Socially Democratic

Socially Democratic Australia's weekly centre-left politics and campaign podcast, breaking down the issues in Australia and abroad, with expert guests.

Ep. 318: Leading the Comeback with 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand, Chris Hipkins is out now!Listen here: https://lin...
10/10/2025

Ep. 318: Leading the Comeback with 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand, Chris Hipkins is out now!

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In this episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen Donnelly sits down with Chris Hipkins, the 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand, to talk about his journey from the Hutt Valley to the halls of power. ​

They dive into the highs and lows of leadership, lessons learned from nine years in opposition, and the challenges of rebuilding the Labour Party after a tough election loss.

Chris also shares his thoughts on the complexities of tax reform, the need for bold leadership to address New Zealand’s narrow tax base, and how Labour plans to tackle the cost of living crisis.

Tune in for a glimpse at what’s next for the NZ Labour campaign.

Plus, stay tuned until the end for Chris's hidden talent.

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Ep. 317: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone is out now! Listen here: https://linktr.ee/sociallydemocraticDid you miss us l...
03/10/2025

Ep. 317: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone is out now!

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Did you miss us last week?

Not to worry. Stephen, Jessie, and David are back with a full episode covering all the major (and some minor) stories in politics for the month of September.

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

✅ Albanese’s upcoming visit with Trump. What will it look like, and what is the aim, exactly?
✅ Jacinta Allan’s visit to China. Talking tunnels and making friends.
✅ Are the Greens returning to form? Greens Leader Larissa Waters has some choice words for Labor’s new emissions targets, and David thinks it signals something deeper.
✅ Charlie Kirk, the perils of extremist thinking, and the implications for Australian political discourse.
✅ Migration across Europe. How it is fueling the right, and how the left is fumbling their response.

👉 Plus listener questions, and more!

Mentioned in the show:

Why the rise of ‘cartel parties’ in Australia threatens our democracy: https://tr.ee/ILXvns

Australia’s 10 Most Covertly Powerful People in 2025: https://tr.ee/A7rZ4j

Ep. 316: Benita Explains it All is out now!! Listen here: https://linktr.ee/sociallydemocraticOn August 31st, March for ...
20/09/2025

Ep. 316: Benita Explains it All is out now!! Listen here: https://linktr.ee/sociallydemocratic

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?

Guardian Australia's 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.

New episodes every Friday.

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14/09/2025

Sarah Witty MP shares her deeply personal reason for getting involved in the community sector, and later running for (and winning!) the seat of Melbourne.

Listen to Episode 315 here: https://linktr.ee/sociallydemocratic

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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

11/09/2025

Sarah Witty MP knew something was up when she started talking to voters in the seat of Melbourne.

Hear how this Labor first-timer unseated the leader of the Greens in this week's Episode 315: The Green-Slayer with Sarah Witty.

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Ep. 315: The Green-Slayer with Sarah Witty is Out Now!!Listen here: https://linktr.ee/sociallydemocraticWhen Sarah Witty...
11/09/2025

Ep. 315: The Green-Slayer with Sarah Witty is Out Now!!

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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.”

Hear how Sarah made it all the way to Federal Parliament in this week's episode of Socially Democratic.

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Woo hoo! 🥳 Two really exciting milestones last week. 🎉 We reached 250,000 downloads.🎉 And we made the Apple Podcast Ne...
08/09/2025

Woo hoo! 🥳 Two really exciting milestones last week.

🎉 We reached 250,000 downloads.
🎉 And we made the Apple Podcast News Charts.

Thanks to all of our guests and listeners for your amazing support. We are really proud of the community we've built - and we're just getting started.

07/09/2025

Ep. 314: Right Notes, Wrong Order with John McTernan is OUT NOW!

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New episodes every Friday.

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

Ep. 314: Right Notes, Wrong Order with John McTernan is OUT NOW!Listen here: https://linktr.ee/sociallydemocratic💰In Jun...
04/09/2025

Ep. 314: Right Notes, Wrong Order with John McTernan is OUT NOW!

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/sociallydemocratic

💰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 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.

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03/09/2025

The Federal Greens and the Media - Fair Play or Party Foul?

Hear the whole conversation in Episode 313: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone.

Listen: https://lnkd.in/gCd8Mftf

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