This week on FontCast the panel analyse the latest shenanigans from the Lambies, the Premier's State of the State speech and his new population strategy, the Weiss Report released this week and what to make of the Menzies Research Institute's report into "Green Lawfare". Brad Stansfield hosts FontCasts while Becher is abroad and for the first time, Property Council CEO Rebecca Ellston joins the panel along with The Mercury's political editor David Killick. FontCast is Tasmania's top rating polit...
Jul 05, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 16
There's been a host of pre-selections for upper house for next year's upper house elections. But why are they jostling for these coveted positions so early? Hear the state's most informed commentary in this Mini FontCast episode with Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with political editor from The Mercury, David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s ...
Jul 01, 2024•13 min
The first session of the 51st parliament is mostly done and it appears to be working as it should, so far at least. There have been more developments into the ongoing commission of enquiry with a class payout worth tens of millions of dollars and the resignation of the children's commissioner. There have also been a handful of preselections for upper house elections next year. FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by the political editor from The Mercury, David Killick ...
Jun 24, 2024•45 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Some major changes are afoot in Hobart city to make way for cyclists, but does it make any sense at all? This is a highlight from the most recent full episode of FontCast which didn't go to air. Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Jun 16, 2024•11 min
In his final FontCast before he goes back into politics, Alex Johnston faces some tough questions about his decision to join the Jacqui Lambie Network from FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2024•52 min•Season 6Ep. 14
This is a highlight from the most recent full episode of FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 05, 2024•7 min
Has our first taste of minority government in more than a decade been encouraging or is on the verge of spiralling into chaos? FontPR Partner Becher Townshend is joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston and political editor from the Mercury David Killick while Brad Stansfield takes a well earned break. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 27, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 13
This is the ultimate showdown. The new leader of the opposition, Dean Winter sits across the table from Brad Stansfield at Font PR headquarters along with host Becher Townshend and Win News Director Alex Johnston. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2024•26 min•Season 6Ep. 12
You hear a lot of things first on FontCast including Brad conceding his prediction that the Macquarie Point stadium was dead. The team unanimously agree the stadium will almost certainly be built. There's also some more predictions about Labor's front bench with Michelle O'Byrne poised to take the speaker's chair. The team also unpack the fallout from the recent Legislative Council elections and what we can expect when parliament resumes next week. FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stans...
May 09, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 11
How did Jeremy Rockliff fair in his first week as the leader of a minority government? The Lambie agreement continues to be a point of debate. Dean Winter puts his mark on the Labor Opposition with a new shadow cabinet and Brendan Blomeley get's booted from the Liberals. FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston while the always reliable David Killick takes a well earned break. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfilt...
Apr 23, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 10
After weeks of pouring over the lower house elections, how will Tasmania's upper house shape up after upcoming elections in Elwick, Hobart and Prosser. This is a bonus episode of FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s b...
Apr 16, 2024•17 min
A new government has been sworn in after Premier Jeremy Rockliff struck a deal with the Jacquie Lambie Network and at least one independent. FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor at the Mercury Newspaper David Killick to ask the question - was it worth it? FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Apr 12, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 9
His first day back at Font after working on the election campaign Brad Stansfield drops a truth bomb about the political fallout from the Macquarie Point stadium. This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian...
Mar 29, 2024•4 min
The Liberal Party have held on to power and will form a minority government after the weekend's election. Font PR's own Brad Stansfield returns to the show with Becher Townshend, Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the election results. AJ and David have some intense questioning for Brad after his five-week secondment with the Liberal Party to help with their election campaign. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unf...
Mar 25, 2024•56 min•Season 6Ep. 8
The final analysis and predictions before the Tasmanian state election. The polls open in less than 24 hours and while Liberals are the favourite to hold on to government, everyone agrees anything could happen. Font PR's Becher Townshend is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the electoral shenanigans of the past week. Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's lead...
Mar 22, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 7
As the third most popular party in the state, how are the Greens tracking for the upcoming election? This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listen...
Mar 20, 2024•5 min
The Liberal Government has put millions of dollars toward a chocolate fountain project based at the Cadbury factory and the opposition has also backed the development. Is it a silly project or a stroke of political genius? This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, info...
Mar 18, 2024•6 min
It's been an eventful week on the campaign trail with press conferences interrupted by streakers, protests during the leaders debate and the world's biggest chocolate fountain. Font PR's Becher Townshend is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the electoral shenanigans of the past week. Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfil...
Mar 15, 2024•49 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Is the media putting enough scrutiny on how all the political parties are going to pay for their election promises? Becher thinks the Greens are getting away with a lot of uncosted policies. This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasma...
Mar 13, 2024•8 min
A Liberal Party MP finally drew a comment from a Lambie candidate but why are they keeping such a low profile? This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary...
Mar 10, 2024•7 min
After the rural launch of the Liberal Party's campaign, has the FontCast election prediction needle moved? Becher is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to the electoral shenanigans of the past week. Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Mar 08, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Tasmania's top political minds give their predictions for the upcoming state election seat by seat. This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. See omnys...
Mar 07, 2024•6 min
Tasmania's top political minds give their predictions for the upcoming state election seat by seat. This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. See omnys...
Mar 06, 2024•6 min
It's been a week of policy announcements, gaffs and mysterious opinion polls but what does it all mean as we barrel towards the Tasmanian election in just a few weeks time. Becher is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the flurry of activity. Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysi...
Mar 01, 2024•47 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Tasmania's top political minds give their predictions for the upcoming state election seat by seat. This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. See omnys...
Feb 26, 2024•5 min
It's been a wild first week of the election campaign Becher is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the flurry of activity. Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 23, 2024•47 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Tasmania's top political minds give their predictions for the upcoming state election seat by seat. This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. See omnys...
Feb 22, 2024•9 min
Cutting-edge analysis of why Tasmania finds itself going back to the polls a year ahead of schedule. This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. See omny...
Feb 20, 2024•11 min
It's on like Donkey Kong. The emergency FontCast button has been pushed after months of speculation. Tasmania is going to the polls on March 23. Brad and Becher are joined by Win TV News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick to analyse the situation and make their predcitions. Will Premier Jeremy Rockliff's gamble pay off and restore the Liberal Party's majority or will it be a minority government. Wtih parliament increasing from 25 seats to 35, anything cou...
Feb 13, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Is Tasmania heading to the polls more than a year early? It looks likely as a standoff looms between renegade crossbencher, John Tucker and Premier Jeremy Rockliff. Becher and Brad have brought Win News Director Alex Johnston in to start a new season of the FontCast with an emergency episode. This is an unmissable episode of FontCast, Tasmania’s top-rating homegrown podcast and the only place to get clear, informed and fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Feb 01, 2024•33 min•Season 6Ep. 1
