Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

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Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they’re doing. There’s no sugar coating. There’s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.

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Steve Baxter discusses his journey from regional Queensland to establishing a defense investment fund focused on scaling Australian startups into the US market. The episode explores how modern warfare, particularly in Ukraine, is driving an intense innovation cycle characterized by 'neo primes,' drone technology, and decentralized procurement marketplaces. The conversation further examines the technological arms race involving counter-drone systems, the complexities of navigating US taxation and supply chain sovereignty, and the broader geopolitical implications of energy shifts. Ultimately, Baxter highlights the strategic necessity of defense investment as a means of deterrence in an increasingly volatile global landscape.

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Gerard Rennick shares how his upbringing in a farming family and early accounting career, combined with extensive global travels, shaped a 'people first' worldview. He critiques the rise of political polarization driven by social media algorithms, the dangers of belligerent diplomacy, and the lack of hands-on experience among modern professional managers. The discussion explores specific economic proposals from the 'People First' party, including tax threshold increases, making superannuation voluntary, and creating a development bank to fund infrastructure. Rennick argues for a return to fundamental values like family and community while addressing the challenges of bureaucracy, housing inflation, and the need for domestic manufacturing.

26 jul. 2026

Dr. Nick Coatsworth discusses his transition from humanitarian work with Doctors Without Borders in the Congo, Chad, and Sudan to a prominent role in Australia's COVID-19 response. The conversation explores the psychological weight of pandemic decision-making, the rise of 'safetyism,' and the use of predictive modeling to justify lockdowns. The episode further examines Australian economic policy, addressing risks in tax structural changes and imbalances within the care economy. The speakers conclude by discussing declining living standards, concerns over infrastructure corruption in Victoria, and the current lack of a cohesive national vision in Australian politics.

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Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

Episodios

Mark Webber on Winning Monaco Twice, Surviving a 280km/h Crash & What All the Greats Have in Common

NRL Boss Peter V’landys on the Historic $5.3B Broadcast Deal, PNG & the Future of Rugby League

Michael Cheika on the Sydney Roosters, Building Winners & Coaching Culture (round 2)

Nikki Osborne (Bush Barbie): The Aussie Comedian who broke the internet!

David Pocock on Life before politics, gas, gambling and taking on the major parties

Ex-Army Soldier & Defence Investor Steve Baxter on how War has changed forever

Gerard Rennick on How Australia’s Economy Is Broken and How We Fix It

Dr Nick Coatsworth: COVID Mistakes, Big Government & The Future of Australia

Communication Expert: The 4 Psychological Drivers Behind All Self-Doubt

Exercise Expert: Dr Stacy Sims On The Best Way to Train, Eat & Age Well (Project 100)

Jim Jefferies on Albo's Joke Scandal, His Nephew's Tragic Death & America's Madness

Property Expert: Why Australian House Prices Are Falling Faster Than Expected

"It was a Disaster" Chris Joye on the Budget, Australia’s Property Correction, Trump & Bitcoin

Socceroos Legend Mark Schwarzer on World Cup 2026, Egypt & the Italy Heartbreak That Still Stings

Dave Hughes: "You've lied to us all" Comedy Legend unloads on the budget & the capital gains tax & why he can't keep quiet

Shark Attack Hero Shares the Story of the Terrifying Coogee Rescue

Alan Kohler: "This Is Who Controls the Economy", Elon Musk & the Signals of an Economic Crisis

Pro Boxer Liam Paro on Fighting for a World Title, Redemption & Dealing with Adversity

Michael Chammas: Building the NRL's PNG Team, Leaving Journalism & Taking Opportunities

Kellie Sloane: NSW Opposition Leader's Pitch to New South Wales

Business Expert on the Budget, the Housing Crisis, and Intergenerational Inequality

Brain Expert: Why Dementia Is Australia's Number One Killer (Project 100)

The Federal Budget Reality Check with Economist Leith van Onselen

Cooper Cronk on Craig Bellamy, NRL State Of Origin & the mindset to be great

2026 Federal Budget Reaction with Economist Chris Richardson

Ellyse Perry: Australia's Greatest Dual-Sport Athlete on What Two Decades of Elite Sport Really Takes

Politics Expert on the the Rise of One Nation & Gen Z’s Voting Shift

Australia's First Astronaut: The Artemis Program, Mars Mission and Elon Musk.

How Did We Get Here? Australia’s Economic Reality Explained by Chris Joye

SAS Veteran on Ben Roberts-Smith, ANZAC Day & the Truth About Afghanistan

Ben Roberts-Smith Arrest: Law Expert Reveals What’s Really Going On

Hamish Blake on What Matters Most in life, Kyle & Jackie O, & working with Andy Lee

Bob Katter on Taking Down Prime Ministers, 50 years in politics & Australia Selling Itself Out

CIA Whistleblower Speaks Out "This is how the US & Iran war will end"

Michael Clarke: Australia’s Most Polarising Cricket Captain on Controversies, Loss & Leadership

SAS Commander Breaks Down the WW3 Threat & Australia’s Role in a Global Conflict

AI Safety Expert: Warfare Will Never Be The Same & Which Jobs Will Go Next

The problem with Australian politics! Craig Laundy on Energy, AI and Australia’s Next Crisis

#230: Braith Anasta: Footy, Fatherhood & The Pain That Shaped Me

#229 Elvis Smylie: Australia’s Next Golf Superstar on Winning Big & Thinking Bigger

#228 Chris Kohler: "Australia’s Economy Is Controlled By A Few Giants!" THIS Thing Making You Poorer.

#227 Anthony Mundine: The Most Controversial Personality in Australian Sports History

#226: The Business of the UFC | Inside the Fight Game with Tim Simpson

#225 Big Chocky: Australia’s New Controversial Voice on Why Politics Is Failing Us

“It’s Been Kept from the Public”: TV Journalist Ross Coulthart Didn’t Believe in UFO's until…

#223 Cooking Up Change: Shiza Shahid on Non-Toxic Cooking, Malala & Girls’ Education

BEST MOMENTS OF STRAIGHT TALK 2025 (PART 2)

BEST MOMENTS OF STRAIGHT TALK 2025 (Part 1)

#222 Richard de Crespigny: The Pilot Who Saved 440 Qantas Passengers

#221: Greg Norman on LIV Golf, disruption, playing with US Presidents & Australia’s Best PM