Opposable Digits

Justin McArthur
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An irregular show about the numbers that make us argue. Written and produced by Justin McArthur. For more great podcasts, visit pzinner.com.au.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    #5 - Adelaide Fringe, by the numbers (with Emma Dignon of Fringe Benefits)

    On today's episode of Opposable Digits – it's Adelaide Fringe season! But what does that actually mean for artists, tourists, business owners, and the population of Adelaide? Joining me on the show to discuss all things Fringe is our first guest on Opposable Digits: Emma Dignon, local government marketing/comms expert and host of the Fringe Benefits podcast.  Check out Fringe Benefits here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fqE3TBaO9awlnvadj0NlE For more on the SA election (not from me), I recommend this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whcxRkhMOIY If you like the show, please leave a review, hit subscribe and all that good stuff! And check out all the other great podcasts at: https://www.pzinner.com.au Written and produced by Justin McArthur. Full video version of this episode over on YouTube at https://youtu.be/nTSs-sOBjjc. Opposable Digits is made on the lands of the Kaurna people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  2. JAN 14

    #4 – One month since Bondi

    On today's episode of Opposable Digits: The mass shooting in Bondi in December 2025, the Australian media response in the immediate aftermath of that shooting, and how we might combat antisemitism in Australia without silencing criticisms of Israel.If you like the show, please leave a review, hit subscribe and all that good stuff! And check out all the other great podcasts at https://www.pzinner.com.au/.Written and produced by Justin McArthur. Full video version of this episode over on YouTube at https://youtu.be/WdHV3Adg3Ws.Opposable Digits is made on the lands of the Kaurna people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  3. 04/24/2025

    #3 – How Trump's trade war ruined Dutton's dream election

    On today's Opposable Digits: Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs. From the worst stock market crashes since the COVID pandemic, to speculation that the trade formulas themselves were written by ChatGPT, to wild allegations about Australian beef imports – I'm going to crack open these tariffs and figure out exactly what's going on.If you like the show, please leave a review, hit subscribe and all that good stuff! And check out all the other great podcasts at https://www.pzinner.com.au/.Written and produced by Justin McArthur. Full video version of this episode over on YouTube at https://youtu.be/3_ARAp5j6hs.Opposable Digits is made on the lands of the Kaurna people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  4. 03/05/2025

    #2 – Housing, healthcare and hurricanes

    On today's Opposable Digits: How many houses does the average politician own? Why do the Liberal Party want to save bulk billing? And how will Cyclone Alfred affect the next election?If you like the show, please leave a review, hit subscribe and all that good stuff! And check out all the other great podcasts at https://www.pzinner.com.au/.Written and produced by Justin McArthur. Full video version of this episode over on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Lm7p3hF69F8.Opposable Digits is made on the lands of the Kaurna people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  5. 11/24/2024

    #1 – The only poll that matters: understanding the 2024 US election

    PILOT: Hi! Justin here. This is the pilot episode of Opposable Digits – my new show about the numbers that make us argue. Believe it or not, this is the first show I've hosted solo, so I'd love to hear your feedback on how it goes.I can't think of a better or worse way to start this show than with the election of Donald Trump for a second term as US President. Nothing better for the show, because it gives us some good statistics to dig into; and nothing worse to start with, because... well, y'know.In this episode, I'm going to try to report what went wrong for Harris/Walz and the Democrats, what went right for Trump/Vance and the Republicans, and what it all might mean for the next federal election here in Australia in or around May 2025.If you like the show, please leave a review, hit subscribe and all that good stuff! And check out all the other great podcasts at https://www.pzinner.com.au/.MUSIC: Theme music & some incidental music by Justin McArthur. Additional music licenced through Envato Elements, or under a CC-0 license via Freesound.org or Wikimedia Commons. 'DID NOT VOTE' STATS: Winning votes in each state sourced from The Guardian's live election map: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2024/nov/06/us-election-results-map-2024-live-donald-trump-kamala-harris-president. Reconciled with election turnout rates sourced from the UF Election Lab: https://election.lab.ufl.edu/Opposable Digits is made on the lands of the Kaurna people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
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An irregular show about the numbers that make us argue. Written and produced by Justin McArthur. For more great podcasts, visit pzinner.com.au.

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  • Creator
    Justin McArthur
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Justin McArthur
  • Show Website
    Opposable Digits