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Serious Danger
by Emerald Moon & Tom Ballard
Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics. / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter & Instagram @SeriousDangerAU / patreon.com/seriousdangerau / seriousdangerpod.com
Episodes
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247: Understanding voters with Alex Fein from Redbridge
First, WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John on leave after distressing allegations against him and suggestions of party knowledge. Then, Tom is joined by Research and Intelligence Principal at Redbridge Group, Alex Fein! What is qualitative research and how do focus groups give deeper insights…
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Excerpt: Exit Interview with Kitty Carra, Director of Qld Greens
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Kitty Carra, the long-time Director of the Queensland Greens, to discuss her time in the role before her imminent retirement from the position. How many circuses did she run before entering politics? What were her…
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246: A Greens Grocer? ft. Adam Pulford, Brunswick Greens candidate
Just when you thought Aussie political sketch comedy was dead, in enters Brisbane’s 4BC AM talkback radio station. Tom is joined by the Greens candidate to replace Tim Read as MP for the inner-Melbourne state seat of Brunswick, Adam Pulford! After sharing some memories of Tim and how Adam wants…
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245: Green shoots in the arm ft. David Shoebridge & Steph Hodgins-May
Tom is joined by the surprise new leader and deputy of the Australian Greens, Senators David Shoebridge and Steph Hodgins-May! How did this all go down? When will the members get to choose the leader? How are things going to change? And finally some listener questions from our Patreon…
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Excerpt: Vic Labor & SDA vs RAFFWU ft. Josh Cullinan
Woah the Greens have a new leader! Lots of discussion of that coming next episode, but first, in this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom is joined by Josh Cullinan, Director of Strategic Litigation at the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (aka RAFFWU) - the naughty, unregistered…
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244: The RC on antisemitism & more Macklemore ft. Sarah Schwartz
Tom pays respects to the late Vic Greens MP Tim Read, then is joined by executive director of the Jewish Council of Australia, Sarah Schwartz! (7:44) Tom can't resist asking about Macklemore (). Then, a chat about Sarah's experience giving evidence at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and…
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243: Macklemore turns the tide & an update from Alice Springs ft. Mayor Asta Hill
Tom is joined by the first Greens-endorsed Mayor of Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Asta Hill! First up, the Macklemore / Ed Sheeran brouhaha has everyone talking. (4:50) Remember when Peter Dutton and Macklemore had a fuss? And Betoota Advocate wins the prize for Most Dogshit Take. Then, a look at…
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Excerpt: The Indian diaspora, Modi, religion, caste & data centres ft. Gokulan Gopal
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Gokulan Gopal, a Tamil-Indian-Australian and Western Sydney Greens member, for a chat about the politics surrounding Australia’s large Indian diaspora. Why is Albanese chumming around with Modi, and is it just enabling...
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242: Vote with us or we kill the koalas ft. Richard Denniss
Tom is joined by economist and co-CEO of The Australia Institute Dr. Richard Denniss! This week, Greens passed the government’s Improved Native Forest Management Bill, though three Senators crossed the floor to dissent. Why does Richard think it was a mistake to once again enable Labor…
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UNLOCKED: AI Professor Toby Walsh explains data centres
We will be back next week with a new episode, but while we take a week off, we have unlocked a favourite from our Patreon feed. Like the underappreciated modern classic Eddington, it is all about data centres. Enjoy! - In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald speak to...
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Bonus: Auspol shitposting with @nickschadegg
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald meet one of #auspol’s finest shitstirrers and antagonists, Nick Schadegg! What does he get out of posting? Why can’t he quit Twitter? Is everyone insane? And a look through some of his greatest hits. Featuring Caleb Bond, Drew Pavlou,...
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Bonus: The Great Housing Debate
Video version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf1zTHR3nKM As a special bonus we're sharing this recent live debate, featuring lots of friends of the show. Enjoy! x ------------- We solved housing! On 23 July The Greens held the Great Housing Debate in Collingwood. Topics and speakers were:...
