Best Emerald Moon Podcasts (2024)

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Teaser: Inside The Greens #5: Breaking Through, Germans, WA, 1993 Election, Whitlam 7:46

3h ago7:46

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In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through chapter 5 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - the German Greens behave badly, the 1993 election and Paul Keating, the WA Greens step…

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135: What’s Gonna Happen in the NT Election? ft. Asta Hill, Greens Candidate for Braitling 1:02:19

9m ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Kung Fu Panda quits the band and sells out Rage Kage for saying a naughty joke to a giant robot. Tom is joined by guest host Asta Hill, Greens candidate for Braitling in August’s Northern Territory election. First, a catch up on the whole America situation and the whole CFMEU situation (11:25). Then a big look at the state of play in NT politics. (…

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134: France, Gaza Death Toll & Media Collapses 1:09:56

40m ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Adam Bandt needs to let dead dogs lie. Emerald and British lad Tom take a quick look at the French election results (13:05). Then, an update on the destruction of Gaza and the government’s response to appoint a special envoy against antisemitism. (19:14) Next, major staff cuts have hit Pedestrian and other Nine brands. (49:27) What is the future fo…

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Teaser: Farming & Agriculture ft. Tammi Jonas from Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance 5:52

15d ago5:52

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In this bonus Patreon episode requested by a subscriber, Emerald speaks to Tammi Jonas from Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance about the movement for responsible farming and food production. How can the Greens connect better with people outside the inner-city leftie bubble? Do corporations treat sustainability like it’s a big joke? How can we eat…

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133: Fatima Resigns, UK Election & Midwinter Ball ft. Rachel Withers 1:06:49

7d ago1:06:49

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Emerald is joined again by Rachel Withers, the only good (adult) Aussie journalist! First up is the most important news story of the week - Midwinter Ball, Canberra’s bizarre formal for politicians and journalists. (2:30) Then it’s a recap of the UK election results. (13:08) What were the funniest moments, what does it mean for Australia, and why c…

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132: Biden, Assange, Pill-Testing, Payman, Vaping 1:14:45

14d ago1:14:45

1:14:45

President Biden is not going to exploit, for political purposes, his opponent's youth and inexperience. Emerald and Tom dive into so much news - first up in bizarre instances of good things happening, Julian Assange is free and home in Australia! (12:26) Next, pill testing is now permanent in Victoria! (28:25) Then, Labor Senator Fatima Payman cros…

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Teaser: UK Election Preview ft. @NoJusticeMTG 3:16

16d ago3:16

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Tom is joined by streamer and Novara Media regular @NoJusticeMTG aka Helena to preview the upcoming UK election on July 4th. Is this a new dawn for TERF Island or is Sir Keir’s Labour just more of the same? What are the funniest things that have happened over the campaign? What are the chances for the Greens party? Can anything good happen in the U…

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131: Nuclear-Powered Condemnation Games 1:10:52

21d ago1:10:52

1:10:52

A CEO Sleepout outside the Qantas lounge. Emerald and Tom look at the Opposition’s new definitely-real nuclear power policy (07:21). Are they noobs to be owned, or are they changing the public discourse? Then, there are many recent protests to condemn (40:10) - the office of federal MP for Macnamara, Josh Burns, was vandalised by anti-Israel protes…

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130: Adam Bandt is (like) Hitler? ft. Ellen Sandell, new Vic Greens Leader 1:06:17

30d ago1:06:17

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Greens are literally Nazis, sez The Aus. Emerald and Tom try to get their heads around Peter Dutton’s bold “you will have to wait and see hope you are pleasantly surprised” non-approach to the LNP’s 2030 emissions targets (14:10). Then, new Victorian Greens leader Ellen Sandell joins the show (31:22) to chat housing, Palestine and the fight against…

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Teaser: COMEDY IN CRISIS - Sky News vs Cancel Culture 2:39

