Let's Save The Governor-General!

Hey there Gov-Gen fam! Better late than never, as they say, because the news never stops.In this episode, we cover:Sussan Ley leadership rumblingsA discussion on household energy pricesBrad Battin loses Vic Lib leadership to Jess WilsonVictoria - adult time for adult crimeProtective Services Officers being re-deployedNazi’s protesting in NSWAsbestos in Canberra schoolsThe stadium in TasmaniaA very curious Freedom of Information request + Damo gets broken.Links referenced:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-17/opposition-leader-sussan-ley-guarantees-leadership/106020032https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEYMq4NbNTQhttps://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/victorian-liberal-mps-choose-jess-wilson-as-new-opposition-leader/ar-AA1QCBh8https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/victoria-youth-gang-recruiters-targeted/106003144https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/victoria-to-raise-age-of-criminal-responsibility-to-12-20230424-p5d2vw.htmlhttps://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/psos-to-be-redeployed-from-train-stations-in-retail-crime-crackdown-20251115-p5nfna.htmlhttps://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/psos-to-be-deployed-in-shopping-centres-during-christmas-rush-20251114-p5nfk3.htmlhttps://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/courts-law/nsw-opposition-proposes-banning-face-coverings-after-nazi-protest-in-sydney/news-story/83025a0e0a4eeea10863286676daaa0bhttps://news.sky.com/story/nearly-70-schools-to-close-in-australia-over-fears-of-asbestos-in-play-sand-13471202https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/andrew_mountbatten_windsorhttps://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/andrew_mountbatten_windsor#outgoing-1972088————————————Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavetheggListen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/————————————Music by Ukulelvishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0————————————

What were you doing at 1PM on November 11th, 1975? Chances are you weren't even born, but even if you weren't, the government that was dismissed by Governor-General John Kerr was revolutionary both in its achievements and its downfall.Damo, Clancy and Feeby recap the achievements, the happenings and the downfall of Edward Gough Whitlam and the ALP of the 1970s.————————————Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavetheggListen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/————————————Music by Ukulelvishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0————————————

Welcome back to Let's Save The Governor-General, the only politics podcast that now has to save TWO governors-general!And apologies for the radio silence - there was an issue with the previous episode that prevented it from getting out!In this episode, Clancy, Damo and a recently migrated Phoebe discuss:A brief review of the book EntitledA brief glimpse in to Canadian lifeDes Freeman shooting of policeAustralia recognises Palestine state, rebuffs US criticismOptus’ 000 outageAndrew Hastie fighting the Tony Abbott fightPlymouth Brethren Christian Church in the spotlightFreya gets fired (up)AFL grand finalAustralian-born singer is forced to drop out of Russian song contestHope you all enoy!Links:https://www.skynews.com.au/breaking-news/search-for-alleged-cop-killer-dezi-freeman-hits-one-month-milestone/news-story/47e410813de970ea709ade224abd3795https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/28/albanese-rules-out-holding-australian-republic-referendum-while-he-is-prime-ministerhttps://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-officially-recognises-palestine-shrugging-off-trump-complaints-20250921-p5mwoj.htmlhttps://www.theage.com.au/national/optus-failure-newborn-s-death-unlikely-to-be-caused-by-000-outage-police-20250921-p5mwpc.html?instance=2025-09-23-07-05-AEST&jobid=31850981&list_name=3C1D28D0-7E1E-4DC0-9DD3-A961CC5360DB&mbnr=MzA0NDMyNTk&promote_channel=edmailhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/25/future-liberal-leader-or-party-disruptor-andrew-hastie-and-the-rise-of-the-maga-righthttps://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/mr-conviction-what-s-behind-andrew-hastie-s-new-crusade-20250924-p5mxhu.html?instance=2025-09-26-07-22-AEST&jobid=31860178&list_name=3C1D28D0-7E1E-4DC0-9DD3-A961CC5360DB&mbnr=MzA0NDMyNTk&promote_channel=edmailhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-30/plymouth-brethren-deny-coordinated-campaign-support-coalition/105233290https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/sky-news-orders-review-after-guest-unleashes-anti-islam-rant-wears-bacon-on-air-20250922-p5mwwb.htmlhttps://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/sky-to-ditch-live-broadcasts-of-freya-fires-up-after-islamophobic-rant-20250923-p5mxan.html?instance=2025-09-24-07-13-AEST&jobid=31854166&list_name=3C1D28D0-7E1E-4DC0-9DD3-A961CC5360DB&mbnr=MzA0NDMyNTk&promote_channel=edmailhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-27/snoop-dogg-afl-grand-final-entertainment-mcg/105819406https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-21/australian-born-singer-drops-out-of-russian-hosted-song-contest/105799020https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-23/andrew-hastie-car-making-coward-muppet-liberals/105808280

