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A Friday weekly live conversational style podcast which wraps the #auspol news of the week & highlights the standard daily interplays between our politics & the media. Once you see it you won’t unsee it. #spinproof
Presented by Denise Shrivell with special guests & some regular favourites,
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Today Denise is joined by investigative journalist from The Klaxon - Anthony Klan. While they discuss the main news of the week with the 2024 Budget - they also speak about the major parties and why they are captured and incapable of making decisions in the public interest on the issues of our times. A very worthwhile Friday end of week chat.
After a large and unsettling week Denise reaches out to SpinProof regulars Noely Neate and Cheryl Kernot where they talk about the dreadful events of the week at Bondi Junction and at a Church in Sydney's south west. They speak about the underfunding of vital services such as mental health care - particularly when funding seems so available for defence. They also spend some time on the media's role in these events - and the focus social media has attracted. A wide ranging conversation which is worth listening to.
This week Denise speaks with author and journalist - Lech Blaine. They discuss his latest Quarterly Essay - Bad Cop - about Opposition leader Peter Dutton. Lech tells us not to underestimate his prupose and drive - and makes the point that while 'governing from Opposition' would mean that Peter Dutton doesn't achieve his long held ambition of becoming PM he can still have great impact. They also speak about Peter Dutton's style and tactics suiting the times with the global rise of the populist politician and a media fuelled by conflict and clickbait. A good conversation which is well worth a listen.
This Friday Denise catches up with SpinProof regulars - Noely Neate & Cheryl Kernot. As always, they cover a lot of ground from the Dunkley byelection & the tactics used - to the emerging policy plans including super for housing. They speak about the ABC, its role in our democracy & the need for fact checking. Noely shares an update on QLD poltics & Cheryl speaks about her recent trip to Vietnam - making the interesting observation that they refer to the American War - not the Vietnam War. Another worthwhile listen #auspol
This week Denise speaks with journalist, Rachel Withers from The Politics. They discuss the Australian news media landscape and its impact on our democracy, the Dunkley by-election, the super election year both here in Australia and overseas, Scott Morrison's leaving Parliament and wrap the issues and events of the #auspol week. Well worth a listen.
This week, Denise speaks with the CEO of The Climate Council - Amanda McKenzie. In a wide ranging conversation they highlight the good news happening in the climate and renewables space - there is a lot! They are also realistic about the many challenges in this sector. The overall message from Amanda and Denise - we all have a role to play to move towards the climate and renewables policy settings we need. Well worth a listen.
This week on the SpinProof live podcast, Denise speaks with journalist Nick Feik about his recent 8 month investigation into institutional child sexual abuse in Tasmania & their recent state-wide inquiry into these decades long issues. Even though the findings of the inquiry were highly disturbing - the many issues raised are still inexplicably occurring today. Every Australian should know about this. Content warning.
Former Courier Mail journalist and Twitter/X regular, Paul Syvret joins the first SpinProof live podcast for 2024 where they wrap the #auspol week including a discussion on QLD State politics, stage 3 tax cuts, the media's performance this week, neo-nazis in Artarmon, the state of global democracy & more.
A real pleasure to speak with Dave Milner from The Shot where we went right off our talking points & into a free flowing chat about the state of #auspol - & the concern we feel at where things are at. Of course we speak about the role media plays - but the apathy of Australians is also recognised. We speak about Dave's 'very tweetable' articles, the success they've had with Anti-Murdoch stickers - & a whole lot more. Please have a listen!
Great to be joined by author & journalist - Andrew P Street (& his 2 year old toddler) - today for the SpinProof live podcast where we spoke about yet another busy #auspol week. Included today is Clive Palmer's bad week, the Govt's foolish rhetoric with China. We asked if religion & politics is getting too blurred under the Morrison Govt - and discussed Andrew Laming's claims about ADHD. We finished with some thoughts and probably not very good predictions on the Tasmanian election. A great chat to end the week!
Margo Kingston joins the SpinProof podcast today where we go straight off our talking points for a free ranging & informed #auspol conversation. Margo raises concerns about that state of the Liberal Party - we ask about the mainstream media's perhaps intentional inability to hold them to account - ask 'Where is Labor'? - & look at the hopeful path forward though real community minded Independents. A worthwhile, enjoyable & interesting chat!