1M ago2:39

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In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom watch and react to the hard-hitting Sky News expose, COMEDY IN CRISIS: How cancel culture is killing laughter. Wait, is Rowan Dean a comedian? Why do the woke mob hate fun? Was it always like this? Is the point of comedy to offend? Is conservative comedy just bullying? Could The Office …

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129: Are the Greens Anti-Semitic? ft. Campbell Gome 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Are the Greens oikophobic a.k.a.. afraid of housing? Emerald and Tom are joined by Campbell Gome from the Jewish Greens to ask, DO WE CONDEMN THE GREENS!?! (10:59) Why did Labor and the LNP team up in parliament to call the Greens anti-semitic? Why is Adam Bandt threatening to sue? Do the Greens hate truth and love spreading misinformation? Has eve…

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128: Middle Class Cate, the Rafah Meme & Laura Tingle ft. Rachel Withers 1:15:01

2M ago1:15:01

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Is Cate Blanchett middle class while also being worth $140 million? Emerald and Tom catch up on the week’s migration news and the DIRECTION NINETY-NINE drama (19:19). Then they are joined by the only good (adult) Aussie journo, Rachel Withers! (31:20) They chat about the failed motion in parliament for Palestinian statehood, Fatima Payman, Julia Gi…

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Teaser: Inside The Greens #4: Infighting, Proscription & Birth of Aus Greens 2:51

2M ago2:51

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In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through chapter 4 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - Drew Hutton, Graham Richardson , Labor thugs threaten Green candidates, Ian Cohen, ear…

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127: ICC Issue Arrest Warrants + We Solve Immigration 1:13:50

2M ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Advance Australia doing free Greens PR. Emerald and Tom discuss this week’s actions by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders (5:16). Was the reaction cool and normal? Then a long-awaited chat about migration levels coming into Australia (37:07). Is it a real problem or racist dogwhistling? Finally, …

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126: Budget Losers 2024 + Brisbane Election Recap 1:16:18

2M ago1:16:18

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Going for a run at 3:46am in the morning like a normal human man. Emerald and Tom are here for Budget Losers 2024! (8:31) What is their take on Jim Chalmer’s third budget? What weird things have ABC winners & losers chosen this year? Why doesn’t Tom know what a fit check is? Then a call to action (59:03), and finally, an extended extract from our r…

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Teaser: Live in Brisbane ft. Trina Massey 6:47

2M ago6:47

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As a special Patreon bonus, here is a full exclusive live episode recorded April 27th 2024 at Good Chat in Brisbane! Emerald and Tom catch up on the Australia vs Elon Musk social media censorship debate, before welcoming Trina Massey, councillor for the Gabba! First up is a recap of the recent Brisbane council elections, ending in a game of Green L…

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125: Gas, Rafah & Campus Protests ft. Amy MacMahon 51:32

3M ago51:32

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Door-knocking in a coma. Emerald is joined by Amy MacMahon, Greens state MP for South Brisbane! First up an update on Amy’s return to work following a horror car crash earlier this year. How long until MPs resumed being mean to her in parliament? Then this week Labor gave a big sloppy kiss to gas with its Future Gas Strategy Analytical Report (11:5…

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124: Is Gendered Violence Getting Worse? 57:48

3M ago57:48

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Pauline Hanson vs Mehreen Faruqi. Emerald and Tom discuss violence against women in Australia, following protests against gendered violence across the country (15:54). Is the problem getting worse? What happened with Albo’s icky appearance at the Canberra rally? What is being done to help the situation and how should we approach it as non-carceral …

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Teaser: 12 Rules for Strife ft. Jeff Sparrow & Sam Wallman 8:06

3M ago8:06

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In this bonus for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by journalist Jeff Sparrow and cartoonist Sam Wallman, to discuss their new book 12 Rules for Strife! What are the twelve rules, and how can we affect change in this world of shit and evil? What does it have to do with Jordan Peterson? —- Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and …

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123: Live in Brisbane ft. Max Chandler-Mather 1:12:43

