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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.

  1. FEB 24

    BETOOTA TALKS: Election Whisperer Kos Samaras

    This week we talk to Kos Samaras - a laser sharp political pundit and advisor. The grandson of Greek partisan communists, raised in Broadmeadows, Kos rose through the ranks to become one of the most influential political figures in Victoria. Now, a strategist and pollster he offered some intriguing insights into the state of modern politics and where the major parties are going wrong. Tune in for a fascinating chat about why things like the UFC can shake up an election campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  2. FEB 21

    BETOOTA TALKS: A Greenie Senator from QLD, Larissa Waters

    In the first of our pre-election podcast interview, The Betoota Advocate speaks to Senator Larissa Waters from the Australian Greens. She's been around a long time, and Queensland keeps making it clear that she's not going anywhere. The Betoota Advocate hits Senator Waters with some tough questions about Greens politics, and their tactics. To her credit, she answers them honestly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min

  3. FEB 19

    Betoota Talks: The 31st Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese MP

    The PM joins Betoota Talks this week to talk about his experiences, hurdles and future plans in the top job. With an election around the corner, The Betoota Advocate poses the question to him: What have you done differently to Scott Morrison? He answers that and more. This interview also includes a lot of chat about the South Sydney Rabbitohs, but do not let that deter you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

  4. 08/09/2023

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

  5. 08/02/2023

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min

  6. 07/19/2023

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  7. 07/04/2023

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  8. 06/15/2023

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
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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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  • Channel
    DM Podcasts
  • Creator
    The Betoota Advocate
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Betoota Advocate
  • Show Website
    Decode

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