The Cheryl Lacey Show

They left Australia to join one of the most brutal terrorist organisations in modern history. They watched, and in some cases supported beheadings, slavery, and mass murder. Now the Albanese government is rolling out the welcome mat. The women who left made a choice. Who's making the choices now, and are they making them for Australia or ISIS?Support the show

What happens when the two biggest parties in Australian politics decide to write the rules in their own favour - and get caught? Liberal and Labor strategised and passed donation laws that capped donations for independent's and minor parties at just $1,084 per year, while leaving themselves free to rake in unlimited funds. The High Court has now ruled those laws unconstitutional. They should never have existed in the first place. Just how far Labor and Liberal will go includes misleading narrative on the Nepean by-election.And why is there a by-election? Because an elected Liberal member refused to keep working in a toxic environment. If you thought democracy was supposed to protect you, think again.A Conversation with Greg CheesmanSupport the show

The heroic leader who carries everything and asks for nothing is not sustainable and everyone in the school pays the price. Mentoring leaders is key for school leaders. Can reduction of compliance lead to more personalised leadership?A conversation with Brad Gaynor.Support the show

Beyond reasonable doubt. On the balance of probabilities. Two standards of proof that underpin law, order and justice. Or do they? With two court systems, two standards of proof, One Evidence Act and whole lot of words with different interpretation, it's fair to say most of us know very little about the law.As the conversation unfolds, there is a moment - four words worth noting - "codified across the states." What does it mean? A key piece of the injustice puzzle that almost slipped past?Post recording, and a little more curiosity, another question came to mind. When parliament codifies evidence rules, does it hand significant power to the legislature to define what can and cannot be heard or admitted in court? And, another, 'If yes, is it fair to say that evidence is doctored?'A conversation that courageously flows into must-know territory and your own questions about the law.Support the show

Three assassination attempts in two years. Whatever your politics the cold calculation behind those who have decided that removing Donald Trump - by any means necessary is not just acceptable, but justified - should send rivers of fear through everyone in the western world. When the ends justify the means, the rule of law is the first casualty. And history tells us it is never the last.A conversation with Lawrence RogakSupport the show

It's 2026, and an estimated 50 million people around the world are living in conditions of modern slavery. Trapped in forced labor, debt bondage, forced marriage, and sex trafficking.While the world talks about globalism, climate catastrophes, human rights and DEI, one of humanity's darkest ongoing crimes is ignored. There is always much to learn from history, but in the case of slavery, the first place to begin is within ourselves.A conversation with Lawrence RogakSupport the show

UK independent schools can no longer rely on reputation alone. Yet most still struggle to answer the question every parent is really asking: why you, and not the school down the road?What do independent schools offer and what do they say they can actually offer? It's no longer about the league tables.Whether you're a parent weighing a significant financial commitment, or a school leader wondering why you're not converting - this one's for you.A conversation with Paul Dunstan.Support the show

It's one thing when a foreign government turns hostile. It's another when legal citizens, elected officials, and people whose ancestors built the USA start walking away from loyalty to the United States. A concerning and growing phenomenon of people who aren't rejecting America out of ignorance or malice, but deliberate choice.  A conversation with Sharon Rondeau.Support the show

When a teenager lies seriously injured on the road, the first instinct should be simple: call 000. Not so in the infamous Bike Boy case involving former Premier Daniel Andrews and his wife Katherine. A not to be missed conversation with Scott Hanley - private investigator - on phone calls, photographs and so much more.Support the show

A bill moving through parliament seeks to make ASIO's powers indefinite. No sunset clause, no expiry, no end date. But we have a long and legitimate tradition of lawful rebellion, of scrutinising, challenging and resisting laws that threaten the freedoms this country is built on. "What does this bill mean for ordinary Australians, and what does it look like to push back, lawfully, loudly and together?"A conversation with Mike HoltSupport the show

Reading got the wars. Writing got the leftovers. Cramming standards into an already overloaded curriculum has left almost no room for students to actually write. A conversation with Dr. Andy JohnsonSupport the show

