This was an interesting chat. The first part recorded on March 7 covers Senator Bernardi's recent journey and decision to start his own party - the Australian Conservatives - something we covered briefly in the second ever episode of Pollie Wanna Cracker. He talks in detail about what led to the decision while also discussing the political landscap…

Greens Senator Janet Rice is an advocate for the LGBTIQ community and climate change in particular. A climate scientist, Janet was once stuck on a Russian ship when it became lodged in thick ice on an expedition to the Antarctic. In this show, Janet has plenty to say about climate change, the formation of the Greens Australia and same sex marriage.…

NXT Senator Stirling Griff has been by Senator Nick Xenophon's side almost the entire way. He helped piece the Nick Xenophon Team together and plays a large role as Nick's deputy. Here he talks at length about the make up of NXT, how decisions are made as an "independent" team and extends on colleague Senator Skye Kakoschke-Moore's thoughts on the …

It was an interesting week in the lead up to this chat with Senator Skye Kakoschke-Moore and the Nick Xenophon Team a playing a crucial role in the bills for the Murray Darling Basin and the ABCC. Skye opens up about those negotiations, talks about her time in parliament so far, discusses her campaigns for Carly's Law, problem gambling and more. Fo…

Western Australia Senator Sue Lines has some strong views on the Government, conservative politics and their most recent refugee policy. But Sue also talks about what the Australian Labor Party is doing to engage with young voters and gives an insight into how she thinks and what she is passionate about. Follow Pollie Wanna Cracker on Facebook, Twi…

Senator Surfer, Peter Whish-Wilson has a background in mining and banking having spent time working on Wall Street and once upon a time studied at the Australian Defence Force Academy. It's not the archetypal resume for a Greens Senator but it has given Peter unique perspective that he applies to his political career. Peter discusses inequality, ec…

Greens Senator for Western Australia Rachel Siewert shares her concerns after a week of estimates in Canberra. Mental health, Newstart allowances and other benefits, indigenous affairs and the marriage equality plebiscite are all on the agenda. Follow Pollie Wanna Cracker on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @polliepodcast Email: polliepodcast@gmail…

NXT's Rebekha Sharkie upset the apple cart in South Australia winning a blue ribbon seat in the electorate of Mayo from Liberal MP Jamie Briggs. In doing so Rebekha became the first woman in 115 years to represent the area and the first non-Liberal member since the seat's creation. Rebekha opens up about the campaign, her first few months in Parlia…

Liberal Party Senator and Minister for International Development and the Pacific Concetta Fierravanti-Wells joins Pollie Wanna Cracker for a bite sized podcast to talk about the assistance to nations in the Asia-Pacific region and a portfolio that doesn't garner as much media attention as others. #auspol Follow Pollie Wanna Cracker on Facebook, Twi…

Labor Member for Watson, Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Australia, Shadow Minister for Environment and Water and Shadow Minister for The Arts; Tony Burke shares his views on Muslim immigration and the poll to stop Muslim migration into Australia. He also opens up about his passions which just happen to be the environment and The …

This was a wide ranging chat about Senator Claire Moore's background, political ideals, her Catholic faith, Senator Pauline Hanson and THAT speech, womens issues and of course what has been going on recently in Parliament and Australian Politics. #auspol Please subscribe/follow and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @polliepodcast www.rad…

Recorded at the end of a week that saw Labor Senator Sam Dastyari resign from the front bench, Shadow Minister for Communications and Federal Labor Member for Greenway Michelle Rowland warns the Government to be careful what they wish for when it comes to political donations. The Minister also has some strong words regarding the NBN and the "outdat…

This episode was recorded before Mark held a press conference to comment about the AFP NBN raids on August 24, 2016. But he does have plenty to say about Malcolm Turnbull and the Coalition Government, the Nauru files and section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @polliepodcast www.radelaidemedia.com…

Senator Bob Day studied science and owned a plumbing business before entering politics. That experience gives him a grounding in his approach to the issues and in his own words "we keep the Liberal Party honest." Bob opens up about Family First values, Greens Senator Robert Simms' Rob or Bob campaign, his rationale behind calls to close Federal Hea…

The son of Italian migrants, Senator and Leader of the Greens Richard Di Natale grew up a Catholic boy. In his teenage years he began to move toward a different value set and has risen through the ranks to lead the Greens into the 2016 Election. Listen as he shares about his life, key policies in renewables and Australia becoming a renewable superp…

Terence Crawford is an actor, teacher and Senate candidate for The Arts Party in South Australia. The Party is about more than just the arts and in Terence' words it could have been called The Culture Party. Listen in as Terence explains what he and the Party are all about. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @polliepodcast and Facebook. www.radelai…

Support for the Nick Xenophon Team is on the rise particularly in key South Australian seats. While the Labor Party are seemingly more concerned with the Greens potentially stealing seats, could Joe Hill rise to steal the seat of Adelaide? Get to know Joe, what he is about and what NXT are standing for. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @polliepod…

Greens Senator Robert Simms returns to PWC to chat about his time in the Senate so far, what he thinks of Malcolm Turnbull as "the biggest flop since Gretel Killeen hosted the Logies", Family First Senator Bob Day, Roz Ward and Safe Schools plus the immigration debate. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @polliepodcast and Facebook www.radelaidemedi…

