Topic: Melbourne Lockdown

13 chapters across the catalog

Re-wilding
Episode 1394 27:30 - 31:42

1394: Re-wilding

Victoria Australia, Pandemic Management Bill Protests

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews, nicknamed "Dictator Dan" by critics, is pushing for new permanent pandemic legislation that would allow the government to declare lockdowns indefinitely without parliamentary oversight. The proposed laws include provisions for detaining individuals without charge for breaching health orders. Additionally, a new "Freedom Passport" system in Australia will automatically update and prompt citizens for booster shots to maintain their "green tick" status.

Spook Nation
Episode 1383

1383: Spook Nation

Melbourne Anti-Lockdown Protests and Police Kettling Tactics

Protesters in Melbourne, Australia, engaged in large-scale anti-lockdown demonstrations where police utilized "kettling" tactics to box in the crowd. Reports indicate that while protesters attempted to remain peaceful by changing directions to avoid confrontation, they eventually surged through police lines in a "Braveheart-style" charge after being trapped.

Freedom Phoney
Episode 1364 44:52 - 46:24

1364: Freedom Phoney

Australia Lockdowns, Melbourne Delta Variant Response

Melbourne, Australia, entered a strict three-week lockdown in response to a small number of Delta variant cases. The Australian government's "zero-COVID" strategy has led to repeated shutdowns of major cities even when infection numbers remain low. This policy has sparked debate over the efficacy of locking down healthy populations versus focused protection of the elderly and vulnerable.

Ask China!
Episode 1350 2:49 - 5:56

1350: Ask China!

Victoria Lockdown, Australian Vaccine Mutation Claims

Melbourne and the state of Victoria enter a seven-day mandatory lockdown following the identification of 12 new COVID-19 cases. The Victorian Health Minister draws criticism for a statement suggesting that the vaccine itself is mutating. Additionally, Representative Green of Maryland is noted for a verbal slip regarding the "origins of the vaccine" rather than the virus.

The Election Special
Episode 1291 20:09 - 22:35

1291: The Election Special

Anthony Fauci, Melbourne Lockdown Success Claims

Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared on Shep Smith's CNBC program to discuss the 111-day lockdown in Melbourne, Australia. Smith questioned why the United States could not replicate Melbourne's success in reaching zero cases. Fauci noted that while lockdowns are effective at stopping spread, there is very little political appetite for them in the U.S.

Dumb and Sick
Episode 1283 1:11:17 - 1:16:28

1283: Dumb and Sick

Australian Lockdown Enforcement, Healthcare Worker Dissent

Authorities in Victoria, Australia, have implemented strict curfews and protest bans, with Premier Dan Andrews dismissing concerns about civil liberties. In Europe, a Dutch healthcare worker went viral after claiming she was trained to keep people "dependent, dumb, and sick" before quitting her job to speak out against the system. These events are cited as evidence of a global trend toward authoritarian enforcement of health protocols.

Insurrectious
Episode 1277 1:39:50 - 1:43:01

1277: Insurrectious

Melbourne Lockdown, Matt Wiffin and Victoria State Restrictions

Matt Wiffin from Melbourne, Australia, reports on the draconian lockdown measures currently affecting Victoria, including mandatory homeschooling and severe movement restrictions. He requests "jobs karma" for the citizens of Victoria as they navigate the economic fallout of the "Wuhan virus." The segment highlights the international reach of the show's audience and the shared experience of global lockdowns.

Hypocrite Oath
Episode 1275 41:59 - 45:37

1275: Hypocrite Oath

Melbourne Stage 4 Lockdown, Premier Daniel Andrews

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has extended Melbourne's Stage 4 lockdown, setting a target of five or fewer new daily cases before significant restrictions are lifted. Residents and local politicians have criticized the "roadmap" as unrealistic, noting that even cities with low infection rates remain under heavy restrictions. The economic and social toll on the state of Victoria is expected to last for decades due to these stringent measures.

pre-bunked
Episode 1269 2:39:53 - 2:45:24

1269: pre-bunked

Australian Donor Reports, Melbourne Lockdown

Listeners from Australia provide firsthand accounts of the "draconian" Stage 4 lockdowns in Melbourne, Victoria. One producer, Rufus, notes that Victoria is the only Australian state to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with China's Belt and Road initiative, suggesting a political link to the severity of the local response. Sir Chris the Drunken Minstrel returns from sabbatical to report on the "prison state" of Victoria and the social pressure regarding face masks.

Quarantine Bonking
Episode 1268 19:58 - 23:18

1268: Quarantine Bonking

Victoria Australia COVID-19 Lockdown, Nursing Home Deaths

The state of Victoria, Australia, faces a severe COVID-19 outbreak, with 78% of deaths occurring in aged care facilities. The hosts discuss the strict lockdown measures in Melbourne and the political fallout for Premier Daniel Andrews.

Trust Stamp
Episode 1267 1:48 - 6:09

1267: Trust Stamp

Melbourne Lockdown Enforcement, Security Failures, Case Surges

Authorities in Melbourne, Australia, have granted police the power to enter homes without warrants to conduct spot checks during a strict six-week lockdown. The surge in COVID-19 cases is attributed to a failure in hotel quarantine managed by an independent security company that reportedly hired Uber drivers as guards. Local producers report conflicting views on the severity of the outbreak and the necessity of mandatory face masks.

33 Cases
Episode 1266 11:16 - 14:28

1266: 33 Cases

Victoria Australia Implements Extreme Stage 4 Lockdown Curfews

The state of Victoria, Australia, entered a stringent six-week Stage 4 lockdown including an 8 PM to 5 AM curfew and a five-kilometer travel limit. Commentator Katie Hopkins reported that residents are restricted to one hour of outdoor exercise per day and one person per household for grocery shopping. The measures were triggered by a small number of deaths, primarily among individuals over the age of 70.