Back in the studio are the 2023 regulars - Nyah, Bridie and Freddie - 'reunited'! They're joined by Declan who will bring you the hourly news. This week on the show, we talk about large car taxes, Joe Biden as the democratic nominee, whether Trump's campaign will be/has been affected by his trials and the Aged Care Task Force Report. In our What's Happening in the World segment, Bridie brings us the best of Seychelles, Freddie with Tonga and Nyah with Slovakia. And of course, it is not an episode of Represent without a dive into the arts, of course the Oscars are discussed (at length), and Bridie explains every Taylor Swift Era to Freddie.  Tune in next week, Thursday 4-6pm. Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads.

On the show this week, Nyah, Declan, Kaspar and Freddie (in his much anticipated return to the studio) are joined by Ruby and Ravin from Youth Press Gallery to talk about the program and what it offers young people interested in politics and journalism. Also on the show, Freddie brings us the latest on Meta's announcement regarding news content on its platforms Instagram and Facebook, a brief reminder that Friday is International Women's Day, and Nikki Haley has backed out of the USA Election with a thought-provoking speech.  On this week's what's on in the world we have Kaspar bringing you Sudan and Nyah bringing you Sierra-Leone. Tune in next week to hear about Slovakia, Seychelles and Tonga. Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads.

With news hits by Declan, this show (recorded on Leap Day) is brought to you by hosts Nyah and Kaspar. On the show we discuss the history of, some political moments and worldwide traditions of leap year/day, and the permeating idea of luck and leap day. Do you think a leap year is lucky? For What's Happening in the World, Kaspar is bringing you Spain and Nyah brings you the update in Guinea. Next week, Sudan and Sierra-Leone will be featured. Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads.

Join us for a jam-packed episode this week with interviews from RMIT University Associate Professors of Finance Angel Zhong and Associate Professor in the Music Industry Program, Catherine Strong, as well as CEO of Music Victoria, Simone Schinkel. We talk about Taylor Swift, the music industry and economy and festival funding in Victoria. The Phillipines will be brought to you for this week's global politics segment.  The hourly news will be brought to you by Declan. Look out next week for Spain and Guinea in What's On In The World.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads.

Episode 2 of Represent for 2024 Nyah, Declan and Kaspar catch up on their weeks, with Declan bringing the news. We celebrated the news of Anthony Albanese's engagement and Nyah (avid Swifty) was very excited for Taylor Swift's touchdown in Melbourne.  On a more political note, we discussed confidential documents in the US, Scott Morrison's episode of Nemesis and the Pakistan Election.  Look out for more of our What's On In The World segment next week with Spain and the Phillipines being brought to you live. Tune in at 4:00pm Thursdays.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads.

Our first episode of 2024! Nyah and Bridie are back (missing Freddie!), and are joined by two new hosts, Kaspar and Declan. Here to talk upcoming elections - QLD looking very popular this year, what we've all been watching - Nemesis; a deep dive into the Abbott/Turnbull/Morrison years, and whether cash should be accepted at all venues (AKA Cash-gate).  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads. 

Our very last episode of the year 💔 Bridie, Freddie, Nyah and George let loose their predictions for the world of Australian and international politics in 2024 as well as sharing their favourite moments from this year, but they couldn't resist a couple of real segments on the Reserve Bank and the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case currently going through the courts. They play dress-up as a celebration of their year in politics as well (see our socials for pictures). Thanks to all our listeners for this year, we hope to have you back early next year, and as always, remember to STAY POLITICAL!! Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads. 

On our last Tuesday show of the year, Bridie, Nyah, Freddie and Mimi discuss a jam-packed week in politics, with the release of the ANU survey on the Voice Referendum, the upcoming COP28 in Dubai, proposed new vaping regulations and laws as well as Nyah's experiences in Parliament.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads. 

