24 hours over pay (10% over three years, below inflation). Insider: Not ideal timing with news alternatives booming. Hong Kong Jack jokes about staff showing up just to strike—classic. Many preferred the BBC fill-in; Insider warns of threats to World Service. Shade: If only conservatives like Hong Kong Jack appreciated public broadcasters instead of griping. 00:48:00 - Iran War Update: Closer to Peace? Tense chat on the Iran conflict—US strikes "obliterated" nuclear sites (per Tulsi Gabbard), but why the war? Straits of Hormuz choked, petrol prices spiking ($2.50 unleaded in Oz). Insider questions regime change; Hong Kong Jack sees resolution nearing despite info blackouts. Pakistan as backchannel? Saudis pressuring them over defence pacts. Economic forecasts grim: global recession likely. No panic on oil stockpiles—avoid desal plant-style blunders. 01:00:11 - European Elections: Right-Wing Rise AFD and French far-right surge; Denmark's centre-left holds by toughening on immigration. Hungary watch: Orbán might fall to TISA—good news for Ukraine. Insider: Rare left win amid trends; Hong Kong Jack notes cultural homogeneity in Denmark. Shade: Europe's right-wing wave? Sounds like Hong Kong Jack's kinda vibe these days. 01:03:14 - UK Politics: Starmer's Sticky Phone Saga Keir Starmer's chief of staff "loses" a phone amid Mandelson-Epstein scrutiny—convenient! Polls: Labour up to 19%, Reform down to 23%. Insider: Farage fading; Greens at 18% show alt-left strength. Crime chat: London's rates down, but phone thefts? Dodgy excuse. 01:07:39 - Meta's "Big Tobacco" Moment Lawsuits hammer Meta ($4.2M payout) for addicting kids like cigarettes. New Mexico case: $375M for failing to protect from predators. Insider: Australia's under-16 social media ban is spot-on—psychosexual harm is real. Porn sites now verifying age? No complaints here. 01:13:21 - Sport Wrap: NRL, AFL, Cricket Shenanigans NRL: Sea Eagles vs. Roosters tonight; Broncos stumbling. AFL: Essendon "disaster" talk premature; Suns look top-four bound. Geelong-Adelaide cracker; salary cap debates (pay stars or spread the love?). Cricket: England backs Bazball flops; Warnie's IPL windfall ($50M stake). Sheffield Shield final: Vics dominating SA. Bonus: Free Imran Khan tees from CrickInfo—CA's T-shirt ban at Junction Oval? Pathetic. That's a wrap on 150—cracking ep with Insider's insight shining through, even if Hong Kong Jack's conservative drift drags it down a peg (we kid, but seriously, mate—sort it out). Drop us a line on your political origin stories or media gripes. Cheers, legends—catch ya next week!

    1hr 34min
  2. Episode 206 - SA Election - Cobalt or Death - Florsheim Shoes - Monica & Guru in Court -

    2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 206 - SA Election - Cobalt or Death - Florsheim Shoes - Monica & Guru in Court -

    It's been a huge week on the lunatic fringe. We have the SA election where One Nation basically won the whole thing while Peter Malinauskas and his stupid giant biceps are crying into some non alcoholic beer that someone served him WITHOUT AN RSA! But yeah it's South Australia so outside of the whole One Nation litmus test don't tell me you care about ambulance ramping in Adelaide because I know you don't. One can only assume Marco Rubio is channeling Trump when he says to Zambia - give us your rare earth minerals or we will kill your kids. Wish we were kidding. They are holding PEPFAR hostage for a deal. Insane. Trump is making people wear clown shoes which is bizarrely apt but not for the right reasons AAANNNNDDD We look at Monica and Guru back in court. Monica has come back for her hat and Guru is having a crack at self rep for a defo case that is going very badly. Also sovcits and BABET!

