In this episode, Callum and Janaline discuss why Australia might need to increase defence spending, what are the real strategic threats to Australia and will we actually get any subs under AUKUS?

Here's the transcript.

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Music:"Insurrection"

Written by Pierre Chrétien

Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra

Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.