For whatever reason, the Tasmanian ALP decided to try its hand at a no-confidence motion which passed...which caused the governor of Tasmania, Barbara Baker, to call an election, the 3rd election Tasmanians have had in a couple of years.Our un-roving reporter Clancy was keeping an eye on ABC coverage, while we also discussed news topics:- The Trial of Erin Patterson, and how awful Ch 7 is.- The death of Bradley Murdoch- Albo in China- Mark Latham's unfortunate relationship issues.————————————Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavetheggListen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/————————————Music by Ukulelvishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0————————————

Well, wouldn't you know it - Albo has romped it home and is one step closer to taking his place in the honoured ranks like Hawkey and Keating!In this episode of :Let's Save The Governor-General", Clancy, Damo and Feeby discuss, dissect and debate the election results and the wider ramifications for both the ALP and the LNP!————————————Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavetheggListen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/————————————Music by Ukulelvishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0————————————

Hey look! It's election time!In this pre-federal election episode, we discuss:- The federal election campaign, including falls, injuries and scratchings- Donald Trump's shadow over the campaign————————————Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavetheggListen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/————————————Music by Ukulelvishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0————————————

Oh look! It's Episode 52 of "Let's Save The Governor-General", Austin Ferry's most popular politics podcast....and maybe Chigwell's as well!In this episode, Feeby, Clancy and Damo discuss (not argue, discuss!):- Cyclone Alfred - Albo changes election date - Albo announces $8 billion Medicare overhaul - Dutton announces price-match- Dutton tries his hand at DOGE - The PM's dirt unit working on Dutton - Pandamart Pandamonium!- Two antisemitic nurses from NSW - Armed teen storms plane at Avalon Airport  ————————————Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavetheggListen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/————————————Music by Ukulelvishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0————————————

Hey there, you awesome people.We are back with our first episode of 2025! And look, I gotta say, we get stuck right into it. Sam Kerr brings out the worst in us, Albo and the housing market bring out the best of us!Just a warning that we do discuss Grace Tame at about the 26:00 mark, for those wish to avoid discussion about her.Topics discussed:1 - Novak Djokovic/Tony Jones apology2 - Murdoch settles with Prince Harry, and journalistic ethics3 - Grace Tame 4 - The ethics of money in journalism and social media being the new media5 - Aussie Trump!6 - Albo’s rental payday-----————————————Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavetheggListen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/————————————Music by Ukulelvishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0————————————

Oh look! The first episode of 2025 is a look back at 2024! The first half looks at: - Jewish synagogue firebombed in Melbourne - Australian Teenagers die in Laos from methanol poisoning - John Pesutto loses Moira Deeming defamation case - Kristian White guilty of manslaughter Our 2024 wrap-up looks at: - The Bruce Lehrmann judgement - Nemesis, and who didn't want to be on Nemesis - Raygun at the Olympics - The Bondi Junction stabbing - The Mar Mari Emmanuel stabbing and subsequent riot - Pauline and Fatima And more! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Welcome one and welcome all, it's the three-ring circus that is "Let's Save The Governor-General!" with Damo, Clancy and Feeby! In this issue, the three most annoying amatuer political commentators discuss: - Fatima Payman's "Australia's Voice" Party - October 7th protests and vigils - Alan Yazbek facing repercussions - Nazi's in tiny towns - Liz Truss visits Australia's Parliament - Albo's Tourette's sledge

It's Episode 49 of the most amateurish podcast with three talking heads, two of them down south, one up north. In this episode, we discuss: - Social media bans for teenagers - The union clean-up man quits! - Richard Marles strips medals from Afghanistan vets - Ben Roberts-Smith parties without a care in the world - Aged care reforms! Enjoy! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Episode 48 of Tasmania's favourite political podcast sees Damo argue with Phoebe and Clancy about: - Victoria raising the age of criminal responsibility, but not as promised, and the youth crime problem - Kouta goes for Melbourne's top job, with a bunch of interesting mates! - Peter Dutton raises Zali Steggall's hackles, and Palestinian visas. - The Palestine conflict in Australia And more! Links: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-13/victoria-youth-justice-reform-criminal-age/104217160 - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-26/victoria-raise-the-age-of-criminal-responsibility-youth-justice/102266764 - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-21/victoria-police-crime-statistics-youth/103614280 - https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/anthony-koutoufides-recruits-former-liberal-mp-gladys-liu-in-mayoral-bid-20240816-p5k34c.html - https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/stop-being-racist-row-erupts-in-parliament-over-dutton-s-stance-on-gaza-visas-20240815-p5k2l2.html - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/musicians-vote-no-condience-mso-gillham/104237004

What were you doing August 6th 1974? Well, you may not remember, but for 187 of our best and brightest, they were smushed into the House of Representatives of Parliament House to have a mass-debate about 6 Bills that just would not go any further! Relive the history as Clancy, Feebee and Damo discuss what really was a monumental occasion! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

