No Silly Questions podcast

10:08

How about we get some closure to this long, winding journey? With the election only days away, it's time to think about what comes after the election. Yes, there is a post-election era. No, we don't have to listen to political ads for a little while. But there's plenty of important stuff still to chat about. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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TDA talks to Anthony Albanese, leader of the Labor Party 23:34

3 years ago23:34

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It's time to chat to the leader of the Labor Party, Anthony Albanese - one of the two men who are in the running to be the PM of Australia's next parliament. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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All the silly questions you have about voting 7:36

3 years ago7:36

7:36

Voting: we all have to do it, but that doesn't mean we all understand it. Let's fix that. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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TDA talks to Adam Bandt, leader of The Greens 19:00

3 years ago19:00

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It's time to chat to the leader of The Greens - a party that could have a major role to play in a hung parliament. Adam Bandt is the only Greens members of the House of Representatives, and a proud representative of Melbourne. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hey TDA, why don't you talk about the minor parties more? 9:53

3 years ago9:53

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It's one of the most asked questions - it comes up in the context of the stories TDA reports on, our plans for a leaders debate, and how we structure our election coverage. So let's tackle it! We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What if no one wins the election? 11:54

3 years ago11:54

11:54

Could we potentially go all the way to an election, cast our vote... and no one win? What happens then? Does Tom become Prime Minister instead? We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Should Australia change its vaping policy? 15:36

3 years ago15:36

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The number of Australians who vape has risen sharply in the last two years. According to many health experts, it could lead to a health crisis if not managed and regulated. Now, the topic has made its way into federal politics. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Wait, who manages the economy? 12:31

3 years ago12:31

12:31

'The economy' - a mystical place, which is sometimes healthy, sometimes anxious, sometimes stable, sometimes a fiery mess. Who is actually presiding over this magical land?! We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What's the real difference between the House of Reps and the Senate? 10:25

3 years ago10:25

10:25

Oh my, the election is getting closer. And one thing we need to figure out together is where we're sending these politicians we are going to be voting for. We know some are going to the House of Representatives, and some are going to the Senate. But what's the difference between these two chambers? We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Where do the major parties stand on women in politics? 13:05

3 years ago13:05

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2021 was the year that Australia talked about the toxic workplace culture in Parliament House. The Jenkins Review told the major parties how to fix it. But are they listening? What will change? We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What's the difference between the two major parties? 9:45

3 years ago9:45

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Now the election has been officially set for May 21, the race is on. Leading the race are the two major parties in Australia - the Australian Labor Party and the Liberal Party. If you don't know the difference between the two, you're not alone. We're here to help. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Where do the parties stand on corruption in politics? 15:27

3 years ago15:27

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Over the last three years, a federal anti-corruption body has been on the agenda. Yet, as we officially commence the election period, both major parties continue to discuss its modelling, purpose and path to existence. To understand how both major parties are framing the introduction of a federal ICAC, we have to break this topic down from the beginning. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How the heck do elections work?! 10:59

3 years ago10:59

10:59

Yeah, we get it. An election is coming. And a party will win. And a party will lose. And there's talk of the House of Reps and the Senate. And there's a big sheet of paper and a little sheet of paper. But... how do elections ACTUALLY work? We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How can the government bring down the cost of living? 13:23

3 years ago13:23

13:23

$100 tanks of petrol, $7 coffees - the rise in the cost of living is the hot topic in Australian politics right now. Will we ever buy a $3.50 coffee again? No, that's not a silly question. And we've got the answers. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What does the Government ACTUALLY do? 9:47

3 years ago9:47