The Front

JD Vance thought he had a Donald Trump-endorsed golden ticket to the White House - but after the Republicans got hammered in the midterms, it looks more like golden handcuffs. So can JD still be president? And with the Democrats riding high, could Kamala Harris really try again? Or is it time for someone else to have a go?
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Democrats seize US congress in massive backlash against Donald Trump
Republicans eye break from toxic Donald Trump agenda
What a Democratic congress means for Trump’s foreign-policy agenda
Commentary by Cameron Stewart: Republican midterm disaster signals beginning of the end for Donald Trump MAGA era
Commentary by Cameron Stewart: JD Vance scrambles to protect 2028 presidential ambitions as Trump suffers midterm wipe-out
Commentary by Greg Sheridan: How Donald Trump crushed the Republican Party and handed power to US Democrats
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme.
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Inside Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine: the ‘bloody buddy comedy’ taking on the Oscars.
Senior reporter Sarah Elks joins host Claire Harvey on The Front to break down one of the most talked-about films of the year. Set in 1973 on the eve of Pinochet’s takeover of Chile, Wild Horse Nine follows two CIA agents—played by John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell—who find themselves on assignment on Easter Island. With a stellar cast including Steve Buscemi, Parker Posey, and Tom Waits, the movie blends dark comedy, high-stakes political intrigue, and existential questions about mortality and redemption.
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How a $500 cheque from the ABC helped launch a Hollywood heavyweight - by Sarah Elks
Martin McDonagh has been telling the same story for years. Is the joke wearing thin? - by Nikki Gemmell
How woke politics are reshaping the Oscars - by Rosemary Neill
The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.
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Accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon admits he’s responsible for his ex-boyfriend’s death – but claims it was a tragic accident.
He’s pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder and one count of aggravated break-and-enter related to the 2024 deaths of TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner, flight attendant Luke Davies.
Plus, Helen Haines condition is ‘stable’, and 90-year-old woman becomes Bondi massacre’s 16th victim.
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Accused cop killer Beau Lamarre-Condon says he ‘didn’t want to’ kill ex-boyfriend Jesse Baird
Helen Haines condition changed to 'stable'
90-year-old Eva Geller dies from medical complications after being shot during Bondi terror attack

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Private equity, foreign owners, terrible service, real estate missteps, angry landlords and bemused customers: David Jones died a slow and ugly death and now we’re asking: can anyone revive this 18-year-old legacy retailer? The Australian's DataRoom columnist Bridget Carter has been breaking all the scoops and joins Claire Harvey today.
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ASX rallies; David Jones landlord Vicinity reviewing earnings guidance
The brutal private equity playbook behind David Jones’ demise
David Jones collapses into administration after private equity owner runs out of cash
The Front is presented by Claire Harvey. Jasper Leak is The Australian’s audio lead. Our team also includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton.
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Accused killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon is giving evidence in his own defence in his double-murder trial.
He’s pleaded not guilty to murdering TV presenter Jesse Baird and Baird’s partner, flight attendant Luke Davies, at Baird’s Paddington sharehouse in 2024.
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Accused killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon testifies before his double-murder trial
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