Best Australian Politics Podcasts (2024)

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Lord Mervyn King, Baron of Lothbury, Economist and Author 1:16:16

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John Anderson speaks with Lord Mervyn King about the shortcomings of modern economics, including its detachment from practical issues and over-reliance on modelling. They discuss the failures of economic forecasting during the COVID-19 pandemic and on climate change, stressing the importance of humility and honesty from policymakers. The discussion…

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Credlin | 1 August 50:26

6h ago50:26

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The climate change posturing of many big corporates exposed, a growing push to reform Victoria’s Upper House voting system. Plus, Senator Michaelia Cash demands urgent action on immigration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Government's 'mid-sized' reshuffle and inflation data 35:00

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Quarterly inflation rose by one per cent, broadly in line with the RBA's forecast. And that's welcome relief for the Albanese Government, with an RBA rate rise next Tuesday now highly unlikely. But when are we likely to see interest rates cut? And the Prime Minister announced his Government's first Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, and while it wasn't a…

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Credlin | 31 July 50:31

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The latest data shows inflation is going in the wrong direction, foreign-owned wind farm operators receive millions in subsidies. Plus, Senator Bridget McKenzie on Labor’s shocking handling of freed foreign criminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Guardian Essential report: would Australians vote for Donald Trump? 26:34

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Guardian Australia’s political reporter and politics live blogger, Amy Remeikis, speaks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about the increased favourability of both Donald Trump and Peter Dutton among Australian voters. They also discuss the continued support for unions, despite declining membership and the recent furore over the CFMEU…

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Library renaissance 41:53

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Library leaders Marie-Louise Ayres and Cathie Warburton join us to discuss the unique role libraries can play in democratic society. What can libraries do to strengthen democracy? How can libraries democratise access to information across polarised media, and digital and cultural divides? And how can we improve civics education while combating misi…

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Credlin | 30 July 50:21

2h ago50:21

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A brave doctor shares her concerns over gender care medicine for children in Australia, a major airline drops its 2030 carbon emissions targets. Plus, Tony Abbott discusses Tony Burke’s record on illegal boat arrivals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Credlin | 29 July 48:32

1h ago48:32

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The PM’s hypocritical call for Barnaby Joyce to resign over his tone-deaf comments, communities rally against Chris Bowen’s renewables agenda. Plus, Andrew Hastie on Anthony Albanese’s front-bench shakeup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Will interest rates ever stop going up? 20:29

3d ago20:29

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Over the past two years, it's been hard to see an end to interest rate rises. Homeowners have been slogged with one mortgage increase after another. Despite a couple of months of calm, another potential rate rise is looming on the horizon, with the imminent release of inflation data and a meeting of the RBA in early August. Kat Clay and Trent Wil…

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Outsiders | 28 July 1:43:16

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The Coalition pulls ahead of the ALP on new poll, "racist" social media comments from senior Victorian Bar members condemned, conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. Plus, Kamala Harris is on track to be the democratic nominee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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EPISODE 356: To The Detriment Of Bulgaria 1:07:36

5h ago1:07:36

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Lucy, Theo, Andrew, and Ben bring you: Two animals kicking off the second act of their adventure film, the archetypal One Thing We Didn't Want To Happen story, and all the delights of New York a corn festival.***This is the video we're talking about FYI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEpHswmkisQBy Boonta Vista

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Joe Hockey on what a new US president could mean for Australia 40:46

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton talks with Joe Hockey, former federal minister and ambassador to Washington, and now global president and founder of US-based consulting firm Bondi Partners. Hockey talks about what a Kamala Harris victory in the US election would mean for Australia, and whether there are upsides if Donald Trump…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘Teal’ Zoe Daniel on political donations, representing Jewish voters and Kamala Harris’ prospects 20:44

