Synopsis
#auspollive is a citizen journalism initiative involving members of the large, active & informed #auspol Twitter community. Each day a member of #auspol creates and presents a live radio show focusing on a key policy area & discussing politics of the day featuring their special guests. Please join us!
Episodes
-
#auspol live - The Left Right Brain Divide, Netanyahu's Visit & Politics of the Day
23/02/2017 Duration: 01h03min#auspol member @deniseshrivell was joined by Robin Margo, ex-president of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, one of the foundation directors of The Sydney Alliance, and now editor-in-chief of independent Jewish website Plus61J - and Alexandra Tselios founder of opinion site - The Big Smoke - and regular media commentator on Trump and US politics. They spoke about Isreali Prime Minister Netanyahu's Australian visit this week, the widening global divide between the political left and right, examining the fascinating physiological causes (nature vs nurture etc) and try to find some common ground and a path forward. A very interesting discussion.
-
#auspol live Talks Universal Basic Income with Vic Rollinson & Troy Henderson
21/02/2017 Duration: 01h19s#auspol member @VicRollinson hosted her 2nd live podcast where she spoke with @TroyHenderson, PhD in Political Economy from University of Sydney on universal basic income. 'Automation destroys jobs but simultaneously creates jobs''Richard Nixon was surprisingly an advocate of universal income''Two major issues are raised in regard to the concept around universal basic income 'it will cost too much' (not so much as the net cost outweighs costs of welfare and other social payments) and 'people won't work' (no evidence to support this)''Government debt is fine if it can be serviced, but not fine with policies which increase personal debt'
-
#auspol live Dunning Kruger Hour: Tim Jones speaks with Tony Windsor
19/02/2017 Duration: 01h04minReplay of the #auspol live Dunning Kruger Hour where Tim Jones speaks with ex member for New England Tony Windsor. In this wide ranging interview Tony shares his insights including his journey into politics, needs of regional Australians (climate change, NBN, NDIS, Gonski) talks about the Gillard, , the current performance of the National Party, his thoughts on Malcolm Turnbull, Trump - & more. A highly worthwhile discussion for anyone interested in Australian politics.
-
#auspol Live with Trish Corry & Brittany Lauga
18/02/2017 Duration: 01h05min#auspol member @trish_corry spoke with @BrittanyLauga QLD ALP MP for Keppel where they touched on issues such as the stigmatism of welfare recipients by the Liberal Party, increasing difference between Nationals and Liberals, the rise of Hanson "no friend of the worker' and opportunities for indigenous Australians.
-
#auspol live wrap of the week with James Mathison
16/02/2017 Duration: 01h04min#auspol member @DeniseShrivell was joined by @JamesMathison where we discussed the week in politics, spoke about his experiences in running in the seat of Warringah during the last election, bringing the left and right of politics together to find common ground, millennial voters and more.
-
Ethics in Politics. Blue Sky Thinking. #AusPol
16/02/2017 Duration: 01h01minInformed members of the #AusPol Twitter community discuss the ethical slide in contemporary Politics and how to reclaim a moral equalibrium. Hosted by Sandra K Eckersley
-
The Punters. Noely and Caitlin #AuspolPunters
14/02/2017 Duration: 01h20sWe are the Punters! #AusPolPunters. Think of our show like a conversation, like you are chilling with us on the patio with a glass of wine and having a chat. Talk to us live or using the hashtag #AusPolPunters or #AusPolLive
-
#auspol live wraps the week in politics with Cheryl Kernot
10/02/2017 Duration: 01h39min#auspol member Denise Shrivell finishes the first week of the 2017 Australian Parliament with a wide ranging, in-depth conversation with ex-leader of the Australian Democrats and Labor Politician - Cheryl Kernot. Cheryl generously shares her insights on Corey Bernardi (he should have left Parliament), other politicians such as George Brandis (stalked her), the adversarial structure of politics, the origins of 'Keep the Bastards Honest', can you compare Malcolm Turnbull with Keating this week? - and a lot more. This is a must listen to for anyone with an interest in Australian politics.
-
#auspollive - Carmichael #adani Coal Mine
09/02/2017 Duration: 01h02minReply of live podcast where Spokesperson for the Galilee Blockade (outside the Adani Mine) Ben Pennings - & Tim Stephens - Professor of International & Environmental Law at University of Sydney - joins in to talk facts and bust some myths on the #adani mine. We also look at the politics behind mining in general. Fascinating, in-depth conversation...
-
Class politics
07/02/2017 Duration: 01h01min#auspol member @vic_rollison speaks with Assistant State Secretary of the Victorian Labor Party - Kosmos Samaras. This broad reaching discussion offers insights into the behind the scenes workings of the Labor Party including where they see their voter base, the shift to automation, Trump & more.
-
#auspollive Dunning-Kruger Hour
06/02/2017 Duration: 01h01minListen in to this replay of a live discussion with #auspol Twitter Community Members Tim Jones @forthleft2 & John Wren @johnwren1950 where they talk a range of issues including neo-liberalism & the Labor Party under Keating, Rudd & politics of the day
-
#auspollive Launch Show - Woo hoo!
01/02/2017 Duration: 01h01minThe launch show of #auspollive - a regular live podcast presented and hosted by members of the large, active and informed #auspol twitter community. Today's show features #auspol members Tim Jones, Vic Rollinson, Mel McCartney & Denise Shrivell