It's been a while, but we have a special double-episode for your listening delight! Damo, Clancy and Feeby have had technical issues, but they're finally resolved so we're giving you three hours of head-scratching discussions. Discussion points of Episode 46: - Laura Tingle and her comments about Australia being racist. - ABC bias - Is Peter Dutton racist? - Clancy agrees with Damo...for once! - Serco fined for the use of fire hydrants on people to quell a riot - Visas and racism - Fatima Peyman steps down - Another fiesty discussion about Israel & Palestine - Bruce Lehrmann tries to appeal. - Gina Rinehart's portrait posturing, King Charles III portrair, and Phoebe loses it. - Icebreaking cost-blowouts and a history of Tasmanian bridges! Episode 47: - Robert Irwin threatening to sue Pauline Hanson - WA Nationals bullying claims and their poor standing - Commissioner reveals a man shot in stomach by QLD police has been shot before. - Pill testing plans in Victoria and a heated debate between Damo and Clancy - Dutton goes nuclear - Another discussion on drugs - Chinese official visit to Australia - The world's ugliest dog ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

It's a belated Mother's Day episode two weeks after Mother's Day. The three Musketeers, Damo, Clance and Feebs discuss: - Domestic violence and men killing women. - Palestine protests on campus - Arj Barker kicks a baby out! - Plus more! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

**CONTENT WARNING** 28th April 1996 sees the beginning one of the darkest incidents in Australian history - Martin Bryant, in possession of a number of firearms, fatally shoots 35 people and wounds 23 in and around the historic tourist attraction, Port Arthur, about an hour away from Hobart in Tasmania's far south-east, with the perpetrator being captured the next day, April 29th, after a shootout with police.  Martin Bryant is tried, pleads guilty and is sentenced to 35 consecutive life sentences in Hobart's Risdon Prison – basically a death sentence without the execution.  Join Phoebe, Clancy and Damo as they discuss the precedents, the lead-up, the events and the aftermath.   ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Topics discussed: - The Bruce Lehrmann Trial - Israel-Palestine Conflict - Les Twentyman passes - Refugee shenanigans

In an Easter-ish episode, the three most amatuer analysts this side of ABC's Insiders discuss: - The Tasmanian 2024 Election - Danielle Woordward's drink-driving - $43K in ComCar trips for one lucky individual - The Exclusive Brethren being raided by the ATO - Infighting at the Freemasons - Massive berries ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg⁠ Listen to us on Anchor.FM - ⁠https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/⁠ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Topics covered: - The Four Corners investigation into the Coles/Woolworths Duopoloy - The killing of Jessie Baird and Luke Davies, impending charges against Beau Lamarre-Condon, the Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras response. - ASIO reveals a former Australian politician was working for a foreign intelligence agency. - The Dunkley-byelection, and a brief discussion on border policy. - Derryn Hinch's mayoral tilt. _ What is woke? - Rupert tries again to go down the aisle. - Sam Kerr's absolutely Aussie display of drunkenness and racism! Links referenced: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-20/woolworths-coles-supermarket-tactics-grocery-four-corners/103405054 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MK-mNaEsmi0 https://www.9news.com.au/national/bombshell-allegations-revealed-about-alleged-coverup-of-jessie-baird-and-luke-davies-murders/b913fd1e-10d2-45d9-9e33-7ec671264d07 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/feb/27/nsw-police-commissioner-criticised-for-quoting-taylor-swift-while-defending-response-to-missing-sydney-couple https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/whats-the-point-queer-cops-express-anger-over-mardi-gras-ban-on-police-marching/news-story/55d30b5c4a46ee02abfb10db4e9e6a21 https://www.aap.com.au/news/calls-to-name-traitor-ex-mp-who-sold-out-australia/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-29/what-we-know-asio-traitor-politician/103526508 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-04/dunkley-by-election-dutton-strategy-didnt-materialise/103539644 https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/dutton-and-ley-chastised-for-using-immigration-detainees-mistaken-arrest-ahead-of-dunkley-by-election/ar-BB1j81Kl https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/politics/former-radio-personality-and-politician-derryn-hinch-announces-next-move/news-story/0386519e6b4f0e4a7de152c64049b9f4 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/rupert-murdoch-92-plans-to-marry-for-5th-time/ar-BB1jC5ak https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/rupert-murdoch-wives-lovers-relationships-divorce-b1068891.html https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-05/sam-kerr-charged-over-allegedly-harassing-cop/103545168 https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/i-apologise-to-sam-craig-foster-s-180-degree-turn-on-kerr-saga-20240309-p5fb4f.html https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/511058/as-it-happened-tvnz-to-cut-up-to-68-jobs-in-proposed-restructure https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/510406/newshub-closure-proposal-what-the-changes-will-mean https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-08/cranbrook-headmaster-nicholas-sampson-resigns-four-corners/103543614 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIZNXZVNk74 ----- ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Back in 1993, Australia (coming off of a recession) had a federal election - the incumbent Labor Party led by Paul Keating were staving off a challenge from the resurgent Liberal Party led by Dr. John Hewson. Dr. John Hewson, former RBA economist and director of Macquarie Bank, effectively had one hand on the keys to Kirribilli - until a question about a birthday cake undid his good efforts. In this political retrospective, Damo, Feebie and Clancy look at what happened and give their thoughts on the good and the bad (and the ugly) of what happened. We also have a lot of laughs, and Damo learns about the female use of condoms... ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————