1h ago20:44

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Mick Tsikas/AAP The 2022 election brought the “teal wave” into parliament. The next election will test whether teals, who occupy what were Liberal seats, and other independents can maintain their momentum. Joining us on the Podcast is one of those teals, Zoe Daniel, member for the Melbourne seat of Goldstein. Daniel, previously a veteran reporter a…

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Credlin | 25 July 48:43

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Joe Biden struggles through his Oval Office address, a cabinet reshuffle is on the way as two Labor ministers announce their retirement. Plus, Joel Burnie on Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the US Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Cabinet shake-up and Biden bows out 35:00

3d ago35:00

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The Prime Minister is set to announce his Government's first Cabinet reshuffle, after Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney and Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O'Connor announced they won't contest the next election. So, who is set to take their place in Cabinet?And US President Joe Biden says he's "passing the torch to the nex…

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Credlin | 24 July 50:07

1h ago50:07

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Radical Islamic preachers call for Sharia law in Sydney, a win for common sense as ASIO is returned to the National Security Committee. Plus, Dan Tehan reacts to Australians opposing our record immigration levels in a new survey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Shaking up the race 50:30

28m ago50:30

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US experts Emma Shortis and John Hart, along with historian Frank Bongiorno join Democracy Sausage to talk Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the changes in the US election race. Biden has backed out of the presidential race, should he have withdrawn earlier? How will likely democratic candidate Kamala Harris change the campaign, the media narratives aro…

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Credlin | 23 July 50:26

1h ago50:26

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The Secret Service boss has been grilled over the security failure that nearly cost Trump his life, Labor faces pressure to address rising construction industry insolvencies. Plus, David Adler on the government’s Palestinian scholarship program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Lester Munson on Kamala Harris’s style and a changed Trump 39:23

2d ago39:23

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Erin Schaff/AP The 2024 US election took another dramatic turn when President Joe Biden withdrew his re-election bid, endorsing his Vice President, Kamala Harris, to take his place. The quick switch from Biden to Harris has reinvigorated the Democratic Party and their donors behind a younger candidate. It has thrown up a new challenge for Donald Tr…

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Bonus: Senate scenarios and social media 17:00

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Will the Liberal Party move further to the right if they lose the election? Is there a rule for Senators to be booted out of the Senate — and why doesn't Qld have a Senate? And how can we better regulate social media? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas tackle all your burning questions on this The Party Room bonus podcast episode. More Information Wa…

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Credlin | 22 July 50:30

2h ago50:30

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Joe Biden officially drops out of the presidential race, the latest Newspoll is bad news for Labor. Plus, a former ABCC boss on the scandal engulfing the CFMEU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Outsiders | 21 July 1:41:54

1h ago1:41:54

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At least 700 jobs cut in Fortescue restructure and wind turbines are ripping through Queensland’s forests. Plus, Donald Trump speaks on his assassination attempt at the final day of the Republican National Convention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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EPISODE 355: The Thin Blue Lineman 1:06:23

5h ago1:06:23

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Lucy, Theo, Andrew, and Ben bring you: A somewhat goofy tent in Pennsylvania, a look at the two biggest dangers of being a lineman, teens doing To Catch A Predator Jr, an almost perfect crime in Seattle, and Headline News.***Support our show and get exclusive bonus episodes by subscribing on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BoontaVista***Email the show at …

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Clare O’Neil on why democracy is more important than ever 39:56

6d ago39:56

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Minister for home affairs and cyber security Clare O’Neil speaks with Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton about the allegations against the CFMEU. Following the release of a report by the strengthening democracy taskforce this week, O’Neil argues that democracy is a way to resolve our differences and the assassination attempt on T…

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Konstantin Kisin, Comedian, Podcaster and Writer

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Konstantin Kisin returns to discuss his recent tour in America and analysis of the UK election: the decline of the Conservative Party, the rise of the Reform Party, and the structural challenges in Britain that now face the Labour Party. Reflecting on broader geopolitical issues, Kisin also shares his views on the Ukraine conflict and the need for …