Liberal Senator and Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham is a hard man to pin down. As a result we go heavy on Education and the election campaign. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @polliepodcast and www.facebook.com/Pollie-Wanna-Cracker-1064437466920267/ www.radelaidemedia.comBy RADelaide Media

Never intending to enter politics Labor MP for Kingston Amanda Rishworth was a student of psychology, working in the field, prior to her political career. Amanda leans on that experience in her approach, and perhaps sometimes in her parliamentary dealings. We also get an insight into who Amanda is plus hear her views on the AFP raids on Labor Senat…

The Liberal Party's "Mr Serious" Senator David Fawcett comes from a Defence Force background shaping how he approaches everything he does including as Chair or member of several Parliamentary Committees. Hear about his experiences, the recent inquiry into banking practices and why there won't be a Royal Commission under Liberal, the work leading in…

Federal Labor MP for Wakefield and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Manufacturing Nick Champion resides in a pivotal seat, one where the soon to be closing Holden plant is located. Nick shares his views on what he describes a "Government initiated crisis in manufacturing", Holden and the future, support for unemployed in Wakefield, his support fo…

Once a cover band rockstar drummer, Australian Labor Party MP for Port Adelaide and Shadow Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water Mark Butler discusses what Senator Xenophon called "premature erection" of campaign signs, his seat of Port Adelaide, climate change and renewable energy, proposed changes to the tax system, the subs and …

Senate candidate for South Australia John Bolton represents the Australian Liberty Alliance, a new political party formed in October 2015. He and the ALA have been criticised for their policies and views on Islam and what they see as human rights issues under Sharia Law. He also shares some interesting views on Senator Nick Xenophon, the prospect o…

Australian Labor Party MP for Fraser and Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh is a keen runner and economist. We talk about both of Andrew's passions while also covering his background, the economics of dating, the Panama Papers, tax, banking and Bill Shorten's promise for a Royal Commission into banking if elected. Follow us on Twitter and Inst…

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young shares some strong views regarding the recent changes to the Safe Schools programme and Liberal Party Senator Cory Bernardi, Senate voting reform, the potential for a double dissolution election and immigration. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @polliepodcast and www.facebook.com/Pollie-Wanna-Cracker-106443746692…

Australian Labor Party Shadow Minister for Education, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood and Federal Member for Adelaide Kate Ellis shares her views on the recent cuts to the Safe Schools programme, why she is so passionate about Education, what the ALP has planned for their education policy in the upcoming election and much more! Follow us on Twi…

Our third show in a recent run involving Nick Xenophon and his Nick Xenophon Team gives Daniel Kirk, candidate for the Federal Electorate of Hindmarsh, the floor. Daniel provides insight into his life journey, his path to politics and what he stands for in his campaign for election. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @polliepodcast or www.facebook.…

Matthew Wright is running for the Nick Xenophon Team in the Federal Electorate of Sturt currently occupied by Christopher Pyne. Get to know Matthew, his background as a doctor including stints in East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, the issues important to him and how he came to be involved in NXT. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @p…

South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon discusses the future of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide, responds to Christopher Pyne's "vanity party" claims regarding NXT, chats about Australian Senate voting reform and tries to order a pizza from a Taxi company mid-interview! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @polliepodcast or www.facebook.com/Pollie-…

This episode we do things a little differently. Four strangers, picked to meet in a pub, come together to chat politics. No it's not the script for an MTV reality show - it's just real people talking openly and honestly about Aussie politics. Disclaimer - it's recorded in a pub so the sound is going to be "challenging" at times. Special thanks to T…

Liberal Party of Australia's Federal Minister for Industry, Innovation & Science Christopher Pyne joins the show. Listen to Minister Pyne chat about his background, his Federal seat of Sturt, the "Fixer" interview, #ideasboom and the National Innovation and Science Agenda plus what he describes as "vanity parties" such as Clive Palmer and the Palme…

Liberal Party of Australia MP Matt Williams meets Tim for a coffee at Nove on Luce in Adelaide to chat about their local area - the Federal electorate of Hindmarsh and go deeper on the Submarine and Frigates project, Labor spending vs Liberal spending, #ideasboom, small businesses and innovation. Follow us on Twitter @polliepodcast and www.facebook…

Australian Labor Party Senator Anne McEwen joins Pollie Wanna Cracker to discuss her journey into politics and the Senate, early success and failure, higher education, Emily's List, spending of public money, regional media, climate change, Defence and Foreign Affairs and what exactly is a whip? Follow us on Twitter @polliepodcast and Facebook.…

Liberal Party of Australia Senator Cory Bernardi joins the podcast sharing his background and path into politics, his views on Islam, Waleed Aly's speech on The Project, what's going on with the Liberal Party, the basis of our political system, the economy and cultural issues. Follow us on Twitter @polliepodcast and Facebook.…

Get to know Federal Greens Senator Robert Simms in the very first episode of Pollie Wanna Cracker. Senator Simms is the newbie in the Senate having given his very first speech just weeks prior to this conversation. Follow us on Twitter @polliepodcast and Facebook.By RADelaide Media

Tim doesn't know a great deal about Aussie politics, but he wants to learn. So, he is going straight to the source, the politicians, to engage in conversation about the issues and get a sense for who these would be leaders are.By RADelaide Media