The State Of Politics with Graeme Turner

This week we speak to Graeme Turner, a former Emeritus professor and a man who has spent a lifetime studying the nation's culture, politics and media. He offers up some insight into how we entered the political mess we are in, and where to from here. He's just released his newest book, The Shrinkin…

The PM’s Double Diss, Gambling Reform and The Return Of Parliament

The Prime Minister is floating the idea of sending us all back to the voting booth… That's if the Greens don't pass his housing bill. There's a few other issues flaring up, and Dave runs us through the new reforms brought in to deal with the issue of problem gambling.

A New Girl Boss In Town, Boring By-Elections, Criminal Policies And Juicy Essays

It's been a pretty bumper week in the sewer of Federal Politics. We run through the appointment of Michele Bullock as the new RBA Governor, The Fadden by-election, the lack of fallout from the criminal Robodebt Scheme and the 2,000 word essays that are about to land in your mailbox.

Cricket, Corruption, Price Gouging And Some Girl Bosses Girl Bossing

This week on News From The Trough we canvas a variety of topics that have captured our attention. From the British PM weighing into the Little Johnny Saga, to the establishment of the NACC and the review into the NDIS there is a fair bit to catch up on. Have a listen.

The Pursuit Of Perfection And Economic Scepticism

On this edition of News From The Trough we discuss the pursuit of perfection when it comes to the housing crisis and why these interest rates keep on going up.

Diplomatic Punch Ons, Dream Candidates And The PWC Scandal

This week there's plenty to discuss. The Governor General's been living it up at his tax payer funded residence, International Albo's been drinking Strong Zeros in Japan, the Gold Coast is looking for their next pollie and PWC have been pulling the piss - 100s of billions of the stuff. Some good gi…

Decode: Budget Recap

The government has finally dropped their 2023 budget, and it isn't exactly straight fire. So, we jumped in to run through the winners, the losers, the eye-brow raising announcements and why Twiggy Forrest is pretty pleased with it all. Have a listen.

Decode: Max Chandler-Mather

With the nation still battling through a major housing crisis facilitated by both major parties, we spoke to the Housing Spokesperson for the Greens, Max Chandler-Mather. Labor and the Liberals seem to be on the same page in regards to the status quo when it comes from housing, so it was nice to ta…

Lydia's Spray, Mr -28%, A Voice Update And A Limp Budget Preview

This week on News From The Trough there is plenty to dissect. From Lydia Thorpe's fighting out the front of a strip club to the Libs fighting in the party room, it's all been happening in the world of politics. The Voice debate has gotten toxic and the Labor government looks set to pass a pathetic …

Decode: Couple Of Elections, Pauline's Moral Compass & A Bit Of Notable Legislation

It's been a reasonably busy few weeks in politics across the country. It's also been a tough few weeks for the Liberals. Pauline Hanson and Mark Latham are back in the news and believe it or not, we've actually seen some climate change legislation passed. You wouldn't read about it, so have a liste…