3M ago1:12:43

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Live from Good Chat Comedy Club in Meanjin/Brisbane, Emerald and Tom are joined by the federal MP for Griffith, Max Chandler-Mather! After some obligatory ‘Arj Barker vs mums’ discourse, it’s on to a big chat about the state of housing in Australia. How did it get so bad? Can anything be done? Was Max good on Q&A? Then some audience questions inclu…

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122: Stabbings & Supermarkets 1:06:51

3M ago1:06:51

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The Greens are a nut, they’re crazy in the coconut. Emerald and Tom discuss the horrific stabbing attacks in Sydney last week, the crappy media response, and wonder what will be done to fix Australia’s mental health crisis (7:15). Then they talk about Senator Nick McKim (McKrazy) and his grilling of the naughty Woolworth CEO Brad Banducci in the se…

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Teaser: Jim’s Eugenics (Live in Melbourne) 1:47

3M ago1:47

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In this bonus for Patreon subscribers, live from Comedy Republic in Melbourne, Tom takes Emerald through the fast times and bonkers views of Jim’s Mowing founder Jim Penman. Sadly his political party was only an April Fools joke (Tom being the fool), but his views on how to fix the world are… intense. After the live segment, Emerald and Tom reconve…

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121: Squatting with Purplepingers & Israel 1:16:09

3M ago1:16:09

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Molly the magpie, Peggy the dog and Steven the premier. Emerald and Tom celebrate ‘friend-of-the-pod’ Purplepingers’ media campaign to create a squatters register, and how it has incensed the civility politics crowd (13:06). Then an update on Israel’s endless attacks on Gaza (40:27). Is it finally bad now that they killed World Central Kitchen aid …

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120: Live in Melbourne ft. Osman Faruqi 1:02:49

4M ago1:02:49

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Adam Bandt’s living large. Emerald and Tom come to you live from a sold out show at the Comedy Republic in Melbourne! First, we have a woke new Governor-General, and Samantha Ratnam is coming to take down Peter Khalil. Then Osman Faruqi, culture editor for The Age and Greens nepo baby, joins to talk Labor’s messed up migration bill, and ask what’s …

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Teaser: Inside The Greens - Chapter 3.5 - How US controls Australia 3:08

4M ago3:08

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In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom continues taking Emerald through chapter 3 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - WA federal senator/ratbag Jo Vallentine and the birth of the WA Greens. Nuc…

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119: Greens-Labor Coalition(!?) & Gaza Visas ft. Reem Borrows 1:04:12

4M ago1:04:12

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Is the CIA going to dismiss Ballard? Emerald and Tom look back on the Tassie election and assess the odds of a future Greens-Labor GLP coalition (14:12). Is it inevitable? Or would Labor rather throw the government out of the pram? Then they are joined by Reem Borrows from Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) (42:40), for an update on the s…

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118: Meta, Tassie, Religious Freedom & Holly Valance ft. Jack Toohey 1:14:44

4M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Meta is like can we just not talk about politics right now? Tom is joined by guest host, viral political advocate and filmmaker Jack Toohey! First up they recap the results of the Tasmanian state election (21:41). Is it now Van Greeman’s Land? Then they look at the government’s new religious discrimination bill (34:27). What’s the point of this? Wi…

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117: QLD Council Election Results & Donation Reforms 1:10:28

4M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

Can I have your vote? Don’t worry about my ankle bracelet. Emerald and Tom react to the Queensland local council elections and state by-elections (8:39). Was it another Greenslide? Is Labor totally screwed for the upcoming state election? Then, the government is looking to introduce changes to political donations and election funds (41:04). This is…

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Teaser: That’s My Jam 2 - Kitchen Cabinet Recap 3:45

4M ago3:45

3:45

In ep 2 of our Patreon bonus show That’s My Jam, Emerald and Tom re-open the Kitchen Cabinet and recap some classic eps from 2016. First up is former Greens leader Richard Di Natale. Who even has heard of that guy? Then it's the gruesome twosome Anthony “Albo” Albanese and Christopher “Christopher Pyynnne” Pyne having a disgusting double date and t…

