Best Australian Unity Podcasts (2025)

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Bending the knee 43:13

2d ago43:13

43:13

US expert Emma Shortis joins Democracy Sausage to talk about the reshaping of the US-Australia relationship, misguided assumptions and finding Australia’s place in the world. Can Trump be treated as an aberration in US foreign policy or has he permanently reshaped the global order? Does fealty to Trump’s America make Australia safer or should we re…

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A Darker Shade of Green: Sustainable Bonds with David Gallagher of Artesian 31:40

9d ago31:40

31:40

Not all ethical investments are created equal. In this episode, we go deep into the world of green and sustainable bonds with David Gallagher, Head of Australian Fixed Income at Artesian. Prior to joining Artesian, David spent 9 years in the United Kingdom working for Deutsche Bank and RBS. David has a Master of Applied Finance from Kaplan and won …

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Ep8 - Inside Gaza: A Surgeon’s Witness to Genocide & Humanitarian Medicine w/ Dr Herwig Drobetz 2:03:12

9d ago2:03:12

2:03:12

On the 8th episode of Mycelial, we speak with Dr Herwig Drobetz. Professor and surgeon Dr Drobetz is an Austrian Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon operating and living in Lismore Australia, who also spends time every year serving in humanitarian aid missions with Red Cross and Medicines Sans Frontiers which translates to Doctors Without Borders. In this e…

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The face of election night with Antony Green 44:08

9d ago44:08

44:08

The ABC’s Chief Election Analyst Emeritus Antony Green joins Democracy Sausage to discuss a career spent covering elections. Antony Green has covered more than 90 elections. How does this recent one compare to ones in the past? What does the ‘broad church’ of the Liberal party mean these days? And will Labor ever be vulnerable to an ‘orange’ indepe…

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Permanent unpredictability with Jim Chalmers 33:12

16d ago33:12

33:12

Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins Mark Kenny to talk our changing economic environment, productivity and ‘progressive patriotism’. Amid the unpredictability of the current economic environment, how can Australia benefit from global change? What is the government planning to do to ensure productivity roundtables are actually productive? And how can we me…

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The soul of the party 53:45

23d ago53:45

53:45

Join Democracy Sausage co-hosts to discuss the US, domestic fiscal debates and what to expect in the weeks ahead. What will the agenda be for the Albanese-Trump meeting at the G7, especially with the unfolding instability in the US? What does the conversation around the proposed changes to superannuation taxation say about our expectations for gove…

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On the road 45:01

1M ago45:01

45:01

Former Attorney-General George Brandis joins Democracy Sausage to discuss the Liberal Party’s “Jack Kerouac political experience” and wider political trends. Is the Liberal Party’s shift to the right a more recent trend or has it been a long time coming? Does the party still need to find itself? And is it finally time for gender quotas? On this epi…

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Class is in session 56:08

1M ago56:08

56:08

The hosts of Democracy Sausage are joined by political scientist Jill Sheppard and ANU students to gauge the current state of politics. Will the tensions between the Liberal and National parties be a shot in the foot or an opportunity to reshape the parties? What questions and issues linger for Australia’s young people after the federal election? A…

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Journey of rediscovery 53:01

1M ago53:01

53:01

Correspondent Jason Koutsoukis joins Democracy Sausage to discuss the latest power plays, election missteps and the lost heart of the Liberal party. How did the Liberal party misjudge the election? Now returned to power, can Labor deliver on its election promises? And is Sussan Ley up to the task of reshaping a Liberal party adrift? On this episode…

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Cabinet battles 46:01

2M ago46:01

46:01

Political scientist Dr Jill Sheppard and independent electoral analyst Ben Raue unpack the latest results on seats and preference flows, the cabinet battles in the party room and the two-party system. With some of the election dust settled, what does it tell us about the relevancy of two-party preferred polling? Can Albanese maintain party unity wi…

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Can't divide your way to unity 51:18

2M ago51:18

51:18

Join the hosts of Democracy Sausage for a discussion about Labor’s victory and what it means. What can we expect from Albanese’s leadership approach the second time around? Can we expect Labor to continue to have the same level of unity? And how can the Liberals rebuild after their election defeat? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor Ma…

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The pub test 1:04:30

2M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

In the final week before ballots are counted, Jill Sheppard and Frank Bongiorno join Democracy Sausage for a live discussion where they sink their teeth into the 2025 federal election. Who won the four debates, and do they even change people’s minds? In a scenario where we end up with a minority government, what can we expect from the crossbench? A…

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From Rough Sleeping to a Place to call Home: Providing Positive Impact with the Regnan Credit Impact Trust 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

This interview is with George Bishay and Murray Ackman from the Regnan Credit Impact Trust team. In this discussion we demystify impact bonds, with some real life stories about the positive social and environmental impact that bonds can provide. George’s investment management career spans over 30 years with Regnan’s parent Pendal and its predecesso…

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Resurrections and reversals 42:49

2M ago42:49

42:49

Data analyst Simon Jackman joins Democracy Sausage to chat about the polls, swing seats and how the global uncertainty is impacting this election. When did Labor’s recovery start? How has uncertainty in the US influenced the framing of this election and left the Coalition vulnerable? And does this election cycle point to any changes in how the majo…

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Rizzinformation 51:15

3M ago51:15

51:15

Political communications expert Andrea Carson joins Democracy Sausage to discuss social media, misinformation and disinformation and what ideas, if any, are actually landing with a disengaged electorate. Which campaign messages are cutting through in both traditional and social media? Are mis- and disinformation seducing the electorate any more tha…

