Excerpt: Dad vs Bravus aka Adani ft. Ben Pennings

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Ben Pennings, tireless advocate best known as ‘Dad vs Adani’! How does it feel to beat them in the supreme court after five years? Was it a mistake to focus on Adani aka Bravus? What is a SLAPP suit? And what next? ------…

248: Helen Haines & Praxis ft. Max Chandler-Mather

Tom is joined by former federal MP and current boss of the Green Institute, Max Chandler-Mather! First the One Nation cartoon controversy, and the state of all that. Next, the shocking attack on Indi MP Helen Haines and the range of reactions. () Finally, the Green Institute has big plans for a pub…

Amy Goodman from Democracy Now! & co-director Tia Lessin talk Steal This Story, Please!

In this bonus episode, Tom is joined by Amy Goodman and Tia Lessin, star and co-director respectively of Steal This Story, Please! “Taking on politicians, CEOs and riot police, Amy Goodman has reported some of the most urgent and underreported stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gr…

247: Understanding voters with Alex Fein from Redbridge

First, WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John on leave after distressing allegations against him and suggestions of party knowledge. Then, Tom is joined by Research and Intelligence Principal at Redbridge Group, Alex Fein! What is qualitative research and how do focus groups give deeper insights into…

Excerpt: Exit Interview with Kitty Carra, Director of Qld Greens

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Kitty Carra, the long-time Director of the Queensland Greens, to discuss her time in the role before her imminent retirement from the position. How many circuses did she run before entering politics? What were her greatest…

246: A Greens Grocer? ft. Adam Pulford, Brunswick Greens candidate

Just when you thought Aussie political sketch comedy was dead, in enters Brisbane’s 4BC AM talkback radio station. Tom is joined by the Greens candidate to replace Tim Read as MP for the inner-Melbourne state seat of Brunswick, Adam Pulford! After sharing some memories of Tim and how Adam wants to …

245: Green shoots in the arm ft. David Shoebridge & Steph Hodgins-May

Tom is joined by the surprise new leader and deputy of the Australian Greens, Senators David Shoebridge and Steph Hodgins-May! How did this all go down? When will the members get to choose the leader? How are things going to change? And finally some listener questions from our Patreon subscribers. …

Excerpt: Vic Labor & SDA vs RAFFWU ft. Josh Cullinan

Woah the Greens have a new leader! Lots of discussion of that coming next episode, but first, in this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom is joined by Josh Cullinan, Director of Strategic Litigation at the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (aka RAFFWU) - the naughty, unregistered, non-ACTU …

244: The RC on antisemitism & more Macklemore ft. Sarah Schwartz

Tom pays respects to the late Vic Greens MP Tim Read, then is joined by executive director of the Jewish Council of Australia, Sarah Schwartz! (7:44) Tom can't resist asking about Macklemore (). Then, a chat about Sarah's experience giving evidence at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social…

243: Macklemore turns the tide & an update from Alice Springs ft. Mayor Asta Hill

Tom is joined by the first Greens-endorsed Mayor of Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Asta Hill! First up, the Macklemore / Ed Sheeran brouhaha has everyone talking. (4:50) Remember when Peter Dutton and Macklemore had a fuss? And Betoota Advocate wins the prize for Most Dogshit Take. Then, a look at Asta’s …