Join journalist, broadcaster, and now podcaster Joe Hildebrand as he breaks down the biggest news stories of the week in everyday language. He’ll give you all the facts you need to go into the weekend feeling informed about the stories that Australians are talking about. It’s news that respects your intelligence. No spin, no BS... Just The Real Story.
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Signup to Generate a PitchJoin journalist, broadcaster, and now podcaster Joe Hildebrand as he breaks down the biggest news stories of the week in everyday language. He’ll give you all the facts you need to go into the weekend feeling informed about the stories that Australians are talking about. It’s news that respects your intelligence. No spin, no BS... Just The Real Story.
Recent episodes include "Can The 20-Point Plan Deliver Peace In Gaza?" (9 October 2025, 36 minutes), "Trump's Peace Plan For Gaza" (2 October 2025, 30 minutes), and "Albo Locks In Meeting With Donald Trump" (25 September 2025, 24 minutes).
The Real Story With Joe Hildebrand publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 75 episodes.
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The Real Story With Joe Hildebrand is a news show with 75 episodes published.
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Episode #71
<p>This week on The Real Story, pro-Palestine protests continue even with peace plans on the table; the federal Liberal party at war with each other; and The Australian's Cameron Stewart on the finer points of the...
Episode #70
<p>This week on The Real Story, Donald Trump unveils his 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to. But what are the sticking points to ending the conflict over...
Episode #69
<p>In this episode of The Real Story, Joe takes a deep dive into Anthony Albanese's trip to the UN, as the government announces its intention to formerly recognise Palestine as a state and promote Australia's climate...
Episode #68
<p>In this episode of The Real Story, Joe explores the fallout from the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, as the political left and right play the blame game. Plus the federal Liberal Party sinks...
Episode #67
<p>In this episode of The Real Story Joe breaks down the comments from controversial Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price about Indian migrants.</p> <p>Plus! Why is Donald Trump changing the name of the US defense force and...
Episode #66
<p>The March For Australia, held in cities across the country over the weekend, was advertised as a way to unite the country, and stand against mass migration. But there was a darker side to these protests, as far-right...
Episode #65
<p>In this week's episode of The Real Story, Joe breaks down the trifecta of national security issues plaguing Australia this week. Firstly, the curious case of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles'...
Episode #64
<p>This week on The Real Story - Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin come face to face on U.S. soil, but it was Putin who came out on top, making no concessions in the name of peace with Ukraine. So where to next. The...
Episode #63
<p>This week on The Real Story - The Albanese government reveals its intention to recognise Palestinian statehood, following in the footsteps of France, Canada and the U.K. So what does this mean politically and will it...
Episode #62
<p>This week on The Real Story - 90,000 march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestine, but was anything really achieved? A Chinese national arrested in Canberra accused of being a spy - how will this...
Episode #61
<p>This week on the Real Story, the WA Liberal Party looks to take on Welcomes to Country and net-zero targets as part of its bid to stay relevant. </p> <p>Plus, the Albanese government move to include YouTube as part...
Episode #60
<p>This week on the Real Story Joe tells us the real story of why Stephen Colbert was let go from his late slot. </p> <p>Plus! We speak to former Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham to get all the tea on why the Greens are...
Episode #59
<p>This week on the Real Story Joe tells us the real story of Mark Latham, finds out what actually happens on diplomatic trips and uncovers the truth behind the secret treasury advice that was accidentally leaked. </p>...
Episode #58
<p>This week on The Real Story: former defence advisor Glenn Kolomeitz with the latest on peace talks in the Middle East, and Australia's relationship with the United States and Donald Trump.</p> <p>Plus after last...
Episode #57
<p>This week on The Real Story: former Prime Minister and current Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has been critical of Donald Trump in the past. Is he to blame for the U.S. President avoiding current PM...
Episode #56
<p>This week on The Real Story, Sarah Harris joins Joe in studio to talk about the end of The Project, her apology to Carrie Bickmore, and how social media is killing of television. She also opens up about being axed...
Episode #55
<p>This week on The Real Story, with Israel and Iran now engaged in battle and Donald Trump weighing up options for the United States to get involved, there are real concerns we are on the cusp of World War III. Former...
Episode #54
<p>This week on The Real Story, Joe looks at the immigration protests in Los Angeles - why they're happening and Australia has become embroiled in the demonstrations.</p> <p>Plus shock as the axe is swung on The Project...
Episode #53
<p>Veteran Israeli hostage negotiator Dr Gershon Baskin, co-director of the Alliance for Two States, details how support for Hamas has collapsed among Palestinians, and the group has no future governing Gaza.</p> <p>Dr...
Episode #52
<p>This week on The Real Story, the Coalition’s implosion continues with the Liberals and Nationals unable to even agree about what they disagree about. Plus Labor is under fire over controversial changes to unrealised...
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