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240: What does Scott Ludlam think about stuff? ft. Scott Ludlam
Tom is joined by the former Greens senator for New Zealand (Western Australia), Scott Ludlam! What has Scott been up to since leaving politics? Dolly Parton died and it is strangely non-partisan. (14:17) What is Scott's take on the state of Aus politics? (21:11) And then run through the rise of…
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239: Evil Labor f***s the NDIS then gives gambling a gobby ft. Mandy Nolan
Tom’s away and Emerald is joined by guest host, Greens candidate for Ballina in the upcoming NSW election, Mandy Nolan! First up, Labor has made deals with LNP and One Nation to pass their cuts to the NDIS and weak gambling reforms. (5:36) Then a chat about Northern Rivers politics, conspiracy...
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Bonus: We do the Britmonkey 2020s Political Compass
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald take Britmonkey’s viral test ‘The 2020s Political Compass.’ Are we woke or chud? Hopepilled or doomers? Stay tuned to find out… ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for...
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238: Albo’s lack of rizz causes international incident & kids stand up to Hanson ft. Dave Milner
Tom is joined by journalist and co-host of The Sunday Shot podcast, Dave Milner! Albo’s podcast woes show how the media sets the agenda (10:03). One Nation deals with, shock horror, a poorly-vetted homophobic candidate scandal (18:26). Immigration continues to be the main story (24:42). And the...
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237: How to make the Greens cut through ft. Jim Casey
Tom is joined by firefighter, Marxist, and currently one of the NSW delegates to Greens National Council, Jim Casey! First up is Jim’s experiences running against Albo in Grayndler and getting stitched up by the media. (11:00) Next, what is the future of the labour movement in Australia? How did...
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Excerpt: The fight to close Pine Gap ft. Hannah Ekin
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald are joined by organiser Hannah Ekin to discuss the fight to Close Pine Gap and the protest event Convergence 2026. Why is there a little America sitting in the middle of our continent? Are the ABC just a mouthpiece for the government?...
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236: Vic premier pushed off glass cliff, Hannah Ferguson vs Albo & should racism be illegal?
Emerald is back on with Tom to chat about a bunch of news! First up, Zack Polanski’s guillotine scandal sounds awful familiar… Then, Victoria suddenly has a new premier! (14:11) Then, Pauline Hanson lost an appeal against a court ruling that found she racially discriminated against Greens senator...
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235: Vic election update with Campbell Gome & Brittney Henderson
Tom is joined by two leading Greens candidates for the upcoming Victorian election - Campbell Gome for Northcote, and Brittney Henderson for Western Metro! First up, an introduction to their campaigns and a discussion about the undemocratic group voting system. (5:14) Then a deep dive into the...
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Excerpt: How they teach fossil fuels in our schools with Comms Declare’s Belinda Noble
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald are joined by Belinda Noble, a former journalist who went on to work as Head of Media & Communications for Australian Red Cross and is now the CEO of climate communications charity Comms Declare. They have just released ‘From Cradle…
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234: Dave Hughes loves money like Labor loves A.I. ft. Amy Remeikis
Tom is joined by returning favourite, Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute and author of ‘Where It All Went Wrong: The Case Against John Howard,’ Amy Remeikis! First up, after all these years, finally now in the year of our lord 2026, has Hughsey lost it? (12:33) Then, Albo this…
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233: Is Albo working for gambling or for us? ft. Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
Tom is joined by guest host, former and now returned Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly, Rebecca Vassarotti! First up, what is the state of play in the ACT, and was there going to be a Tory + Tree Tory coalition? (9:46) Then, why is the federal government being so pissweak on gambling reform?...
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Excerpt: Apparently One Nation has policies, let’s review them
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald go to the place Aussie journos fear to tread… the One Nation policy platform! What actually are Pauline’s policies? And who actually writes them, cause it sure ain’t the members. Also, are some of them actually, wait for it, good?...
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232: A teal party, a midwinter ball & a monoculture orgy
Tom is joined by guest-Emerald for this week, Emerald! Oh no, this week was the Mindwinter Ball! Then, a look at the latest on One Nation and monoculture, and are the Greens fighting back? (20:17) Then, ‘teals’ Zali Steggal and Allegra Spender have launched their own party, Community Strong...
