In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom ponder the issue of personality politics. Are Mamdani and Polanski popular because they are cool? What about Pauline? What does the research say about some of Australia’s most notorious public figures? Are conservatives more attractive, and are lefties a bunch of ugmos? What is David Pocock up to with his thirst traps?

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Links -

The 2025 ANU Australian Federal Election Study - https://australianelectionstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/The-2025-Australian-Federal-Election-Results-from-the-Australian-Election-Study.pdf 

Produced by Michael Griffin

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In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom ponder the issue of personality politics. Are Mamdani and Polanski popular because they are cool? What about Pauline? What does the research say about some of Australia&rsquo;s most notorious public figures? Are conservatives more attractive, and are lefties a bunch of ugmos? What is David Pocock up to with his thirst traps?
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<a href="https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU">https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU</a>&nbsp;
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Links -
The 2025 ANU Australian Federal Election Study - <a href="https://australianelectionstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/The-2025-Australian-Federal-Election-Results-from-the-Australian-Election-Study.pdf">https://australianelectionstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/The-2025-Australian-Federal-Election-Results-from-the-Australian-Election-Study.pdf</a>&nbsp;
Produced by Michael Griffin
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Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics.    / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter & Instagram @SeriousDangerAU /  patreon.com/seriousdangerau /  seriousdangerpod.com 

Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics.&nbsp; &nbsp; / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter &amp; Instagram @SeriousDangerAU /&nbsp; <a href="patreon.com/seriousdangerau">patreon.com/seriousdangerau</a> /<a href="seriousdangerpod.com"></a>&nbsp; <a href="seriousdangerpod.com">seriousdangerpod.com</a>&nbsp;

A podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens.

Serious Danger

Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens.
Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us.
This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics.   
Produced by Michael Griffin
Twitter & Instagram @SeriousDangerAU
patreon.com/seriousdangerau
seriousdangerpod.com

Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics. &nbsp;&nbsp; Produced by Michael Griffin Twitter &amp; Instagram @SeriousDangerAU <a href="patreon.com/seriousdangerau">patreon.com/seriousdangerau</a> <a href="seriousdangerpod.com">seriousdangerpod.com</a>

Bonus: Personality politics - how much does it matter?

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald discuss the recent SBS ‘The Feed’ discussion -

“Is capitalism a good system or has it outlived its purpose? Six influential people debate capitalism. On the panel: content director Jack Toohey, Simran Kaur from Friends That Invest, buyers agent Eddie Dilleen, Queenie Tan from Invest with Queenie, policy analyst Cian Hussey, and member of the Victorian Socialists, Jordan van den Lamb, best known as Purple Pingers.”

Did the debate hit the mark? Let’s debate!

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Links -

Watch SBS The Feed Capitalism debate - https://youtu.be/oKGZWYLAfp4  

Produced by Michael Griffin

Follow us on

https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU

https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau 

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In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald discuss the recent SBS &lsquo;The Feed&rsquo; discussion -
&ldquo;Is capitalism a good system or has it outlived its purpose? Six influential people debate capitalism. On the panel: content director Jack Toohey, Simran Kaur from Friends That Invest, buyers agent Eddie Dilleen, Queenie Tan from Invest with Queenie, policy analyst Cian Hussey, and member of the Victorian Socialists, Jordan van den Lamb, best known as Purple Pingers.&rdquo; Did the debate hit the mark? Let&rsquo;s debate! ----------
The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber&rsquo;s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes.
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU">https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU</a>&nbsp;
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Links -
Watch SBS The Feed Capitalism debate - <a href="https://youtu.be/oKGZWYLAfp4">https://youtu.be/oKGZWYLAfp4</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Produced by Michael Griffin
Follow us on
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Excerpt: We debate the SBS influencer debate on capitalism

Tom is joined by Zack Schofield, activist and organiser of the Rising Tide protests! First some of Zack’s history, and a catch up on last week’s Labor interview. Then, how did the SA election last week shake out? (23:26) The war continues and Australia ban Iranian visitors.The ABC went on strike. (55:21) And Zack is going on the Sumud flotilla to Gaza! (58:14)

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Just released on Patreon - "AI Professor Toby Walsh explains data centres"

The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes.