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Credlin | 18 July 48:53

2h ago48:53

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Labor’s weak response to the CFMEU corruption allegations, JD Vance gives his first speech since becoming Donald Trump's running mate. Plus, Senator James Paterson on the report into the Israeli drone strike which tragically killed an Australian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey on how Australia should navigate a second Trump term 27:17

5d ago27:17

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Mick Tsikas/AAP American politics has become weekly high drama. Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt last weekend. Now Joe Biden has COVID, and is under ever-increasing pressure to stand aside as the Democratic candidate for November’s presidential election. We’re joined on the podcast by former Australian Ambassador to Washingto…

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Labor under pressure over CFMEU saga 34:00

13d ago34:00

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Labor's national executive has suspended the CFMEU, following explosive allegations from Nine papers about the alleged corruption and criminal behaviour at the centre of the powerful construction union. But as the Albanese Government looks to distance itself from the embattled union, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called on the Government to go…

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Credlin | 17 July 50:21

15d ago50:21

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Chris Bowen ramps up his attacks on the Coalition’s nuclear plan, the Albanese government fails to outlaw the CFMEU despite talking tough. Plus, Dan Tehan on Labor’s broken promise to cut migration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Peter Hitchens, Journalist and Author 1:11:27

15d ago1:11:27

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Join John Anderson as he interviews Peter Hitchens after the recent defeat of the Tories and the ascension of Keir Starmer. Hitchens offers a critical perspective on the Conservative Party and their gradual embrace of Tony Blair’s New Labour policies. He and John also explore the impact of public disengagement, the influence of public relations & a…

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Guardian Essential report: should democracy be more like community sport? 27:25

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Guardian Australia’s politics live blogger Amy Remeikis talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about Australian voter dissatisfaction in the political system and politicians; the split between older and younger voters; and whether democracy could learn something from community sportBy The Guardian

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Matters of political survival 44:15

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Bruce Wolpe joins us to discuss the Trump assassination attempt, questions about Biden’s leadership and the state of democracy. How will this weekend’s assassination attempt on Trump impact his popularity? Is it game over? With four weeks until the Democratic convention, who do party insiders think is best posed to stop Trump returning to the offic…

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Credlin | 16 July 50:21

15d ago50:21

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Donald Trump receives a hero’s welcome at the Republican National Convention, calls for Jacinta Allan to stand aside over the CFMEU scandal. Plus, Tony Abbott on Trump’s VP pick JD Vance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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How to boost GPs' patient vaccination rates 17:52

17d ago17:52

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Vaccines save lives. Yet the likelihood an older Australian is vaccinated varies hugely by GP. For some GPs, 90 per cent of older patients are vaccinated for flu. For others, only 40 per cent are vaccinated. For COVID, shingles and pneumococcal, the gap is even bigger. In this podcast, Peter Breadon, Health Program Director, and Anika Stobart, the …

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Credlin | 15 July 49:26

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Donald Trump vows to continue his campaign following the attempt on his life, the ADF’s vetting process is under scrutiny after an alleged Russian spy was featured in recruitment material. Plus, time for Labor to stand up to the CFMEU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Outsiders | 14 July 2:03:47

19d ago2:03:47

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Outsiders takes you through the latest out of the US after former president Donald Trump was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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EPISODE 354: The World’s First Free-Use Comedian (with Tom Walker) 1:13:39

5h ago1:13:39

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Our dear friend Tom Walker joins us to talk about: The high stakes world of competitive laser tag, the power of one voicemail recording to change the world, a very professional watch heist, and the Clipping Report.***Tom's Sydney show: https://standupsydney.com/event/tom-walker-my-treasures-my-beautiful-treasures/Tom's Melbourne show: https://www.c…

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Andrew Giles on celebrating and defending multiculturalism – Australian Politics Podcast 41:31

24h ago41:31

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, talks with immigration minister, Andrew Giles, about this week’s appointment of a new anti-semitism envoy and the upcoming Islamophobia envoy. They also discuss diversity in the Labor caucus and Giles’s latest rulings on visa cancellationsBy The Guardian

