Charlie Lewis

The NACC robodebt report: A heartbreaking work of staggering incompetence Rick Morton wrote the book on robodebt. He delivers a damning verdict on the NACC's long-awaited robodebt report, which exonerated Scott Morrison and Kathryn Campbell.

Writing exclusively for Crikey today, Rick Morton tears into the NACC's long-awaited robodebt report that exonerated Scott Morrison and Kathryn Campbell.

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Netflix's new Murdoch doco shows why the mogul's legacy stays strong, as his power wanes Netflix's new Murdoch is a pacy and informative essay on the business machinations and family dramas that will determine News Corps (and thus our) future.

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A new Netflix series looks at Rupert Murdoch's attempts to secure his legacy. In terrifying ways, that legacy is already secure.

There is only one trait Matt Canavan needs as Nationals leader The leader of the Nats needs just one quality: an unslakable thirst for drama.

Matt Canavan has everything a Nationals leader needs — a willingness to blow up the Coalition and a comfort with limited results, @theshufflediary.bsky.social writes. www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/11/m...

Donald 'I am peace' Trump's track record of breaking every promise he made on the campaign trail It's almost impressive.

It is almost impressive, how many planks of Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign platform he has gone back and dismantled, @theshufflediary.bsky.social writes. www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/10/d...

Donald 'I am peace' Trump's track record of breaking every promise he made on the campaign trail It's almost impressive.

Donald Trump has kept all his promises to voters, unless you count the promises he made regarding war, inflation, job creation, energy prices, the Epstein files ...
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Tucker Carlson and the masks that can't be removed A pacy and highly readable new biography of Tucker Carlson charts the collapse of the chummy consensus that once kept figures like Donald Trump out.

A new biography of Tucker Carlson aims to explore the collapse of the American media and political landscape as it once existed. www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/09/t...

Tucker Carlson and the masks that can't be removed A pacy and highly readable new biography of Tucker Carlson charts the collapse of the chummy consensus that once kept figures like Donald Trump out.

Jason Zengerle’s new biography of Tucker Carlson is highly readable and utterly infuriating, @theshufflediary.bsky.social writes. www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/09/t...

Tucker Carlson and the masks that can't be removed A pacy and highly readable new biography of Tucker Carlson charts the collapse of the chummy consensus that once kept figures like Donald Trump out.

My review of Jason Zengerle's pacy and highly readable new biography of Tucker Carlson, which charts the collapse of the chummy consensus that once kept figures like Donald Trump out.
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On @3rrrfm.bsky.social #SpinCycle 7pm tonight @jessielilley.bsky.social @theshufflediary.bsky.social and @rachelwithers.bsky.social chat to @charlottegrieve.bsky.social about her book "Duty To Warn", covering her investigation into Dr Munjed Al Muderis. #healthcare #BookSky 📻 📚

Tonight on Spin Cycle on @3rrrfm.bsky.social we chat to @charlottegrieve.bsky.social about her book Duty To Warn, covering her Age investigation into Dr Munjed Al Muderis and the resulting defamation trial. Plus other headlines. 7pm with @theshufflediary.bsky.social and @rachelwithers.bsky.social

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The Art of Opposition, with the Democrats This would seem a good time, morally and practically, for the Democrats to step up and oppose President Trump's actions. And yet...

Since the attack on Iran, the Democrats have failed on every level an opposition can fail — political, moral and organisational, @theshufflediary.bsky.social writes. www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/05/a...

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What’s a story only Crikey would publish? Murdoch's financials, Grace Tame, Scott Morrison’s AC YouTube video by Crikey News

Been a while since I've shilled for the masthead, but this seems a good excuse: If you appreciate these kind of stories, and wish Australian media would produce more of this kind of work, the best way to make that happen is subscribing to @crikey.com.au!
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The Art of War, with Donald Trump There are myriad ways a nation can and must seek legitimacy before embarking on war. The US has done literally none of them.

Whether it was articulating legal grounds for an attack, or even knowing what they wanted to achieve, the US has failed to do anything to prepare for war, @theshufflediary.bsky.social writes. www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/04/t...

I’m back in @crikey.com.au today, covering the Manchester byelection. It’s usually folly to draw international lessons from local elections… but I think this one might be an exception to the rule…

How deep does Australia's loyalty to the US run, and is it rational? Does our relationship with the US actually make Australia safer or more prosperous?

Does Australia's relationship with the US actually make it safer or more prosperous? www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/03/a...

Looking back at the first-ever edition of Crikey Much has changed over the past 26 years, but it's remarkable how much of the first-ever Crikey still echoes in our pages.

Looking back at the first-ever edition of Crikey, its striking how much of what still fuels the publication was present from the start, @theshufflediary.bsky.social writes. www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/26/c...

Cheers Paul!

Always worth a listen.

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There's been a symbiotic relationship between the UK Royals and the media for nearly 100 years. Following Andrew's arrest and the Qs about who knew what and when, Spin Cycle this week will dig into that relationship. Plus, everything else. Join me and @rachelwithers.bsky.social from 7 on 3RRR!

There is a real groundswell of support in the offices for bringing it back

Early @crikey.com.au is a vibe. Cast your mind back to the year 2000…
Go on, it’s fun there.

Looking back at the first-ever edition of Crikey Much has changed over the past 26 years, but it's remarkable how much of the first-ever Crikey still echoes in our pages.

Had a lovely time delving into the first ever Crikey and hearing about the chaotic circumstances surrounding it: www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/26/c...

Ahead of the State of the Union, Donald Trump's stalling agenda may be the least of his problems Trump goes into his 2026 State of the Union address lacking his most vital component — the energy of a showman.

"[Trump] appears to be losing the primary difference between his dreamy performances and Biden’s — even at his least coherent, Trump was still an energetic showman. He retained the impression of vigour, the ability to command a room. Now, he sounds weary."
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Dreams about the Family Firm: Andrew and the end of the royal myth The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may be the conclusive end of the mystique the monarchy has always relied for its authority.

Some time in the 1930s, the Royals actively decided to supplement their traditional authority with charistmatic. Andrew's arrest is the end of all that.
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Haunting Wuthering Heights A few eerie details, before we all move on.

A few threads that were left over from my "Wuthering Heights" and then I promise we can all start thinking about something else

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Programs: Spin Cycle – 19 February 2026, Spin Cycle — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio An episode of Spin Cycle on 19 February 2026

Enjoyment may be the wrong word but it was clarifying and ... cathartic to break down 30 years of the Australian enabling and normalising Pauline Hanson with @jessielilley.bsky.social
Listen back:
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You're so kind, thank you!