• East Plus West Ep 196 - One Nation Face Off Liberals In Farrar and Baldivis residents' concerns on renewable battery fields
    Feb 27 2026

    In this week’s exclusive subscribers’ podcast, Ivan and Leo discuss the conservative push to contest the seat of Farrar after former Liberal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley was replaced by Angus Taylor. One Nation has announced three preselection candidates, while a Teal independent is also eyeing the seat. It remains unclear who the Liberals and Nationals will endorse. Plus, Baldivis residents are opposing a proposed renewable battery facility, with some neighbours fearing they may have to sell their homes. We feature an exclusive interview with One Nation WA Leader and MLC Rod Caddies, who attended the community meeting.


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    14 mins
  • East Plus West Ep 195 - One Nation Creates Youth Branch In WA And Chinese New Year Celebration
    Feb 20 2026

    In this week’s exclusive subscribers’ podcast, Ivan and Leo discuss the significant rise in One Nation’s recent polling, along with an exclusive report on One Nation WA’s move to form a youth branch on March 7th. We have the full details on that, as well as the recent shift in the conservative political movement—especially whether the Liberals can win back their base. And with Chinese New Year here, what celebrations are coming up this week in Perth and across Australia?


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    20 mins
  • East Plus West Ep 194 - Liberals Replaces Ley With Taylor As Leader, And York Community Cabinet Push
    Feb 13 2026

    In this week’s exclusive subscribers’ podcast, Ivan and Leo discuss the significant rise in One Nation’s recent polling, along with an exclusive report on One Nation WA’s move to form a youth branch on March 7th. We have the full details on that, as well as the recent shift in the conservative political movement—especially whether the Liberals can win back their base. And with Chinese New Year here, what celebrations are coming up this week in Perth and across Australia?


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    15 mins
  • East Plus West Ep 193 - Coalition's 2nd divorce, Mosman Park family homicide, and interest rate pain
    Feb 6 2026

    In this week’s exclusive subscribers’ podcast, Ivan and Leo unpack a potential long-term split of the Liberal–National Coalition as One Nation surges, examine new developments in the Mosman Park family double-homicide and suicide case with a focus on NDIS autism support, and break down rising interest rates as inflation heats up again, squeezing mortgage holders, homeowners and buyers.


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    26 mins
  • East Plus West Ep 192 - Mosman Park Double Homicide, Liberal Leadership Challenge & Freo's new traffic bridge
    Jan 30 2026

    In this week’s exclusive subscribers’ podcast, Ivan and Leo have the latest updates on the Mosman Park double homicide case that has shocked Perth. Meanwhile, the Liberal leadership contest has taken a new turn, with Andrew Hastie pulling out of the race to clear a path for Angus Taylor versus Sussan Ley. The old Fremantle Traffic Bridge will also close for a year as construction begins on the new suspension bridge.


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    12 mins
  • East Plus West Ep 191 – Coalition Splits Again Over Hate Laws & Labor Mourns Picton’s Passing
    Jan 23 2026

    In this week’s exclusive subscribers’ podcast, Ivan and Leo begin the 2026 season with the second break-up of the federal Coalition parties, following a split over hate speech laws in the wake of the Bondi shootings. Major divisions are also highlighted over gun ownership after three Nationals senators quit the shadow cabinet, triggering further instability.


    Meanwhile, in Perth, a funeral was held today for much-loved and talented Labor powerbroker and mineral resources executive Tim Picton, following an alleged punching incident. The Prime Minister and state leaders attended the funeral. We have an extract from his wife’s speech.


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    17 mins
  • East Plus West Ep 190 - Social Media Ban Begins & WA Government Reveals 2026 Top Agenda
    Dec 12 2025

    In this week’s exclusive subscribers’ podcast, Ivan and Leo break down the first week of Australia’s under-16 social media ban, as young users already find ways around it. The WA Government outlines its top four priorities for 2026, with Police Minister Reece Whitby vowing to cut the road toll. WA Nationals Leader Shane Love responds, sharpening his focus on regional crime and road safety. Plus, new WAMN News polling shows more than 60 per cent of West Australians say they’re struggling this year.


    NOTE: this is the last show for 2025, the East Plus West Podcast will return on the 23rd, January, 2026. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.


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    19 mins
  • East Plus West Ep 189 - Last Day Of Parliament For 2025, 'Black Washing' Warning & Burswood Racetrack Protest
    Dec 5 2025

    In this week’s exclusive subscribers’ podcast, Ivan and Leo discuss the final week of Federal and State Parliaments, marking an incredibly busy, action-packed day full of press conferences, inquiry reports and protests. Meanwhile, they further report on the “black washing” allegations, with community leaders calling for changes to First Nations company ownership structures to reduce potential rorting in government procurement contracts. And the Burswood Perth Park racetrack protest turns into a fizzer, with low attendance from residents and the opposition being mocked by the Deputy Premier.


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    17 mins