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Mark Latham to get one-off radio show 'Lathamland' on Triple M
Triple M is to broadcast an hour-long radio show by the former politician and controversial commentator Mark Latham.
The radio station has already released an 18-minute podcast, with the show Lathamland to air in full Friday on Triple M from noon.
Triple M said topics will include political correctness, "men being 'broadly' victimised" and "boat people policy".
According to reports, the radio station has described him as "one of most divisive political and social figures of our times".
Mark Latham believes he has a "right to offend".Credit: Channel 9
It said in a statement: "Latham stands firm that the right to free speech is being violated by everyone from 'lefty feminists', 'political elites' and even 'the ABC' and Australians are tired of being told how to think, speak and act."
It added: "He also believes a culture of outrage and offence has stifled language to the point you can't, eg, call someone who is fat fat without a barrage of offence and outrage. And Australians have had enough.
"Some say he's a loose cannon; others agree with him and think he's just what this country needs. No matter what side you sit on Lathamland will be a must-listen broadcast."
He was most recently seen courting controversy on The Verdict and also admitted he was behind a Twitter account that was trolling high-profile figures, including Australian of the Year and domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty and RAAF Reserve Group Captain Catherine McGregor, the world's most senior transgender military officer.
An interview with Latham on Triple M last March was cut short after he reportedly swore.