Bridie, Freddie and George tackle a big week of international affairs which have filled Australian news over the week. But first, we talk our weeks (with an interlude about Artificial Intelligence), then we explore conspiracy theories endorsed by Australian politicians (specifically those regarding former US President John F Kennedy), the Ceasefire in Gaza and finally the Chinese Warship which injured an Australian Diver.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads.

Bridie and Freddie get EXTREMELY excited about finally being able to play ABBA and Taylor Swift on the show. They talk about politics a little - Nyah gives us a remote segment on resignation of Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, Bridie brings a real-life Utopia plot line and Freddie races through some changes to whistleblower and journalist protections.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads. 

Nyah and Freddie sit down to discuss their weeks (in which the show momentarily shifts from politics to arts), do the ABC News Quiz, explore a busy week in the US (including a near-physical fight in congress) and the Optus Inquiry from Friday morning. SYN is in its final week of fundraising; donate to given.com.au/saveSYN to keep us on the air. Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on X/Twitter, Threads and Instagram. 

Bridie and Freddie are rejoined by Nyah and Mimi who have both recovered! They discuss their weekends, the Optus outage last week, a new program for women in politics, the protests in Caulfield over the weekend about Israel/Palestine, and the mess that is the UK Tories with Suella Braverman's firing. SYN is in its final week of fundraising; donate to givenow.com.au/saveSYN to keep us on the air.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on X/Twitter, Threads and Instagram. 

Bridie and Freddie return for an interview with Greens MP for Brunswick Dr Tim Read, and they discuss the newest Pauline Hanson debacle in the Senate. After that, the show devolves into chaos as Bridie tries and fails to get Taylor Swift tickets on air, while still trying to discuss Rashida Tlaib's week in the US House of Reps. Please donate to SYN at givenow.com.au/saveSYN to keep us on the air.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on X/Twitter, Instagram and Threads. 

Bridie and Freddie interview Dr Tim Read, Greens MP for Brunswick, about all things climate, renters and bikes (among other topics).  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads. 

George, Freddie and eventually Bridie discuss the goings on of the week. Jim Chalmers has had some things to say about the climate, Albo is heading to China and we have more developments in Israel/Palestine. Please donate to SYN at givenow.com.au/saveSYN to keep us on air.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on X, Threads and Instagram. 

Bridie and Freddie hold down the fort, discussing AI developments, particularly those in the US and Bridie's dislike of AI as well as fresh developments in the Middle East war. Please donate to SYN at givenow.com.au/saveSYN to keep us on the air.  Please let us know what you thought of the show at @synrepresent on X, Instagram and Threads. 

Nyah, Freddie, Mimi and eventually Bridie discuss the government's new plan to combat toxic masculinity, and whether it will work, as well as the PM's trip to America and an update on the US Speaker situation. They also discuss the bushfires in western QLD, a UN climate report and Freddie gives an update on aid reaching into Palestine. Please donate to SYN at givenow.com.au/saveSYN - any amount counts and will make a difference.  Let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on X, Threads and Instagram. 

Bridie, Freddie and Nyah interview Dr Matt Bach in light of his shock resignation only a few weeks ago. They discuss Represent memories, political life and more. Then, in the short time they have left, the team discusses parties around the country backflipping on treaties and a cartoon published in the Herald Sun. Please donate to SYN at givenow.com.au/saveSYN in order to keep us on the air.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Threads and Instagram. 

The whole gang is finally in the studio together - Bridie, Freddie, Nyah, Mimi and George ALL have a segment prepped and ready to go. First Mimi has a rundown of domestic goings-on for the week, then George gives us the 411 on the High Court's ruling on the Victorian EV tax. Freddie absolutely demolishes Bridie's view of US Congressional rules, and they have a discussion about Biden's visit to Israel and the hospital strike that occurred during the week. Finally, Nyah brings some levity by asking what should be projected on the Sydney Opera House on its 50th birthday.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Threads and Instagram. 

