Dunn Street Founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by SeeBeyondBorders CEO Ed Stuttleworth. Ed discusses how he entered the charity industry and the challenges his organisation faces in order to bring quality education to the youth of Cambodia. To show your support for Ed and SeeBeyondBorders, follow this link to their website: https://www.seebeyondborders.org/ The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to ...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Senator for NSW, Labor’s Kristina Keneally. Senator Keneally talked about growing up in Ohio, feminist theology, the NBA (and the Last Dance), how the Morrison Government sub-contracted leadership during the Covid 19 pandemic, climate policy, and right wing nut jobs. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community,...
Nov 25, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by SupportAct CEO, Clive Miller. Clive discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the Australian music industry and how SupportAct works to assist thousands of entertainment industry workers affected by financial difficulty or mental health issues, particularly during the lockdown. To find out how you can help, follow these links: https://supportact.org.au/give-help/ and https://www.ausmusictshirtday.org.au/ The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democrat...
Nov 13, 2020•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Obama organizer Sam Schneidman to unpack Election Day and the days following. As of recording, a winner is still yet to be officially declared. While President Trump claimed a false victory, his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, is now building a lead in key battleground states of Pennsylvania and Georgia as he closes in on 270 electoral votes. While we await the results, Sam discusses the many twists and turns of the election so far, from ...
Nov 07, 2020•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by fan favourites - Democratic strategist Katie Connolly and former Obama organiser Sam Scheidman for our final US Election preview episode. It has been quite a journey, having covered the campaign trail since June 2019. In our final election preview episode before November 3rd, Katie and Sam give us their insights into polling trends, counties to watch, early voting trends, and share their final predictions in the lead up to the most decisive elec...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Elliot Stein from public affairs firm, Hawker Britton, to get you up to date with this Saturday’s Queensland state election. Elliot gives a comprehensive overview of the Labor and LNP campaigns, the key battleground seats to watch and campaign strategies to ensure Queensland Labor secure its third term in government. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you org...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Ross Morales Rocketto, Co-Founder of the Run for Something PAC - a progressive American political organization dedicated to recruiting and supporting young candidates running for down-ballot office. Ross discusses his journey in democratic politics, how Run for Something works to elect more young progressives into government, expanding the pipeline for candidates from diverse backgrounds and who to watch in the class of 2020. The presenting spon...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Queensland ALP Assistant State Secretary and Member for the seat of South Brisbane, Jackie Trad. Jackie discusses growing up as a second generation immigrant in Queensland, returning to Lebanon at the height of the Civil War, entering politics, and her insights into the 2020 Queensland state election. To volunteer to help re-elect Jackie, sign up at https://jackietrad.com.au/ The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Du...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by progressive campaign strategist and Obama field alum Katie Parsons to discuss the Democrats’ ground-game, electoral organizing and voter canvassing, in the lead up to the US general election, which is now less than 19 days away. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly handed the mics over to three incredible women who are currently running in Victorian local government elections this month for a special episode. Amy Muratore from the Yarra Ranges, Ismene Thiveos - standing in the People’s Republic of Moreland, and Wesa Chau who is Labor’s Deputy Lord Mayor candidate for the City of Melbourne share their experiences running for public office. In an insightful and honest conversation, the three candidates bring their diverse...
Oct 09, 2020•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Obama Organizer and fan favourite Sam Schneidman to discuss the “dumpster fire” that was the first presidential debate between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump. From the constant interruptions, to Trump’s refusal to denounce white supremacy, there is plenty to unpack from what has been dubbed the worst presidential debate in US history. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For mo...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by NSW Labor’s Shadow spokesperson for the Environment and Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington. Kate has been campaigning against the NSW Government’s poor environmental policies, in particular, stopping the expansion of the Brandy Hill Quarry, which is set to wipe out 52 hectares of koala habitat. Kate unpacks the week in parliament where NSW National’s tried to bring down their own government, and she also talks about the important work bei...
Sep 25, 2020•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service CEO, Nerita Waight to discuss the Raise the Age campaign. Around 600 Australian children aged 10 to 13 are sent to prison each year, 65% of them being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The Raise the Age campaign aims to raise the age of legal responsibility from 10 to 14, and promote services and programs that are responsive to the needs of vulnerable Australian children. Click the link find out how you can...
Sep 18, 2020•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Field Director for New Zealand Labour’s Community Action Network and current Political Organiser for Ettu (E tū) trade union - Anaru Ryall. Anaru recalls the journey to establishing Labour’s national field program and its critical role in the election of Jacinda Arden’s in the lead up to the 2017 campaign. He also unpacks the role trade unions are playing in the 2020 campaign and discusses the importance of the Maori and Pacifica communit...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Gunditjmara woman and Managing Director of Clothing the Gap, Laura Thompson, and Peter Francis one of Australia’s pre-eminent lawyers on technology commercialisation and intellectual property. They discuss the current ownership dispute around the Aboriginal flag and return this historical and cultural emblem to the people. Find out how you can show your support for the Free the Flag campaign here: https://bit.ly/354oZvm The presenting sponsor of...