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231: The cooked state of climate action ft. Grace from Aus Youth Climate Coalition
Tom is joined by guest host, National Director of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Grace Vegesana! First up, don’t tell Hughsey but Greens passed the negative gearing and capital gains tax changes. Then, why does it seem like climate action has regressed from delays to denial? (13:47) And...
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Excerpt: Intergenerational inequality - should we blame boomers?
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom starts by recapping the news that Greens have agreed to pass the government’s budget changes to negative gearing and CGT. Then, Emerald and Tom chat intergenerational inequality. Are boomers to blame? Will these changes actually help young…
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230: How to fix housing ft. Maiy Azize from Everybody’s Home
Tom is joined by guest host, Deputy Director of Anglicare Australia and national spokesperson for the housing justice campaign Everybody’s Home, Maiy Azize! She’s fresh from an appearance on The Karl Stefanovic podcast - what was that like? First up, the Pauline Hanson National Press Club Address...
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Bonus: Zack Polanski in conversation with Ellen Sandell
As a special bonus on the feed, here is Victorian Greens leader Ellen Sandell’s chat with Zack Polanski, recorded live at the recent Victorian Greens Campaign Conference! How can Aussies capture his UK Greens energy? ---------- Just released on Patreon - "We discuss Guy Rundle’s take on the…
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229: One Nation Targets Tom ft. Scott Mitchell
Tom is excited that he got owned in the most recent Pauline Hanson Please Explain cartoon. And then is joined by guest host, co-host of Lamestream, Scott Mitchell! First, Scott’s take on where to next for the Australian Greens, as One Nation seemingly steals everyone’s mojo. (14:53) Then, AUKUS...
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Excerpt: We discuss Guy Rundle’s take on the Greens flop era
In our HUNDREDTH bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom discuss Guy Rundle’s new piece on the state and future of the Greens. First, a bit of a chat about Guy and his history with the party. Then, they unpick his article “Colourless Green Ideas Schlep Furiously: The Greens are at…
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228: Labor’s welfare “reform” wank ft. Kristin O’Connell
Tom is joined by guest host, spokesperson for the Anti-Poverty Centre, Kristin O’Connell, to talk welfare. First up, the government plays weird games kicking people accused of crimes off of support, but for what aim? (7:49) Then, the government announced sweeping reforms of the welfare sector and...
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227: One Nation & budget fallout refuse to go away ft. Neha Madhok
Tom is joined by guest host, co-founder of racial justice organisation Democracy In Colour, a community organiser and a recent panellist on SBS Insight’s episode on the rise of One Nation, Neha Madhok! First up, an introduction to Neha and Tom asks her for the now obligatory take on the state of...
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Excerpt: Democracy For CPSU - Inside the fight for reform
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Chris Warren, union delegate and a convenor of the rank-and-file caucus Democracy For CPSU. Is reform of the public service union possible, or is it captured from within by the ALP? Why should Greens supporters join the...
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UNLOCKED: Greg Larsen feels crazy watching horny pollies get off
Tom is away this week, so we have unlocked a recent favourite bonus episode for Patreon subscribers. We’ll be back with a new episode next week. Emerald and Tom are joined by Tom’s old Tonightly mate, Aussie comedy legend Greg Larsen! Why does life feel crazy these days? Did ASIO hide the truth...
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225: Budget Losers 2026 ft. Senator Barbara Pocock
Tom is joined by guest host, Greens Senator for South Australia, Barbara Pocock! (6:53) Did Labor actually do something and improve the CGT and negative gearing? How has homelessness gotten so bad? Why have the NDIS cuts slipped under the radar? And did renters receive anything whatsoever to…
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Excerpt: Live Q&A with Max Chandler-Mather
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers recorded live at Good Chat in Brisbane, Tom asks Max Chandler-Mather questions submitted by our Patreon listeners! What was best and worst about being in parliament? Who is the d***est c***? What movies does he watch? Should Greens stop giving Labor...