Most principals are dedicated to their schools, their staff, and their students, no matter the pressure. But dedication alone isn't enough. With so many challenges facing school leaders, professional support isn't optional, it's essential.A conversation with Andrew CockSupport the show

Britain's independent school sector is in free fall. Since 2010, over 1,100 schools have closed and the pace is accelerating. VAT on fees, rising costs, and a co-dependency on international enrolments have pushed closures past 100 since January 2025, with some forecasts suggesting the sector could shrink from 7% of pupils to just 3%. For independent schools survival means charitable status, mergers, or acquisition. There's a solutions gap - correction - a solution being ignored.Support the show

The United Nations sells a vision of peace and unity, but its foundations tell a harsher story. Bankrolled by John D. Rockefeller Jr., its headquarters rose where a neighbourhood once stood, wiped away to make room for global power. Their language is peace but the reality is leverage, money, and influence concentrated at the highest levels. A conversation with Lawrence RogakSupport the show

Ben Roberts-Smith's story is unlike any in Australian military history. Decorated with the Victoria Cross, celebrated as a national hero, then  a defamation trial that first relied on 'balance of probabilities' to criminal charges he now faces. And, the deeper question: what does this means for the Australian Defence Force if this is how Australia treats its bravest soldiers. Who will be willing to serve?A conversation with Mike HoltSupport the show

Sex is biological. Gender is a social construct. And a defence force exists to win wars, not to serve as a platform for social experimentation. The Trump administration made decisive steps to restore clear, science-based definitions of male and female across federal policy, military readiness, standards, and cohesion. Objective reality is non-negotiable. Isn't it? Straightforward and prepared for anything Lawrence and Cheryl are unafraid to say what many are thinking.A conversation with Lawrence RojakSupport the show

It's a question too many children are asking. What does relinquishment of the nuclear family, the replaceable role of fathers, and the narrative in schools tell us about what children need when dad isn't in the picture? What is society telling our children when being brave and masculine could be the first step toward arrest?A conversation with Peter Richardson.Support the show

The EA role in a school is unlike any other. Not a teacher, nor a general admin role, but absolutely central to everything.In this episode, we explore the unique identity, influence, and professional value of executive assistants in education, and why school leadership simply couldn't function without them.A conversation with Kristine NivanSupport the show

Martial law. Treason. When citizens arrest is blocked it exposes more than the fear. The determination for Australian's to take back the lucky country.  A conversation with Mike Holt.Support the show

Combat and first responder trauma   is costing the lives of those charged with saving the lives of others. 1 veteran died by suicide every week between 1997 and 2020. All while PTSD has become shorthand for a bad week at work. A conversation with Mark PavilachSupport the show

Tasmania has rolled out its literacy plan. A big budget and the kind of language that makes it very hard to argue against - explicit teaching, evidence-based practice, best practice frameworks. But what happens when the words we use  so accepted, so unquestioned, that teachers stop thinking and stay comfortable with being handed the answers?Critical thinking isn't just a skill we should be teaching kids. It's a professional obligation teachers owe to the system itself.And, the uncomfortable question: in a culture that praises teachers for working hard and showing up, are we trading accountability for applause? Good intentions don't teach children to read. Critical professionals do.A conversation with Simon MatthewsSupport the show

Money laundering, fraud, and misappropriation quietly bleeding school districts dry, and the political earthquake of Donald Trump's dismantling of the federal Department of Education. Should unions be in panic mode?  A conversation with Lawrence RogakSupport the show

Freeman, - sovereign citizen nutter and cop murderer! Or Freeman, - brave advocate for truth and justice. My sources say the day 10 police officers arrived on his property with a search warrant, was a day involving Dan Andrews and treason. Mainstream media says he was an alleged child-sex abuser. Australia's biggest ever manhunt, spanning over 200 days has come to an end. Seeking the truth has just begun.  Support the show

When teachers go on strike all manner of issues come to the fore. The home-partnerships vanishes, the state says and does as it pleases and the Commonwealth stays true to form - they're only in education for the money. There couldn't be a better time for parents, grandparents and educators to know and understand the law. A conversation with Andrew DalgleishSupport the show

