Pauline Hanson on Her Thong Phobia, Time In Prison, The Hate Bill, Being Prime Minister and more

In this full-length episode of The Karl Stefanovic Show, Pauline Hanson sits down for one of her most revealing conversations yet — political, personal, and unexpectedly human.

Pauline speaks candidly about power, leadership, and what it would actually take for her to win government. She explains how One Nation plans to convert polling momentum into real seats, why first-preference votes matter, and what Australians need to understand about the voting system to make a genuinely informed choice at the ballot box.

She shares her unfiltered views on Anthony Albanese, including her true feelings about his leadership, his public speeches, and the stories she believes are used for political sympathy rather than substance. Pauline doesn’t hedge her words — she says exactly what she thinks, and why.

The episode also moves beyond the headlines.

Pauline opens up about her own life: leaving school at 15, becoming a mother at 17, building businesses with her hands, working on roofs and with cattle, raising children, and surviving years of political and personal attacks — including from within her own party.

In one of the most emotional moments of the interview, she recounts her time in prison — the shock of being found guilty, the humiliation of strip searches, the isolation, the fear, and the moment she realised her resilience would have to carry her through. It’s a side of Pauline rarely seen.

Along the way, the conversation takes unexpected turns — from her hardline rules on burning the Australian flag, to her genuine phobia of thongs, to the values she believes Australia is drifting away from.

This is a conversation about leadership, resilience, belief, and choice — and about what Pauline Hanson thinks Australians must understand if they’re going to decide the country’s future with open eyes.

Unpolished. Uncomfortable at times. Completely honest.

👇 Watch the full episode and decide for yourself.

00:00 Welcome & Introduction
01:02 The Live Show Dynamic
01:45 Pauline's Prime Minister Ambitions
05:26 Political Strategy & One Nation's Future
09:08 Turning Polls into Election Wins
13:08 Coalition Challenges & Working with Others
16:36 Views on the Prime Minister and National Leadership
18:48 Resilience, Challenges & Personal Journey
23:00 Pauline's Prison Experience
27:13 Australia Day, Patriotism & National Unity
31:55 Gina Rinehart and Party Support
34:15 Coalition, Polls, and Political Momentum
36:11 Pauline's Character, Criticism, and Public Reception
39:14 Message to Young Australians
41:34 Housing Crisis & Migration
43:25 Economy, Environment & Energy Policy
45:58 Q&A with Viewers
47:28 End of Show & Final Message
50:32 Personal Life & Relationships
50:32 Bonus Segment & Australia Day Gift