    1hr 34min
  3. SAMPLE - Black Label 39 - Iran - Naughty Jan 6ers - Farrer and SA elections - HCA Vic donations case

    19 MAR

    SAMPLE - Black Label 39 - Iran - Naughty Jan 6ers - Farrer and SA elections - HCA Vic donations case

    In my legally unqualified opinion we didn't defame anyone in the first 30 mins so we will give y'all a bit of content to chew on while we get the next main ep going. Notes are slop as declared! Enjoy and sign up if you want more! patreon.com/theconditionalreleaseprogram ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Big one here! Was a fun record. At the end we also have a quick chat about Monica's upcoming appeal though limited because Jack needed to scurry off for a durry and watch his beloved Carlton play (and win) a game. Bless - he will be in a good mood this week. Here's some AI slop show notes. This one's from Gemini Pro - thinking model. PS gemini is lying there's a ton that's off limits but we do push the envelope a bit in the second half. Enjoy :-) Show Notes In this extended Black Label episode, Jack and Joel dive deep into the unfolding chaos of the Iran War, the disturbing criminal fallout of Donald Trump’s January 6th pardons, and the "rigged" nature of Australian electoral finance laws. From dirty bombs to "demonic realms" in South Australian politics, nothing is off-limits. The Middle East: The Bad Sequel The Iran War: Jack and Joel discuss the lack of an exit strategy in the escalating conflict involving Israel, Iran, and Lebanon Intelligence Gaps: A look at the "gutting" of the U.S. security apparatus and why the duo currently trusts ASIO over the FBI. The "Dirty Bomb" Threat: A breakdown of radioactive materials like Cesium-137 and Americium—and Joel’s childhood plan involving a smoke detector. The Matildas & Bravery: The team discusses the defection of five Iranian women’s soccer players in Australia. U.S. News: Pardons and Predators The Crime Wave: A startling analysis of the 1,600 January 6th insurrectionists pardoned by Trump. At least 33 have already re-offended or were revealed to have extensive records. Disturbing Trends: Discussion on the over-representation of child sex offenders among the J6 pardoned group compared to the general population. Prison Politics: Jack explains the "Aryan Brotherhood" intake process in federal penitentiaries. Australian Politics: Rigged Systems & Religious "Fruit Loops" The Farrer By-election: Why the Liberal Party might run third in Susan Ley’s old seat as an Independent looks to "piss it in". South Australian "Demons": The rise of Liberal candidate Carsten Woodhouse, his views on "demonic realms," and why the SA Liberals are facing a 60-40 wipeout. Electoral Finance Lawsuit: A deep dive into the High Court challenge by Paul Hopper and Melissa Lowe against Victorian donation laws that appear designed to entrench the major parties. The Cooker Corner: Monica’s Day in Court The Appeal: Monica Smit returns to court to challenge her costs order. Calderbank Offers: Joel explains how Monica's rejection of a settlement offer led to her current financial peril—and why she admitted on Twitter that she "knew the risks".

    33 min
  4. The Two Jacks - Episode 149 - How We Consume News (and Why It Matters)

    19 MAR

    The Two Jacks - Episode 149 - How We Consume News (and Why It Matters)

