The Shot Podcast

Jo Dyer and Dave Milner
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A weekly podcast about Australian politics, power and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer and Dave Milner probe the myths and half-truths pushed by those in power. Sometimes profound, occasionally profane, The Shot podcast is always entertaining. If you want a didactic account of power and politics in Australia, download something else. But if you want robust, honest and witty engagement with the big issues, The Shot podcast will be right up your alley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Cohesion, Division and State Violence - Crystal Andrews, Antoun Issa

    3D AGO

    Cohesion, Division and State Violence - Crystal Andrews, Antoun Issa

    Herzog's VIP tour of Australia triggered shocking police violence as they shoved menacing 69-year olds and assaulted people at prayer - Antoun and Crystal discuss the fallout of the NSW police's disturbing overreach. Plus the Liberals new comedy act: Leader Angus Taylor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  2. The Conspiracy is Real - Rachel Withers, Daniel James, and Kate Manne

    FEB 8

    The Conspiracy is Real - Rachel Withers, Daniel James, and Kate Manne

    Dave and Jo chat with Rachel Withers and Daniel James about everything from the Perth terrorist attack, the conservative shambles and surge in One Nation, the Epstein files, and Chris Minns' attempts to shut down protest in NSW to shield Isaac Herzog. Plus, an interview with Professor Kate Manne of Cornell University about the nature of the Epstein files and the wider circles of complicity around it, and allegations of child rape against Donald Trump. Read more from Kate at https://katemanne.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 31m
  3. We're back! - Michael Bradley, Emma Shortis and Nick Hanna

    FEB 1

    We're back! - Michael Bradley, Emma Shortis and Nick Hanna

    What a time to take a break, eh? From the Bondi shootings and political fallout, to ICE in Minnesota, to an incompetent bomber on Invasion Day, our panel dissects all the happenings that we missed during the holiday period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m

  4. 12/20/2025

    Celebrating the Quarterly Essay

    With Dave and Jo enjoying a well-earned break, here is a recording of a great event that Jo chaired at Gleebooks on Sunday December 7 celebrating 100 editions of Black Inc's Quarterly Essays. She was joined on the panel by author of the most recent QE THE GOOD FIGHT Sean Kelly, friend of The Shot Jess Hill and the fabulous Benjamin Law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  5. The Year That Was - Doug Cameron, Zoe Daniel, and many more!

    12/16/2025

    The Year That Was - Doug Cameron, Zoe Daniel, and many more!

    David and Jo bring on former MPs Doug Cameron and Zoe Daniel to recap not only the news of the week, but the news of the year. We then look for highlights, lowlights and WTFs with an excellent crew: Ronni Salt, Emma Shortis, Thomas Mayo, Nasser Mashni, Jordan "Purple Pingers" van den Lamb, Grace Tame, Ketan Joshi, Joel Jenkins, Cheryl Kernot, Amy Remeikis and Konrad of Punter's Politics. Support our journalism and this channel (while looking extremely attractive!) with our new Shot merch at this link - https://theshot.store/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 24m
  6. Time for Courage - Alice Grundy, Joel Jenkins and Michael Pascoe

    12/06/2025

    Time for Courage - Alice Grundy, Joel Jenkins and Michael Pascoe

    War Crimes in Washington. Timidity in Canberra. Discounts at The Australia Institute. (Dave in a tent somewhere). Sunday Shot viewers can get $5 off the Institute's wide-ranging new book, A TIME FOR BRAVERY using the promo code SHOT5:- https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  7. Saving Country - Lorena Allam and Royce Kurmelovs

    11/29/2025

    Saving Country - Lorena Allam and Royce Kurmelovs

    Royce is just off the plane from COP30 and joins Lorena Allam to talk about the planet's latest attempt to save itself. Plus an interview with Walkley Award-winning director Yaara Bou Melham on her film documenting the devastating legacy of asbestos mining on the Banjima people in WA, YURLU COUNTRY. Details of YURLU COUNTRY screenings and how to donate to the legal fight: https://yurlucountry.com/take-action/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
  8. Believe It or Not - Liz Allen, Eddy Jokovich and Sean Kelly

    11/22/2025

    Believe It or Not - Liz Allen, Eddy Jokovich and Sean Kelly

    Sean Kelly's Quarterly Essay "The Good Fight: What Does Labor Stand For?" has turbo-charged the ongoing conversation about Labor's lack of boldness.  @newpoliticsAU 's Eddy Jokovich and Liz Allen discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
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A weekly podcast about Australian politics, power and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer and Dave Milner probe the myths and half-truths pushed by those in power. Sometimes profound, occasionally profane, The Shot podcast is always entertaining. If you want a didactic account of power and politics in Australia, download something else. But if you want robust, honest and witty engagement with the big issues, The Shot podcast will be right up your alley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Jo Dyer and Dave Milner
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Shot
  • Show Website
    The Shot Podcast

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