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Links -

Follow Zack -
https://www.instagram.com/zack_scho/

Support Zack sailing with the flotilla -
https://chuffed.org/project/169624-support-zack-schofield-sailing-with-the-flotilla 

Thursday April 9th - “Giggle For Gab” fundraiser for Gabrielle de Vietri in Richmond 
Evie’s Bar & Disco 
Join Freddie Arthur, Tom Ballard, Janty Blair,  Scout Boxhall, Bahaa Dabbagh, Bronwy Kuss, Sammy Petersen to laugh away our troubles and poke fun at a shitty world. Plus a secret SURPRISE GUEST FROM THE UK!
https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23727 

Meanjin/Brisbane we’re doing another Serious Danger LIVE!!!!

Saturday May 9th at 2pm at GoodChat Comedy Club
On sale now -
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702

Tom on tour! Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -
https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard

Theme by Kye Hughes

Produced by Michael Griffin

https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz 

Follow us on

https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU

https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau 

https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau

Tom is joined by Zack Schofield, activist and organiser of the Rising Tide protests! First some of Zack&rsquo;s history, and a catch up on last week&rsquo;s Labor interview. Then, how did the SA election last week shake out? (23:26) The war continues and Australia ban Iranian visitors.The ABC went on strike. (55:21) And Zack is going on the Sumud flotilla to Gaza! (58:14) ----------
Just released on Patreon - "AI Professor Toby Walsh explains data centres"
The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber&rsquo;s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes.
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU">https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU</a>&nbsp;
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Links - Follow Zack - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zack_scho/">https://www.instagram.com/zack_scho/</a> Support Zack sailing with the flotilla - <a href="https://chuffed.org/project/169624-support-zack-schofield-sailing-with-the-flotilla">https://chuffed.org/project/169624-support-zack-schofield-sailing-with-the-flotilla</a>&nbsp;
Thursday April 9th - &ldquo;Giggle For Gab&rdquo; fundraiser for Gabrielle de Vietri in Richmond&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Evie&rsquo;s Bar &amp; Disco&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Join Freddie Arthur, Tom Ballard, Janty Blair,&nbsp; Scout Boxhall, Bahaa Dabbagh, Bronwy Kuss, Sammy Petersen to laugh away our troubles and poke fun at a shitty world. Plus a secret SURPRISE GUEST FROM THE UK!</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23727">https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23727</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Meanjin/Brisbane we&rsquo;re doing another Serious Danger LIVE!!!!
Saturday May 9th at 2pm at GoodChat Comedy Club On sale now - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702">https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702 </a>Tom on tour! Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle &amp; Brisbane - <a href="https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard">https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard</a>
Theme by Kye Hughes Produced by Michael Griffin
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz/">https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz</a>&nbsp;
Follow us on
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219: Zack Schofield from Rising Tide on how to stop coal & war

Oh no it was Rita Panahi’s 50th birthday and I forgot to send a card to her embarrassing party boat. Tom is joined by Rachel Withers, writer for Crikey and co-host of Spin Cycle on RRR! First up there is a new buzzword in town as warflation hits Australia. (15:25) Will another rate rise convince Aussie battlers to stop illegally invading Middle Eastern countries? Then Labor is bravely timidly quietly suggesting it is considering changing the Capital Gaits Tax discount? (42:53) Maybe Tim Wilson could write one of his awesome songs about it?

Bonus episode this week on the main feed -
“The case for change from within ft. Labor Against War’s Marcus Strom”
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Just released on Patreon - "AI Professor Toby Walsh explains data centres"

The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes.

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Links -

Rally for Palestine Land Day on Sunday March 29th, 12pm State Library in Melbourne 

A day to commemorate the ongoing theft of Palestinian Land

Land Day (Yom al-Ard), observed annually on March 30th, commemorates the 1976 killing of six unarmed Palestinian citizens by Israeli forces during protests against land confiscation in the Galilee. It marks a central day of resistance against ongoing Israeli occupation, illegal settlement expansion, and land expropriation.

