Unrepresentative Swill

Robbie Gray and Nic Cokis give their opinions about Australian and international politics that no-one asked for.

Trump Returns

It happened again. We give our take on the results and consequences of the US election, including what it might mean for Australian politics. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

11-27
30:51

Double Election Prediction

With two elections on the horizon (The Queensland state election and the much less well-known US Presidential Election) Nic and Rob make predictions and ensure they will be made to look stupid in two weeks’ time. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

10-24
34:05

Harris Trump Debate

With a much more exciting second US Presidential Debate occuring this week, how did Kamala and Trump go? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

09-15
30:37

Labor Melt

The government has been caught out backflipping on social reform in an attempt to avoid getting caught up on issues it perceives itself as weak on. Is that a payoff that will work for the government in the long term? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

09-01
31:31

Trump Tribulations

Trump appears to be BEHIND in a number of key battleground states after a surge of support for Kamala Harris. Is it all over for the Trump campaign?? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

08-18
31:07

Kamala's Turn

Kamala is now the new democratic nominee for President of the United States. Has the Trump campaign now lost some wind in its sails? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

08-04
33:36

Assassination Attempt

Is it truly all over for Joe Biden (or someone else) and the Democrats post assassination attempt of Trump? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

07-21
31:13

A Debate to Forget

After Biden's debate performance very much left something to be desired, what could possibly be the next move for the democrats? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

07-07
32:44

Nuclear Option

The Coalition have hit the nuclear option and yes, we will engage in the obvious and overdone pun. What is the political strategy behind this move? Plus, is there truly a 'rise' of the far right? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

06-23
32:00

Rishi in the Rain

Nic and Rob talk about Rishi Sunak's election announcement and Brazlian Pork and Bean stew. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

06-03
30:21

Budget

Nic and Rob talk about the budget, woo woo.

05-19
32:42

Pro-Palestine Protests

What will we make of the pro-Palestine protests that have taken place in the US and globally over the past few weeks? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

05-05
31:20

Trump on Trial

Things are taking a turn for the worse for the Don man, including his poll performance. Plus, the Tasmanian state election happened (we missed it too). If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

04-22
30:45

Conflict in Gaza

Nic and Rob tackle the emotionally charged topic of the conflict in Gaza, plus a quick look at the many elections that are taking place during 2024. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

04-08
35:57

Inflation and Indonesia

Nic and Rob are back in an (impressive?) third fortnight in a row to talk about inflation in Australia, Indonesian politics post-election, and just a sprinkle of being incredulous at the goings on in the Liberal Party. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

03-24
33:59

Dunkley and Super Tuesday

Nic and Rob cover Labor's win in the Dunkley by-eleciton, super tuesday and the weakening support for the Torries. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

03-10
31:33

Nemesis

After a long hiatus Rob and Nic get up to date and get into the ABC doco nemesis and that status quo of Labor and the Coalition. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

02-25
34:01

No Vote

With the unfortunate news from the weekend about the outcome of the voice referendum, Nic and Rob discuss what this means for Australia going forward. Plus, with new conflict breaking out in Gaza, what more can be said about Israel-Palestine? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram ⁠@unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠ On Facebook as ⁠Unrepresentative Swill Podcast⁠ On Twitter ⁠@swill_podcast⁠

10-20
30:59

International Assassination?

Canada has claimed that the Indian government are responsible for the murder of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjaron Canadian, on Canadian soil. What does this mean for India's standing on the international stage, and Australia's relationship with India? Plus, with US Republican speaker of the house Kevin McCarthy ousted by a hard right coalition of some of his own party members, do they democrats have to answer for their part in the chaos that has followed? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram and Facebook! On Instagram ⁠@unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠ On Facebook as ⁠Unrepresentative Swill Podcast⁠

10-06
32:56

Stalemate in Ukraine

With things looking dicey for the Yes campaign, is there anything they can do to salvage a good result? Plus, Ukraine's summer offensive hasn't made the progress Ukranians were hoping for. Does this mean a peace deal is likely on the horizon? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram ⁠@unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠ On Facebook as ⁠Unrepresentative Swill Podcast⁠ On Twitter ⁠@swill_podcast⁠

09-29
32:28

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