The Bubble bursts... for now!

The final episode of Bubble Pop is here - but will it be the end? This week Amanda is joined by Malcolm Farr to chat about the election and breaks down what happens in the nation's Parliament for people who don't live inside 'the Canberra bubble'.

Super houses, voting, and can we trust polls?

The election is here and Bubble Pop takes you through everything you need to know about election day and voting. Plus, one of the last policies the Coalition announced before the election would let first home buyers use their superannuation to buy a house, but what effect will that have on the hous…

Major policies and marginal women

The election is just ONE week away. So how should you vote? This week’s show takes a look at how Labor and the Coalition compare on major policy areas like cost of living and climate. Then, research shows women are more likely to be MPs in those pesky marginal seats the parties want to win. Why is …

The Wombat Trail and the rise of independents

This week on the show, Amanda is travelling with the Nationals. Colloquially referred to as ‘The Wombat Trail’ – it’s the National Party’s election campaign trail around regional Australia. Leader of the Party and regional-voter-whisperer, Barnaby Joyce joins the show to share his insights. We also…

Can politicians stop the cost-of-living squeeze?

The cost of things you buy is going up, and many people are feeling the pinch. Both sides of politics say they can help, but can they? How much control do politicians actually have over things like inflation and wages? This week’s show looks at what plans the Coalition and Labor have for giving you…

Scare Campaigns and Indigenous Rights

Albo has tested positive for Covid-19, putting a spanner in the works of the Labor campaign that had just started getting some momentum. Bubble Pop takes a look at week two of the election campaign, plus why no one is talking about establishing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Let the games begin

The election campaign is officially here! So begins six weeks of insanity in the land of politics, with the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader bouncing around the country trying to convince people to vote for them. I’m travelling with the Prime Minister’s election roadshow this week, so have all …

Is it the election yet?

The election is ALMOST here and the air could not be more tense in Parliament House. But how is an election called? And once it IS called, what do you, as a voter, have to do? Amanda answers all that in this week’s episode. We also look at what has been happening in the NSW Liberal party and how it…

Budgets and Bullies

Bubble Pop is back for another year! This week, the Budget was handed down, but what does it mean for you? And how will it affect the election in May? And, a new deal between China and the Solomon Islands is making Australia nervous. Find out why on this week’s show.    Guests:  Chris Richardson…

What to expect when you're electing

The federal election is just around the corner and things are getting nasty in Parliament House. ScoMo says Albo is "weak", while Albo says Scott is loose with the truth. But the political insults are just beginning as we get into campaign season.  Sarah and Amanda take you through the latest, and…