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Hey Social Democrats. It's that time again! 📊 February brought fresh polling, a Liberal leadership shake-up, and renewed questions about where the conservative movement goes next. With the opposition searching for economic credibility and flirting once again with culture-war politics, what does the path back to government actually look like for the Liberal Party of Australia? 🏗️ We also unpack the CFMEU controversy — including the media’s rush to amplify a back-of-the-envelope $15 billion figure — and what it means politically for the Victorian Allan Labor government. How can Labor get back on the front foot and tell a powerful, persuasive story about the infrastructure Big Build that resonates with voters? All that, plus the month’s biggest narratives and category nominations. Mentioned in the Show: Socially Democratic Listener Survey We want your feedback! Complete our listener survey and you’ll go into the draw to win a trip to Adelaide for the ALP National Conference in July. https://forms.gle/zug85MwAn17143mY8 FMRS Advisory is Hiring: https://www.fmrsadvisory.com/jobs #AusPol #AustralianPolitics #Labor #Liberals #Polling #LeadershipSpill #CostOfLiving #Housing #Construction #VictoriaPolitics #UnionMovement #PoliticalStrategy #Elections #CultureWars #ProgressivePolitics #ALP Support the show New episodes every Friday. Access ad-free episodes and send in questions by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SociallyDemocratic If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

This week on Socially Democratic, Stephen is joined by policy expert and Executive Director of the Chifley Research Centre, Emma Dawson. Emma joins the show to talk about what Labor's clear majority actually means, what they can still achieve in their second term, and whether this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for structural reform. Emma brings her wealth of knowledge to the vital questions of 2026, including: 📈 Can we ease the cost-of-living crisis without spiking inflation? 🤏 What is the difference between incremental reform and timid reform? 🧩 How has the fragmented media environment affected our ability to make lasting change? 🍎 🍊 What is the difference between “popular” policy and “populist” politics? 🥸 Does the Albanese government have a coherent political identity, and if so, what is it? Tune in for the great conversation and important dates for upcoming conferences. Mentioned in the Show: Socially Democratic LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/zug85MwAn17143mY8 Complete the Listener survey and you’ll go into the draw to win a trip to Adelaide for the 2026 ALP National Conference in July — including return flights ✈️ and accommodation 🛏️ . Chifley Conference Expressions of Interest: https://tr.ee/LWJVCi Chifley Research Centre: https://www.chifley.org.au/ #AusPol #AustralianPolitics #LaborGovernment #Australian Labor Party #Anthony Albanese #PublicPolicy #PolicyReform #EconomicReform #SocialDemocracy #Democracy #PoliticalStrategy #ProgressivePolitics #ThinkTanks #Chifley #Emma Dawson #AustralianEconomy #FutureOfDemocracy #MediaAndPolitics #ReformAgenda #PoliticalPodcast Support the show New episodes every Friday. Access ad-free episodes and send in questions by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SociallyDemocratic If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

"Politics is about choices—who do you stand with and for, and who are you against?" ⭐ The debate over the capital gains tax discount is here to stay. Many Gen Z's and Millennials are fully aware that they will be unable to afford a home without major tax reform - and that's only the start. But with older and asset-rich Australians benefiting heavily from the CGT discount, is it too politically dangerous to give it the axe? 🧨 Plus - the Epstein files have recently poured fuel on the dumpster fire that is UK Labour. With the resignation of Morgan McSweeney as Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff, what does it mean for the beleaguered party? 💰 And - who should benefit from the wealth of Australia's mining industry? We examine the corporate and foreign influences that stymied Kevin Rudd's Mining Super Profits Tax in 2010. This, plus more listener questions in our February Mailbag. #CapitalGainsTax #HousingCrisis #AustralianPolitics #auspol #AlbaneseGovernment #OneNationParty #EpsteinFiles #UnionMovement #AIRegulation #PoliticalStrategy #VictorianElection2023 #UKPolitics #LaborParty #PoliticalLeadership #MillennialsAndGenZ #UnionRights #WorkplaceSafety #AustralianLaborParty #TaxReform #HousingAffordability #PoliticalConflict #FutureOfWork #AIInWorkplaces #OneNationImpact #EpsteinScandal #SocialDemocracy #ALP #liberals #SussanLey #KeirStarmer Support the show New episodes every Friday. Access ad-free episodes and send in questions by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SociallyDemocratic If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Hey Social Democrats, Happy 'Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone' Day! 🧐 One Nation leads the Coalition in the polls, and even the recent acquisition of Barnaby Joyce can't fully explain it... 🤪 ... sending the Coalition into internal tatters days later. 🔥 So gather 'round the campfire while we roast the Tories. ...plus, the Royal Commission into Antisemitism, the South Australian Election, a look at the nation's political media AND the usual category nominations. #RoyalCommission #Spill #Coalition #Split #OneNation #BarnabyJoyce #Liberals #Labor #ALP #politics #auspol Support the show New episodes every Friday. Access ad-free episodes and send in questions by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SociallyDemocratic If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Note: This month’s Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone will come out next week, due to a scheduling conflict (a.k.a Stephen's globetrotting). But not to worry, we have an equally formidable guest for you this week. John Mcternan is back! He shares his expert analysis of UK politics and the health of social democracies around the world. Mcternan formerly served as the Director of Political Operations for Tony Blair from 2005-2007 and the Director of Communications for Julia Gillard from 2011-2013. In addition to working as a senior political strategist within UK Labour, he is a prolific political commentator and a pretty cracking podcast guest as well. This week, we discuss: 🚨The one thing that would make John leave the Labour party. ❄️The challenges faced by Starmer’s government, including declining voter support and the uncertain future of the leadership. ⚡The ongoing battle between social democracy and right wing populism around the world. Plus a mea culpa from Stephen - a few Patreon questions for John that we missed last time! #AusPol #UKPolitics #LabourParty #SocialDemocracy #PoliticalPodcast #Leadership #ProgressivePolitics #Unions #ClimateCrisis #AI #Geopolitics #ALP #Labor Support the show New episodes every Friday. Access ad-free episodes and send in questions by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SociallyDemocratic If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