Bridie, Freddie and Nyah reunite to discuss a big week of Aus/NZ news. They are distracted early on by a food-related digression but get back to talking politics eventually, with the results from the referendum and potential future ramifications. They also discuss the election in New Zealand that was slightly overshadowed by domestic politics, and try (and fail) to understand the proportional voting system across the ditch.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Threads and Instagram. 

Freddie, Bridie and Nyah get back together to do some real politicking. They discuss the timeline leading up to the outbreak of war in Israel/Palestine, the final week of the Voice to Parliament campaign, and some pretty crazy polling out of the UK as they begin their unofficial election campaigns. SYN still needs your help; please donate any amount that you can to givenow.com.au/savesyn - Represent will appreciate you forever.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads. 

The team makes it five hours on air this week, with a very special reunion episode of Represent. George and Mimi, last year's EPs, join us back on air as a part of SYN's 24-hour marathon broadcast. We discuss their respective Euro summers as well as our favourites, and least favourite, moments on Represent and political stories of the past.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter and Instagram and Threads.

In a fresh new time slot that the Represent team have added (3-5pm Fridays), Freddie and Bridie highlight the need for SYN to stay on the air. Please donate at https://www.givenow.com.au/savesyn to keep this vital opportunity for young and aspiring journalists available. They discuss the climate of September, Ray Martin's speech at a Yes campaign rally, Trump's sharing of sensitive details about submarines and Kevin McCarthy's ousting as Speaker of the US House of Representatives.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter, Instagram and Threads. 

Bridie, Freddie and Nyah (she's back!!!) discuss their weekends, voting in the upcoming referendum, the fresh and new cabinet in the Victorian government, and the ensuing chaos in Tasmanian politics caused by a texting scandal (yes, another).  Please let us know what you thought of the show on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads at @synrepresent. 

Welcome to season 4 of Represent! Bridie and Freddie have a MASSIVE week of politics to discuss - Dan Andrews has kindly announced his resignation just in time for the show, Mike Pezzullo's texts to a Liberal powerbroker have come to light and Rupert Murdoch resigns (see also: our interview with Walter Marsh!). A great news week for Represent.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Threads and Instagram. 

Bridie and Freddie broadcast through the break week to bring you news of the BOM finally declaring an El Niño for this summer and its political implications (we aren't just a weather show), as well as more discussion of the Voice to Parliament campaigns and debates over the last week. As a warning, this episode does contain discussion of sensitive issues around colonisation and the Voice, so please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or, for First Nations people, 13 YARN (92 76) if you feel you need to.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Threads and Instagram. 

Bridie and Freddie interview the Hon Natalie Hutchins MP, member for Sydenham and Minister for Women and Education, about NAPLAN results, the secondary teaching scholarships announcement, school refusal and more.  Please let us know what you thought of the interview on our socials @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads. 

Bridie and Freddie interview the Hon Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Women and Education in the state parliament, about the recent secondary teaching degrees announcement, NAPLAN results and more. They then discuss the Greens announcing their support of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), just in time for the show!  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads. 

Just want to hear Sammy J? Well you're in the right place. Hear Bridie, Nyah and Freddie's full interview with the comedian turned ABC Melbourne breakfast host turned kazoo overlord himself.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads. 

Freddie, Bridie and Nyah via Zoom join Sammy J in the studio to discuss all things political and life related. Bridie and Freddie then discuss the launches of the Voice to Parliament campaign and the Qantas debacle of the last few weeks.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter/X, Threads and Instagram. 

Freddie, Nyah and Bridie interview Walter Marsh, former student journalist and current author of Young Rupert: The Making of the Murdoch Empire, about the Murdoch media empire, Succession (the show and the concept) and media monopolies. Walter Marsh is a journalist based in Tarntanya / Adelaide with a background in history and culture. A former editor and staff writer at The Adelaide Review and Rip It Up, his writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Monthly, The Saturday Paper, and InDaily. Drawing on unpublished archival material and new reportage, Young Rupert pieces together a paper trail of succession, sedition, and power — and a fascinating time capsule of Australian media on the cusp of an extraordinary ascension. 