Follow Rachel Withers -
https://www.crikey.com.au/author/rachel-withers/
https://www.instagram.com/rachelrosewithers/
https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/spin-cycle

Tuesday March 24th - “Make Politics Fun Again” fundraiser for the Greens Brunswick campaign; congrats to Adam Pulford 
At Stay Gold 
Me hosting, with Kirsty Webeck, Freddie Arthur, Cassie Workman and Noah Szto, 
https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23887 

Thursday April 9th - “Giggle For Gab” fundraiser for Gabrielle de Vietri in Richmond 
Evie’s Bar & Disco 
Join Freddie Arthur, Tom Ballard, Janty Blair,  Scout Boxhall, Bahaa Dabbagh, Bronwy Kuss, Sammy Petersen to laugh away our troubles and poke fun at a shitty world. Plus a secret SURPRISE GUEST FROM THE UK!
https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23727 

Meanjin/Brisbane we’re doing another Serious Danger LIVE!!!!

Saturday May 9th at 2pm at GoodChat Comedy Club 
On sale now -
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702

Tom on tour! Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -
https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard

Theme by Kye Hughes

Thanks Dom for the sparkling joke

Produced by Michael Griffin

https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz 

Follow us on

https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU

https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau 

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Oh no it was Rita Panahi&rsquo;s 50th birthday and I forgot to send a card to her embarrassing party boat. Tom is joined by Rachel Withers, writer for Crikey and co-host of Spin Cycle on RRR! First up there is a new buzzword in town as warflation hits Australia. (15:25) Will another rate rise convince Aussie battlers to stop illegally invading Middle Eastern countries? Then Labor is bravely timidly quietly suggesting it is considering changing the Capital Gaits Tax discount? (42:53) Maybe Tim Wilson could write one of his awesome songs about it? Bonus episode this week on the main feed - &ldquo;The case for change from within ft. Labor Against War&rsquo;s Marcus Strom&rdquo; ----------
Just released on Patreon - "AI Professor Toby Walsh explains data centres"
The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber&rsquo;s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes.
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU">https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU</a>&nbsp;
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Links - Rally for Palestine Land Day on Sunday March 29th, 12pm State Library in Melbourne&nbsp;
A day to commemorate the ongoing theft of Palestinian Land
Land Day (Yom al-Ard), observed annually on March 30th, commemorates the 1976 killing of six unarmed Palestinian citizens by Israeli forces during protests against land confiscation in the Galilee. It marks a central day of resistance against ongoing Israeli occupation, illegal settlement expansion, and land expropriation.
Follow Rachel Withers - <a href="https://www.crikey.com.au/author/rachel-withers/">https://www.crikey.com.au/author/rachel-withers/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelrosewithers/">https://www.instagram.com/rachelrosewithers/</a> <a href="https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/spin-cycle">https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/spin-cycle</a> Tuesday March 24th - &ldquo;Make Politics Fun Again&rdquo; fundraiser for the Greens Brunswick campaign; congrats to Adam Pulford&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">At Stay Gold&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="2">Me hosting, with Kirsty Webeck, Freddie Arthur, Cassie Workman and Noah Szto,&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="2"><a href="https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23887">https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23887</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Thursday April 9th - &ldquo;Giggle For Gab&rdquo; fundraiser for Gabrielle de Vietri in Richmond&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Evie&rsquo;s Bar &amp; Disco&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="2">Join Freddie Arthur, Tom Ballard, Janty Blair,&nbsp; Scout Boxhall, Bahaa Dabbagh, Bronwy Kuss, Sammy Petersen to laugh away our troubles and poke fun at a shitty world. Plus a secret SURPRISE GUEST FROM THE UK!</li>
<li aria-level="2"><a href="https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23727">https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23727</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Meanjin/Brisbane we&rsquo;re doing another Serious Danger LIVE!!!!
Saturday May 9th at 2pm at GoodChat Comedy Club On sale now - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702">https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702 </a>Tom on tour! Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle &amp; Brisbane - <a href="https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard">https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard</a>
Theme by Kye Hughes
Thanks Dom for the sparkling joke Produced by Michael Griffin
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz/">https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz</a>&nbsp;
Follow us on
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