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Episode 407 - Positive News is Hard to Find
In this episode we discuss:Good NewsRecreation DayRBA Rate RiseThe IMF has ideasGazaTrumpNew PatronSubmarinesProfessor Marcia Langton has called for 'uniform alcohol restrictions' across the NTUN ResolutionsGreens threaten Brisbane landlordsTo financially
Episode 406 - Separating Cultural Groups and State
In this episode we look at objections to religious privilege and how that compares to other cultural groups and whether ancestral rights are a valid distinction. Plus other bits and pieces.To financially support the Podcast you can make a per-episode dona
Episode 405 - More Ridiculous and Embarrassing Ideas.
In this episode we discuss:5 Days of Grief leaveComparisons to the Republic voteFrank BrennanRemember LiamAlasdair MacintyreCam Bagged MeQuick counterpointsPitifulGuy Rundle on The VoiceTreatyBoarding School OptionsEssential Poll on GazaTo financially sup
Episode 404 - Examining the Entrails
In this episode, we discuss the result of the referendum and the latest in GazaTo financially support the Podcast you can make a per-episode donation via Patreon or donate through PaypalWe Livestream every Tuesday night at 7:30pm Brisbane time. Follow us
Episode 403 - Gaza
We discuss feedback about The Voice episode and the Israel-Palestine conflict in this episode.To financially support the Podcast you can make a per-episode donation via Patreon or donate through PaypalWe Livestream every Tuesday night at 7:30pm Brisbane t
Episode 402 - Final Thoughts on The Voice
In this episode, I talk about:(00:24) Introduction(14:59) History(27:17) The Proposal(31:18) Ideas about Racism(49:04) Ideas about Class and Identity Politics(01:12:18) Not Heard(01:14:46) Name an issue that The Voice would've improved(01:35:20) Bike Shed
Episode 401 - Islamic Voice Thought Experiment
In this episode we discuss:(00:00) 401(00:28) Intro(02:41) Spy Balloons(08:34) Nuclear Power(11:32) Scomo is Right!(14:32) Joe Rogan is a dating red flag(19:49) Patrons(20:42) Friends of School Chaplaincy(21:43) Can Polls be trusted?(29:29) Michael Mansel
Episode 400 - More News, Politics, Sex and Religion
In this episode we discuss:(00:28) Intro(03:40) Reflections(23:52) Rock N Roll Culture(26:42) Feedback(33:43) Essential Poll(37:26) Rundle on The Greens(40:31) Tim Gurner(45:36) Joe Rogan(48:58) Thank You Patrons(53:23) Wrapping UpChapters, images & s
Episode 399 - The Voice
In this episode, we discuss:The VoiceTo financially support the Podcast you can make a per-episode donation via Patreon or donate through PaypalWe Livestream every Tuesday night at 7:30pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube, watch us live and
Episode 398 - We should be angry
In this episode we discuss:(00:00) Intro(04:50) Echidna Strategy(17:44) Brics(21:52) Newspoll(28:38) Property Stuff Again(35:22) Media and Propaganda(49:23) Ukraine UpdateChapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm.To financially support the Pod