Episodes

  • 2025 election countdown: the battle for Australia’s future

    2025 election countdown: the battle for Australia’s future
    Dec 20 2024
    In this episode of New Politics, we explore the key issues that will shape Australia’s 2025 federal election, from economic challenges and leadership struggles to the growing influence of independents. As Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton prepare for a high-stakes battle, we analyse their strategies, the shifting political landscape, and what it all means for the nation’s future. #auspol

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘Good Stuff’, The B-52s.
    2. ‘Feels Right’, Biig Piig.
    3. ‘Humiliation’, The National.
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    29 mins
  • 2024: The Review of a Big Year in Politics

    2024: The Review of a Big Year in Politics
    Dec 13 2024
    In this episode, we explore the key issues that shaped Australian federal politics throughout 2024, examining the highs and lows, the moments that truly mattered, and those that didn’t. The state of the economy, the role of the media, the ongoing housing crisis, the conflict in Palestine, Indigenous affairs, and the performances of political leaders Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. Join us for a comprehensive analysis of the events and decisions that defined the year in Australian politics. #auspol

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘Good Stuff’, The B-52s.
    2. ‘All I Need’, AIR (feat. Beth Hirsch)
    3. ‘Dead Already’, Thomas Newman.
    4. ‘Dātura’, Tori Amos.
    5. ‘Silver Lining’, First Aid Kit.
    6. ‘Humiliation’, The National.
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    55 mins
  • Labor leadership disinformation and an environmental fail

    Labor leadership disinformation and an environmental fail
    Dec 6 2024
    In this episode, we explore the media's exaggerated reports of a rift between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek—a conflict that appears more fiction than fact that was triggered by yet another failed approach to the environment. We look at the Australian Greens' proposal for a progressive alliance with the Labor Party, a move that has sparked dissatisfaction within Labor ranks. Meanwhile, the Liberal Party's efforts to win back voters from the teal independents take a confrontational turn, with tactics that risk alienating the electorate even further. Finally, we discuss why it's time to abandon outdated neoliberal economic policies and embrace a more equitable and sustainable future. #auspol

    Support New Politics:

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘Good Stuff’, The B-52s.
    2. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Kuepper.
    3. ‘Dope Lemon’, Stonecutters.
    4. ‘Wild’, Spoon.
    5. ‘Dayvan Cowboy’, The Boards Of Canada.
    6. ‘Humiliation’, The National.
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    46 mins
  • The End of Parliament and Chasing War Criminals

    The End of Parliament and Chasing War Criminals
    Nov 29 2024
    We explore whether the Australian Greens have learned some tough political lessons on housing policy, reflect on the conclusion of the federal parliamentary year with many critical issues still unresolved, and look at the International Criminal Court’s pursuit of accountability for Israel’s war crimes in Palestine. #auspol

    Support New Politics:
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    Song listing:
    1. ‘Good Stuff’, The B-52s.
    2. ‘Whisper’, Coldplay.
    3. ‘Humiliation’, The National.
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    43 mins
  • Money, power and politics: Who really wins in Australia’s democracy?

    Money, power and politics: Who really wins in Australia’s democracy?
    Nov 22 2024
    We explore the proposed reforms to Australia’s donation laws and ask: who really benefits from these changes? The climate wars rage on, with the latest battle centred on the government’s delayed 2035 emissions reduction targets. Meanwhile, the Albanese government attempts to outflank the Liberal Party with increasingly hardline policies on immigration and asylum seekers. And, the Senate equates a political protest against the King with acts of homophobia, racism, and bigotry, raising critical questions about fairness and media bias in Australia’s political landscape. #auspol

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘Good Stuff’, The B-52s.
    2. ‘She’s My Lover (A Song For R.)’, Kid Loco.
    3. ‘Short Change Hero’, The Heavy.
    4. ‘Nice To Meet Ya’, Niall Horan.
    5. ‘Pretty Vacant’, Sofia (cover version).
    6. ‘Humiliation’, The National.
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    50 mins
  • The ridiculous social media ban and exporting Israel violence

    The ridiculous social media ban and exporting Israel violence
    Nov 15 2024
    We explore the government’s controversial plan to target under-16s with a social media ban, explore the continued media manipulation surrounding Israel, and examine why football violence seems to receive a troubling level of acceptance when perpetrated by racist Israeli football hooligans. Meanwhile, the mainstream media stirs up excitement over an early election that, in reality, shows no signs of materialising. May 2025, that’s when it’s going to held, and not likely to be before. #auspol #NoAgeBan

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘Humiliation’, The National.
    2. ‘Trouble’, Vox Noir.
    3. ‘Brasil’, Bellaire.
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    42 mins
  • The Return of the American Conman

    The Return of the American Conman
    Nov 8 2024
    We analyze the aftermath of the US election, where Donald Trump’s victory signals the return of the conman, criminal and clown show. Vote Dutton, Get Rinehart? We ask if voting for Peter Dutton is bringing Gina Rinehart’s influence into federal politics, and the answer is probably “yes”. We also cover the current state of the economy, proposed changes to HECS debt policies, and the continued shortcomings of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, which has yet to meet public expectations. #auspol

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘All Along The Watchtower’, Afterhere (Bob Dylan cover).
    2. ‘Lose Fit’, Happy Mondays.
    3. ‘Swing For The Crime”, Ed Kuepper.
    4. ‘The Last Goodbye’, Odesza.
    5. ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’, The Who (remix).
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    48 mins
  • Queensland power shift, a flight attack on Labor, COVID and US election

    Queensland power shift, a flight attack on Labor, COVID and US election
    Nov 1 2024
    In this episode, we analyze the results of the Queensland election and uncover who the real losers are, as the media moves to yet another issue to target the federal Labor government—this time, over alleged flight upgrades. We also discuss the release of the Covid-19 Report, which reveals the severe mismanagement of the pandemic response by the previous Coalition government, and we look at the approaching U.S. election, examining it as a reflection of an empire in decline. #auspol

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    Song listing:
    1. ‘The Message’, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
    2. ‘Back In The USSR’, The Beatles (Kaktux Rock Da House remix).
    3. ‘Stranger In Moscow’, Tame Impala.
    4. ‘Wild”, Spoon.
    5. ‘Release The Pressure’, Leftism.
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    50 mins