The team interviews Walter Marsh, former student radio participant and, more importantly, author of the freshly released book Young Rupert, about the Murdoch media empire. They discuss media monopolies and Succession as well. Then, they chat about the rise of the kazoo in Australian politics and segue seamlessly to a conversation about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.  Walter Marsh is a journalist based in Tarntanya / Adelaide with a background in history and culture. A former editor and staff writer at The Adelaide Review and Rip It Up, his writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Monthly, The Saturday Paper, and InDaily.  Drawing on unpublished archival material and new reportage, Young Rupert pieces together a paper trail of succession, sedition, and power — and a fascinating time capsule of Australian media on the cusp of an extraordinary ascension. Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Threads, Twitter/X and Instagram.

Bridie, Freddie and Nyah interview Dr Matthew Bach MP about state, national and international affairs; it's a wide ranging interview. Dr Bach is the member for the North-Eastern Metropolitan region, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Upper House and the Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Education. 

Bridie, Freddie and Nyah interview Dr Matt Bach MP about all things politics, including the Commonwealth Games, his weekend, sport, and state politics. They also discuss Ita Buttrose's confirmation that she will not seek reappointment as the chair of the ABC. Dr Matthew Bach MP is the member for the North-Eastern Metropolitan Region, and is Shadow Minister for Education and Child Protection.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Threads, X or Instagram. 

Bridie, Nyah and Freddie reunite to talk about the politics of the week, and their weekends. Trump has been indicted in Georgia, Nyah has been to a protest at Parliament House, and Freddie gives us the lowdown on the One Nation situation.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Instagram, X, and Threads. 

The team interviewed Dr Carina Garland about the Universities Accord Interim Report on Friday, and then join them live to lament the failures of Melbourne's train network (as well as the decision to put an extension to Melton and Wyndham Vale on hold by the state government), and Donald Trump's new(est) indictment.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter (or X depending on your willingness to accept that name) Threads and Instagram.

Nyah, Freddie and Bridie interview Federal MP for Chisholm, Dr Carina Garland, about the recent Universities Interim Accord report, as well as the broader political situation at the moment! As a warning, this interview contains mentions of sexual violence and harassment. For any assistance that you might need after this interview, please contact the National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Bridie, Freddie and Nyah discuss the potential double dissolution election caused by the housing bill in Parliament, Penny Wong and Antony (not Andrew) Blinken's war of words over Julian Assange, and the new alien reports in the US! Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter, Instagram and Threads.

Nyah, Freddie and Bridie interview Georgie Crozier, the Shadow Minister for Health and Ambulance Services and the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council. They discuss all things health and youth related.  Georgie Crozier has served as a Member of Parliament for the Southern Metropolitan Region since 2010, serving in various positions. From 2018 – 2022 Georgie was appointed to the senior roles of Shadow Minister for Health and Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services. At the end of 2022, Georgie was elected by her colleagues as the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council and continues in the roles as the Shadow Minister for Health and Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services. Having trained in general nursing and midwifery at the Alfred and Royal Women’s Hospitals, she obtained a BNursing and Cert of Diabetes Education from Deakin Uni. Georgie has a strong clinical background having worked in the health sector for 15 years and in the corporate sector and small business for 10 years prior to being elected to Parliament. As part of her health experience, she also served on a government taskforce and assisted with developing comprehensive management guidelines in acute care and chronic disease.