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Credlin | 11 July 49:46

2d ago49:46

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New details about who’s behind the Teal-style Islamic political movement, Hollywood A-lister calls on President Biden to step down. Plus, Warren Mundine on the state of Indigenous affairs post-Voice referendum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Anti-Semitism envoy and NAIDOC week 34:00

2d ago34:00

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A mixed response to Australia’s first anti-Semitism envoy. And in the first NAIDOC week since the failed Voice referendum, the Coalition and Greens move to fill the gap in the absence of a clear vision by the Albanese governmentCarly Williams, Quandamooka woman and ABC National Indigenous Correspondent joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The …

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Credlin | 10 July 48:43

3d ago48:43

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The NATO summit begins in Washington with all eyes on Joe Biden, Greens Deputy Leader Mehreen Faruqi’s hypocrisy exposed. Plus, the Australian’s Environment Editor Graham Lloyd on fears Labor could introduce more green tape through a climate trigger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Fatima Payman on the challenges and opportunities of being a crossbencher 30:07

21d ago30:07

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Lukas Coch/AAP Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman quit Labor after defying the party’s “solidarity” rule. Her action, spurred by the Gaza issue, has intensified Labor fears about the possible impact of the Muslim vote in some of its safe seats at the election. The now-independent senator joined the podcast to discuss her decision, the challen…

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A question of recognition 48:47

7d ago48:47

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Leading international law expert Donald Rothwell joins Democracy Sausage to talk Palestinian statehood, Senator Payman’s resignation from Labor and the moral dimensions of politics. What are the formal and political processes Australia would need to undertake to recognise Palestinian statehood? How would recognition impact Israel’s obligations unde…

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Credlin | 9 July 48:44

4d ago48:44

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The PM announces a Special Envoy for anti-Semitism, experts issue dire warnings about the safety of our ADF personnel and bases. Plus, Chris Uhlmann on an important Australian and American dialogue taking place in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Credlin | 8 July 48:48

24d ago48:48

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The latest Newspoll shows Labor is in trouble in NSW and Queensland, analysis of the UK election results amid big swings away from the major parties. Plus, Senator Jacinta Price on the Alice Springs curfew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Outsiders | 7 July 1:59:49

7d ago1:59:49

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Extreme concern over censorship push, free speech union now touring Australia, pressure on US President Joe Biden to withdraw from race, the Coalition's nuclear plan gains support. Plus, hundreds of hostages remain captive in Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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EPISODE 353: Thelma & Louising In Separate Cars 1:01:08

7d ago1:01:08

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Lucy, Theo, and Ben bring you: A beautiful relationship betwixt woman and fish, one extremely disgruntled Dutch man, a follow-up on Jimmy the Hairdresser, and the RIPing Report.***Support our show and get exclusive bonus episodes by subscribing on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BoontaVista***Email the show at mailbag@boontavista.com! Call in and leave us…

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Adam Bandt on Fatima Payman, toeing the party line and the war in Gaza 36:40

8d ago36:40

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the Greens leader Adam Bandt about Fatima Payman’s decision to quit the Labor party, calls for the Australian government to do more about the war in Gaza, and the Greens’ long-term objectivesBy The Guardian

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Conversations: Andrew Kern, Author and Proponent of Classical Education 1:26:01

8d ago1:26:01

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In this interview, John is joined by classical education advocate Andrew Kern. They explore the transformative potential of classical education, highlighting its respect for humility, heritage, and the importance it places on cultivating wisdom and virtue. Kern addresses the challenges posed by modern technology, and the increasing trend of homesch…

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Credlin | 4 July 49:44

9d ago49:44

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Senator Fatima Payman officially quits the Labor party, the UK Tories are likely heading for an election wipeout. Plus, Peter Dutton on the shocking security breach at Parliament House by anti-Israel activists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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