Bogan Intelligentsia

In a sharp and revealing conversation on Bogan Intelligentsia, investigative journalist and editor of The Klaxon, Anthony Klan, joins us to pull back the curtain on the pro-Israel lobby’s influence in Australian politics, media and public institutions.
Drawing on his recent reporting, Anthony dives deep into Jillian Segal’s dual role as Antisemitism Envoy while tied to pro-Israel lobby groups, her family trust donations to the far-right Advance network, and her high-profile appearances at the Royal Commission. He also covers the savage attacks on Sarah Schwartz of the Jewish Council of Australia, the Australian Jewish News article that was published then deleted, aggressive lobbying that led to event cancellations, and the broader push to constrain protest and criticism of Israel.
Podcast Details: : 48 min | Released 12 July, 2026 |  Anthony Klan – Investigative Journalist & Editor of The Klaxon
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Podcast Details: : 45 min | Released 05 July, 2026 |  Wendy Bacon – Investigative Journalist & Activist  

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In this hard-hitting episode of Bogan Intelligentsia (Episode 67), we sit down with Michael West — one of Australia’s most fearless independent journalists and founder of Michael West Media — for a no-holds-barred look at power, influence, and the battle for truth in Australian media. Michael unpacks the explosive BHP court case against MWM and injured whistleblower Simon Turner, exposing how corporations weaponise the legal system to silence reporting. West dives deep into fossil fuel money shaping media and politics, the staggering flow of public funds to the Israel lobby and speaks frankly on transparency, disparities, and influence.
Podcast Details: : 73 min | Released 22 June, 2026 | Michael West – Investigative Journalist & Founder of Michael West Media

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In this powerful and timely episode of Bogan Intelligentsia, we sit down with Laith Marouf — Beirut-based journalist, founder of ⁨@tvfreepalestine⁩ and one of the most consistent on-the-ground voices reporting from Lebanon and the resistance front. Laith delivers a hard-hitting update on the situation in southern Lebanon, exposing Israeli ceasefire violations, double-tap strikes in Tyre, the symbolic occupation of Beaufort Castle, and the game-changing impact of Hezbollah’s FPV drones. He breaks down the reality behind the so-called ceasefire, signs of Israeli desperation, and the critical crossroads ahead: full withdrawal or a wider war involving Iran.
Podcast Details: 67 min | Released 3 June 2026 | Laith Marouf – Beirut-based journalist & Free Palestine TV founder 

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In this episode of Bogan Intelligentsia, we sit down with Anneke Demanuele — Victorian Socialists Upper House candidate for Western Metropolitan in the 2026 Victorian state election, co-host of The Party Line podcast, Red Flag contributor, and leading anti-far-right organiser. 
Anneke talks about socialism in Australia today, the mission and strategy of Victorian Socialists, and how the left can fight back against neoliberal decay, the rise of One Nation and the far-right, and Labor’s rightward shift. 
Podcast Details: 68 min | Released 30 May 2026 | Anneke Demanuele – Victorian Socialists Upper House candidate, The Party Line co-host & Red Flag contributor

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