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Stay political! Join Dana every Thursday for a breakdown of the week that was in Australian politics. Covering the local, state, federal, and international news you need to care about, we'll help you wrap your head around what's happening in the world in a quick and fun way.
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Today, Dana looks over New York's new mayoral elect whilst getting distracted by her love for Denzel Washington. Who is Zohran Mamdani, and what did he promise New Yorkers in his campaign? She then sidesteps into Europe by introducing the new Dutch Prime Minister elect, Rob Jetten and his strange connection to friendly party leader Jesse Klaver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dana dedicates the whole show to the flip-flopping ban on publicly prescribed puberty blockers and hormones for children experiencing gender dysphoria. The ban was announced to everyone's shock in late January of this year by Queensland Health Director-General Dr David Rosengren, ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court of Queensland, and then almost immediately reinstated by Minister for Health Tim Nicholls, what the heck!? Listen to Dana pick her way through this one as best she can.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, Dana checks in with listeners on how they're going because, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, life satisfaction is on the decline, and people are more stressed and lonely than they used to be. She also has a look at the surprise ban on publicly prescribed puberty blockers and hormones for children in Queensland by Queensland Health Director-General Dr David Rosengren.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first official episode of the new season Dana unpacks the US government shutdown, why it happened, why it keeps happening, and what it means for the people on the ground. She also discusses Trump's most recent Gaza Peal Deal and some of its demands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dana interviews the new Federal Labor Member for Menzies, Gabriel Ng. They talk about what it is to be an individual part of a larger party, the generational shift away from Labor, and compare notes on the noodles their dads took them to get at Box Hill growing up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the season finale and Will's final episode Dana and Will kick things off by exploring the power of young people through Nepal's recently dubbed "Gen Z protests", with heads of state, protest demands and elections organised on Discord??????? Will also takes us through the surprise failure to close the deal on Defence between Australia and Papua New Guinea. Finally! A huge thank you and goodbye to Will, who is moving onwards and upwards following the season finale!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A slightly stunned Dana discusses the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who he was, why someone might have targeted him, and whether assassination is even the right word.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dana and Will discuss the aftermath of the immigration protests that were carried out on Sunday. They then take a sharp left to discuss the history of comfort women in World War II and the question of where to put Australia’s first Chinese comfort women statue in Melbourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Will and Dana discuss NDIS Minister Mark Butler's proposed “Thriving Kids” program and whatever that means. They also chat fugitive Dezi Freeman, the sovereign citizens, and whatever THAT means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dana and Will interview new Labour member for Deakin, Matt Gregg. They discuss Matt's hard-fought win, the "Australian Dream", and educational pathways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will and Dana revisit the impending social media ban for under-16s and the new decision to include YouTube on the list of platforms that are to be banned. Then Dana gets a little too into the new Superman movie and the political frenzy it created, while spoiling the whole movie for Will and listeners alike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dana and Will have a look at how the first week in office has set the tone of the historic 48th Australian Federal Parliament. They also discuss two recent cases around Native Title. One, an unsuccessful lawsuit brought by Uncles Pabai Pabai and Paul Kabai. These elders from the Torres Strait Islands lost their bid to sue the commonwealth government for negligence in failing to meet their duty of care to prevent damages from climate change. The other, a historic court decision that acknowledged the Millewa-Mallee's native title claim, including areas with exclusive rights for traditional owners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, we say goodbye to Represent giants Freddie and Bridie as they pass on the baton to Dana :( Listen to Freddie do his best in trying to train Dana on the job while discussing conflicts in the Middle East, Albanese's will they, won't they at NATO, John Pesutto's $1.5 million mistake, and the ever-elusive social media ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a cacophonous start, Dana and new presenter Will kick off the season with the all-new news bulletin feature! They then discuss what everyone else is talking about: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to China and his concerning amount of sports paraphernalia. They also discuss the new report on the exploitation of young workers by the University of Melbourne, in partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation. Finally, they look at the report to combat antisemitism handed down by Special Envoy Jillian Segal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Freddie, Bridie and Dana interview the Nationals Federal Member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell, on his commute to Melbourne. They also chat the no-confidence motion against Jeremy Rockliffe and how the ever elusive Tasmanian AFL Stadium comes into play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a quick break in which nothing happened (we got a new Pope, The Little Prexit, Bridie's friend did his ACL). Freddie, Bridie, and Dana look at the aftermath of the election, leading to the National Party's unexpected withdrawal from the coalition and what happens next. They also discuss the worsening famine in Gaza and Trump's latest antics with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Relive Represent's 2025 Federal Election live coverage!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bridie and Freddie return post election to reflect on the bloodbath that was. They also chat new developments in the Israel/Palestine war and place their predictions on who will be elected Pope in the current Conclave!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bridie, Dana & Freddie return to the studio together to discuss the final debate before Australians head to the polls for the Federal Election and break down the Liberals costings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bridie is away this week so Freddie wastes no time replacing her (she'll be back next week) with Represent's newest recruit Dana! (who will also be back next week! Three hosts now woo!) Freddie and Dana break down the latest leaders debate and ask the burning question, does anyone actually care about these things? Plus a new installment of "candidates straight up lying about who they are" and whether early voting has already decided this election. Let us know what you think of the show by texting 0489 998 441, DMing @SYNRepresent on Instagram or emailing us at represent@syn.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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