There's a difference between being governed and being controlled, and most Australians have never been taught to see it.  Civic education isn't taught in schools. Our political class are the authors and beneficiaries of an uneducated and disengaged public. Dedicated educators hold the key to breaking a cycle of systemic manipulation that thrives on our ignorance. Are you one?A Conversation with Sam MuscatSupport the show

Political choice doesn't exist in Australia. It literally means picking between two dominant forces. Our current the system breeds backroom deals, narrow thinking, and a disconnect from all Australians - other than the political class - the winners even if they lose an election. So what could replacing it do? Could a different model unlock greater freedom, representation, and trust?You better believe it. A conversation with Mike Holt.Support the show

Independent schools are rich in history—but under real pressure. Fees are rising beyond reach, parents are squeezed, and teachers are leaving in droves. With a growing recruitment crisis, shifting attitudes, and a profession losing status, something isn’t working. Can the sector rethink, reinvent, and recover—or is it running out of time?A conversation with Christine CunniffeeSupport the show

In a world of rapid change and possibility, President Donald Trump takes a different leadership path to what the world has learned to expect and accept.Trump’s approach to Iran, for instance, is forcing a new kind of accountability on the global stage. Where are the US allies? Who is advocating peace? What's behind the obvious - it's not just about oil?Trump supporters see a leader willing to take risks, avoid unnecessary conflict, negotiate and redefine the Free World by a new kind of dialogue and strength.They see strength, sprinkled with deliberate confusion to disguise bold decisive action. On your mark. Get set. Trump.A conversation with Lawrence RogakSupport the show

 The realities of Australia’s governance are hitting us hard. Stuck in the two party loop - a pseudo socialist norm. Are we starting to wake up? Do Australians actually have a way out, or are we locked into the two-party cycle by design?A conversation with Peter RichardsonSupport the show

Australia is being controlled by a cabal.  And, heaven help ups if food and fuel shortages continue. And, chances are, they will. Why? State governments are making decisions about national security, something the Constitution says is strictly Federal business? How is this allowed to happen? Your local MP is driven by a constitution that matters more than Australia's? A not to be missed conversation with Mike Holt. Support the show

Mike Holt educates us once more on his research about the Australian government and parliament, in this case, the debacle that is the ATO.Is it a legal entity? Should you be paying taxes?It's all here.Support the show

Kintsugi Heroes shares the stories of everyday people who have found a way through challenges or adversity in order to achieve something inspirational to fellow humans on similar journeys.A conversation with Ian Westmoreland Support the show

What happens when a single government minister holds the power to arrest you, or bar you from returning to your own country. Not for a crime, but for a conversation? Australia's hate speech laws and the sweeping ministerial discretion buried inside legislation gives one person extraordinary control over who gets to speak, who gets to stay, and who gets to come home. When does protecting people from harmful speech cross the line into protecting the powerful from uncomfortable ideas? Whether you're left, right, or not quite sure...this one's for you.A conversation with James GlissanSupport the show

The growing concern that political and ideological agendas are reshaping what Australian students think, believe, and question has reached a tipping point. From pro terrorism teaching aids to climate scare campaigns and complete disregard for Australian families, dangerous subjective influence is rife in our schools. Sack the teachers.A conversation with Warren Mundine.Support the show

Men cannot pour from an empty vessel. A man who knows his worth, who is respected and has people in his corner is a man who stays. And a man who stays can protect, lead, and love the people counting on him.A conversation with David MaywaldSupport the show

There’s a troubling legal argument circulating, ‘Australia the Concealed Colony’, that challenges everything we think we know about Australian sovereignty: that despite presenting itself to the world as an independent nation, Australia is a colony under British rule. The claim is that Australia is recognized as an independent sovereign nation state and a UN member, yet our governments remain extensions of UK governance.Australian politicians, under this interpretation, are agents of a foreign power - Britain - not representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia’s people.The implications are profound. If true, Australians have been denied their right to self-determination, and every government action since federation lacks legal validity.Support the show