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Bucking the precedent 52:07

3M ago52:07

52:07

Historian Frank Bongiorno joins Democracy Sausage to tell us what we can learn from precedent, and what's unusual about this federal election. How will Trump’s tariffs sway this campaign and Australia’s relationship with the US? Has Labor flipped the worldwide incumbency disadvantage trend? And how much campaigning is landing with a disengaged popu…

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Ep7 - The Housing Crisis, Wealth Gaps, and Community-Led Solutions to the Commodification of Basic Human Rights w/ Chels Hood Withey 1:44:20

3M ago1:44:20

1:44:20

On the 7th episode of Mycelial, we speak with Chels Hood Withey. Chels Hood Withey is a passionate Community Organiser, Advocate and Creative Problem-Solver dedicated to equity, justice, and systemic change. As the founder of House You, a Housing-First Campaign, Lead Organiser in the Community Disaster Action Group and Northern Rivers Organiser of …

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Testing the suburban strategy 47:48

3M ago47:48

47:48

In the first sausage sizzle of this federal election campaign, pollster Shaun Ratcliff gives Democracy Sausage an update on the state of the campaign. Is Labor bouncing back in the polls? How likely is it that Will Peter Dutton pull off his appeal to voters in the outer suburbs? And will the question ‘are you better off than you were three years ag…

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Adaptation, AI, EV’s & Bankers in Speedboats: The Future of Impact Investing with Tim Crockford of Regnan 41:13

3M ago41:13

41:13

This interview is with Tim Crockford, who leads the Regnan Global Equity Impact Solutions team. In this wide ranging discussion we cover Trump 2.0, investing in climate adaptation as well as mitigation, smart grids, water leaks, AI, EV’s, innovative Indonesian banking, and other positive impact investments. Tim co-founded the Hermes Impact team in …

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The top-up budget spills over? 44:39

3M ago44:39

44:39

Economist Kristen Sobeck joins Democracy Sausage to break down the budget – the goods, the bads and the ‘X factor’ unknowns. Will the budget do enough to deal with cost-of-living concerns? Is Treasurer Jim Chalmers playing economic chess or political checkers? And how can we engineer a tax system that creates a more equitable ‘good life’ in Austral…

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Organisation tips to get your 'Ducks in a row' 14:48

3M ago14:48

14:48

In this episode of the ⁠BUILD.com.au⁠ Podcast, Casey speaks with ⁠Ducks in a row⁠ founder and lead organiser Eve Mizzi about her organisation service and how to approach decluttering with an open mind while checking all the boxes. Eve discusses what the biggest client demographic is, tips and tricks in interior design and how ‘Ducks in a row’ came …

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Talking tough or scapegoating 49:51

4M ago49:51

49:51

Migration expert Alan Gamlen joins Democracy Sausage to unpack the arguments and misconceptions around immigration. What is it about immigration that makes voters so anxious? What are the misconceptions we have about migration? And with Peter Dutton mulling over a referendum to give ministers the power the ability to strip dual nationals of citizen…

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All cloud, no lining 39:57

4M ago39:57

39:57

Researcher Nicholas Biddle joins Democracy Sausage to discuss new research on Australia’s optimism (or lack thereof), what’s driving it, and what it means for the election. What’s the current mood in Australia and how is it impacting votes? Can our pessimism drive support for any particular policy, party or candidate? And will we see populist suppo…

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Monkey see, monkey don’t? 54:01

4M ago54:01

54:01

Political scientist Shaun Ratcliff joins Democracy Sausage to discuss election polls, influential demographics, and whether foreign politics are at the forefront of voter's minds. How will Donald Trump's hostile meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy affect diplomatic ties between Australia and the United States? What are the key issues influencing Austr…

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Keep calm, Keir-y on? 44:15

4M ago44:15

44:15

We Are New Britain's Anna McShane joins Democracy Sausage to talk British politics, the return of President Trump, and the power of visible change in uniting public support. With the Australian federal election on the horizon, what can we learn from the leadership styles of politicians across the world? Should UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer take on…

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Autumn/Winter interior colour trends with Dulux Paint 19:16

4M ago19:16

19:16

In this episode of the BUILD.com.au Podcast, Danny speaks with Dulux colour and communications manager Andrea Lucena-Orr about the colour trends that the Dulux Colour Forecasters predict for the upcoming autumn/winter. Andrea discusses why consumers gravitate towards muted colours during the colder seasons, as well as useful ways to renovate your h…

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Ep6 - Ritual, Plant Medicine and Why its Beneficial Westerners Learn Indigenous Wisdom and Ways w/ Omora Sonqo and Sophie Samrow 2:01:01

5M ago2:01:01

2:01:01

On the 6th episode of Mycelial, we speak with Omora Sonqo and Sophie Samrow. Omora is a revered indigenous Medicine Man, musician, and healer from the Maputche nation of Chile. He embodies a profound connection to a lineage of healers that spans generations within his family. Sophie is the founder of Conscious Flow Breathwork and a passionate Holis…

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An unpredictable race? 46:34

5M ago46:34

46:34

The Tally Room’s Ben Raue joins Democracy Sausage to talk by-election results, swing seats and what it all means for the federal election. What lessons we take from the most recent by-elections? What do they tell us about long-term shifts in Australian politics? And what are the patterns we should watch for ahead of the federal election? On this ep…

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Countering effective mislabelling 44:19

5M ago44:19

44:19

Senator Larissa Waters joins Democracy Sausage to talk electoral reform, resisting the far right and the Greens’ ongoing negotiations. What’s stopping donations data from being revealed in real-time? Do proposed donation reforms go far enough to strengthen Australian democracy? And is the left too fractured to rise to the challenge at the next elec…

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