
The best analysis and discussion about Australian politics and #auspol news. Presented by Eddy Jokovich and David Lewis, we look at all the issues the mainstream media wants to cover up, and do the job most journalists avoid: holding power to account. Seriously./ Twitter @NewpoliticsAU / www.patreon.com/newpolitics/ newpolitics.substack.com/ www.newpolitics.com.au
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 287 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Quite easily the most informed and clinical dissection of Australian politics in years. Every Saturday morning over coffee. #auspol
Incisive, considered and rawly real. Radar is always finely attuned to decency, arseholery and bullcrapery.
Great balanced reporting for once, love the podcast, thanks guys, and even though your ratings here are so trolled, it really just adds to your credibility that they feel they need to use such tactics (as they know their wishes cannot be justified in either sense or empiricism)
A great podcast presented by two independent journalists. Their take on Australian politics is slanted heavily to the left making a good counterbalance to traditional media outlets. Some great insights and opinion, with cutting criticism of the major parties. Unfortunately, this can be marred at times with an obvious championing of progressive minor parties and independents with little to no critical analysis of their policies or rhetoric. The hosts also tend to dip their toes into the conspirac... more
I was disappointed to hear the ongoing starvation of civilians by Israel as a ‘hunger crisis’ in the episode A year of delivery and censuring Gaza.
It is not a hunger crisis it is the deliberate and calculated starvation of a civilian population by man who has been charged with committing war crimes.
We need independent media to speak truth to power. I hope New Politics maintains its independence and avoids pleasant euphemisms when describing the horrific realities of immoral actors.
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The content primarily revolves around Australian politics, addressing critical issues such as governance, foreign policy, and social justice. Episodes feature in-depth analyses of significant political events, particularly highlighting the Labor government's actions, the Liberal Party's challenges, and cultural controversies like Indigenous rights and Palestine. The discussions often center on how mainstream media narratives influence political discourse and the accountability of political leaders. Both hosts leverage their independent journalism experience to challenge conventional wisdom, promoting thoughtful critique and diverse perspectives in all episodes, making it an appealing choice for listeners interested in a nuanced understandin... more
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