Podcast
Decode
Hosted by The Betoota Advocate · EN
A podcast series from the Betoota Advocate that breaks down, explains and decodes Australian politics and the big issues in the news cycle.
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BETOOTA TALKS: Election Whisperer Kos Samaras
Feb 24, 202500:47:25Tap to summarizeThis week we talk to Kos Samaras - a laser sharp political pundit and advisor. The grandson of Greek partisan communists, raised in Broadmeadows, Kos rose through the ranks to become one of the most influential political figures in Victoria. Now, a strategist and pollster he offered some intriguing insights into the state of modern politics and where the major parties are going wrong. Tune in for a fascinating chat about why things like the UFC can shake up an election campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →BETOOTA TALKS: A Greenie Senator from QLD, Larissa Waters
Feb 21, 202500:43:10Tap to summarizeIn the first of our pre-election podcast interview, The Betoota Advocate speaks to Senator Larissa Waters from the Australian Greens. She's been around a long time, and Queensland keeps making it clear that she's not going anywhere. The Betoota Advocate hits Senator Waters with some tough questions about Greens politics, and their tactics. To her credit, she answers them honestly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Betoota Talks: The 31st Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese MP
Feb 19, 202500:39:12Tap to summarizeThe PM joins Betoota Talks this week to talk about his experiences, hurdles and future plans in the top job. With an election around the corner, The Betoota Advocate poses the question to him: What have you done differently to Scott Morrison? He answers that and more. This interview also includes a lot of chat about the South Sydney Rabbitohs, but do not let that deter you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The State Of Politics with Graeme Turner
Aug 9, 202300:41:33Tap to summarizeThis week we speak to Graeme Turner, a former Emeritus professor and a man who has spent a lifetime studying the nation's culture, politics and media. He offers up some insight into how we entered the political mess we are in, and where to from here. He's just released his newest book, The Shrinking Nation: How we got here and what can be done about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The PM’s Double Diss, Gambling Reform and The Return Of Parliament
Aug 2, 202300:35:17Tap to summarizeThe Prime Minister is floating the idea of sending us all back to the voting booth… That's if the Greens don't pass his housing bill. There's a few other issues flaring up, and Dave runs us through the new reforms brought in to deal with the issue of problem gambling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →A New Girl Boss In Town, Boring By-Elections, Criminal Policies And Juicy Essays
Jul 19, 202300:30:09Tap to summarizeIt's been a pretty bumper week in the sewer of Federal Politics. We run through the appointment of Michele Bullock as the new RBA Governor, The Fadden by-election, the lack of fallout from the criminal Robodebt Scheme and the 2,000 word essays that are about to land in your mailbox.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Cricket, Corruption, Price Gouging And Some Girl Bosses Girl Bossing
Jul 4, 202300:46:48Tap to summarizeThis week on News From The Trough we canvas a variety of topics that have captured our attention. From the British PM weighing into the Little Johnny Saga, to the establishment of the NACC and the review into the NDIS there is a fair bit to catch up on. Have a listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Pursuit Of Perfection And Economic Scepticism
Jun 15, 202300:29:31Tap to summarizeOn this edition of News From The Trough we discuss the pursuit of perfection when it comes to the housing crisis and why these interest rates keep on going up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Diplomatic Punch Ons, Dream Candidates And The PWC Scandal
May 25, 202300:44:21Tap to summarizeThis week there's plenty to discuss. The Governor General's been living it up at his tax payer funded residence, International Albo's been drinking Strong Zeros in Japan, the Gold Coast is looking for their next pollie and PWC have been pulling the piss - 100s of billions of the stuff. Some good giggles. Have a listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Decode: Budget Recap
May 10, 202300:43:37Tap to summarizeThe government has finally dropped their 2023 budget, and it isn't exactly straight fire. So, we jumped in to run through the winners, the losers, the eye-brow raising announcements and why Twiggy Forrest is pretty pleased with it all. Have a listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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