Rep. Ilhan Omar is under federal and congressional investigation. House Oversight is probing how her husband's companies exploded to $30 million in just one year. The DOJ is examining her finances. Questions swirl about potential connections to Minnesota's massive social services fraud scandal. Omar denies wrongdoing and says she's being targeted. But, there's still the alleged marriage to her brother and questions of citizenship.  When allegations meet investigations, we have a responsibility to pay attention. Sharon Rondeau has her eye on the detail and won't stop until the truth is told.Support the show

What is socialism? If you're all for it, your definition will be different from those who know better. Forget the propaganda - we're exposing socialism's catastrophic failures on two fronts.From Havana's decades of poverty to New York's new experiment in economic self-destruction, socialist ideology inevitably leads to the same outcome: broken promises, economic ruin, and human suffering. Join us for an unflinching look at socialism's track record and what it all means.Support the show

Not every struggling teacher is a beginner finding their feet. Some are veterans who've stopped growing. There is a persistent problem of teacher underperformance across schools. Some educators show up unprepared year after year, who've lost their curiosity for learning, and who drain school resources while delivering mediocre results. While systemic challenges allow chronic underperformance to persist, a more local approach is possible. Can schools afford to carry teachers who've given up? And what would it take to create accountability that actually works?Support the show

Are Australians becoming more fragile? This episode examines the rising mental health crisis through the lens of family breakdown and government overreach. Are policies well-meaning or undermining resilience? A considered look at what's shaping Australian mental health beyond the surface-level conversation.Support the show

What does it mean to protest in America when every move is being recorded? As body cameras become standard issue for police across the country, the relationship between protesters and law enforcement is shifting.In Minnesota and beyond, activists are grappling with a new reality: the very technology meant to hold police accountable is also surveilling dissent. Will body cams change the calculus of protest, where the constitutional right to assembly is being compromised, and what happens when the state watches back?Support the show

Our unhinged behaviour on social media is becoming increasingly concerning.Our innocence, generosity, and trust are depleting at an accelerated rate.The anger, selfishness and alienation stemming from the human condition is being amplified.To become sound managers of this powerful and truly unlock the positive potential of social media, we need to address the issue that’s driving that feeding frenzy of distraction and reinforcement.Support the show

We the People of the Commonwealth must establish a People’s Parliament in Common Law, directly accountable to the people, with an oversight committee elected by the people in each community. Election will be done by a secure blockchain voting app.Support the show

Who should pay for someone's education?Support the show

80% of trade carried out by sea. What does that mean for Australia? Think Darwin Port ... and the rest.Support the show

Do these values stack up? The last one certainly doesn't!Support the show

Pentagon contractor Aurelio Luis Perez-Lugones faces Espionage Act charges for allegedly leaking classified intelligence to a reporter. FBI agents seized the reporters phones and laptops an unprecedented move that has press freedom advocates sounding the alarm.Then Trump delivered his warning: "There is every reason to believe that what was just experienced by a Washington Post reporter was just the tip of the iceberg of things to come."When national security is under threat President Trumps isn't far away. Support the show

One Nation - 30 years in the tyrannical and corrupt parliament. Sure, there's enthusiasm for change coming from many Australians. But not if it means sustaining party politics. The two party monopoly isn't the problem. It's political parties - Full Stop. What does One Nation think? More important, what do you think?Support the show

What happens when power becomes insulated from consequence? Bernie Finn - sacked from the Liberal Party -  describes a parliament wrapped up in its own internal dramas, detached from the lives of the people it governs.Support the show

The constitution wasn't written to empower politicians. It was written to restrain them. At its core, it's a document designed to protect citizens from government overreach, to set boundaries that even the most well-intentioned leaders cannot cross. But a constitution is only as strong as those who enforce it.When politicians push beyond their authority, when new laws encroach on fundamental rights, it's the judiciary that must uphold the constitution - not by making policy, but by faithfully applying the constitution as written. The question is whether our courts still see themselves as defenders of those boundaries, or whether they've become just another arm of an ever-expanding state.Support the show