No Silly Questions

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We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians, experts, and advocates. We’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley, and produced by Joey Watson.

  1. So... what happens after the election?

    18/05/2022

    So... what happens after the election?

    How about we get some closure to this long, winding journey? With the election only days away, it's time to think about what comes after the election. Yes, there is a post-election era. No, we don't have to listen to political ads for a little while. But there's plenty of important stuff still to chat about. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  2. TDA talks to Anthony Albanese, leader of the Labor Party

    16/05/2022

    TDA talks to Anthony Albanese, leader of the Labor Party

    It's time to chat to the leader of the Labor Party, Anthony Albanese - one of the two men who are in the running to be the PM of Australia's next parliament. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  3. All the silly questions you have about voting

    11/05/2022

    All the silly questions you have about voting

    Voting: we all have to do it, but that doesn't mean we all understand it. Let's fix that. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  4. TDA talks to Adam Bandt, leader of The Greens

    09/05/2022

    TDA talks to Adam Bandt, leader of The Greens

    It's time to chat to the leader of The Greens - a party that could have a major role to play in a hung parliament. Adam Bandt is the only Greens members of the House of Representatives, and a proud representative of Melbourne. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  5. Hey TDA, why don't you talk about the minor parties more?

    04/05/2022

    Hey TDA, why don't you talk about the minor parties more?

    It's one of the most asked questions - it comes up in the context of the stories TDA reports on, our plans for a leaders debate, and how we structure our election coverage. So let's tackle it! We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  6. What if no one wins the election?

    02/05/2022

    What if no one wins the election?

    Could we potentially go all the way to an election, cast our vote... and no one win? What happens then? Does Tom become Prime Minister instead? We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  7. Should Australia change its vaping policy?

    27/04/2022

    Should Australia change its vaping policy?

    The number of Australians who vape has risen sharply in the last two years. According to many health experts, it could lead to a health crisis if not managed and regulated. Now, the topic has made its way into federal politics. We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  8. Wait, who manages the economy?

    25/04/2022

    Wait, who manages the economy?

    'The economy' - a mystical place, which is sometimes healthy, sometimes anxious, sometimes stable, sometimes a fiery mess. Who is actually presiding over this magical land?! We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
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We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election. The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians, experts, and advocates. We’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news. No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley, and produced by Joey Watson.

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  • Creator
    The Daily Aus
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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