Episode 1,448 — Blind Magic in Alice Springs, hosted by Murray Stewart. In this solo episode Murray reflects on recent headlines and cultural touchstones, offering candid personal takes and a call for measured thinking.

Murray opens by revisiting his comments about Taylor Swift from the previous episode, admitting he finds her persona and music unexciting and explaining his plain, unvarnished reaction.

The bulk of the show focuses on Donald Trump: Murray urges critics to give the 79-year-old leader some credit for his resilience and recent diplomatic activity. He discusses Trump’s apparent role in reducing tensions in the Middle East and easing a skirmish between India and Pakistan, calling these developments remarkable given the backdrop of the devastating 2023 conflict that cost many lives.

At the same time Murray voices concern about the physical and mental toll of such intense activity at an advanced age, hoping for wise counsel and good health for anyone in that position. He asks listeners to temper partisan hatred and to acknowledge achievements even when they come from unexpected places.

Listeners can expect forthright opinion, retrospective commentary on recent global events, and a thoughtful plea for balance and empathy in public discourse.