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116: Stupid White Property Council Bastards 1:01:03

5M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Sam Kerr is a reverse milkshake duck. Emerald and Tom do a vibe check on the upcoming Brisbane City Council local election and Steven Miles’ texting SCANDAL (8:36). Next they check out this week’s developments in the fight for housing, with Greens proposing new public investment and Max Chandler-Mather speaking at National Press Club (23:20). Final…

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115: Pigs, Pride & TAS Politics ft. Tabatha Badger 1:11:18

5M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Katter and Wilkie aren’t as happy as a pig in mud. Emerald and Tom look at the debate over whether the NSW police should march at the Sydney Mardi Gras, following recent police murders and the poor history of the police towards the LGBTQIA+ community (12:31). Are cops tops? Then they are joined by Greens candidate for Lyons in the upcoming Tasmania…

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Introducing… Electoral Dysfunction 14:05

5M ago14:05

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Today, something different – we're bringing you the trailer of an exciting new podcast from Sky called Electoral Dysfunction. Beth Rigby. Jess Philips. Ruth Davidson. With polls suggesting trust in politicians is low, three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Every week, they…

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Teaser: ABC Burrup Woodside Update, Public Housing & Homelessness Crisis ft. Jesse Noakes 9:37

5M ago9:37

9:37

In this Patreon bonus, Jesse Noakes returns to the show. First he gives Emerald and Tom a predictable update on Disrupt Burrup and ABC. Then they talk about the state of public housing and homelessness in Western Australia, the evils of evictions into homelessness, and the particular damage this is causing First Nations communities. Warning that th…

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114: Colesworth Grifties 55:03

5M ago55:03

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Taylor Swift came to town and all I got was this lousy $65 t-shirt. Emerald and Tom talk Colesworth and the reactions to the “Superpower” episode of Four Corners about the supermarket duopoly (13:39). Is everything fine now that the CEO quit? Is anything going to be done to fix this? Finally, a call to action (51:56). ------------------------------…

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113: Is Negative Gearing Political Poison? ft. Adam Bandt 1:06:44

5M ago1:06:44

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Auspol choo-choo-chooses wuv. Emerald and Tom welcome back Adam Bandt, leader of the Australian Greens! First up are the proposed Greens amendments to the government’s Help To Buy program to impose rent caps and limit negative gearing and capital gains tax (16:55). Is it juvenile student politics to not give property barons backrubs? Then an update…

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Teaser: Inside The Greens - Chapter 3 2:55

5M ago2:55

2:55

In this bonus for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through chapter 3 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this installment - Green Independents, the Labor-Green accord, Bob Brown grows in power, the homophobes flip ou…

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112: Do we have a right to disconnect from work? 1:14:31

6M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Oh Craig Kelly you hornbag. Emerald and Tom catch up on three big stories from the week. First up, the LNP has agreed to pass the updated Labor stage 3 tax changes, while meanwhile Wayne Swann is a tory c**t. Next, the senate has rejected a Greens push for a climate trigger mechanism into environmental laws. Coincidentally up in Queensland, Steven …

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111: AI Midriff-gate ft. Greens Brisbane Mayoral Candidate Jonathan Sriranganathan 1:12:59

6M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Newington College weirdos say NO GIRLS ALLOWED! Emerald and Tom look at the Nine scandal using AI on a photo of Vic senator Georgie Purcell. Is a person to blame or SOCIETY? And what’s this about duck hunting? Then former councillor and Greens Lord Mayor candidate for the Brisbane council Jonathan “Jonno” Sriranganathan joins, direct from the publi…

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Teaser: We watch the Sky News ‘Liberals In Power’ Doco 6:05