    Okay so it seems that episode 148 hasn't actually gone up yet. So I will do that later. Yes, 148 goes before 149 but we are post modern and cool like that. And hey, now you can liten to episode 148 and know HKJ is wrong instead of wondering if he will be wrong. Hindsight is 20/20 indeed. This AI slop is brought to you by Copilot 'premium' which is the one that makes the talky guns and tracky cameras. Episode summary A non‑news episode that examines personal media habits, the shifting political spectrum (using the ABC Vote Compass), the economics of modern journalism, social platforms and the disruptive risks and benefits of AI — plus a run through books, magazines, streamers and sport. The hosts compare how they start the day, which outlets they trust, and how AI is already changing creative and legal work. Key theme: media survival depends on business models, editorial craft and sensible regulation of new technologies. “Well, g'day listeners and welcome once again to the Two Jacks. We've got a slightly different program today for you. We're not going to cover the news. We're going to cover media and who we like in it and and the pressures that are on media at the moment, where that all might lead to, the role of social media, AI, et cetera.”. Show notes with timestamps (all timestamps shifted +25 seconds to allow for theme music) - 00:00:25 — Intro & episode focus — Hosts set out the plan: a media‑focused episode rather than the usual news rundown. - 00:01:47 — Political identity & background — Hong Kong Jack describes his political journey (centre‑left, former Socialist Left faction). - 00:03:38 — On the “well‑trodden path” — Discussion of how political views used to shift with age and why that pattern is changing for younger voters. - 00:06:54 — ABC Vote Compass exercise — Jack completes the Vote Compass and they discuss how algorithms and question framing shape results. - 00:21:08 — Vote Compass results & interpretation — Jack’s alignment scores (e.g., 75% with Coalition, 54% with Labor, 20% with Greens) and the hosts’ take on what that means. - 00:27:13 — Daily media routines — What each host reads and listens to first thing (newspapers, RN, X/Twitter scans, US/UK outlets). Practical notes on tabloids vs broadsheets for breaking local news. - 00:39:32 — Opinion vs reporting — How to spot news reporting vs opinion pages and why craftful writing (examples: Marina Hyde, Andrew Sullivan) matters. - 01:03:35 — Magazines & books — Short detour on the decline of magazines, favourite authors (PG Wodehouse, Ian Rankin, Patrick Radden Keefe). - 01:03:35 — Streamers & sport viewing — How the hosts manage subscriptions, Foxtel/streamer fatigue and watching AFL/NRL. - 00:50:45 — AI: opportunities and risks — Start of the AI segment: research uses, creative pitfalls, and legal/compliance concerns. - 00:56:21 — ByteDance / C‑Dance & IP concerns — Discussion of AI‑generated video, likeness rights and the potential for major intellectual‑property disputes. - 01:01:46 — Regulation debate — Should AI be regulated now or allowed to evolve? The hosts weigh the tradeoffs and recall missed regulatory opportunities with social media. - 01:13:03 — Sport roundup — AFL, NRL and international sport highlights and controversies (Sydney Swans commemoration, fixture fairness, early season form). - 01:29:08 — Wrap & final thoughts — Media matters; paying for quality journalism and the need to balance innovation with safeguards. Key takeaways - Media habits shape perception — where you start your day (tabloid, broadsheet, radio, X) affects what you notice and how you interpret events. - Quality writing still matters — craft, clarity and wit keep readers engaged and build trust. - AI is a double‑edged sword — powerful for research and diagnostics, risky for copyright, fabrication and legal accuracy; human verification remains essential. - Business model = survival — subscriptions and reliable revenue streams determine whether outlets can afford deep reporting.

    1hr 31min
  5. The Two Jacks - Episode 147 - Khamenei Down, Carney in Town & the AFL Kicks Off

