Episodios

  • The surplus, Queensland election and Middle East tensions exploited in Australia

    The surplus, Queensland election and Middle East tensions exploited in Australia
    Oct 4 2024
    The Labor government has delivered its second consecutive surplus, but not everyone is pleased. Meanwhile, the Queensland election campaign is in full swing, a new special envoy for combating Islamophobia has been appointed, though few seem to know who it is, and the politics of the middle east and national security are becoming a heated topic of discussion in Australia. #auspol

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
    2. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Kuepper.
    3. ‘Arion’, Blue States.
    4. ‘Dayvan Cowboy’, The Boards Of Canada.
    5. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.
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    47 m
  • The Greens interest rates overreach and who is going to stop Israel?

    The Greens interest rates overreach and who is going to stop Israel?
    Sep 27 2024
    Interest rates are on hold, but the Australian Greens are calling on the government to take control of the Reserve Bank. Meanwhile, questions arise about potential changes to negative gearing, while Peter Dutton's nuclear fantasy roadshow continues to unfold. At the same time, the world is paying the price for failing to hold the Israeli government accountable. #auspol

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
    2. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Kuepper.
    3. ‘Spitfire’, Public Service Broadcasting.
    4. ‘Wild’, Spoon.
    5. ‘Unknown Water’, Ella Fence
    6. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.
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    48 m
  • Labor–Greens neoliberal battle and the ABC’s support for Trump

    Labor–Greens neoliberal battle and the ABC’s support for Trump
    Sep 20 2024
    The reforms to aged care, seemingly pulled straight from the neoliberal playbook, are based on a user-pay mentality, and it’s no wonder they’re supported by the Liberal Party. So why are they supported by the Labor government? Meanwhile, a significant clash has been reignited over housing policy between the government and the Australian Greens, which has also triggered speculation about a double-dissolution election. And why is Australia’s ABC so intent on promoting Donald Trump in the US election? #auspol

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
    2. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Kuepper.
    3. ‘Sweet About Me’, Gabriella Cilmi.
    4. ‘Stranger In Moscow’, Tame Impala.
    5. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.
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    44 m
  • Labor pays the price in the fruitless quest for bipartisanship

    Labor pays the price in the fruitless quest for bipartisanship
    Sep 13 2024
    In this episode, we discuss Bill Shorten’s departure from politics and the legacy he leaves behind, the proposed reforms to the Reserve Bank Board and yet another failure of bipartisanship, the protests against weapons exports in Melbourne, and the politics of mining and live sheep exports in the lead-up to the next federal election. #auspol

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘Loose Fit’, Happy Mondays.
    2. ‘Wild’, Spoon.
    3. ‘The Last Goodbye’, Odesza.
    4. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.
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    42 m
  • Behind the gridlock on fair taxes, environment protection and housing

    Behind the gridlock on fair taxes, environment protection and housing
    Sep 6 2024
    We explore the rising demands for a super-profits tax and a wealth tax – bring it on! – and question why the government continues to negotiate environmental policies with the Liberal Party, Australia’s notorious environmental vandals. We also look at the latest developments in housing policy, as political players position themselves for the upcoming federal election. #auspol

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
    2. ‘Let It Rock’, Kevin Rudolf, ft. Lil Wayne
    3. ‘State Of The Art (A.E.I.O.U.)’, Jim James.
    4. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.
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    46 m
  • Go left Labor and eat the rich

    Go left Labor and eat the rich
    Aug 30 2024
    In this episode, we explore the implications of the Country Liberal Party's recent victory in the Northern Territory and whether there are lessons for the federal government to heed. We also discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's declining popularity in the polls – could it be due to his government’s shift to the right rather than the left? Plus, we question whether the opinions of Gina Rinehart and other super-wealthy individuals should really hold as much weight in public discourse. #auspol
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    Song listing:
    1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
    2. ‘Off The Grid’, Beastie Boys.
    3. ‘Release the Pressure’, Leftism.
    4. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.
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    48 m
  • Is Dutton a racist?

    Is Dutton a racist?
    Aug 23 2024
    In today's episode of New Politics, we ask the question: is Peter Dutton a racist or not? We put this claim to the test. Plus, we'll explore the Liberal Party's recent debacle in the NSW local council elections – what does their performance say about their competence? And we look at the art of compromise and negotiation: why is a Labor government striking deals with the Coalition on key legislation when they could be collaborating with the Australian Greens and independents? Also, Linda Burney signs off from politics. #auspol

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘Loser’, Beck.
    2. ‘La Femme d’Argent’, Air.
    3. ‘Bagi-la-m Bargan’, ft. Fred Leone, Birdz.
    4. ‘Praise You’, Fat Boy Slim.
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    49 m
  • AUKUS disaster, media going down, Robodebt and the big silence on Gaza

    AUKUS disaster, media going down, Robodebt and the big silence on Gaza
    Aug 16 2024
    In this episode, we explore the AUKUS deal, surely one of worst deals in Australian history, the government's support for the media's reliance on gambling revenue for survival, the ongoing search for accountability for the Robodebt disaster, the reasons behind Labor's persistent silence on the genocide in Gaza, and a dissection of the latest opinion polls.

    Song listing:
    1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.
    2. ‘The Hard Road’, Hilltop Hoods.
    3. ‘Bonnie And Clyde’ (French Accent Remix), Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot.
    4. ‘All Along the Watchtower’ (Afterhere cover), Bob Dylan.
    5. ‘Crooked River’, Richard Pleasance.
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    57 m