Luke is joined by Lincoln Parker, Chair of the Liberal Party’s Defence & National Security Policy Branch, who expresses concerns about the government's effectiveness with the Solomon Islands, which has fallen under China's influence, postponed national elections, denied USN Ships entry, and allowed Chinese police presence. 

Additionally, Solomons PM Sogavare declined to attend the White House Pacific Islands Summit with Biden, raising concerns about the lack of attention to this issue. 

Mr. Parker also doubts AUKUS's progress, citing delays in upgrading the Stirling submarine base and the absence of progress on the announced missile factory, leading him to question Richard Marles' performance as Defence Minister.

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- Wednesday, 27th of September.

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Luke Grant is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes.

This week Sarah whips up Burnt Basque Cheesecake (recipe courtesy Charlotte Ree)

Ingredients

1 kg cream cheese, at room temperature

300 g caster sugar

6 free range eggs, at room temperature

500 ml thickened cream

2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

80 g plain flour 

Method 

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Luke Grant chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for September 27th.

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Professor David Flint chats to Luke Grant on the week’s important issues & political news.

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- Tuesday, 26th of September.

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Luke is joined by Ruth Limkin, the founder of The Banyans Healthcare, to discuss the scourge of vaping amongst young Australians today.

Despite it being illegal for e-cigarettes to be sold to those under the age of 18, one in four teens between 14-17 have vaped with the average age of first use concerningly being just 14-years-old. 

So far this year, six young people were hospitalised in New South Wales after using vapes purchased off the social media app Snapchat – but health warnings are falling upon deaf ears with more than 3.5 million Australians aged 14 or older either smoking or vaping. 

Ms Limkin talks about the importance of early intervention for addiction and gives some tips for friends or family members who are concerned about a loved one who may be experiencing addiction.

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A few weeks ago, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, armed with departmental modelling, suggested that it would cost taxpayers $387 billion to build 71 small modular nuclear reactors to replace Australia’s entire fleet of coal-fired electrical generators that still produce two-thirds of the nation’s power.

Luke is joined by Robert Parker, former president of the Australian Nuclear Association & founder of Nuclear For Climate Australia, who believes these numbers are way off the mark.  

Mr Parker reveals what's happening with nuclear generation around the world and what he thinks is a more realistic cost should Australia travel down the path to nuclear power generation.

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- Tuesday, 26th of September.

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Luke Grant chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.

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