Another week in politics and it's another week of drama. The talk of infighting and factions just won't go away for the Liberal Party, but what just does it all actually mean? 

James Law and Georgie Tunny break down what's going on in the lead-up to the federal election and what we can expect ahead of decision day in May.

Meanwhile it's been six weeks since the invasion of Ukraine and things are getting grim. Atrocities in Bucha have received global condemnation, but what can the UN actually do?

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They're out!

A late release this week as Georgie and James were stuck in the budget dungeon, but they've emerged and they've got everything you need to know about Australia's next 12 months in money.

We talk cheaper petrol prices and tax offsets, but is it all just a plot to buy votes?

Elsewhere, the slap seen around the world. Will Smith taking offence at Chris Rock's joke about wife Jada Pinkett-Smith's alopecia, and slapping him while the world watched. Was it right? Was it wrong? Was it toxic masculinity?

And more damaging accusations towards Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison, with senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells labelling him a 'bully' and an 'autocrat'.

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Wake-up calls in Aussie society - the death of politician Kimberley Kitching has cast light on serious toxic culture allegations in the Labor Party.

Meanwhile in South Australia, an election victory for opposition leader Peter Malinauskas has given the Liberals something to think about ahead of the upcoming federal election.

Finally, Georgie and James touch on more toxic masculinity in Aussie sports reporting, and talk a huge week ahead for the Flash platform.

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Finally! A week with some [slightly] less grim news! 

Georgie Tunny and James Law discuss the rising cost of living in Australia, the 'cock and balls' logo for the Women's Network as designed by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and Scott Morrison's sudden body positivity in trying to make Anthony Albanese's weight loss an election issue.

We also touch on the latest in Ukraine, and a new documentary exploring the psyche of Russian president Vladimir Putin.

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Shane Warne made spin bowling cool. He made people around the world pick up a cricket ball - or in Georgie's case, a tennis ball - and give their best flipper a crack. GT and James reminisce about their favourite Warnie memories and talk about what made the great man so special.

Elsewhere, we discuss the response to the floods in Queensland and Northern NSW, the rise of autocracy, and the latest in Ukraine.

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The end of February saw one of the most dramatic weeks of news in recent memory, with Vladimir Putin declaring a 'special military operation' in Ukraine - aka a war - and eastern Australia suffering from one of the worst flooding events of all time.

Georgie Tunny and James Law look at how the crisis in Ukraine has unfolded so far, and where might it lead, as well as Australia's latest natural disaster, and a tiny hint of good news with the end of Covid restrictions.

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Novak Djokovic has spoken! In his first interview since his deportation from Australia, he opened up to the BBC about his reasons for not getting vaccinated, and what happened behind the scenes.

Georgie Tunny and James Law take a deeper look at the interview, and what he's previously said about the situation.

Also this week, Jenny 'secret weapon' Morrison is rolled out for the cameras, and are we on the brink of WWIII? 

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Two women, two speeches that brought up a million and one issues for the Coalition and the Prime Minister.

Georgie Tunny and James Law analyse the speeches that captured the country's attention, as well as the religious discrimination bill that's divided a political party.

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Georgie Tunny and James Law take look back at a 'horrible, horrible' week for Prime Minister Scott Morrison with his 'brutal' appearance at the National Press Club and just what it means ahead of the election.

They also talk about 2022 already flying by, their experiences with Omicron, and what's flying on Flash News.

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Georgie Tunny and James Law are just two journalism nerds.

Each Friday, they'll take a deep dive into the biggest news stories of the week from Australia and around the world, and tell you everything you need to know.

Tune in for an easy-listening 20-minute podcast that'll leave you more informed, and hopefully give you a laugh or two along the way.

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