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A podcast aimed at delving into Australian politics and policy with a focus on environment, wealth inequality and foreign policy. We try to answer the question why can't they (the government) just solve big issues with simple solutions

  1. 3D AGO

    Australia's New Hate Speech Laws

    Janaline and William Discuss the new hate speech laws passed in the parliament in the wake of the Bondi attack. They discuss the implications of the new laws, whether they were necessary and if the government should be doing something else to combat antisemitism. If you have an idea or a question for the podcast feel free to email us at: whycanttheyjust@gmail.com 🎵 Music: Schubert - Piano Trio No. 2 (Andante con moto)Source: Musopen.org (CC BY 3.0)

    35 min

  2. FEB 1

    US bilateral relationship, international rules-based order

    Janaline and Will delve into the current state of the international rules-based order in the wake of Canadian PM Mark Carney's speech in Davos. They talk about the new Australian ambassador to the US as Kevin Rudd bows out early, and the nature of the Australian-US relationship as it stands today. Here's the transcript. Please rate and review us - it helps people find the show. If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. Music Credits: Composer: Franz Schubert Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929) Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano) Adolf Busch (Violin) Hermann Busch (Cello) https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3

    48 min

  3. JAN 15

    Venezuela, US foreign policy and Australia's response

    Janaline and William delve into the ramifications of the US attack on Venezuela. They consider the legality of the strike, the political and diplomatic consequences, and how Australia could respond. Janaline answers the question "Why can't the government just rethink the US alliance in the age of Donald Trump". Here's the transcript. If you have any suggestions or question of your own feel free to send us an email at: whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. Please feel free to rate and review us, it helps people to find us. Music Credits: Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929. Performed by Rudolf Serkin (Piano), Adolf Busch (Violin), and Hermann Busch (Cello). Recorded Oct 23, 1935. Source: Internet Archive (Public Domain).

    32 min

  4. 12/29/2025

    Future Made in Australia

    Janaline and William delve into Labor's Future Made in Australia policy and explore its implications for Australia's future economic prosperity. Here's the transcript. If you have any suggestions for future episodes or you have questions you would like us to answer, please email us at whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. Please also feel free to rate and review us, as it does help people to find us. Merry Christmas, everyone. Music Credits: Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929. Performed by Rudolf Serkin (Piano), Adolf Busch (Violin), and Hermann Busch (Cello). Recorded Oct 23, 1935. Source: Internet Archive (Public Domain).

    30 min

  5. 11/23/2025

    Special episode on environmental law reform

    Callum and Janaline go through the draft environmental law reform that the Labor Government recently passed through the House of Representatives, and is hoping to pass the Senate in the final sitting of Parliament in 2025. The episode is a bit longer than usual because the laws are complex and there is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation out there about them. Here's the transcript. Please leave a comment, particularly if you have your own "Why can't they just..." question, or email us at whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you. Please also feel free to rate and review us, as it does help people to find us. Music:"Insurrection" Written by Pierre Chrétien Performed by the Soul Jazz Orchestra Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

    1h 18m

  6. 11/19/2025

    Episode on gambling reform

    In which Callum and Janaline discuss why the federal Labor government is not implementing more ambitious reform to the regulation of gambling and gambling advertising. Spoiler alert - we think they are being lame. Here's the transcript. Please leave a comment, particularly if you have your own "Why can't they just..." question, or email us at whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you. Please also feel free to rate and review us, as it does help people to find us. Music:"Insurrection" Written by Pierre Chrétien Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

    25 min

  7. 11/02/2025

    Economic inequality

    Callum and Janaline talk about economic inequality and what governments can do to address it. Here's the transcript. Please leave a comment, particularly if you have your own "Why can't they just..." question, or email us at whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you. Please also feel free to rate and review us, as it does help people to find us. Music:"Insurrection" Written by Pierre Chrétien Performed by the Soul Jazz Orchestra Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

    43 min

  8. 10/06/2025

    Racism and immigration

    Callum and Janaline discuss immigration, racism, what it means to be Australian, and Why Can't They Just eliminate racism? ⁠Here's the transcript. Please leave a comment, particularly if you have your own "Why can't they just..." question, or email us at whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you. Please also feel free to rate and review us, as it helps people to find us. Music:"Insurrection" Written by Pierre Chrétien Performed by the Soul Jazz Orchestra Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

    29 min
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A podcast aimed at delving into Australian politics and policy with a focus on environment, wealth inequality and foreign policy. We try to answer the question why can't they (the government) just solve big issues with simple solutions

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  • Creator
    Why Can't They Just
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Why Can't They Just
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