Socially Democratic

Stephen is back with his old comrades from New South Wales and Tasmania to recap Labor’s wins - including the seats they didn’t see coming. Todd Pinkerton returns to represent NSW. They cover the role of unions in framing the debate for workers’ rights, the stunning loss of Dickson, ‘campaign effect’, and what it all m

Social Democrats, pop the champagne! After five fascinating weeks, we’re taking a victory lap. Delightedly digging into every step, misstep, and seat we didn’t see coming. So what went wrong for the Coalition’s campaign apparatus?  And what does it mean that Labor had one of the lowest primary votes and highest 2nd pre

Stephen Donnelly, Jessie McCrone, and David Feeney take us through the final stretch of the Australian Federal Election. From the price of homes to the price of eggs, Albanese and Dutton have some zesty exchanges in the final leaders’ debate. Stephen wonders if the Labor campaign is feeling a little too confident. Jess

In this mega-episode, Stephen Donnelly goes on a whirlwind tour of Australia’s most hotly-contested seats for Labor.  He is joined by campaign experts (see below) from each state, who shine a spotlight on the candidates, the constituents, and the issues shaping each electorate. They share the betting odds and lay their

Early voting is now open, and E-Day is drawing near! Stephen Donnelly, Jessie McCrone, and David Feeney are back to unpack the previous week.  Both campaigns briefly paused for Easter and out of respect for the passing of Pope Francis. Who was helped, and who was hurt by this hiatus?  The hosts are joined by former dig

Happy Easter!   In this episode, Stephen Donnelly and resident pop culture expert Tess Farrell review the TV series ‘Say Nothing’, created by Joshua Zetumer, and the film ‘Conclave’ directed by Edward Berger. ‘Say Nothing’ goes inside the Provisional IRA during The Troubles in Northern Ireland.   ‘Conclave’ depicts the