2022 LIVE Federal Election Coverage (Replay)
We had audio issues for the first hour, but the following 5 hours were solid. Massive guest list and and deep discussion of Australia's political pivot.
May 22, 2022•6 hr 49 min
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Professor Gigi Foster Explains Inflation and Cost of Living
Gigi Foster is a Professor and Director of Education at The School of Economics at UNSW Business School. She holds qualifications in ethics, politics and economics, and joined Discernable for a second time to explain inflation and cost of living. As the world suffers escalating prices on nearly all goods and services, are we experiencing inflation? Or is this simply market prices reflecting fluctuating supply/demand curves? Is this a temporary phenomenon caused by supply chain disruption? Or is ...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Jacob Mchangama: What is the point of Free Speech?
Jacob Mchangama is the founder of Justitia, Denmark's first judicial think tank with a focus on human rights, freedom rights, and the rule of law. A practising attorney for many years, Jacob has become one of the world's most sought-after and awarded experts on free speech driven by his extensive writing and media work. His most recent book Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media chronicles the history of that 'bedrock of democracy' and has been praised as 'the best defence of free ...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Damian Coory Comes to Town
LibDems candidates Damian Coory flew down to Melbourne to check out our new studios and tell us what is on his mind. We talked about all the hot topics: climate change, abortion, vaccine adverse events, and Youtube stars Dr Vinay Prasad, ZDoggMD and Dr John Campbell. Watch the full clip fast and ad-free at: https://discernable.io/damian-coory-comes-to-town ------------------------------------- DISCERNABLE The Video Archive: https://discernable.io Prefer audio? Search for 'It Is Discernable' on S...
May 16, 2022•24 min
Campbell Newman: QLD's Reforming Premier Tells it Straight
Former Premier of Queensland Campbell Newman joined us to explain why he is running for the Liberal Democrats in the federal election. In particular, I wanted Campbell to explain the seeming contradiction between the freedom values of the Liberal Democratic Party and his time as Premier introducing fierce anti-bikie laws that drew the ire of civil liberty groups. Campbell explained his motivations, regrets and hopes for the future of Australian politics. Watch the full interview fast and ad-free...
May 16, 2022•53 min
Damian Coory & Topher Field: What is really happening this election cycle?
LibDems candidates Damian Coory and Topher Field join us to dissect what Australian electorates are thinking. Matt challenged both of them on their integrity and consistency, and why they are so confident of an increased result for minor parties. We talked about preferences, parachuting candidates into seats, previous and future results for minor parties, the myth of the Greens being an environmental party, the ‘Teal’ climate obsessed candidates worrying the Liberals, the hypocrisy of Campbell N...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Anthony Cursio: Australians are realising the importance of freedom
Anthony Cursio is the LibDems candidate for the electorate of Fraser in Melbourne's west. Growing up through domestic violence and poverty Anthony eventually climbed the corporate ladder in banking and sees first hand what 'options' like access to capital can do for the poor in society. He maintained his connection to the western suburbs of Melbourne where he lives, and is running against 'parachute' candidates for the opportunity to represent the voices of the western suburbs. In this conversat...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Daniel Lewkovitz: Getting Real in Wentworth
The ‘Freedom’ party in Sydney’s richest electorate? LDP candidate Daniel Lewkovitz is responsible for the cheekiest corflutes in the country and has the woke councils of Eastern Sydney in his sights. We discussed the popularity of Malcolm Turnbull and the obsession with climate change in the richest area of Australia. Watch the full interview fast and ad-free at: https://discernable.io/daniel-lewkovitz-getting-real-in-wentworth/ ------------------------------------- DISCERNABLE The Video Archive...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Behzad Nikzad: Data Scientist on Bad Modeling and the Religion of Science
Behzad Nikzad is a data scientist with a keen interest in mathematics and data modeling. He lives in Quebec, Canada and has experienced the same historic lockdowns as in Melbourne Australia, but under the Trudeau government. He has noticed the models relied upon for lockdowns becoming ever more ridiculous and unjustifiable and sees a sad demise of the scientific method as a technocratic priesthood emerges. He has written a book on this phenomenon where large swathes of the population are dazzled...
May 07, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Heston Russell: What Real Leadership Is Made Of
Heston Russell is a retired Commando from the Australian Defence Force active in mental health and veteran charities. After many political parties approached Heston to run on their brand, he decided to form the Australian Values Party and build a long term cultural change to the way Australia understands political leadership. As a leadership expert, author, speaker and practitioner in the ADF, Heston believes Australians politicians are not displaying the qualities of leadership but it doesn’t h...
May 07, 2022•1 hr 21 min
One Nation in Victoria? EXCLUSIVE with Pauline Hanson
Why is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party spending resources in Victoria? It seems odd given that the party base is in Queensland, and conservative leaning. Pauline gave us an exclusive interview when she visited Shepparton in Victoria to discuss the ‘why’ behind her move into Victoria. I thought I'd try and fire her up - but she was already fired up. Watch the full interview fast and ad-free at: https://discernable.io/one-nation-in-victoria-exclusive-with-pauline-hanson -------------------------...
