Episode description

Dylan is joined by Paul Strangio, Emeritus Professor of Politics at Monash University, to discuss Anthony Albanese’s Prime Ministership and the key issues ahead of early next year’s election. (0:57)

Writer, Triple R broadcaster and Yorta Yorta man Daniel James visits to unpack his recent piece for The Monthly that covered his visit to Alice Springs and the social issues and government failures facing the area. (21:21)

Financial journalist Alan Kohler dives into the ongoing issues informing Australia’s housing crisis, as analysed in his new book The Great Divide which revises his 2023 Quarterly Essay. (38:50)

Plus, historian and author Dr Deborah Lee Talbot discusses the impacts of cruise company P&O ceasing their operations in 2025, and the role that cruise lines have played in soft diplomacy between Australia and Papa New Guinea. (54:30)

And finally, N’fa Jones, African Australian hip hop artist and member of Cool Out Sun, drops by to chat about the creation of the group’s new album A LION IS A LION and upcoming shows. (1:04:44)