So pleased to speak with writer, commentator & tweeter - Tim Dunlop - today. We touch on some of the news of the week including the vaccine roll out - & then the changing interaction between journalists & their audiences over the last 20 or so years. We speak at length about the momentum & rise of the groups popping up all over Australia which are coming together to find & elect community minded Independents. The new light on the hill! Please listen in - another great chat!
Getting the band back together this week where SpinProof podcast regulars - Cheryl Kernot & Noely Neate - joins us to share their take on the #auspol events of our busy week. Of course we focus on the Government's botched vaccine roll out & their overall handling of the Pandemic. We also speak about the Government's 'women issues' (why aren't they men's issues?) We discuss Labor & their performance & the growing momentum behind community focused Independents. Listen into an informed & passionate chat with three political friends.
A wide ranging discussion today with the very measured & knowledgeable Professor Greg Barton - where we spoke about the rise of the far right in Australia & around the world - & ASIO's recent language change in this regard. We of course discussed the political issues of the day & the challenges facing our democracy which don't currently seem fit to deliver the changes we need to face the challenges of our times - & what some solutions might be. This podcast was a real pleasure to host - & a must listen!
Ex Labor member for Lindsay - Emma Husar joins the SpinProof podcast today where first up we speak about the floods impacting NSW - inc within her old electorate. Emma then speaks about her involvement as a speaker at the Perth March 4 Justice & what might happen next with this movement. Emma also shares her direct experiences as a member of the Labor Party - & what she'd like them to do to address her concerns. An honest conversation - & don't we all need that right now.
Listen in to this inspiring conversation where ex Independent member for Indi - Cathy McGowan AO - speaks about her journey to Canberra through a focus on strong community support. We speak about this weekend's massive March 4 Justice taking place around Australia - & how to then turn this rising momentum into meaningful change. We look at the community minded Independents movement which is also gaining strong traction right across the Country (no co-incidence with the also women led March 4 Justice??). Well worth a listen for tangible ideas on how each of us can step up & take greater responsibility for the state of our democracy.
A wonderful discussion with one of Australia's most experienced political journalists - Malcolm Farr - who now appears in the excellent Two Grumpy Hacks podcast. We spoke about the issues of quite an extraordinary week in #auspol - including Craig Kelly moving to the cross bench, the passing of the News Media Bargaining Code, the cncerning culture within our Parliament in Canberra - Labor's fortunes - & if through his long career Malcolm had ever known a period & a Government such as this. Well worth a listen!
With such a huge week in Australian politics - as always expected we spoke for well over the hour when regular SpinProof guests - Cheryl Kernot & Noely Neate - joins the podcast. Today we spoke about the news of the week including Facebook taking Australian news off their platform & the media commentary surrounding this, Ms Brittany Higgins telling her brave story of being raped in the office of the Defence Minister - Linda Reynolds & the clear Govt cover-up, the dreadful merger of the Family Court with the Federal Circuit Court, the Sri Lankan family the Aust Govt are keeping in detention on Christmas Island - & more! Please have a listen as informed friends discuss our week in #auspol
Join investigative journalist (& ex Professor of Journalism at UTS) - Wendy Bacon - & Co-founder of CommsDeclare & the FiredUp Newsletter - for this week's SpinProof podcast where we discuss Wendy's recent research which quantified the alarming levels of climate change denialism & scepticism in NewsCorp media - & what this means for news consumers & our political landscape. Belinda also discusses her initiatives with CommsDeclare which asks the communications sector not to work with the fossil fuel sector. We discuss what news media consumers should look for - & the greenshoots which are popping up in our media landscape. An interesting & valuable discussion.
An excellent discussion with one of Australia's most experienced & knowledgable finance journalists. We speak about the real state of the Australian economy (very different to the headlines), the Coalition's deliberate policy settings creating a growing wealth divide, their increasing swing to the hard right, the impact of the news media bargaining code - & the strong possibility of an election this year - & Labor's position. A worthwhile & enjoyable chat!
What an inspirational & interesting discussion with Linda from Humans of Hughes & Ali from Hughes Deserves Better. Two community led, grass roots groups which have formed in Craig Kelly's Southern Sydney seat of Hughes who are working to find & elect an Independent representative in the next election - as they feel they are not represented by one of the most divisive members of our current Parliament. We hear why they formed their groups, what they do - & about the huge media & community support they're attracting. Well worth a listen. It's democracy in action!