Bridie, Nyah and Freddie interview Ed Krutsch.  Ed is a passionate and dedicated organiser and advocate for young people in Australia. He has worked across a number of grassroots efforts to create systems-level, intergenerationally fair change to legislation and law in Australia. Ed has worked with national organisations fighting for young people’s interests, such as Australia’s largest youth-led organisation, the Australian Youth Climate Coalition. Ed has also worked with trade unions, social enterprises and leading charities in Australia to create policies and programs that support the genuine and meaningful participation of young people. Disillusioned with the barriers young Australians face in engaging with their democracy, in 2020, Ed founded the national youth political engagement organisation, Run For It. Run For It supports young people to primarily engage with Australia’s electoral systems as voters, campaign volunteers and candidates for election. In 2023, Run For It is leading the national campaign to lower Australia’s voting age to 16. Let us know what you thought of this interview @synrepresent on Twitter, Instagram and Threads. 

The team is back together again! Bridie, Nyah and Freddie interview first Ed Krutsch, leader of the Make It 16 campaign to lower the voting age, and Georgie Crozier MP, Shadow Health Minister and Leader of the Opposition in the Upper House.  Let us know what you thought of the show on Twitter, Instagram or Threads @synrepresent. 

Nyah. Freddie and a brief cameo from Bridie from Daylesford discuss the breaking Commonwealth Games cancellation, tax returns and the by-election in Fadden on the Gold Coast.  Please let us know what you thought of the show on @synrepresent on Twitter, Instagram AND Threads. 

Welcome back to season 3 of Represent! Freddie and Bridie take you through the Robodebt royal commission, handed down just in time for the show, Donald Trump Jr's cancelled tour and the tweet war, and new developments in the conflict in Sudan. This episode of Represent discusses triggering issues such as suicide and sexual violence. If these raise any problems for you, please contact friends and family, or helplines such as Lifeline (13 11 14), Beyond Blue, (1300 22 4636) or the National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Helpline on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).  Please let us know what you thought of the show on our socials; @synrepresent on Twitter, Instagram and now Threads!

The team are rewarded with a blockbuster week of news for their final episode of the season. Join Freddie, Bridie and Loughlin to break down the Titanic submersible disaster, an increase in myki fares and the events that amounted to an almost-civil-war in Russia. 

Freddie and Nyah run a two-man show today. They discuss the chaos we've seen in the Senate this week, the new housing bill and the newest proposal to lower the voting age. Let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter and Instagram. 

Liz, in a guest appearance from the Naughty Rude show, interviews co-deputy Victorian chair of the RACGP Dr Bindiya Sethi about today's new submission to the Senate inquiry into ADHD. The RACGP says GPs could play a larger role in ADHD diagnosis and treatment to improve affordability and access to care for patients. Dr Bindiya Sethi started in a lead clinical role establishing a WHO pilot project against tuberculosis in India in a district of over 200k population immediately after her internship. She has been a clinical director and principal GP in the last few years.  She has been involved in the education of medical students from Melbourne University and Monash University and was a committee member in the shared maternity care guidelines.

Join Freddie, Loughlin and Bridie to decompress after the uni semester finishes. No, this isn't a wellness podcast, we're taking a look at Trump's second indictment, Brett Sutton's resignation and the continuation of the Brittany Higgins/Bruce Lehrmann dispute.  Let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter and Instagram. 

Bridie, Freddie and Nyah are joined by Leader of the Opposition John Pesutto for a great and wide-ranging interview. They also discover (and reveal to the audience) their HECS debts. 

Bridie and Freddie interview Dr Blair Williams, award-winning academic and lecturer in Australian politics at Monash University, about the resignation of WA Premier Mark McGowan, his potential successors and his reputation as a 'state daddy'. They also discuss the connection between memes and engaging young people in politics.  Let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter and Instagram.

It is week 2 of SYN's Radiothon! Donate at syn.org.au/donate to keep Represent on the air.  Join the full team (finally) of Freddie, Loughlin, Bridie, Nyah and Tayla to discuss the ins and outs of this week. It's Reconciliation Week, we've seen new details emerge about the PwC tax scandal and WA Premier Mark McGowan resigns. Listen to Freddie and Bridie's interview with Dr Blair Williams in the separate episode!  Let us know what you thought of the show on our socials, @synrepresent on Twitter and Instagram.