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Premier Jeremy Rockliff joins Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend along with The Mercury's political editor David Killick for another season of FontCast to analyse the latest Tasmanian political news. FontCast is Tasmania's top-rating political podcast, bringing you the most well-informed and fearless analysis of state politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FontCast's whiteboard of truth has been proven correct, yet again, with the Legislative Council voting 9 to 5 in favour of the Macquarie Point stadium. After a divisive and sometimes emotional debate over the past three years, the deal is done but will the Stadium bring the economic nirvana our state has been promised and was it worth it politically for Premier Jeremy Rockliff, and the Liberal Party? Join Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield along with Alex Johnston as they analyse the top Tasmanian Political Stories. They also delve into Federal politics and look at what Labor’s done (or hasn’t done?) with the native forest industry. And, the Liberal Party suffered their worst Parliamentary defeat of the term when Minister Nick Duigan was censured by the Parliament 19 votes to 14 for what's been dubbed “Stupid-gate.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still basking the glow of the the 2025 Golden Font earlier this week, Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Tasmanian newshound Alex Johnston to give you the best analysis on Tasmanian news and politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most anticipated night in Tasmanian politics is here. Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield, Alex Johnston and Simon McGuire spearhead the count for this year’s Golden Font brought to you by Font PR  This is the edited version from the live broadcast on Wednesday, November 19th in Hobart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most anticipated night in Tasmanian politics is here. Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield and Alex Johnston spearhead the count for this year’s Golden Font brought to you by Font PR Will it be premier Jeremy Rockliff, opposition leader Josh Willie or a rank outsider. Tune in to FontCast on YouTube to see who will take home the coveted Golden FontSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerenomics is Premier Jeremy Rockliff's approach to economic policy in the state. Nothing big has happened since the last episode so he FontCast team take the opportunity to analyse Jerenomics, local government reform, the latest on the stadium and they pay tribute to the legendary political reporter Barry Prismall who passed away recently. Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Tasmanian veteran political reporter Alex Johnston to give you the best analysis on Tasmanian news and politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government has said "yes stadium" with the backing of the Labor Party but will it make it through the upper house? The FontCast team crunch the numbers in the legislative council, the only hurdle left for this development to go ahead.  Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by former political operative Alex Johnston and the political editor from The Mercury newspaper, David Killick, to give you the best analysis on weather or not Hobart will the home to a new shiny stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament has calmed down after a bumpy start. Jeremy Rockliff stared down a no-confidence-motion brought by Dean Winter who was then replaced by Josh Willie as Labor leader. It's all been business as usual since then but how long will the calm last? Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by former political operative Alex Johnston to analyse the current political situation in Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a bumper preview of Tasmania's no-confidence-motion-showdown when State Parliament resumes after the recent election. It's been an action packed two weeks since the last episode as Premier Jeremy Rockliff worked ruthlessly to shore up his position.  Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Mercury political editor David Killick and former political operative Alex Johnston to analyse the current political situation in Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Tasmania have a government yet? Jeremy Rockliff is expected to visit the governor shortly but how long would his government last once parliament resumed? Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Mercury political editor David Killick and former political operative Alex Johnston to analyse the current political situation in Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tasmanian election has been and gone and the makeup of state parliament looks like it will be mostly the same as it was after the last election. Font PR partner Brad Stansfield and Mercury political editor David Killick unpack the campaign and look at the likely outcomes after Tasmania's snap election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded on election eve, Font PR Partner Brad Stansfield is joined by Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick and veteran journalist turned political operative Alex Johnston to unpack the election campaign. Will Dean Winter's no confidence gambit pay off or will Jeremy Rockliff be re elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the seats fall at Tasmania's upcoming early election? Font PR Partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend crunch the numbers and make their expert predictions with the help of Brad's whiteboard of truth. Also, our producer Sam Ikin is about to undergo treatment for a rare, late stage cancer that has doctors baffled - and he needs your help. Please hit the link below to find out how you can make sure he gets the best possible care at home and overseas. https://www.givesendgo.com/sam-ikinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania's Rockliff government has voluntarily walked the plank after a successful no confidence motion from the opposition leader, Dean Winter. Font PR Partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend unpack the last few days in state politics as Premier Jeremy Rockliff elected to go down with the ship rather than hand control to someone else.  Also, our producer Sam Ikin is about to undergo treatment for a rare, late stage cancer that has doctors baffled - and he needs your help. Please hit the link below to find out how you can make sure he gets the best possible care at home and overseas. https://www.givesendgo.com/sam-ikinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A no confidence motion in Tasmania's Government is imminent. This is an emergency FontCast as the state Liberal Party's government appears to be on the rocks.  Join Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield for this breaking episode of FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is some devastating polling news for the Liberal Party as Mary Massina from EMRS joins Jack Milroy from Uplift Partners and Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield for this episode of FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a bonus episode featuring highlights and breaking news from our latest full episode. In the wake of the federal election Alex Johnston and Jack Milroy joined Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield to unpack what happened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the coalition's thumping defeat in the federal election a very upbeat Alex Johnston and Jack Milroy join Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield to analyse the results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just a week before the federal election of 2025, Alex Johnston again joins Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield along with regular guest and Labor consultant Jack MIlroy in this exciting federal election edition of FontCast. Please support our producer, Sam Ikin, as he fights a rare form of cancer using this link https://www.givesendgo.com/sam-ikinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crowd favourite and political animal Alex Johnston joins Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield along with regular guest and Labor consultant Jack MIlroy in this exciting federal election edition of FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.