40. An election result for the ages
Well… no one was expecting that result, not even the Labor Party. Join Elana, Steve and a rehabilitated former Liberal as they consider the immediate aftermath of the election, while …
39. The education election
Education is possibly the third pillar of the cost of living crisis, in that it impacts young people and their families at almost every stage of life before the age …
38. The health election
Picking up from our last episode, Elana will take you through what is essentially the other half of the cost of living crisis – health, and access to healthcare. The …
37. The cost of living election
The first in a series of episodes where Elana takes listeners through the logical groupings of 30+ Australian Democrats policy platforms. This episode covers the cost of living crisis – …
36. The election budget we had to have
Elana is back, and is joined by co-host Steve Baty and Victorian Senate candidate Heath McKenzie to review the 2025 budget, in the wake of the 2025 federal election finally …
35. The state of… everything
After an accidental hiatus, Elana is back to discuss her very excellent, totally accurate, very good prediction about the US election. Oh wait, we’re getting an update… Show notes:The very …
Seasons Greetings 2024
Wishing all of our listeners are safe and happy holiday season, and a merry Christmas for those who celebrate. Show Notes The Australian Democrats’ submission to the Senate inquiry into …
34. The State of the Union
Elana conducts a wellness check on the United States. At the time of publishing this episode the US election is a week away, and to say that it’s one of …
Bonus: Census 2026
The Prime Ministerial captain’s call on the 2026 census and the multiple excuses and backlfips required to ensure that the government ended up in almost the same position as they …
33. Nuclear Fantasies
In June Peter Dutton finally unveiled the Coalition’s widely spruiked and much anticipated policy on nuclear energy for Australia. But is it a feasible solution to Australia’s energy woes, or …