242: Vote with us or we kill the koalas ft. Richard Denniss

Tom is joined by economist and co-CEO of The Australia Institute Dr. Richard Denniss! This week, Greens passed the government’s Improved Native Forest Management Bill, though three Senators crossed the floor to dissent. Why does Richard think it was a mistake to once again enable Labor compromise? …

UNLOCKED: AI Professor Toby Walsh explains data centres

We will be back next week with a new episode, but while we take a week off, we have unlocked a favourite from our Patreon feed. Like the underappreciated modern classic Eddington, it is all about data centres. Enjoy! - In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald speak to Profess…

Bonus: Auspol shitposting with @nickschadegg

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald meet one of #auspol’s finest shitstirrers and antagonists, Nick Schadegg! What does he get out of posting? Why can’t he quit Twitter? Is everyone insane? And a look through some of his greatest hits. Featuring Caleb Bond, Drew Pavlou, a…

Bonus: The Great Housing Debate

Video version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf1zTHR3nKM  As a special bonus we're sharing this recent live debate, featuring lots of friends of the show. Enjoy! x ------------- We solved housing! On 23 July The Greens held the Great Housing Debate in Collingwood. Topics and speakers were: "…

240: What does Scott Ludlam think about stuff? ft. Scott Ludlam

Tom is joined by the former Greens senator for New Zealand (Western Australia), Scott Ludlam! What has Scott been up to since leaving politics? Dolly Parton died and it is strangely non-partisan. (14:17) What is Scott's take on the state of Aus politics? (21:11) And then run through the rise of the…

239: Evil Labor f***s the NDIS then gives gambling a gobby ft. Mandy Nolan

Tom’s away and Emerald is joined by guest host, Greens candidate for Ballina in the upcoming NSW election, Mandy Nolan! First up, Labor has made deals with LNP and One Nation to pass their cuts to the NDIS and weak gambling reforms. (5:36) Then a chat about Northern Rivers politics, conspiracy theo…

Bonus: We do the Britmonkey 2020s Political Compass

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald take Britmonkey’s viral test ‘The 2020s Political Compass.’ Are we woke or chud? Hopepilled or doomers? Stay tuned to find out… ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3…

238: Albo’s lack of rizz causes international incident & kids stand up to Hanson ft. Dave Milner

Tom is joined by journalist and co-host of The Sunday Shot podcast, Dave Milner! Albo’s podcast woes show how the media sets the agenda (10:03). One Nation deals with, shock horror, a poorly-vetted homophobic candidate scandal (18:26). Immigration continues to be the main story (24:42). And the kid…

237: How to make the Greens cut through ft. Jim Casey

Tom is joined by firefighter, Marxist, and currently one of the NSW delegates to Greens National Council, Jim Casey! First up is Jim’s experiences running against Albo in Grayndler and getting stitched up by the media. (11:00) Next, what is the future of the labour movement in Australia? How did th…

Excerpt: The fight to close Pine Gap ft. Hannah Ekin

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald are joined by organiser Hannah Ekin to discuss the fight to Close Pine Gap and the protest event Convergence 2026. Why is there a little America sitting in the middle of our continent? Are the ABC just a mouthpiece for the government? A…