About the show
Australian politics.
Not a serious one.
Unnatural Selection is a weekly podcast that cuts through the noise of the modern news cycle. Hosted by Jorge, Adam, and Tom, the show offers a sharp, unfiltered look at the biggest stories shaping Australian and American politics. We combine deep research with genuine conversation to unpack complex political shifts, hold the headlines accountable, and occasionally find the humour in an unpredictable world.
The cohosts
A weekly podcast about Australian politics. Not a serious one.
Three Aussie comedians on the news, the noise, and the people in charge.
Jorge
Markets & the macro picture
Melbourne
Gets the show started, usually after a false start or two, and edits the mess afterwards. Has read a book about the European debt crisis, because of course he has. Covers US politics, AI, and the military-industrial complex with the energy of a man who knows we live in the worst timeline. Does a Trump impression nobody asked for. Not a fan of penguins.
Adam
History & the long view
Melbourne
Brings the detail: visa categories, interest rates, deficit forecasts, and which savings account just got quietly cancelled. Will interrupt with “sidebar” and then deliver an entire second story. Takes the high road right up until he doesn’t. Can correct a fraction from memory.
Tom
The one keeping us honest
Sydney
Sydney-based, ex-Canberra, and the show’s only reliable source of penguin news. Asks the questions everyone at home is thinking, cheerfully admits he doesn’t understand the money, and learned most of his American history from The Simpsons. Deflates the doom with a one-liner and a video game reference.