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Serious Danger Emerald Moon & Tom Ballard
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Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics. / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter & Instagram @SeriousDangerAU / patreon.com/seriousdangerau / seriousdangerpod.com
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Teaser: Inside The Greens #5: Breaking Through, Germans, WA, 1993 Election, Whitlam
In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through chapter 5 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - the German Greens behave badly, the 1993 election and Paul Keating, the WA Greens step into the picture, and Gough Whitlam turns out to be a secret Greens supporter!?
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Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like intergenerational warfare, Taylor Swift, Ralph Babet, THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse.
https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU
Links -
Buy Inside The Greens - https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/inside-greens
Paddy Manning -
https://twitter.com/gpaddymanning
Produced by Michael Griffin
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135: What’s Gonna Happen in the NT Election? ft. Asta Hill, Greens Candidate for Braitling
Kung Fu Panda quits the band and sells out Rage Kage for saying a naughty joke to a giant robot. Tom is joined by guest host Asta Hill, Greens candidate for Braitling in August’s Northern Territory election. First, a catch up on the whole America situation and the whole CFMEU situation (11:25). Then a big look at the state of play in NT politics. (23:42) Asta gives some “Territory Context” about the floundering Labor government and the presumably ascendant Country Liberal Party. Will the Greens win their first territory seat? Finally, a call to action. (1:00:39)
New Patreon ep just released - Farming & Agriculture ft. Tammi Jonas from Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance
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Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like intergenerational warfare, Taylor Swift, Ralph Babet, THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse.
https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU
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CALL TO ACTION -
Support Asta’s campaign! https://greens.org.au/nt/person/asta-hill
https://www.instagram.com/asta_hill_braitling/
https://www.instagram.com/nt_greens/
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Serious Danger merch - https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/
Check out Tom’s new special - https://800PGR.lnk.to/BallardID
Produced by Michael Griffin
https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz/
Follow us on
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134: France, Gaza Death Toll & Media Collapses
Adam Bandt needs to let dead dogs lie. Emerald and British lad Tom take a quick look at the French election results (13:05). Then, an update on the destruction of Gaza and the government’s response to appoint a special envoy against antisemitism. (19:14) Next, major staff cuts have hit Pedestrian and other Nine brands. (49:27) What is the future for youth-focused journalism? Finally, a call to climate action. (1:04:51)
New Patreon ep just released - Farming & Agriculture ft. Tammi Jonas from Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance
Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like intergenerational warfare, Taylor Swift, Ralph Babet, THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse.
https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU
CALL TO ACTION -
Legal fund for Laura Davy and Blockade Australia -
https://chuffed.org/project/blockade-australia-support-fundraiser
Rising Tide’s 2024 People’s Blockade will be happening in Newcastle, November 19 - 28
https://www.risingtide.org.au/
Jordy Silverstein in Overland Journal - You Don’t End Racism With Envoys: https://overland.org.au/2024/07/you-dont-end-racism-with-envoys/
Serious Danger merch - https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/
Check out Tom’s new special - https://800PGR.lnk.to/BallardID
Produced by Michael Griffin
https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz/
Follow us on
https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU
https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau
https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau
Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Teaser: Farming & Agriculture ft. Tammi Jonas from Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance
In this bonus Patreon episode requested by a subscriber, Emerald speaks to Tammi Jonas from Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance about the movement for responsible farming and food production. How can the Greens connect better with people outside the inner-city leftie bubble? Do corporations treat sustainability like it’s a big joke? How can we eat ethically?