The first SpinProof live podcast for 2021 & what else to focus on but the extraordinary & historic events in the US - from the domestic terrorists attack on The Capitol Building in Washington DC to the second Impeachment of Trump - we break it down & reflect on the state of democracy both in the US & here. We also look at the clear fractures in the LNP where those on the far right have neutered the Party. A good chat in remarkable times.
No surprise we've gone way over time for the final SpinProof podcast of 2020 where we get the band back together with Cheryl Kernot & Noely Neate. We of course focus on the news of the day being the Covid outbreak in the Northern Beaches of Sydney - & then also reflect on 2020 - & look forward to 2021. A wide ranging #auspol discussion from some podcast favourites. Worth a listen!
Informative & worthwhile conversation with Doug Cameron - who reflects on his time in the Senate & looks at the current state of Australian politics. We discuss the Morrison Government & the damaging impact of their policies & actions. He also predicts that in 2021 we'll finally see Labor step it up. Must listen!
Fantastic conversation with Dr Chris Wallace - looking at her book 'How to Win an Election' - which was written after the unexpected 2019 Election Labor defeat. She outlines key points which Labor missed in their campaigning & policy creation & sounds some warnings for the next election. We also touch on the #auspol news of the week. Well worth a listen!
Wonderful discussion with Vic Rollinson (or Queen Victoria as she's known on Twitter) where we spoke about Covid in Vic's home state of South Australia. The different media commentary of SA #covid vs Vic #covid - #scottyfrommarketing & his photos - Labor's performance, wrapped the #auspol week - & more! Another great conversation for SpinProof.
Listen into one of Twitter's favourites where Ingrid Mathews joins the SpinProof podcast to discuss the #auspol news of the week - including the South Australian lockdown & the different commentary between this compared to Victoria, NewsCorp's predictable response to the Kevin Rudd's Murdoch Royal Commission, the ongoing saga which is the US election - & a whole lot more. A very worthwhile listen!
Listen into the SpinProof podcast today where Crikey & Inq journalist - David Hardaker - joins us to discuss the week in politics - including the ongoing drama of the US election, the impact of Murdoch & Fox - & we touch on some of the news of the #auspol week. Great chat!
What else would we talk about this week than the US Election - the rollercoaster it's been, Biden's plans, Trump's reaction, a divided America - & Fox News! Please listen into the SpinProof podcast replay where author & academic - Ben Eltham - shares his views.
Joining the SpinProof Live Podcast today is founder of the Mad F**king Witches - Jennie Hill - where she discussed her large & active community, how it started, what they do - & their forward plans. Jennie fills us in on their role in asking advertisers to drop their support of Alan Jones - & now their campaigns in approaching Murdoch media supporters. Well worth a listen!
Join Noely & Cait for this special QLD State Election SpinProof podcast as they share their on the ground insights into the campaign, the impacts of Murdoch & Palmer, minor Parties running, campaigning during Covid, the TikTok factor - & how they think the result might play out on Saturday where we may or may not get a result on the night. Worthwhile listen!
This week on the SpinProof podcast we're joined by Twitter mainstay - Noely Neate. As usual we go way off script for a wide ranging discussion - touching on the US election, the upcoming QLD election, Gladys, ongoing corruption in our politics, the state of our media - & a lot more! Please have a listen.
Journalist David Milner from The Shot joins SpinProof - to wrap the #auspol week. This week we spoke about Melbourne lockdown & the pressure various media outlets and politicians have added. We asked why Scott Morrison doesn't seem to be the Prime Minister for Victoria too? Gladys and her issues with ICAC and relationships gone wrong got a mention - & we highlighted our #comeinspinner of the week. Please have a listen!
This week joining the SpinProof live podcast is Richie Merzian - Director Climate & Energy Program - at Canberra based independent think tank - The Australia Institute. He tells us what exactly a think tank is & how they fit into the broader political landscape. Then we dig into the Budget looking at the Government's announcements, Labor's reply - & the media's coverage. We head to the US to discuss their election & the debates. Our #comeinspinner this week is #scottyfrommarketing & his chicken coop. Thanks to all those who joined us live - & please listen into the replay!
Welcome to the first SpinProof Live Podcast. With guest Ronni Salt - we discuss the news of the week with Scott Morrison's gas announcement. We ask - Where's Labor? - & start to identify some standard plays the govt and media uses to influence the hearts & minds of Australians. Hope you enjoy the first episode. Please share your feedback on the SpinProof twitter & facebook pages.