May 07, 2022•15 min
LIVE Election Coverage
We are excited (and stressed) to announce that we will be providing LIVE election coverage on Sat 21 May 2022 from 6pm to midnight, from our new studios with a live panel. We will also be crossing all over the country to bring you the results and best commentary of how your voice is heard this election. Make your choice - stay with Dinosaur Legacy Media who are going to trot out the same tired narratives on ABC, 7, 9, 10 and SKY or be an early adopter of New Media and get the authentic play-by-p...
May 04, 2022•1 min
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Invades Melbourne: Candidate Lisa Stark
Lisa Stark is a corporate executive in marketing and long time supporter of the Liberal Party. Feeling abandoned by the party, Lisa is running in the wealthy electorate and lifestyle Mecca of Melbourne: Goldstein. Currently held by Liberal MP Tim Wilson and threatened by climate change focused candidate Zoe Daniel, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this electorate will be won on climate change policy but Lisa Stark believes that there is a strong voter base in Goldstein that are so affected in...
May 04, 2022•1 hr
Assoc Professor Dr Gilbert Berdine: 'It's no longer science, it's a religious cult.'
The state of Victoria, Australia is about to lose 500-2,500 teachers today (28th April 2022) because of a legal mandate to receive a vaccine booster. It's beyond urgent that we have robust and honest discussions about the medical and legal validity of mandates and build political pressure on governments to follow the science. Dr Gilbert Berdine is an associate professor at Texas Tech University with degrees in chemistry and life sciences from M.I.T. and medicine from Harvard University. Dr Berdi...
Apr 29, 2022•41 min
'Always be critical': Barrister Mahmoud Mando
Barrister at law Mahmoud Mando believes that vaccine mandates are immoral and that the Australian spirit of distrusting authority must be protected. He regularly calls for people to remain ‘critical thinkers’ in all matters even when fear and panic take over. Mahmoud practises from Edmund Barton Chambers, Sydney. Watch the full interview fast and ad-free at: https://discernable.io/always-be-critical-barrister-mahmoud-mando ------------------------------------- DISCERNABLE The Video Archive: http...
Apr 27, 2022•46 min
'Northern Territory Mandates Are Invalid': Law Lecturer Geoffrey James
Retired lawyer of 42 years Geoff James believes the Northern Territory vaccination mandates are invalid at law (ultra vires) and has published an essay explaining why. This argument is distinct from others we have heard because rather than make a moral judgement, Geoff makes the claim that they are simply and technically not law. His legal argument is being used by class actions in the Norther Territory to fight mandates. In this interview he steps us through the broad position of law in Western...
Apr 02, 2022•1 hr 14 min
We Are People, Not Numbers. (VIC Hotel Quarantine)
Gina Castello sat down with The People's Project to discuss how her opinion of Daniel Andrews (Victorian Premier) has radically shifted after her grandfather died as part of the 801 deaths in Victoria's Hotel Quarantine fiasco. Gina is horrified by the way a previously 'decent Premier' reveals himself to be above the law and not subject to the same standards demanded of everyone else. In this interview Gina lays out the incompetence and inhumanity of the Victorian health system under Daniel Andr...
Mar 18, 2022•42 min
All Grown Up - Discernable gets a new home!
This is where we are going, why we are going, and how we are going. Discernable is all grown up now, and moving out of the parent's basement (social media). Sure, we'll visit from time to time, but we won't live here anymore. OUR NEW HOME https://discernable.io SEGMENTS already made will air over the next few weeks and then no more will be created. SOCIALS will serve as a bulletin board only to notify you of our new guest interviews and news shows. Watch this episode in all of its comedic glory:...
Mar 16, 2022•30 min
Interview with a Canadian Who Does Not Approve of the Truck Protests
Discernable has given much coverage to the Freedom Convoy Truck Protest in Canada and the positive voices around the movement but with so many Canadians also against the protest, we felt it was only right to hear from their side as well. Tim Van Winckle is a resident of Ottawa, Canada. Ottawa was the centre of the protest and is a very pro-government city, much like Canberra, Australia. Tim believes the protest was ill thought out, fragmented, hijacked at times, and overall ineffective. If you f...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min
The People's Project Season 6 Episode 2: Floods, Masks, Crypto and Fear
In this episode of The People's Project: FLOOD OF SUPPORT The community of Northern NSW stepped up and saved themselves when their government abandoned them for over 10 days. MASK THE CHILDREN Incoming NYC Mayor tries to justify keeping masks mandated on just one group: young children. Channel 9 tries to do the same in Australia. Florida does the exact opposite and calls out the theatre. HIDE YOUR CRYPTO Governments do exactly as predicted and try to control your cryptocurrency CIRCUS WESTERN AU...
