A surprising segment from The Kyle and Jackie O show has revealed significant listener support for the controversial Australian senator, Pauline Hanson. The radio programme sent its 41-year-old producer, Pete Deppeler, to intern for the 71-year-old senator at Parliament House, creating a clip that resonated powerfully with their audience.
From Coffee to Couture: A Day in the Life of an Intern
The internship began with Pete sitting in Senator Hanson's parliamentary office, where he was immediately put to work. His first task was organising her schedule for a morning radio interview, a duty he took to new heights by unexpectedly locking in an appearance on the ABC's 7:30 Report with Sarah Ferguson. The senator, however, was unimpressed, flatly informing her new staff member that she had prior commitments.
Pete's coffee-making skills, honed from working with Kyle, did earn a 'perfect' rating from Hanson. The producer then took on a stylist role, presenting the senator with a sparkling silver playsuit for the since-cancelled premiere of her film trailer, 'A Super Progressive Movie'. While tickled by the choice, Hanson was firm that she would not be wearing it.
Office Chaos and a Touch of Frustration
The senator's patience appeared to wear thin as Pete cluttered her office with merchandise from the radio show. 'I hope you're not like this with Kyle,' she remarked. 'You leave everything lying around. It's a mess.' The producer's antics peaked when he surprised Hanson during a live radio interview by donning the very silver playsuit he had earlier presented to her.
After attending a senate meeting and giving the office a quick clean, Pete helped himself to a slice of the senator's mulberry pie. Hanson was quick to notice, laughing, 'Do you think I'm stupid? I pick up everything.'
Inspiring Words and Overwhelming Public Support
When Pete expressed self-doubt about his intelligence for a political career, Senator Hanson offered encouraging advice. She emphasised that any hard-working Australian has the opportunity to become a Member of Parliament and even Prime Minister, telling him, 'Never ever put yourself down.'
The resulting clip was met with a flood of support for the One Nation leader. Many listeners suggested she should take on Australia's 'top job', with comments like 'Pauline PM please!!!' and praise for her genuine and fun demeanour. This positive reception comes amidst a surge in her party's popularity, with recent polls showing One Nation holding between 15 to 20 percent of the national vote.
The internship took place against a backdrop of controversy, as Hanson had recently been suspended from Parliament for seven days after wearing a burqa in the chamber as a protest. She also criticised officials for cancelling the screening of her party's movie trailer, labelling the move 'censorship'.
