Ep. 304: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone

Changes are afoot at Socially Democratic HQ - namely, the addition of Jessie McCrone as a regular guest to the Feeney Files. Which does mean we need a new name. If you have any brilliant suggestions, let us know in the comments.  This month:  Why is serious policy reform so difficult in Australia? We ponder the frenzied reaction to Labor’s relatively modest super tax reforms.  Clare O’Neil thinks we could solve the housing crisis by making it easier to build new homes. Is she being too optimistic? And of course, we can’t have an episode without talking about Iran. Definitely not with David on the show. If you’ve had your fill of election coverage and are keen for some policy and foreign affairs chat - this wide-ranging conversation is for you. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Show Start 02:38 David Complains 05:07 Dorinda Cox Defects 13:09 Clare O"Neil Insists 23:22 Jim Chalmers Pledges 33:21 Trump Flakes 40:21 Iran Equivocates 52:46 Vic Liberals Fall Apart 59:25 Albo Goes to the Vatican Mentioned in the episode: Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson https://tr.ee/5oSsjK 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