Mar 11, 2022•58 min
Andy Anderson on Business Success and Failure During Covid-19
Andy Anderson is an entrepreneur who started a gym franchise in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. We discussed fitness, business funding and expansion models, and how he was thrust into Covid partisanship when he started to call out lies and bad behaviour by politicians who were destroying his business. ------------------------------------ DISCERNABLE The Video Archive: https://discernable.io Prefer audio? Search for 'It Is Discernable' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Join our Private Community: ht...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Escaping Melbourne for Sydney
We escaped Melbourne for Sydney! This is what we discovered: 1. Darling Harbour changes and being yelled at 2. Anxiety and PTSD in the supermarket 3. Masks? Community policing each other 4. Don't check in 5. Tourist vs Resident 6. Best cheap eats in Sydney 7. Political culture Sydney vs Melbourne 8. What they don't tell you about Sydney vs Melbourne weather 9. Visiting 'Our' ABC Headquarters 10. What Victorians talk about in cafes 11. Discernable staying in Melbourne or moving to Sydney? 12. Gol...
Mar 07, 2022•14 min
Simon Hill - The Proof Is In The Plants
Simon Hill is famous for his work in the plant-based lifestyle movement, his predilection for scientific evidence and his in-depth podcast where he interviews experts in nutrition, and other health disciplines. We invited Simon to appear on Discernable as a ‘meta-analysis’ of all the studies he has read and reviewed, and all of the expert interviews he has conducted. Simon’s podcast is an excellent resource to dive deep into the details of a particular issue but we wanted to hear from him about ...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Cosmetic Surgery and Self Identity
Why do people get cosmetic surgery? Is the trend increasing? How does this inform, enhance or distort our self-identity? With a special appearance by Dr Gemma Sharp (body image expert from Monash University), we delve into the world of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and explore exactly why Matt (and millions of others) went ‘under the knife’. In this conversation we slammed together two worlds: the founder Australia’s largest hair restoration surgery clinic – Mikko Myllymaki, and Dr Ben Buchanan – a c...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Being 'Sneaky' with Nathan Finochio
Nathan Finochio is a Christian teaching pastor, author, speaker, musician and founder of online seminary TheosU. I sought his thoughts on the Bible’s instruction to ‘obey the governing authorities’ in Romans 13 in light of increasingly authoritarian regimes. I also sought his review of how the Christian church has handled the response to Covid-19, especially when secular government directions and laws are challenging the historical separation of church and state (an idea that the church should n...
Feb 18, 2022•42 min
Canada: It's For Your Own Good
Last night we reported on how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is 'keeping Canada safe' by freezing the bank accounts of people who are protesting in ways he does not approve of (watch at https://youtu.be/ztaeCN4a10c). Tonight we take a dive into who the warring parties are - what are the truckers' demands? What is their motivation? And who exactly is Trudeau and the many leaders like him? Why do they press their populations so hard with progressive kindness? Herein is a lesson for us all. When vot...
Feb 16, 2022•16 min
Trudeau Keeps Canada Safe
In what seems like hyperbole from a dystopian nightmare novel, Canada has declared it will freeze bank accounts (without court orders) and cancel the insurance of protestors who do not protest according to what the government deems a 'legal' protest. The widening of Canada's terrorism financial laws to control crowdfunding and cryptocurrencies in Canada will be PERMANENT and will not end at the conclusion of the Emergencies Act. In a stunning display of double speak, Prime Minister Justin Trudea...
Feb 15, 2022•20 min
Dr Debbie Garratt: manipulated by Covid-19 Messaging
Dr Debbie Garratt is an author, counsellor to physicians, clinical supervisor and registered nurse. As the counsellor to GPs and other medical practitioners, Debbie is witnessing first hand the unnecessary destruction to our healthcare systems in Australia by governments on the warpath to ‘keep us safe’. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/j40KyHuFxJA --------------------------------- DISCERNABLE Our Private Community: https://discernable.locals.com The Crew Mailing List: https://discernable.io...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 50 min
Cosplay - Finding Your Inner Hero
Corrine joins Matt to teach us what cosplay is all about and why everyone needs to ‘find their inner hero’, no matter their age. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/zFpSCKm6myo ----------------------------------- DISCERNABLE Our Private Community: https://discernable.locals.com The Crew Mailing List: https://discernable.io/crew The Podcast: http://discernable.io/listen The Video Archive: https://www.youtube.com/discernable & https://odysee.com/@discernable Our Town Hall on Creating and Grow...
Feb 09, 2022•3 hr 15 min
Let's Talk Virtue Signaling with Dr Cameron Murray
Dr Cameron Murray returns to Discernable to talk virtue signaling and group psychology. As an economist specialising in human behaviour, corruption and property, he conducts research and experiments on the ‘groupish’ behaviour of humans and how those groups are formed, maintained, and dismantled. A key ingredient of any human ‘group’, ‘tribe’ or ‘crowd’ is the signals they employ and spread to new converts. Group ‘signaling’ explains much of the pandemic reaction we witness today in both governm...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 38 min
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