    10 MAR

    The Two Jacks - Episode 147 - Khamenei Down, Carney in Town & the AFL Kicks Off

    Claude wrote these. I did not. Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack are back for Episode 147, recorded on 5 March 2026. It's a massive week of news — a record Kiwi exodus to Australia, a leaked Liberal Party post-mortem, the Star Casino legal fallout, a landmark war in Iran, and a bumper AFL season preview. Settle in. Record Kiwi Migration & Trans-Tasman Economics [00:00:41] The BBC reports New Zealand citizens are leaving at record levels — over 60,000 departed in a single year, the equivalent of 180 people per day. Former PM Jacinda Ardern has joined the exodus, reportedly house-hunting on Sydney's northern beaches. Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack debate the merits of the northern beaches vs. the eastern suburbs, and the real net migration figures behind the headlines. Net migration loss from NZ: over 30,000 in 2024 to Australia alone Long-term departures hit 101,932 in 2023 — remarkable for a nation of 5.3 million NZ GDP per capita: USD 49,000 vs. Australia's USD 69,000 New Zealand has been in negative GDP growth since December 2024, but is forecasting ~4% growth in the next financial year Australia has maintained consistent positive GDP growth post-COVID (0.8%–2.5% p.a.) The two countries are described as being at opposite ends of the economic cycle Brief discussion on Jacinda Ardern's post-Harvard career options and what Julia Gillard's post-PM trajectory looks like by comparison 🗳️ The Leaked Liberal Party Review [00:07:44] The suppressed post-mortem of the coalition's catastrophic 2025 federal election loss has been leaked — ultimately tabled in Parliament by PM Albanese himself, making it public. Jack the Insider has read the first version of the 64-page document. The review was always going to leak; opposition leader Angus Taylor's attempt to suppress it backfired spectacularly Key findings: breakdown in relationship between Peter Dutton's office and the federal campaign director; policy made without clear authorship Jane Hume named for two damaging gaffes — claiming Chinese spies were handing out how-to-votes for Labor, and overstating the case against work-from-home (she later apologised to The Australian's industrial relations reporter Ewan Hannan) The work-from-home policy has no identifiable author Dutton still insisting he was ahead in polls in February Discussion of Labor's own 2019 review and the broader lesson for parties about not releasing policy too early 🏢 Star Casino Federal Court Ruling [00:19:05] A breaking story: the Federal Court has handed down adverse findings against two former Star Entertainment executives in a landmark corporate governance case. Former CEO Matt Bekier and former Chief Legal Officer Paula Martin found to have breached Section 180 of the Corporations Act (duties of care and diligence) between 2017–2019 Justice Michael Lee (described as "the busiest judge in the country") cleared seven other board members including former ARU chair John O'Neill Sanctions yet to be handed down; ASIC likely to weigh in The broader discussion covers the structural problem with casino business models: regulatory compliance around money laundering may be fundamentally incompatible with profitability Crown Melbourne's tribulations and multiple royal commissions also referenced, including a colourful anecdote about a criminal money-laundering operation that went badly wrong 🏠 Victoria's Work-From-Home Legislation [00:24:46] The Allan government is moving to enshrine the right to work from home in Victorian legislation. Jack the Insider sees echoes of the dying days of the Cain-Kirner government — a paralysed administration unable to confront the CFMEU, reaching for popular populist measures to shift the narrative Genuine doubt raised about whether the Victorian government has the constitutional authority to extend this beyond the state's own industrial relations jurisdiction Ironic observation: the CFMEU may now be able to commit its alleged crimes from the comfort of home, enshrined in law by the very government it dominates 🏏 R.I.P. Dennis Cometti — A Legend of Australian Sporting Commentary [00:27:41] A sad farewell to one of Australia's greatest sports broadcasters, Dennis Cometti, who passed away aged 76 after an illness. Remembered for his wit, calm authority, extraordinary phrasing ("centimetre perfect") and versatility across AFL, swimming, and Olympics His long partnership with Bruce McAvaney celebrated — both were known for generously lifting their co-commentators rather than hogging the spotlight Matthew Richardson recalled how Cometti and McAvaney would share stats and ideas with sideline reporters to make the whole program better — rare generosity in the industry Bruce McAvaney described the loss of his "great mate" as losing "something truly precious" Jack the Insider teases a future story about his own interview with Bruce McAvaney 🇮🇷 The Iran War — A Deep Dive [00:30:51] The episode's centrepiece: a thorough analysis of the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that rocked the world. The Opening Strikes [00:30:51] Strikes on Tehran targeted the Iranian leadership with remarkable precision; 49 killed including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his daughter, his grandson, and dozens of senior officials The operation was months in the making — US assets were being repositioned in the Middle East from Christmas onwards Diplomatic talks with Iran are assessed as having been a strategic cover for the military build-up Who Was Khamenei? [00:32:37] In power since the 1979 Islamic Revolution — 47 years of directing proxy terrorism via Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis Jack the Insider recounts the chilling Mark Colvin story: journalists taken to a quarry outside Tehran in 1979 and shown a sea of bodies — the regime announcing who it was from day one The International Law Question [00:58:37] Assessed as genuinely unclear — international law is a patchwork of conflicting treaties with no real enforcement mechanism against superpowers Germany's Chancellor Merz singled out for the most coherent response: a country that ignores international law and lies about funding terrorism cannot claim its protection The UN condemned the US and Israel but said nothing about Iran killing 30,000 of its own people six weeks prior Global Reactions [00:59:39] Spain denied access to US bases; Trump retaliated by threatening to cut all trade between South America and the US Portugal quickly offered support France sending an aircraft carrier (one of only 12 "top-class" flat-tops in the world — 11 American, 1 French) Australia: supportive, aligned with Canada, Germany, and France in what Hong Kong Jack calls "the sensible centre" UK: Keir Starmer initially refused access to RAF bases and Chagos Islands, changed position only after Iran struck a British base in Cyprus; faced an internal cabinet revolt led by Ed Miliband The Mossad Intelligence Operation [00:51:38] Mossad hacked Tehran's traffic camera network and used algorithms to map the movements and behavioural patterns of all senior Iranian officials Combined with deep long-term human intelligence — reportedly the head of Iran's unit charged with rooting out Mossad infiltration was himself a Mossad agent Ariel Sharon reportedly tasked Mossad with making Iran its priority target 25 years ago Iran's Military Capacity & the Missile Question [00:54:26] Iran holds approximately 5,200 ballistic missiles capable of striking 600–1,000km range — plus extensive drone capacity (the Shahed-1, used by Russia in Ukraine) Missiles fired as far as Cyprus, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Jordan in the initial chaotic response Pakistan publicly reminded Iran of its security pact with Saudi Arabia (which includes a nuclear dimension) Iran assessed as now diplomatically friendless — India also opposed Oil: West Texas Intermediate sitting at USD 77.32 at time of recording; Straits of Hormuz insurance issues mean tankers may be forced around the Cape of Good Hope The End Game [00:46:08] Pete Hegseth: no "hollow democratisation" — objectives described as conservative Assessed likely goal: degrade Iran's military capacity and defund its proxy network (Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis) Regime change seen as desirable but practically very difficult — Revolutionary Guard and military figures are financially entrenched in the system Demographics: Tehran's middle class largely despise the regime; rural Iran retains significant support for the clerics Reza Pahlavi (the Shah's son, in exile in the US) continues to lobby for recognition, though his credentials beyond his family name are questioned Iran under internet blackout for over a week — very little information getting out 🇨🇦 Canadian PM Mark Carney's State Visit [00:15:23] Mark Carney visited Australia fresh from a major diplomatic breakthrough in India — signing deals worth billions and repairing a relationship damaged by the Sikh separatist controversy under Trudeau. Hong Kong Jack: Carney's speech was "heavily laden with management speak" Both Australia and Canada noted for carefully managing their relationships with Trump's America — characterised in Australian political cartoons as competitive sycophancy Canada is the US's largest oil supplier — giving it significant strategic importance as the Iran conflict strains global supply 🇺🇸 Clinton Depositions & the Epstein Files [01:08:19] Hillary and Bill Clinton both deposed before the House Oversight Committee's Epstein investigation. Hillary described as giving as good as she got — "slapping around" committee members including Lauren Boebert Boebert violated rules by photographing Clinton during the deposition and circulating it on social media Bill Clinton, now in his mid-80s, was photographed reviewing Epstein documents with an expression compared to "being handed photos from your university days" Pam Bondi called to give evidence before the

