Liar or icon? Why are we so obsessed with George Santos

US politician George Santos was expelled from Congress last week after accusations of defrauding donors and allegedly spending campaign money on travel, botox and porn. The now-indicted Republican will face felony charges next year. 

Plus, new laws have passed that mean former immigration detainees could be locked up without a trial.

Also, we meet the young people tasked with blowing up underwater sea mines. 

And half the country has been warned to expect heatwave conditions. 

Guests: 

• Shalailah Medhora, Hack political reporter
• John Barron, Planet America host
• Kim Reid, climate scientist, Monash University