This week, regular guests Lissie and Todd answer listener questions from Patreon: ⭐ What has the Federal Labor Government done well? Our pro-Labor bonafides are called into question! 💪 Is the Victorian Government in good shape for this election year? 🥊 What 'inevitable tensions' arise between the Labor government and the unions - and why is it so much trickier to bargain when you're on the same side? 🤳 Can unions do more to engage content creators in their campaigns? Do you have a question for the next Mailbag? Join our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/c/SociallyDemocratic #Labor #vicpol #auspol #nswpol #unionsnsw #union #labour #collectivebargaining #analysis #experts #politics #ALP #JacintaAllan #Albanese #ChrisMinns Support the show New episodes every Friday. Access ad-free episodes and send in questions by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SociallyDemocratic If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Hey Social Democrats. Welcome to a new season of Socially Democratic. Mass protests in Iran are entering their third week. Go behind the headlines with Iranian-American entrepreneur Zahra Amanpour. Born during the Iranian revolution of 1979 and hailing from a family of anti-authoritarian activists, Zahra is a fierce advocate for democracy, human rights, and gender equality, particularly in her home country. Drawing on her strong connection to the Iranian Resistance movement, she shares insights rarely reported in the media: 👉 What makes this moment different from uprisings of the past? 👉 How do Iranians feel about U.S. intervention? 👉 If the regime is toppled, who will step in to fill the void? 👉 How can we in the West best show our support and solidarity? If you haven’t been following the Iran protests closely, this episode is a great explainer. If you have, this episode will take you deeper. Find Zahra on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zahraamanpour Mentioned in the Show: National Council of Resistance of Iran: https://www.ncr-iran.org/en/ X: @iran_policy #Iran #protests #democracy #theocracy #ayatollahkhamenei #dictatorship #humanrights #IranianResistance #NCRI Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Happy New Year Social Democrats! This week, Stephen and resident pop culture expert Tess Farrell discuss the Netflix political thriller, 'The Diplomat'. Stay tuned for some non-political recommendations for what to watch and read in 2026. Mentioned in the show: 'The Diplomat' starring Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell, created by Deborah Cahn. 'Always' by Bon Jovi https://tr.ee/6FZwx1 #podcast #popculture #politics #TheDiplomat #KeriRussell #RufusSewell #AllisonJanney Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Another year in The Garden State has come to an end. In keeping with tradition, Harriet Shing is here to help us review the past 12 months. 💜Drawing from her own family’s experiences, Harriet brings warmth and clarity to the fight against hate speech, and stresses the need to create a society where all people are safe in their identities. Plus: 🛣️Victoria’s massive year of road and rail - how has life changed for commuters, and what’s still to come? ✍🏽The First Nations Treaty - what does it really mean, and can the Tories still take it away? 🗳️The Victorian State election - One year out, what key issues and major challenges will Vic Labor face? All this and more. Including donkeys! 