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Why Can't They Just...

Why Can't They Just
Why Can't They Just...
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    Bonus episode: War on Iran crisis and Australia's response

    11/04/2026 | 48 mins.
    Janaline and William discuss the US and Israel attack on Iran and their response to shut the Straight of Hormuz. Furthermore they discuss Australia's position on the conflict and talk about whether a better choice for the Albanese government was available at the time.
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    Music Credits:
    Composer: Franz Schubert

    Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929)

    Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano)
    Adolf Busch (Violin)

    Hermann Busch (Cello)

    https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3
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    Why YOU should vote Labor with Ella Haddad MP

    11/04/2026 | 45 mins.
    Janaline William and Ella Haddad delve into why they have decided to join and vote Labor. They discuss the importance of Labor governments and initiatives for environment, justice and support for vulnerable people why and alternative progressive coalition government with several left wing parties is not a better alternative.

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    If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: [email protected].
    Music Credits:
    Composer: Franz Schubert

    Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929)

    Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano)
    Adolf Busch (Violin)

    Hermann Busch (Cello)

    https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3
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    Housing and cost of rent

    09/03/2026 | 43 mins.
    Janaline and William delve into the pros and cons of rent freezes as a cost of living measure and talk about the broader issues of housing affordability.
    Here is the transcript.
    The live event mentioned is on Sunday the 15th of March at 2pm, in the AEU Tasmanian branch here:
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/B6p9cZ9pyiQtg4zf8
    Please rate and review us - it helps people find the show.
    If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: [email protected].
    Music Credits:
    Composer: Franz Schubert

    Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929)

    Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano)
    Adolf Busch (Violin)

    Hermann Busch (Cello)

    https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3
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    Rise of One Nation

    24/02/2026 | 43 mins.
    Janaline and William discuss the implications of One Nation overtaking the Coalition in the latest polls and how the Labor Party needs to adjust to a changing political environment.
    The Dan Carlin reference was a reference to Dan Carlin's Wrath of the Khans Series in his Hardcore History Podcast.
    Here's the ⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠.
    Please rate and review us - it helps people find the show.
    If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: [email protected].
    Music Credits:
    Composer: Franz Schubert

    Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929)

    Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano)
    Adolf Busch (Violin)

    Hermann Busch (Cello)

    https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3
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    Australia's New Hate Speech Laws

    09/02/2026 | 35 mins.
    Janaline and William discuss the hate speech laws passed in the parliament in the wake of the Bondi attack. They discuss the implications of the new laws, whether they were necessary and if the government should be doing something else to combat antisemitism.
    Here's the ⁠transcript⁠.
    Please rate and review us - it helps people find the show.
    If you'd like to send us feedback or suggestions, especially if you have your own 'Why Can't They Just' question, email us at: [email protected].
    Music Credits:
    Composer: Franz Schubert

    Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929)

    Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano)
    Adolf Busch (Violin)

    Hermann Busch (Cello)

    https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h/disc1/01.02.+Trio+No.+2+in+E+Flat+Major%2C+Op.+100%3A+Andante+con+moto.mp3

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A podcast aimed at delving into Australian politics and policy with a focus on environment, wealth inequality and foreign policy. We try to answer the question why can't they (the government) just solve big issues with simple solutions
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