Poll Position with Stansfield and AJ

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Poll Position with Stansfield and AJ is a podcast about Tasmanian politics. The only place to get clear, unfiltered news and analysis about Tasmanian politics that you won't find anywhere else.

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 17: News Media Survey

    Another cracking episode. Exclusive EMRS Tasmanian News Survey; plus detailed analysis of the Ogilvie Affair; plus a bombshell announcement from Stansfield.

    1h 12m

  2. May 29

    Episode 16: Ruth Forrest MLC

    Ruth Forrest MLC joins the pod to discuss her lift and political times. Topics covered included her pre-politics life, her assessment of the six Premiers she has served with - including a frank view of the current Premier - as well as her failed bid to be State Treasurer. Contemporary issues include a feisty exchange with Stansfield on "cologne-gate", Eric Abetz' Tasmanian budget, TT-Line and greyhounds.

    1h 32m

  3. May 23

    Episode 15: Kim Williams, ABC Chair

    Kim reflects on life prior to the ABC, including music, film, Foxtel and News, including a couple of fine stories about George Lucas, and Rupert Murdoch. On the ABC, Kim offers a stirring defence of thee organisation before revealing he learned about their decision to leave X by reading about it, and admits he would probalby not offer his views on Joe Rogan if given his time over. In discussion on the ABC's coverage of the Macquarie Point stadium, Kim reveals that he opposed Tasmanian expansion while on the AFL Commission.

    1h 20m

  4. May 21

    Episode 14: Tasmanian Budget 2026_27 analysis + Treasurer Eric Abetz

    Stansfield and AJ analyse the 2026/27 budget, followed by an interview with Treasurer Eric Abetz. The frank analysis and questioning you won't get anywhere else.

    39 min

  5. May 17

    Episode 13: EMRS mini-earthquake - One Nation breaks through at State level

    A Sunday emergency episode. Brad and AJ break exclusive EMRS state polling numbers, with figures Brad describes as "a mini earthquake" in Tasmanian politics. The boys unpack what's driving the realignment, the striking gap between Jeremy Rockliff's personal popularity and his party's brand, and who might come out of the woodwork to run for One Nation — plus the news the poll didn't capture, including the $507 million TT-Line bailout, the TasInsure backflip, and a preview of Thursday's state budget. Eric Abetz joins the show Friday morning for a post-budget interview.

    42 min

  6. May 13

    Episode 12: Budget and other shenanigans

    Commentary pod covers the wash-up from last weekend's Legislative Council elections, Labor's new position on greyhound racing, taxpayer cash to the JackJumpers' coach, and the Farrer by-election. The final third of the episode features a spirited discussion on the Federal budget.

    1h 5m

  7. May 1

    Episode 11: Get Left

    Brad and Alex are joined by Special Guest Jack Milroy to discuss the State of the Tasmanian Labor Party. The episode also features the return of the "Whiteboard of Electoral Truth" and an analysis of tomorrow's (Saturday, 2nd May) Legislative Council elections.

    1h 5m

  8. Apr 18

    Episode 10: Peter George

    Covers Peter's early years and time as a journalist and foreign correspondent including interviews with Margaret Thatcher and Freddie Mercury! Discussion on contemporary political issues includes salmon (of course), formation of government after the 2025 Tasmanian state election, and the Labor opposition.

    1h 29m
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