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Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like intergenerational warfare, Taylor Swift, Ralph Babet, THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse.
https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU
Links -
Tammi’s 2023 piece in Green Agenda: https://greenagenda.org.au/2023/03/utopia-farming/
Follow Tammi on Instagram @tammois
Tammi’s website and blog: tammijonas.com
Donate/ support Tammi’s farm to build its own small scale abattoir: https://jonaifarms.com.au/abattoir
The Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance: https://afsa.org.au/
Other sources that Tammi mentioned:
Sociologist Bram Büscher Book: Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken Produced by Michael Griffin
Follow us on
https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU
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Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau
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133: Fatima Resigns, UK Election & Midwinter Ball ft. Rachel Withers
Emerald is joined again by Rachel Withers, the only good (adult) Aussie journalist! First up is the most important news story of the week - Midwinter Ball, Canberra’s bizarre formal for politicians and journalists. (2:30) Then it’s a recap of the UK election results. (13:08) What were the funniest moments, what does it mean for Australia, and why can’t Auspol Labor hack Ben Davison catch a W? Then it’s Fatima Payman’s resignation from Labor. (34:50) Was this all a Green scheme? Why are Labor being such racist scumbags? Why did sex-novelist weirdo backbencher Graham Perrett tell Adam Bandt to “go f— himself”? Finally, a call to action. (1:04:51)
New Patreon bonus ep -UK Election Preview with @NoJusticeMTG
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Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU
Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out over 45 full-length fortnightly bonus episodes, with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Lee Rhiannon, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Gabbi Bolt, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like boomers v gen Z, cancel culture, the history of the party, co-operatives, Taylor Swift, when Friendlyjordies owned us, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse.
https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU
CALL TO ACTION:
Follow Rachel Withers @rachelrwithers on X and read more of her work at https://www.clippings.me/rachelwithers/
Read Rachel’s column ‘Labor’s outdated rules come back to bite in Payman saga’ at Crikey https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/07/04/fatima-payman-labor-caucus-rules/
Support Palestinian refugees to settle in Australia - donate to Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA)
https://para.org.au/
And find more ways to support Palestine via the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN): https://apan.org.au/
Serious Danger merch - https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/
Check out Tom’s new special - https://800PGR.lnk.to/BallardID
Produced by Michael Griffin
https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz/
Follow us on
https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU
https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau
https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau
Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau
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132: Biden, Assange, Pill-Testing, Payman, Vaping
President Biden is not going to exploit, for political purposes, his opponent's youth and inexperience. Emerald and Tom dive into so much news - first up in bizarre instances of good things happening, Julian Assange is free and home in Australia! (12:26) Next, pill testing is now permanent in Victoria! (28:25) Then, Labor Senator Fatima Payman crossed the floor to support a Greens motion recognising Palestine! (37:10) But less good arguably, vapes are now banned even moreso! (50:54) Finally, a call to action. (1:12:36)
New Patreon bonus ep just released -UK Election Preview with @NoJusticeMTG
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Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU
Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out over 45 full-length fortnightly bonus episodes, with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Lee Rhiannon, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Gabbi Bolt, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like boomers v gen Z, cancel culture, the history of the party, co-operatives, Taylor Swift, when Friendlyjordies owned us, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse.
https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU
CALL TO ACTION:
Under 31-year-olds in NSW: apply for the NSWYG Campaigning and Organising Fellowship.
Applicants who are not cisgendered and who are a person of colour are being prioritised.
Applications close 5 July: https://greens.org.au/nsw/jobs/young-greens-campaigning-organising-fellowship
Support Harm Reduction Australia https://www.harmreductionaustralia.org.au/ and donate to the Pill Testing Australia fundraiser: Pill-testing Australia https://pilltestingaustralia.com.au/donate/
Serious Danger merch - https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/
Check out Tom’s new special - https://800PGR.lnk.to/BallardID
Produced by Michael Griffin
https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz/
Follow us on
https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU
https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau
https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau
Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Customer Reviews
This American is a fan
I’m not Australian and have no reason to listen to your podcast. I started listening to understand what was happening in Australia in your election and the explosion of the GREENS in your parliament, and I stayed bc the two presenters are funny and entertaining. This is the only resource I have to know anything about what’s going on in your country, and I like to think about the trials and successes of the Greens in relation to my work as a socialist organizer in the states.