Sep 04, 2020•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Katie Connolly, Democratic pollster and strategist at the Benenson Strategy Group. As a former lead pollster for Obama in 2012, Hillary in 2016 and adviser to Mayor Pete Buttigieg's 2020 presidential campaign, Katie brings a wealth of insider campaign experience to the 2020 presidential campaign conversation. Fresh off the Buttigieg campaign, Katie discusses the highs and lows of a Democratic primary campaign, the path for Biden-Harris and ...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street Founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by our US Correspondant and former Obama for America organizer - Sam Schneidman. Sam and Stephen unpack the 4 day Democratic National Convention that launched the historic Biden-Harris presidential campaign. They discuss what the virtual convention landed, what didn’t, and how serious an impact the changes to the United States Postal Service will have on the election outcome. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street....
Aug 22, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street Founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Kent Rowe to discuss the upcoming election in the Northern Territory. Kent is the former Secretary and Campaign Director for Territory Labor. With Territorians going to the polls on Saturday 22 August, Kent and Stephen preview Michael Gunner and Labor’s re-election prospects, the critical seats to watch on election night and why you need to campaign in the Territory at least once. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street Founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Richard Marles MP - Deputy Leader of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party and shadow spokesperson for Defence. Richard came on to discuss Australia’s COVID response and the role of opposition during a global crisis. Richard also touches on the importance of sport during times of crisis and the relationship between Australia and China. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Stre...
Aug 07, 2020•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by national Co-Convenor for Labor Environment Action Network (LEAN), Felicity Wade to respond to Labor's federal member for Hunter, Joel Fitzgibbon following his remarks on SkyNews this week that resurrected the timeless brown v green debate inside the Labor Party. Felicity outlined the important role green politics can play in building a broader electoral social democratic coalition, the conversations LEAN is holding in coal regions like the ...
Jul 31, 2020•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by former Chief of Staff to New Zealand Labour leaders, Jacinda Ardern and Andrew Little - Neale Jones. Neale and Stephen discuss New Zealand's successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the leadership of Jacinda Ardern, governing in coalition with the Greens Party and NZ First, and they unpack Labour's prospects in the upcoming general election. This weeks episode is produced by Rebecca Connell. The presenting sponsor of S...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by former Obama organiser and regular US politics correspondent - Sam Schneidman for our monthly catch up. Sam and Stephen broke down the past month in US politics including the impact COVID-19 is having on the November elections, the strong polling numbers for Joe Biden, senate races to watch, why Sam doesn’t want to talk about the Lincoln Project, the SCOTUS decision on Trump’s taxes and Rest in Peace John Lewis. The presenting sponso...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by Labor’s Josh Burns, federal member for MacNamara. Josh spoke about life as a public official, broke down Kristy McBain’s win for Labor in the Eden-Monaro by-election, how federal Labor remains relevant in the midst of a global crisis, holding the Morrison government accountable, reforming the Labor Party, and even managed time to fit in some NBA talk and thoughts on the Michael Jordan doco, The Last Dance . Today's episode was p...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by Shannon Talbert - Deputy Senior Political Director for Color of Change - the largest online racial justice organisation in the United States. Shannon spoke on how Color of Change responded, developed and got organised during COVID-19 and their rapid response to the death's Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Shannon unpacks how Coronavirus is impacting on black lives, particularly people incarcerated, holding the med...
Jul 03, 2020•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by two former Victorian Labor State Secretaries, David Feeney and Erik Locke. Following the 60 Minutes/The Age report into systemic branch stacking inside the Victorian branch of the Australian Labor Party, David and Erik discuss the fallout from the story, Premier Dan Andrews swift response and how Steve Bracks and Jenny Macklin can use this watershed moment to bring cultural and organisational change in Victorian Labor. Today's e...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by policy expert and author Andrew Wear. Andrew has published a new book - " Solved! How other countries have cracked the world's biggest problems and we can to ". He discusses successful examples of countries that have adopted game changing policies how Australia should follow these key examples. Today's episode was produced by Pam Kiriakidis. Download on your fav podcast app today. More info on Andrew's book S...
Jun 19, 2020•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by former Obama organiser and our regular US politics guest, Sam Schneidman. Sam and Stephen consider the impact the BLM protests will have on the 2020 race, discuss the shift in polling around public sentiment against systematic racism in the United States, GOP voter suppression tactics, and assess Biden's campaign since April. Today's episode was produced by Pam Kiriakidis. Download on your fav podcast app today. To support ...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly handed over the podcast microphone to two Aboriginal leaders – First People’s Assembly member Uncle Mookeye and artist and activist Laura Thompson for this week’s episode of Socially Democratic. In the shadow of this weekend’s Black Lives Matter’s Australia protests, Laura and Uncle Mookeye hold an honest and insightful conversation about racial justice, the stolen generation, self determination and the growth of Aboriginal businesses, free the flag campaign,...
Jun 09, 2020•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by Molly Willmott – President of the National Union of students. Molly is a passionate activist at Melbourne University, and has been involved for around 5 years now. She spoke about the challenges that 2020 has brought for students and how NUS have adapted to these changes. Although Covid-19 throw a spanner in the works for the NUS, she is still fighting for student unionism and social justice issues. Today's episode was produced ...
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by Kate Thwaites MP - Federal Labor Member for Jagajaga Before being elected to Parliament, Kate was a journalist at the ABC, learning the ropes of Australian media. She spoke about how the media landscape has significantly changed and how fundamental it is to our democracy. Today's episode was produced by Pam Kiriakidis. Download on your fav podcast app today. Kate has written an article on the decline of public interest journalis...
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