Sunday Morning with Darren, Nick & Jimmy - Sat 04 Apr, 2026 - Full Show

The Sunday Morning podcast on 4 April 2026 opens with a passionate discussion on political emotion, focusing on Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen’s recent tearful media appearance. Hosts Darren, Nick, and Jimmy debate whether her emotional display was genuine or a calculated political move, particularly in light of her government’s $15 billion Commonwealth Games corruption scandal and rising taxes in Victoria. The panel argues that such performances are ineffective after 27 years in politics and that real change requires policy reform, not performative empathy. The conversation shifts to the impact of rising petrol prices on Easter travel, with callers reporting that many Victorians stayed home, but regional tourism—especially in the Great Ocean Road, Grampians, and Murray River regions—remained strong, driven by locals and interstate visitors seeking to avoid fuel costs. The show then pivots to a national conversation on the container deposit scheme, with guests and callers debating whether increasing the refund to 20 cents would boost participation and environmental outcomes. A highlight is the story of a young girl who earned $1,200 collecting cans, illustrating the scheme’s grassroots impact. The episode closes with a thrilling build-up to NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, where hosts and guest Dr. Len Halperin express excitement over the first crewed flight to the far side of the moon, emphasizing its scientific and inspirational value despite cost concerns.