6M ago6:05

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In this bonus for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom have watched the OTHER hard-hitting expose - Sky News ‘Liberals In Power: The near-decade of conservative rule in Australia’. What do the filthy scumbags have to say for themselves? Was ScoMo always THIS gross? Abbott-Turnbull-Morrison - f**k marry kill? ----- Subscribe on Patreon to support th…

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110: Scowl-bo & the Three Stages of Tax Grief 1:18:40

6M ago1:18:40

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Bev McArthur saves the flag from Green wokists. Emerald and Tom unpack the government’s proposed changes to the stage 3 tax cuts. What are the changes? What were the most effed up reactions? Is Pauline Hanson high? Does Albo ever stop scowling (Scowlbo) and did he forget how to be a politician? Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this …

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109: Australia Day or Groundhog Day? ft. GetUp! CEO Larissa Baldwin-Roberts 1:02:03

6M ago1:02:03

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Julia Gillard takes a bold stance for women’s rights. Emerald and Tom are joined by GetUp! CEO Larissa Baldwin-Roberts, to talk about the state of Australia and Invasion Day post the Voice. As the annual culture war unfurls and the attacks on Gaza continue, what does 2024 hold for GetUp! and the movement? How can we create real change and not just …

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Teaser: Inside The Greens - Chapter 2.5 3:24

6M ago3:24

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In this ongoing bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through chapter 2.5 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” Anti-nuclear protest! Peter Garrett getting screwed by Labor! Trots! And the Greens party is offi…

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108: Wokeworths, The Hague & the Year Ahead ft. Jenny Leong 1:10:47

7M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Big Lamb solves the generation gap. Emerald and Tom are joined by Jenny Leong, state MP for Newtown - the only Greens MP to win more than 50% of the vote! They talk through Israel’s hearing at The Hague after accusations of genocide by South Africa, and other important topics like the Wokeworths Campaign To Destroy Australian Values. Then a look ah…

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107: In Bluey Did We Invade Iraq? 1:03:03

7M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

Tim Wilson is back, and humbled. Emerald and Tom look at the latest media hysteria on Palestine - are Bluey and Qantas pro-genocide? Then the new year has brought the annual drop of 20-year-old secret cabinet documents, this time including the lead up to our invasion of Iraq. Wait, John Howard didn’t have proof of WMDs!?!? Then, a call to action. F…

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Teaser: Albo Sell-Out Song ft. Gabbi Bolt 5:26

7M ago5:26

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In this bonus for Patreon subscribers, Tom is joined by comedy musician Gabbi Bolt, fresh from the War on 2023 national tour. They unpack her ‘Albo Song’ and wonder - why do PMs suddenly grow a spine the second they leave office? Why is Australia afraid to stick up for Palestinians? How does Albo’s rhetoric about growing up poor square with his act…

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106: Gen Z & Worst Tweets of 2023 58:03

7M ago58:03

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Any plans for NYE? Emerald and Tom take a belated look at a new Gen Z(ed?) Party. Should the Greens be worried, or is it a big scam? Then, a countdown of the worst tweets of 2023 as voted by the internet. Did you make it on the list? Finally, a call to electoral action in 2024. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com…

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105:A New Qld Premier & a Lehrmann Trial for Xmas 1:13:04

7M ago1:13:04

1:13:04

‘Senator Six-Pack’ David Van is down in your DMs. Merry Nondenominational Seasonal Festivity! Emerald and Tom catch up on the final report by the Community Affairs Reference Committee a.k.a. the inquiry into the rental crisis. Is everything fixed now? Next up, Queensland has a new Premier - Steven “Giggles” Miles. What’s his deal and is this good n…

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Adam Driver, Sofia Coppola and Jamie Dornan 50:04

7M ago50:04

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On the Backstage end of year special, the team looks at the best TV series and films released over the past 12 months - from Barbenheimer to Succession. Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz and Shaleine Woodley chat about new film Ferrari. Sofia Coppola and Cailee Spaeny speak about meeting Priscilla Presley for their film Priscilla. Game Of Thrones star Iwa…

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