Beyond Reasonable Clout

Herald Sun

Peter Gordon is one of Australia’s best known lawyers. He joins award-winning political journalist Lyndal Curtis and well-respected Victorian Labor politician The Hon. Jane Garrett in Beyond Reasonable Clout, a new podcast where they go beyond the headlines and take on high-profile issues spanning law, sport, current affairs and politics - together with the Herald Sun.

Episodes

  1. Lawyer X marks the spot

    20/12/2018

    Lawyer X marks the spot

    In the season finale, Lyndal Curtis, Peter Gordon and Jane Garrett join Herald Sun crime writer Andrew Rule to delve into the biggest story of the year, the Melbourne woman who went from high profile criminal defence lawyer to police informer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  2. Victoria votes

    23/11/2018

    Victoria votes

    As the state goes to the polls, Herald Sun columnist Mitchell Toy joins senior partner at Gordon Legal, Peter Gordon, award-winning political journalist Lyndal Curtis and Labor MP Jane Garrett to talk the ins and outs of Victorian politics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  3. Does the punishment fit the crime? Sentencing in Australia

    15/11/2018

    Does the punishment fit the crime? Sentencing in Australia

    Many people often have a view on sentencing, whether it’s fair or not. But are judges meeting community expectations? The Herald Sun’s Andrew Rule and the ABC’s Caro Meldrum-Hanna join senior partner at Gordon Legal, Peter Gordon, award-winning political journalist Lyndal Curtis and Labor MP Jane Garrett to tackle the vexed issue of sentencing ahead of next week’s Victorian state election.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    57 min
  4. Trump, mate

    13/11/2018

    Trump, mate

    What do the U.S mid-term elections mean for us? Are Australian voters fed-up with mainstream politics and waiting for a down-under version of Trump to shake things up? The Herald Sun’s Tom Minear joins the team to discuss all this and more, including a special interview with Channel 9’s US correspondent Charles Croucher.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 7m
  5. Lies, damned lies and politics

    11/10/2018

    Lies, damned lies and politics

    SHOULD voters be able to sue politicians for telling lies or breaking promises? In the latest episode of Beyond Reasonable Clout, the Gordon Legal team join Herald Sun state political editor Matt Johnston to discuss why and when politicians lie, and what voters should be able to do about it.The Beyond Reasonable Clout podcast, which features senior partner at Gordon Legal, Peter Gordon, award-winning political journalist Lyndal Curtis and Labor MP Jane Garrett, takes in the law, politics and sport.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min
  6. Inside the Grand Final pressure cooker

    26/09/2018

    Inside the Grand Final pressure cooker

    IT'S the only story in Melbourne right now - the AFL Grand Final. But how do players stay focused - and what happens when it all gets too much? The Gordon Legal team, including Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon, join Herald Sun football journalist Michael Warner to go inside the most crucial week in the footy calendar. The Beyond Reasonable Clout podcast, featuring senior partner at Gordon Legal, Peter Gordon, award-winning political journalist Lyndal Curtis and Labor MP Jane Garrett, takes in the law, politics and sport.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
  7. Shredding the news: A Royal Commission episode

    19/09/2018

    Shredding the news: A Royal Commission episode

    When do Royal Commissions shine a light on darkness and when are they used as political footballs? The Gordon Legal team join the Herald Sun's national political editor James Campbell to discuss.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
  8. Can you soften the blow? The AFL's concussion question.

    13/09/2018

    Can you soften the blow? The AFL's concussion question.

    The Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph joins lawyer Peter Gordon, Labor politician Jane Garrett and political reporter Lyndal Curtis to ask if enough is being done to protect players from the harms of concussion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min
  • 8 Episodes

4.9
out of 5
18 Ratings

About

Peter Gordon is one of Australia’s best known lawyers. He joins award-winning political journalist Lyndal Curtis and well-respected Victorian Labor politician The Hon. Jane Garrett in Beyond Reasonable Clout, a new podcast where they go beyond the headlines and take on high-profile issues spanning law, sport, current affairs and politics - together with the Herald Sun.

Information

  • Creator
    Herald Sun
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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