Welcome to the inaugural episode of Blue, Red, Green and Everything in Between, where three ex-political staffers from rival parties spill the tea on what really goes on behind the scenes. As Australia gears up for an election, they chat about their (often chaotic) journeys into politics, the highs and lows of campaign life, the power of trust and communication, and why staffers deserve more credit. They also tackle big topics like the cost of living crisis, the impact of social media, and whether negative campaigning is just too effective to quit.

Connect with us:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-o-rourke-b458bb123/
  
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-howard/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/brownlarissa

Links:

• https://www.89degreeseast.com/
• https://politiv.com.au

Key Takeaways:

• Politics is messy, but dialogue makes it better.
• Your family can accidentally shape your political career.
• Trust, strategy, and a good meme can win (or lose) elections.
• Women in politics? Still a fight worth fighting.
• The cost of living crisis: the election issue nobody can ignore.
• Political staffers are the real MVPs (but rarely get the glory).
• Negative campaigns work—unfortunately.
• Coalitions across party lines? More common than you think.

Tune in for a mix of insight, war stories, and a few laughs.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Political Perspectives

02:56 Personal Journeys into Politics

05:59 Campaign Dynamics and Strategies

08:50 The Role of Women in Politics

12:12 Trust and Communication in Politics

15:00 The Impact of Social Media on Political Campaigns

18:05 Cost of Living Crisis and Election Strategies

21:05 The Importance of Staffers in Political Success

24:07 Looking Ahead: Future Episodes and Topics