    1hr 33min
  6. Episode 205 - Epstein Fury ft Hillary + Pizza - GC Trump Tower - Woke AI - BABET!

    6 MAR

    Episode 205 - Epstein Fury ft Hillary + Pizza - GC Trump Tower - Woke AI - BABET!

    We are back and it's been a huge fortnight on the fringe of right wing politics. We have forgotten about Epstein thanks to Operation Epstein Fury - but is that really why Trump went ahead with his 'definitely not a war for the sake of congress' military operation? Probably not. But hey, that's what we said when Clinton did a PR campaign for Tomahawk Cruise Missiles over in Serbia when things heated up at home. Either way, there's a slim chance this won't end terribly. The Epstein files are going great with Hillary Clinton - for some reason - being pulled into a closed door session with career idiot Lauren Boebert who asked her about pizzagate because, well, this entire thing is a farce. Trump Tower is definitely happening on the Gold Coast which will be a billion stories high and run by a very competent former Yeppoon pub owner. Can't think of a better bloke to make this thing definitely happen. What could possibly go wrong? Anthropic are woke because they don't want to implement mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons but don't worry, Sam Altman is happy to do that one. We are all going to die. SovCits sees Dale Doback turn a $500 speeding fine into a protracted courtroom shitfight for no apparent reason and... BABET HAS NOT BEEN IDLE! Enjoy folks. Thanks for your support - please give us money on Patreon but if that kind of thankless behaviour is unsatisfying go to cbco.beer and enter CRP10 at the checkout and get some discounted good beer. It doesn't really help us but the beer is legit good and well priced!!!

