Politics in a podcast

Episodes

1. 11

   Politics in a Podcast: AUKUS and Nuclear Submarines

   Following Prime Minister Scott Morrison's announcement of a new security arrangement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, I was joined by Professor John Blaxland to discuss the implications of the new deal, the acquisition of nuclear submarines, and what AUKUS might mean...

   Dec 3, 2021

   22 min
2. 10

   Politics in a Podcast: Gearing up for an election year

   In this episode of Politics in a Podcast I am joined by Professor Jim Jose to discuss how 2022 is shaping up as an election year.

   Oct 15, 2021

   53 min
3. 9

   Politics in a Podcast: We built this city...live music and Newcastle

   The city of Newcastle was a hotspot of live original music throughout the 1970 and 1980s. Reflecting the identity of the community, supporting local culture, and generating a lively nightlife, the music landscape began to decline at the turn of the century. Now, with the city undergoing rapid...

   Jul 16, 2021

   32 min
4. 8

   Politics in a Podcast: 2021 Federal Budget

   The Federal Coalition has handed its budget for 2021, with Josh Frydenberg taking the helm for Australia's economic roadmap to recovery. The budget comes off the back of recession, the on-going global Covid-19 Crisis, as well as the disasters such as bushfires and flooding rains. Significantly…

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   Jun 3, 2021

   16 min
5. 7

   Politics in a Podcast: Newcastle and the politics of community

   The city of Newcastle is undergoing a rapid stage of development and transition into a 'global city'. This includes advertising the city for tourist appeal, new buildings designed for temporary accommodation, and repurposing the city's social, cultural and physical landscape. Today I interviewed…

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   May 6, 2021

   23 min
6. 6

   Politics in a Podcast: Women and politics in Australia

   In light of the recent allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and inappropriate behavior towards women in Federal Parliament, I sat down with Sara C. Motta, Professor of Politics at the University of Newcastle, to discuss women and politics in Australia, as well as the broader issues facing...

   Mar 26, 2021

   40 min
7. 5

   Politics in a Podcast: Making sense of Climate Change denial

   How do we make sense of Climate Change denial. For our first Politics in a Podcast of 2021 I am joined by Jacqueline Svenson to talk about climate change denial in Australia, how it operates, and how we can try and debunk the myths that undermine the facts of climate change.

   Feb 26, 2021

   31 min
8. 4

   Politics in a podcast 3

   In our last episode of Politics in a Podcast for 2020 we talk with Dr. Tod Moore about the recent US election and what Joe Biden's victory and Donald Trump's defeat might mean for the United States. We will be back next year for more Politics in a Podcast!

   Nov 16, 2020

   27 min
9. 3

   Politics in a podcast 2

   In our second episode I am joined by economics Professor Bill Mitchell to discuss the Federal Government's 2020 Budget, and how the government seeks handle the national economy in the midst of a recession as well as a pandemic.

   Oct 16, 2020

   39 min
10. 2

    Politics in a podcast 1

    Since the election last year Australia has been rocked by a series of crises. In this episode we talk to Professor Jim Jose, professor of politics at the University of Newcastle, on Scott Morrison's crisis management.

    Oct 1, 2020

    36 min
11. 1

    Politics in a Podcast, teaser trailer

    A short teaser trailer for the upcoming Politics in a Podcast. This program is organised by Politics in the Pub Newcastle, an Independent and not for profit community organisation, and supported by the School of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Newcastle.

    Oct 1, 2020

    1 min