Nights with John Stanley

Nights with John Stanley

Nights reviews the day’s news and current affairs, follow breaking news of the night and push a unique brand of talk radio beyond sunset and through the night.
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John Stanley and guests explore a wide range of Australian political and social issues, from the controversy surrounding government grants and visa changes affecting regional industries to the political landscape in Victoria. The episode also delves into recent cricket scandals and the impact of social media on public safety. The conversation shifts toward technology and linguistics, discussing the evolution of biometric security, the utility of AI in everyday troubleshooting, and the etymology of various English phrases. The episode concludes with updates on regional news, e-bike regulations, and the latest in the cruise industry.

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often the cover up. is worse than the offence.

00:03:07 · John Stanley uses an old adage to describe the political fallout from recent news stories.

if that's how this whole grants program worked, it's $500 million. That's really important that we get stuck into the broader grants program because it sounds to me like a lot of taxpayers' money is being wasted.

00:13:35 · The speaker expresses concern over the lack of detailed planning in certain grant applications and the potential waste of public funds.

Think about the lock of a house is like, you know, Facebook, for example, or any... Any platform you're logging into, it stores the lock, but you hold the key.

00:49:48 · Darcy uses an analogy to explain how passkeys differ from traditional passwords by keeping the credential on the user's device.

I asked Gemini, I told Gemini what I had, what I was using and all that sort of stuff. And it just came back with the complete set of G codes.

01:18:04 · The speaker describes how using Gemini AI successfully provided the necessary instructions to fix a 3D printing jam.

the rule in combat in the air was you never fly straight and level for more than 15 seconds at a time. So one of the things they had to do was to fly a loop. Now, if the loop you flew was not a perfect circle, but wobbled and went out of shape, it had gone pear-shaped.

01:31:49 · The speaker explains a potential historical origin for the idiom 'pear-shaped' related to WWII pilot training.

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FULL SHOW | Nights with John Stanley - 12 November 2026

John Stanley and guests explore a wide range of Australian political and social issues, from the controversy surrounding government grants and visa changes affecting regional industries to the political landscape in Victoria. The episode also delves into recent cricket scandals and the impact of social media on public safety. The conversation shifts toward technology and linguistics, discussing the evolution of biometric security, the utility of AI in everyday troubleshooting, and the etymology of various English phrases. The episode concludes with updates on regional news, e-bike regulations, and the latest in the cruise industry.

12 nov. 2026
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Cruising & Travel with Richard Davey – 12 November 2026

In this episode of Cruising and Travel, Richard Davey provides updates on upcoming ship arrivals in Brisbane and Sydney, noting a busy December for Brisbane with the arrival of Quantum of the Seas and Holland America Lines Nordam. The discussion covers various cruise trends, including the availability of rooms on Celebrity Edge and the upcoming 2027 America's Cup in Naples, which offers unique viewing opportunities from various cruise lines. Additionally, the episode explores luxury expedition cruising with Scenic's discovery yacht voyages through Europe and the recent scuttling of the historic SS United States to create an artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico. The program concludes with a look at smaller-scale luxury sailing options for New Year's Eve, specifically mentioning Sea Dream Yacht Club.

12 nov. 2026
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Tech Talk with Darcy Smead - 12 November 2026

The hosts explore the evolution of biometric security, detailing the transition from PINs to advanced facial recognition and the implementation of passkeys. The episode also addresses practical tech troubleshooting, including Samsung AI software issues, television signal optimization, and improving smart TV performance through cache cleaning. Additionally, the discussion covers the growing ubiquity of AI in everyday consumer products and its practical applications for retail shopping and technical problem-solving. The episode concludes by emphasizing the importance of maintaining human connection and customer service in an increasingly automated world.

12 nov. 2026
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Words with Kel Richards – 12 November 2026

In this episode of the Word Clinic, Kel Richards and the hosts explore a wide range of linguistic etymologies, from the origins of scandals like '-gate' to the history behind phrases such as 'pear-shaped' and 'Black Friday'. The discussion delves into modern slang like 'mogging' and the complexities of generational language shifts. The conversation continues with an examination of various English expressions, including the roots of 'populism', 'armistice', and 'poltroon'. The hosts also address linguistic quirks in professional settings, discussing corporate jargon, the pronunciation of words like 'lieutenant' and 'necessarily', and the meaning of terms such as 'pseudolog'.

12 nov. 2026
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FULL SHOW | Nights with John Stanley - 11 November 2026

Host John Stanley and guests explore a wide range of Australian economic, political, and social issues. The episode covers projected surges in wholesale electricity prices, the impact of energy transitions on the grid, and the decline in the housing market marked by rising mortgage arrears and falling investor interest. The discussion also delves into public safety concerns regarding e-bike regulation, the rise of data centers competing for resources, and the evolving automotive landscape, including fuel price volatility and the challenges of electric vehicle ownership. The episode concludes with a look at recent news headlines, from police operations in Sydney to the intersection of AI technology and copyright protections.

11 nov. 2026