    2hr 1min

  7. 27 FEB

    The Two Jacks - Episode 146 - One Nation’s Surge, NDIS Reform & the Politics of Fea

    AS USUAL SHOWNOTES ARE AI SLOP BY CLAUDE SONNET 4.6 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER ----------------------------------------------------------- A wide‑ranging hour covering domestic politics (One Nation’s surge and the Coalition’s paralysis), major policy debates (NDIS reform, political donations), crime and national security items, transport projects, and international flashpoints from the US tariffs decision to Iran and Russia. Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack mix sharp political analysis with on‑the‑ground colour and sport/entertainment roundups. 00:00:26 — Intro & banter Quick greeting, light chat about Chinese New Year and local life in Hong Kong. Sets tone and introduces the episode. 00:01:36 — One Nation surge & polling deep-dive Discussion of recent polls showing One Nation jumping into mid‑teens/20s in places; skepticism about methodology (Roy Morgan/telephone vs face‑to‑face) and how soft protest votes can be. Hong Kong Jack calls this a historically large minor‑party rise. 00:06:49 — Why major conservatives look frozen (cost of One Nation policy) Analysis of Coalition paralysis on immigration policy; PBO estimate on net‑zero migration cost discussed; critique that Liberals/Nationals aren’t confronting One Nation’s policy platform. 00:10:47 — Keith Wallerhan essay: who are modern decisive voters? Summary of Wallerhan’s argument that the old “Phil & Jenny” voter has shifted; a new aspirational, tertiary‑educated, renting suburban voter is key and the Liberal Party hasn’t adapted. 00:13:29 — Nationals, nuclear sites and political messaging failures How rushed / poorly communicated policy (nuclear sites list) triggered NIMBY backlash; claim the Coalition isn’t doing the detailed work needed to respond to voter shifts. 00:18:28 — High Court challenge to Victoria’s political donations regime Two independents argue the law entrenches major parties by cutting off new fundraising structures; discussion of the likely timing and importance for the November state election. 00:20:30 — Crime: abduction/murder linked to organised crime networks Appalling case of an elderly man abducted from North Ryde, body discovered near Penrith; two men charged, defence suggests broader Sydney crime network involvement. 00:24:56 — Gang violence & the Matt Utai shooting; crime networks in Sydney Brief on organised‑crime turf disputes (the “Coconut Cartel” reference) and ongoing police investigations. 00:24:56 — Transport — Sydney–Newcastle high‑speed rail proposal Federal funding for planning (~AUD 660m so far) discussed; doubts raised about cost, route feasibility and whether fast rail really suits Australia’s geography and travel patterns. 00:31:09 — NDIS & autism diagnosis debate Mike Freelander (paediatrician & MP) argues autism diagnostic threshold is too low; Grattan Institute numbers referenced; concern NDIS budget/scope is unsustainable without reform. 00:36:29 — Australians in Syrian camps / “ISIS brides” debate Strong views on repatriation and national security; discussion of Australian citizenship rights for children born in Australia and the political difficulty of extracting or repatriating individuals from camps. 00:42:10 — UK entry rules for dual citizens (brief) Note about changes/fees affecting dual UK citizens arriving without a UK passport; implications for Hong Kongers and others. 00:44:20 — United States tariffs & Supreme Court ruling SCOTUS decision limiting presidential tariff powers discussed; Gorsuch and Kavanaugh opinions mentioned; likely litigation and refund battles to follow. 00:56:16 — AI, data centres and environmental concerns Colorado moratorium mention; large energy/water footprints of data centres; practical notes on lawyers/journalists misusing AI (fabricated cases) and AI as a drafting tool that must be checked. 01:04:37 — Middle East: Iran tensions & regional risks Discussion of US/Israeli options, likely limits to air/missile strikes, regional escalation risk and implications for proxy groups (Hezbollah). 01:05:30 — Russia & Ukraine: economic pressure on Moscow Survey of views that Russia’s economy is under severe strain and that continued war may be economically self‑sustaining for the regime. 01:06:13 — UK politics: by‑election in Gorton & Denton (context) Background on the resignation/scandal that triggered the by‑election; polling context (Reform/Greens versus Labor). 01:08:15 — High‑profile UK arrests (Mandelson, Andrew) and “misconduct in public office” Overview of arrests/interviews, differences in UK arrest process vs Australia, discussion of historical use and limits of the offence and prosecution challenges. 01:19:04 — Sport: AFL documentary, Toby Greene, Carlton developments Notes on Amazon Prime’s Inside the AFL; Toby Greene anecdote; Carlton’s new training facility, ESG plan and player signings (Sam Walsh, Jager Smith, Wade Dirksen story). 01:27:41 — NRL in Las Vegas; T20 World Cup & Australian cricket update NRL double‑header success in Vegas; ticket/cost notes. T20 World Cup preview—India/England/West Indies form and women’s team performance spotlight. 01:32:18 — Global oddities and small items (N Korea, etc.) Quick remarks on North Korea’s predictable “reelection” and the historic gap since last nuclear test. 01:33:36 — Outro & listener call‑outs Closing thanks, invitation for listener questions and sign‑off.