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224: Live in Brisbane ft. Max Chandler-Mather & Tully from Tight Knit
Recorded live at Good Chat Comedy Club in Brisbane, Tom is joined by former Griffith MP and new boss of the Green Institute, Max Chandler-Mather! Why did he lose in 2025? What is next? Then Tully from Tight Knit joins (37:00) to explain how the Brisbane LNP City Council is big, both in size and…
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223: Ellen Sandell on the the state of Victoria
Tom is joined by the leader of the Greens in Victorian parliament, Ellen Sandell! First, Labor confirm that good things aren’t possible and there will be no changes to gas tax in the upcoming budget. (6:12) Next, it’s election year in Victoria. What is the state of play in the lead up to…
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Excerpt: Greg Larsen feels crazy watching horny pollies get off
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Tom’s old Tonightly mate, Aussie comedy legend Greg Larsen! Why does life feel crazy these days? Did ASIO hide the truth about Greg Hunt and Chris Pyne getting porno-hacked? Did Geggy’s Patreon get cancelled? How could...
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222: Having a gas ft. Sophie McNeill
Tom is joined by former ABC mate, journo and now Greens WA MLC member, Sophie McNeill! This week - gas. First up, a look at the state of WA’s captured existence (14:59). Then, the nation wants action! (41:54) A senate inquiry and a push to tax gas exports is growing. Enter… the government, who…
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221: How media talks war & Angus Taylor’s tirade ft. Nick Feik
Tom is joined by guest host, writer Nick Feik, of The Monthly, Crikey, Substack, and author of a spicy forthcoming Nacc investigation mentioned at the end of the show! It’s hard to work out the current state of the war, but why is Australian media always the first to make excuses? (13:18)…
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Excerpt: Why can’t Aussie Greens be like the UK Greens?
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom ask the question on everyone’s mind - why are the Australian Greens not experiencing the wave of support currently happening for the UK Greens, under their new leader Zack Polanski? How can the Aussie version escape its reputation as…
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220: Senator Mehreen Faruqi talks war, racism & Ben Roberts-Smith
Tom is joined by Mehreen Faruqi, federal senator for NSW and Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens. Can the ‘ceasefire’ in the war on Iran be trusted? And why won’t Australia call out war crimes? (4:36) On that note, Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested charged with five…
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UNLOCKED: Paddy Manning on his book Inside The Greens!
Happy Easter! We will be back with a new episode next week, but we hope you enjoy this unlocked episode from our Patreon feed! Tom and Emerald speak to Paddy Manning about his epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and…
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Excerpt: We debate the SBS influencer debate on capitalism
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald discuss the recent SBS ‘The Feed’ discussion - “Is capitalism a good system or has it outlived its purpose? Six influential people debate capitalism. On the panel: content director Jack Toohey, Simran Kaur from Friends That Invest,...
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219: Zack Schofield from Rising Tide on how to stop coal & war
Tom is joined by Zack Schofield, activist and organiser of the Rising Tide protests! First some of Zack’s history, and a catch up on last week’s Labor interview. Then, how did the SA election last week shake out? (23:26) The war continues and Australia ban Iranian visitors.The ABC went on strike....
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218: War-flation, rate rises & CGT discounts ft. Rachel Withers
Oh no it was Rita Panahi’s 50th birthday and I forgot to send a card to her embarrassing party boat. Tom is joined by Rachel Withers, writer for Crikey and co-host of Spin Cycle on RRR! First up there is a new buzzword in town as warflation hits Australia. (15:25) Will another rate rise convince...
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The case for change from within ft. Labor Against War’s Marcus Strom
As the war in the Middle East escalates, Tom recently called upon members of Labor Against War to take a stand and leave the party for its support of America and Israel’s illegal actions. In this special bonus episode on our main feed, Tom is joined by Marcus Strom, National Convenor and…
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Excerpt: AI Professor Toby Walsh explains data centres
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald speak to Professor Toby Walsh, author of “The Shortest History of AI,” to learn all about data centres. As life becomes more and more online and AI enshittifies every aspect of existence, data centres are multiplying across the world...
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Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics. / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter & Instagram @SeriousDangerAU / patreon.com/seriousdangerau / seriousdangerpod.com
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