FontCast
FontCast
Since 2019, the Fontcast is the only place to get clear, honest, informed and most importantly fearless analysis about Tasmanian politics. The FontCast is hosted by Font partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield, joined by regular panellists including Win News’ Alex Johnston and the Mercury’s David Killick. The FontCast is produced by Sam Ikin from Ikin Media.Social links:
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Stupid is as stupid does
FontCast's whiteboard of truth has been proven correct, yet again, with the Legislative Council voting 9 to 5 in favour of the Macquarie Point stadium. After a divisive and sometimes emotional debate over the past three years, the deal is done but will the Stadium bring the economic nirvana our sta…
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The Untouchables
Still basking the glow of the the 2025 Golden Font earlier this week, Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Tasmanian newshound Alex Johnston to give you the best analysis on Tasmanian news and politics.
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The Golden Font 2025
The most anticipated night in Tasmanian politics is here. Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield, Alex Johnston and Simon McGuire spearhead the count for this year’s Golden Font brought to you by Font PR This is the edited version from the live broadcast on Wednesday, November 19th in Hobart.
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Coming soon - The Golden Font 2025
The most anticipated night in Tasmanian politics is here. Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield and Alex Johnston spearhead the count for this year’s Golden Font brought to you by Font PR Will it be premier Jeremy Rockliff, opposition leader Josh Willie or a rank outsider. Tune in to FontCast on YouT…
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Jerenomics
Jerenomics is Premier Jeremy Rockliff's approach to economic policy in the state. Nothing big has happened since the last episode so he FontCast team take the opportunity to analyse Jerenomics, local government reform, the latest on the stadium and they pay tribute to the legendary political repor…
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Done deal
Government has said "yes stadium" with the backing of the Labor Party but will it make it through the upper house? The FontCast team crunch the numbers in the legislative council, the only hurdle left for this development to go ahead. Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joi…
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The calm after the storm
Parliament has calmed down after a bumpy start. Jeremy Rockliff stared down a no-confidence-motion brought by Dean Winter who was then replaced by Josh Willie as Labor leader. It's all been business as usual since then but how long will the calm last? Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Sta…
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Labor had Ruth but the Libs were ruthless
This is a bumper preview of Tasmania's no-confidence-motion-showdown when State Parliament resumes after the recent election. It's been an action packed two weeks since the last episode as Premier Jeremy Rockliff worked ruthlessly to shore up his position. Font PR partners Becher Townshend and B…
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The Liberals' glorious fifth term?
Does Tasmania have a government yet? Jeremy Rockliff is expected to visit the governor shortly but how long would his government last once parliament resumed? Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Mercury political editor David Killick and former political operative A…
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De ja vu all over again
The Tasmanian election has been and gone and the makeup of state parliament looks like it will be mostly the same as it was after the last election. Font PR partner Brad Stansfield and Mercury political editor David Killick unpack the campaign and look at the likely outcomes after Tasmania's snap e…
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