🫏😯 #vicpol #Victoria #State #Politics #JacintaAllan #Housing #suburbanrailloop #SRL #WestGateTunnel #metrotunnel #housing #Treaty #FirstNations #VicElection #HarrietShing #donkeys Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Socially Democratic is an opinion-based political and campaign podcast that facilitates discussion on a range of topical issues. The opinions of guests are not an endorsement and do not necessarily reflect the views of the staff at Dunn Street and Socially Democratic. -- After the horrific events at Bondi Beach, it’s time for the Left to reflect. ​ How can we be better allies to the Jewish community and fight anti-Semitism? First Stephen, Jessie, and David break down the event, including the response from police, ASIO, Labor and community leaders. Then they move to a broader discussion about Labor's historic relationship with the Jewish community, the rise of anti-Semitism in Australia, and critical reflections on how the Australian Left can reckon with their failings. Sections: 00:00 Reflections on the Attack 25:05 Broader Discussion about the Left and Anti-Semitism #AntiSemitism #StandAgainstHate #BondiBeach #Jewish #Australians #terrorism Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Viktor Orbán, Hungary Netherlands, the PVV Sanae Takaichi, Japan and the LDP Canada is quoting Reagan UK Labor’s badly shaken Germany. AFD. What’s wrong with democracy? We didn’t start the fire, But Katie’s here, she’s going to make it clear We didn’t start the fire, But our episode will help you carry the load Romania - a little win Proto-fascists back again U.S. shut down, long delays But Trump sends money to Milei We didn’t start the fire. But we’ve got Parsons, And we know it’s arson. We didn’t start the fire, But we can talk and learn, To help control the burn The burn the burn the burn [fade out] #Hungary #ViktorOrban #Netherlands #PVV #UK #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #USPolitics #EU #AFD #Germany #Romania #Milei #Argentina #ShutDown #Trump #Japan #SanaeTakaichi #internationalpolitics #Canada #MarkCarney #farright #left #socialdemocrats #democracy #podcast #politics Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Sean Kelly started with a basic question: What does Labor believe? Drawing on his experience as a former press secretary for both Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard, and over a decade covering politics, he pursues the question through the lens of our not so-distant-past - from the Cold War to Whitlam, from Hawke and Keating to Rudd and Gillard. The result is a brilliant essay which reflects on the struggles, feats and failures of the current Albanese government - placing it within the broader struggle of all centre-left parties: between belief and action, idealism and pragmatism, the 'right' thing and the achievable thing. Sean comes on the show to discuss it with Stephen. A must-listen and a must-read to all who are interested in fighting the good fight. ✍️ Mentioned in the episode: Quarterly Essay 100: 'The Good Fight: What Does Labor Stand For?' by Sean Kelly https://bit.ly/4rzVkC3 The Game: A Portrait of Scott Morrison by Sean Kelly https://bit.ly/48gYbYW #podcast #quarterlyessay #thegoodfight #seankelly #ALP #Labor #Albanese #Gillard #Rudd #Hawke #Keating #socialism #idealism #pragmatism #politics Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Seven months post-election, Federal Labor is still going strong, while the Liberals seem hopelessly mired in conflict. 🤔 Sussan Ley’s decision to dump net zero targets aren’t doing them any favours with suburban voters. And, Labor is polling better than the Libs in 9 out of 10 policy areas, including the economy. 💅 But is the ALP getting too comfortable? 🥁At a state level, the new Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson is getting a lot of fanfare. Is she the great Millennial hope that the Tories have been asking for? Well, she is a Millennial. 🫠UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer wins the In Over My Head Award, thanks to a listener nomination. Could this be the last ever UK Labour Government? 🧑‍🦰Stephen invents a new award just for Pauline Hanson. We pour one out for the all poor Australian white nationalists who haven’t got a captain, a rudder, or even a boat. Mentioned in the show: https://australianelectionstudy.org/ #ALP #Labor #Labour #UK #Wales #Frace #auspol #victoria #vicpol #election #Liberals #JessWilson #KeirStarmer #KellySloan #PaulineHanson #podcast #NetZero #politics #JacintaAllan #Albanese #Childcare #budget #theeconomy Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

