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On this special non-school day SpinProof live podcast, Denise speaks with Leo Puglisi who in 2019 at the age of 11, started 6News. 5 years later at aged 16, Leo has grown 6News into a trusted independent news source.  They speak about his journey and forward plans, how he juggles school and his passion for journalism and his views on the news media landscape. Another worthwhile listen. 

After a large and unsettling week Denise reaches out to SpinProof regulars Noely Neate and Cheryl Kernot where they talk about the dreadful events of the week at Bondi Junction and at a Church in Sydney's south west. They speak about the underfunding of vital services such as mental health care - particularly when funding seems so available for defence. They also spend some time on the media's role in these events - and the focus social media has attracted. A wide ranging conversation which is worth listening to. 

This week Denise speaks with author and journalist - Lech Blaine.  They discuss his latest Quarterly Essay - Bad Cop - about Opposition leader Peter Dutton.  Lech tells us not to underestimate his prupose and drive - and makes the point that while 'governing from Opposition' would mean that Peter Dutton doesn't achieve his long held ambition of becoming PM he can still have great impact.  They also speak about Peter Dutton's style and tactics suiting the times with the global rise of the populist politician and a media fuelled by conflict and clickbait.  A good conversation which is well worth a listen. 

This Friday Denise catches up with SpinProof regulars - Noely Neate & Cheryl Kernot. As always, they cover a lot of ground from the Dunkley byelection & the tactics used - to the emerging policy plans including super for housing. They speak about the ABC, its role in our democracy & the need for fact checking. Noely shares an update on QLD poltics & Cheryl speaks about her recent trip to Vietnam - making the interesting observation that they refer to the American War - not the Vietnam War. Another worthwhile listen #auspol

This week Denise speaks with journalist, Rachel Withers from The Politics. They discuss the Australian news media landscape and its impact on our democracy, the Dunkley by-election, the super election year both here in Australia and overseas, Scott Morrison's leaving Parliament and wrap the issues and events of the #auspol week. Well worth a listen.