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 …

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 …

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: Robodebt Officers off the Hook

Elana is back with an article she wrote in response to the recent decision by the National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC) not to open an investigation into the referrals made …

Bonus: Referendum Explainer

Too young to have never voted in a referendum before? Old enough that it’s been some time since the last time you voted in one? In this episode we explain …