This week, Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton are back to answer more questions from Patreon. If you’re not a Patreon member, not to worry - this episode is for everyone. In this conversation: ❓With flagging party membership across both the Liberals and the ALP, we ask: do these numbers really matter? 🤔What are the greatest threats and opportunities for the Victorian Labor Party in the 2026 State Election? 👉Victorian Liberals rolled their leader Brad Batten and elected Jess Wilson. Does she have any hope of reviving the party? 💡And the Federal Opposition has axed their commitment to net zero targets, citing rising energy prices. Will this resonate with the Australian public? Tune in to find out. If you would like to join our Patreon and ask your own questions, you can do that here: patreon.com/SociallyDemocratic #auspol #victoria #victorianelection #netzero #liberals #leadership #NSW #unions #partymembership #ALP #JessWilson #statepolitics #climatechange Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

"You wouldn't know the half of it." 🍔 What happens when McDonald's - a corporate behemoth so vast, so rich, so omnipresent that its logo is synonymous with globalisation and capitalism - is asked to compensate hourly workers for unpaid wages? It screams. That's where the SDA (Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association) - the union for fast food workers steps in. For years, they have been pursuing dozens of lawsuits against the fast food titan for a number of abuses, including: ❌ Asking managers to take on unpaid duties (but they get a free frappé!) ❌ Denying workers legally-mandated paid breaks (but they get a soft drink!) ❌ Targeting employees for being union members ❌ Refusing to enter into negotiations under a union enterprise bargaining agreement Josh Peak, Secretary of the SA and NT branch, shares the journey so far, including the incredible persistence of SDA members, the damning stories uncovered by the union, and McDonald's perplexing refusal to set things right. #McDonalds #SDA #union #organise #fight #workersrights #Labor #labour #payandconditions #lawsuit #fastfood #retailworkers #bargaining #negotiating #podcast #PeterMalinauskas Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

⚡ Don't miss your chance to watch 'How to Capture a Prime Minister' online - Nov 11th only at howtocaptureapm.com⚡ ⌛ 11 November 2025, is the 50th anniversary of Governor-General Sir John Kerr's historic dismissal of Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. 👑 This remains the only time in Australian history that a democratically elected Prime Minister was dismissed by a representative of the Crown - sparking wild unrest across the nation but the eventual election of the Fraser Liberal government. ✊ Less than 12 months into the new government, Malcolm Fraser - who continued to be a political lightning-rod for the left, found himself trapped in the basement of Monash University, alongside his sparse security detail who were frightened for his life. 🎥 In this very special episode, Filmmaker Gary Newman @howtocaptureapm joins us to discuss his documentary 'How to Capture a Prime Minister', which centres on that moment and includes reflections from the people who were there. Offical Trailer: https://vimeo.com/788096733?fl=pl&fe=sh Democracy after the Dismissal Sunday 23 November 2025, 12:30pm-3:30pm Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Federation Square, Melbourne Places are strictly limited Visit events.humanitix.com/democracy-after-the-dismissal Watch on TV using Chromecast or Airplay, or on a device Available on 11 November 2025 for a short time only. Visit howtocaptureapm.com for access #goughwhitlam #malcolmfraser #governorgeneral #thedismissal #auspol #protest #50thanniversary #history #film #documentary #podcast #politics Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Happy Halloween! 🎃🎃🎃 Stephen, Jessie, and David gather around the campfire to discuss the spookiest stories of the month, including: 🤝Albanese’s meeting with Trump and the run-in with Rudd. 🗽Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral run in New York City. 📵Anika Wells’s response to Optus outage. And more! Listen if you dare. 👻 Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

In this special overseas episode, Stephen Donnelly sits down with Harvard Senior Lecturer and veteran organiser Marshall Ganz to discuss his legendary work, and his thoughts on how we build power in the current environment. You can also watch the interview on Youtube. Mentioned in the episode: People, Power, Change by Marshall Ganz #MarshallGanz #organizing #USA #politics #peoplepowerchange #leadership #action Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

👉 Todd Pinkerton, Director for Campaigns and Strategy at Unions New South Wales, and 👉 Lissie Ratcliff, former Chief of Staff to Daniel Andrews and managing partner at FMRS Advisory - join Stephen Donnelly to answer all your burning questions - and there were plenty. They cover: 🌀 The complex and evolving relationship between government ministers and the public servants who advise them. 🔎 The leadership of NSW Premier Chris Minns. Is he too harsh on unions and young people? ✍️ How did the First Peoples' Treaty for Victoria make it so far, while the federal Voice referendum tanked? 🇺🇸 U.S. Politics: who is stepping up to be the future leader of the Democratic party, and what can we learn from their various responses to Trump? Check it out. #NSW #Victoria #politics #auspol #ChrisMinns #USPolitics #GavinNewsom #BernieSanders #AOC #ChuckSchumer #JacintaAllan #TreatyforVictoria #Labor #ALP #government Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

In this episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen Donnelly sits down with Chris Hipkins, the 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand, to talk about his journey from the Hutt Valley to the halls of power. ​ They dive into the highs and lows of leadership, lessons learned from nine years in opposition, and the challenges of rebuilding the Labour Party after a tough election loss. Chris also shares his thoughts on the complexities of tax reform, the need for bold leadership to address New Zealand’s narrow tax base, and how Labour plans to tackle the cost of living crisis. Plus, stay tuned until the end for Chris's hidden talent. Tune in for a glimpse at what’s next for the NZ Labour campaign. Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au