For the fourth interview profile for Betoota's new Decode series, Clancy and Errol talk to Allegra Spender, the Independent candidate for Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. After interviewing a range of high-ranking figures from the Nationals, Labor and the Greens - The Betoota Advocate has today zoned in on the newest force in Australian politics, the Independents. With a long line of Liberal MPs and Ambassadors in her family tree, Allegra Spender has put her hand up to run AGAINST them in Wentworth at ...
Feb 27, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week we jump in and have a crack at de-coding the building where most of this stuff happens. Parliament House. From the House of Representatives to the Senate, Charles Croucher runs us through where all the shouting happens, how these rogue units get into parliament, what they do when they get there, and plenty more. Have a listen and get up to speed on the terms we are gonna hear quite a bit over the next couple of months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 24, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Leader of the Australian Greens and the Member For Melbourne, Adam Bandt joins The Betoota Advocate for the Decode podcast. As the biggest leftie in Australian politics, Bandt explains just how he manages to secure such a large margin over his opponents each election - while detailing the Greens plans for 2022 and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
It's been a big fortnight of headlines, gaffes, and mucking around in parliament, so we run through some of the major issues and try and decode what the hell is going on. From the leaky government to the Convoy to Canberra to the piece of religious legislation that wasted half of parliament's time for the year and plenty, there's a bit to talk about. Have a listen to our wrap up of what's been going on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 16, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In the midst of the religious freedom bill debate, and just hours before Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame took to stage at the National Press Club, the Betoota Advocate’s editors interview our town's local member David Littleproud MP. As he's known in the Maranoa Electorate, “The Thrilla From Chinchilla” explains to Clancy and Errol just how the ‘Coalition’ between the Nationals and Liberals works. Littleproud also details his personal plans for the future of the Nats, and what on earth they are ...
Feb 13, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This episode we have a crack at breaking down the world of opinion polls, and how they influence politics. It’s a recurring topic in our media cycle, and one that the average punter is supposed to just pretend they understand. Two-party preferred, approval rating, Roy Morgan, the list goes on. So we speak to an expert, Rebecca Huntley, to give us the inside line on how they come up with these polls, and why the media and politicians are so obsessed with them. Do they just call 1500 boomers on la...
Feb 10, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
For the first DECODE interview profile, The Betoota Advocate’s editors are joined by former NSW Premier and current Federal Labor Senator, Kristina Keneally. Discussing her American upbringing, her path into politics, her criticisms of the current system - and the criticisms that she faces herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 06, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In episode 1 of the DECODE podcast, Effie and Wendell decode The Liberal Party Of Australia. They've won a lot more than they lose - and they are currently running the show. So let's unpick who they are, what they stand for, how they work and their pet hates. We've also got former Liberal MP Wyatt Roy joining us to run through how he sees the lay of the land. Have a listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 03, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This week we launch our new podcast series aimed at explaining the 2022 Federal Election campaign, and politics in general. In this episode Clancy, Errol and Wendell run through the recent stories and issues that have shaped the run into this upcoming election - and introduce our new show. With multiple new episodes each week, Decode will seek to explain our convoluted political system and provide an alternative style of coverage to this election. The new feed will feature weekly wrap ups, inter...
Jan 30, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1
A podcast series from the Betoota Advocate that breaks down, explains and decodes Australian politics in the lead up to the 2022 Federal Election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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