Get ready for fireworks.

Tonight at 8.30pm Channel Nine will air The Verdict. It’s a new political talk show hosted by Today’s Karl Stefanovic that will feature a range of guests debating current affairs. It’s being described as The Project meets Q&A – and it’s fiery.

Mamamia Women’s Network editor-in-chief Jamila Rizvi is a panelist alongside former federal Labor leader Mark Latham, Senator Jacqui Lambie, former footballer Campbell Brown, counter-terrorism expert Dr Anne Aly, Sydney institute deputy director Anne Henderson and criminal psychologist Sandy Rea.

They filmed the first episode today and it was as heated as you’d expect.

Some of the panel: Anne Henderson, Mark Latham, Sandy Rea. Image: Supplied.

I asked Jamila a few questions about the first filming and why she decided to do the show.

First, things first. How did you feel about appearing on a television show with Mark Latham?

Jamila with Karl Stefanovic and Sandy Rea. Image: Supplied.

What were you drawn to about The Verdict?

A very important looking sign. Image: Supplied.

How do you prepare?

Jamila with senator Jacqui Lambie. Image: Supplied.

What can viewers expect from Episode 1?

The Verdict premieres tonight at 8.30pm on Channel Nine.