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Narelle Mason and Matt Newlands are former frontline workers who now work as registered counsellors equipping frontline workers/first responders to face the unique mental health challenges of frontline work such as policing, military, paramedics and firefighters.

In 2022, they cofounded Frontline Mental Health to help frontline workers prepare for the psychological and emotional challenges that frontline work presents.

On this episode of BASED, Senator Antic speaks with Narelle and Matt about the current mental health situation in frontline workplaces, the value of preventative work, the concept of post-traumatic growth, and the costs of not addressing traumatic aspects of frontline professions.

Zane Basic is the Liberal Candidate for the seat of Mayo.

Growing up as the son of first-generation Croatian immigrants, who came to South Australia with nothing but a suitcase, Zane understands what it’s like when times are tough – especially in a cost-of-living crisis.

Zane understands the meaning of hard work and he wants to bring this work ethic to the task of delivering more for our Hills and Fleurieu communities.

On this edition of BASED, Zane Basic and I discuss his own family’s struggles and success, and his vision for the electorate of Mayo.

Authorised by Senator Alex Antic, Liberal Party of Australia, Adelaide.

Irena Zagladov is the Liberal Candidate for the seat ofMakin.

Born in the former Soviet Union in Kiev, Irena Zagladov haslived through socialism, which she describes as an ongoing housing crisis, and an ongoing shortage of essentials. Sound familiar?

A current Councillor for the City of Tea Tree Gully, Irenacan see the creep happening in Australia and understands the risks we face.

On this edition of BASED, Irena Zagladov and I discuss herformer life in the Soviet Union, her migration to Australia, and why she’s now running for the north eastern Adelaide seat of Makin.

Authorised by Senator Alex Antic, Liberal Party ofAustralia, Adelaide.

Daniel Wild is the Liberal Candidate for the seat of Spence.

Adelaide’s most northern metropolitan electorate, Spence was once a manufacturing powerhouse, providing stable and well-paid employment for hard working Australians.

Traditional Labor voters have been forgotten about in thenorth; the renewable energy and immigration obsession of Labor has destroyed jobs and overloaded our infrastructure.

Dan Wild knows what has gone wrong, and he has thecredentials and experience to become an effective and pragmatic Member for Spence.

On this edition of BASED, Dan Wild and I discuss the successful Australia of yesteryear, and the way Labor has abandoned working class Australians.

Authorised by Senator Alex Antic, Liberal Party of Australia, Adelaide.

Reilly O'Brien is an AFL player who is currently the first-choice ruckman for the Adelaide Crows. He has played for the Crows since 2014.

As well as having a successful career in the AFL, O'Brien holds a medical science degree from Flinders University and a Master of Neuroscience from King's College. In 2024, O'Brien received the Jim Stynes award for his advocacy work relating to mental health with South Australian school students.

On this episode of BASED, Senator Antic and Reilly O'Brien discuss life in the AFL, the impact of neuroscience on preventing concussions in football, Jordan Peterson, and more.

Michael Shellenberger is the Founder and President of

A lifelong environmental activist, Shellenberger has criticised climate alarmism for being unscientific, and has advocated for the use of nuclear energy as an efficient and environmentally-friendly energy source. In 2022, his

Nathan Livingstone runs the popular X account @TheMilkBarTV which is well-known for content criticising Australia's COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates.

A recent video edited by Nathan detailing the timeline of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump was viewed by millions of people around the world.After losing his job as a forklift driver for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, Nathan began using his editing and filmmaking skills to critique politics during the COVID period.

On this episode of BASED, Senator Antic and Nathan Livingston discuss Melbourne during COVID, Nathan's video outlining the Trump assassination attempt, and Labor's revised Combatting Mis and Dis Information Bill and how it could potentially impact accounts such as MilkBarTV.

Victor Davis Hanson is an American military historian, author, and professor emeritus of Classics at California State University. He has written many books on ancient history and contemporary political issues, and is also a Senior Fellow in classics and military history at the Hoover Institution.

Dr Robert Epstein is an American psychologist, professor, author, and journalist. He is the former editor-in-chief of Psychology Today and founder of the American Institute for Behavioural Research and Technology.

As well as authoring many books on psychology, Professor Epstein has been an outspoken critic of Google and the influence of Big Tech on democratic processes, noting the danger of “allowing big technology companies to decide which news stories are legitimate”.

On this episode of BASED, Senator Antic and Professor Epstein discuss Big Tech's control over access to information online, and how such a monopoly can undermine our democratic process.

Rachel Read is a mother of five who is raising awareness of sex education curriculum content in South Australian schools and advocating for parental involvement in education.

Rachel decided to become a member of the governing council of her childrens' school in the Eyre Peninsula. Concerned about the curriculum material, she met with other parents to discuss what their children were being exposed to in classrooms and found that they shared her concerns. However, the school told her she would be "formally disciplined" and have to attend respect-building workshops.

On this episode of BASED, Senator Antic and Rachel Read discuss her experience of seeking curriculum transparency and working with other parents to challenge the system.

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