On August 31st, March for Australia spilled across the streets and into the headlines. But who organised it? And if not the neo-Nazis of Australia’s far-right National Socialist Network (NSN), then why did their notorious leader Thomas Sewell take the main stage in Melbourne?Victorian State Correspondent Benita Kolovos sits down with Stephen to explore:📣 the complexities behind the rally’s messaging, 🔍 myths and lies about immigration,❌ and the attack on Camp Sovereign. Plus, get the backstory on Victoria’s historic Treaty Bill, Dan Andrews’s visit to China, and the housing plans that have sent some inner Melbourne residents into a frenzy.Support the showNew episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic)LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh)Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod)Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) 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 world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au
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Ep. 315: The Green-Slayer with Sarah Witty
When Sarah Witty de-throned Adam Bandt as the Member for Melbourne, it came as a surprise to many - none more than Adam Bandt.“He wouldn’t have been surprised if he was out talking to people like I was,” said Sarah. “There was a definite swing.”The newly-minted Melbourne MP joins Socially Democratic to talk about the core values that guided her - even when she didn’t know what she wanted to be when she grew up. She shares her journey through corporate life, foster parenting, the community sector, and finally, the halls of Parliament. This is part one of our special series on the ALP Class of 2025. Let us know who you want to hear from next.Support the showNew episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic)LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh)Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod)Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) 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 world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au
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Ep. 314: Right Notes, Wrong Order with John McTernan
💰In June, Keir Starmer’s Labour government proposed significant cuts to disability benefits for the UK's most vulnerable citizens. 🟢 With his party holding a clear majority in Parliament, there should have been no issue getting it done.💥 But in a surprise move, 126 Labour backbenchers rebelled - refusing to vote for the cuts, which had no basis in any real vision beyond saving money, or a bald “cash grab” as Starmer’s detractors put it.☝️ This was just one of many high profile gaffes for the troubled government, which has now been surpassed in the polls by Nigel Farage’s right-wing nationalist Reform Party.❓❓So what went wrong, and can Labour recover before it’s too late?John McTernan, Former communications director for Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Julia Gillard, sits down with Stephen Donnelly to spill the tea.Support the showNew episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic)LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh)Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod)Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) 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 world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au
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Ep. 313: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone - August
Welcome back to Socially Democratic!This week, we’ve got planes, trains, and ornery Teals.The Transport Workers’ Union wins a landmark case against Qantas. Where to from here?The Economic Reform Roundtable took place in Canberra last week. Journalists tried to spice it up with a Chalmers vs. Albo angle, but we think construction codes are more exciting!The Albanese Government moves to recognise the State of Palestine. Where do the Australian people stand?This, plus Jessie’s comms breakdown examines the latest hit piece on Deputy PM Richard Marles, and David’s filibuster unpacks the Victorian Liberal party squabbles.#auspol #labor #progressivepolitics #campaign #podcast #politics #expertguests #SRL #Greens #PartyRoom #StateofPalestine #Albanese #government #EconomicReformRoundtable #Chalmers #Teals #Greens #ALP #Liberals #TWY #TransportWorkersUnion #Qantas #ruling #listenerquestionsSupport the showNew episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic)LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh)Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod)Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) 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 world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au
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Ep. 312: Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan - Today’s Debate is Tomorrow’s No-Brainer
🤔 How much do you really know about Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan ?She joins us in the Socially Democratic office for a special episode with Stephen Donnelly.📺 You can also watch the full interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/gm-AP9OcHUwWhile “some” people have their knickers in a twist over her government’s Work From Home announcement, and the Suburban Rail Loop remains hotly contested, at least by one newspaper - 🔥Jacinta Allan is un-phased by the critics. She takes us through her personal story, the values that ground her, and the bold, pragmatic vision she has for the Education State.What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments.Support the showNew episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic)LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh)Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod)Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) 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 world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au
Socially Democratic is your weekly centre-left politics and campaign podcast hosted by Stephen Donnelly, founder of Dunn Street - a campaign agency bringing change by organising from the ground up. Each Friday, Stephen and guests breakdown the issues shaping Australia and the rest of the world and the social democrats leading them. Follow on Instagram at @dunn.street Facebook at @dunnstreetaustralia Twitter at @Dunn_Street_LinkedIn at Dunn Street Website at dunnstreet.com.au
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