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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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A podcast series from the Betoota Advocate that breaks down, explains and decodes Australian politics and the big issues in the news cycle.

    The State Of Politics with Graeme Turner

    The State Of Politics with Graeme Turner

    This 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.
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    • 41 min
    The PM’s Double Diss, Gambling Reform and The Return Of Parliament

    The PM’s Double Diss, Gambling Reform and The Return Of Parliament

    The 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.
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    • 35 min
    A New Girl Boss In Town, Boring By-Elections, Criminal Policies And Juicy Essays

    A New Girl Boss In Town, Boring By-Elections, Criminal Policies And Juicy Essays

    It'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.
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    • 30 min
    Cricket, Corruption, Price Gouging And Some Girl Bosses Girl Bossing

    Cricket, Corruption, Price Gouging And Some Girl Bosses Girl Bossing

    This 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.
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    • 46 min
    The Pursuit Of Perfection And Economic Scepticism

    The Pursuit Of Perfection And Economic Scepticism

    On 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.
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    • 29 min
    Diplomatic Punch Ons, Dream Candidates And The PWC Scandal

    Diplomatic Punch Ons, Dream Candidates And The PWC Scandal

    This 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.
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    • 44 min

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