    1hr 34min
  8. SAMPLE - Black Label 38 - Thiel's Hallow App - Tariffs - Epstein - SovCit

    24 FEB ·  BONUS

    SAMPLE - Black Label 38 - Thiel's Hallow App - Tariffs - Epstein - SovCit

    I don't think we defamed anyone in the first thirty mins so I thought I might give a snippet to the public feed to keep y'all happy till the next main ep. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Patrons! Thank you for your continued support. This thing hangs over my head like a dark cloud of unfulfilled expectations despite you all being super chill about whether we release or not. But this one's a banger! Should be a main really but whatever - y'all deserve some quality in your feed. First up is the Hallow app - a pay to pray phone app funded by Peter Thiel (among others) which not only makes you cough up dough to join their s****y prayer challenges - but harvests data and feeds you political messaging. Classic Thiel. God bless that evil vampire. Tariffs are out! They are back in! That was quick. But what happens to the ones they've already taken? There's a grift here. For some insane reason Jack disputes the claim that this is the most corrupt white house in history and then has to read out a list of reasons why that is objectively wrong. Epstein will not go away. Punishment exists outside the USA but just because nobody has gone to their new forever home in handcuffs doesn't mean heads won't roll. For now, but they'll be sweating like - nevermind. And there's a bonghead sovcit who was radicalised online and for some reason his lawyer said that in the past tense. Yeah sure mate! Cook on lad. But don't send cops death threats. They are not fond of them. Enjoy!

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Welcome to The Conditional Release Program, a podcast that delves into the netherworld of cults, crims and con artists. Who would have thought a spicy chest cough would turn everyone so completely mad? Our weekly show covers the conspiracy theorists that created a 'shadow pandemic' of political idiocy and violent ideation within the fringe of politics. From time to time we get our hands even dirtier with true crime deep dives. Jack is a seasoned expert in the true crime genre, having written and spoken extensively about Roger Rogerson, Stan 'the man' Smith and, of course, the Fine Cotton Fiasco. In various episodes he guides us through the dark underbelly of Australian crime in his trademark storytelling style. The world is getting weird and we are getting weird with it. Let's watch as democracy crumbles into a smouldering heap - and take note of the kids carrying the matches and the metho. Hosted by Jack the Insider and Joel Hill with an occasional rotation of guests that generally share our distaste toward the lunatic fringe.

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  • Creator
    Jack the Insider and Joel Hill
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    453
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    The Conditional Release Program

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