Unrepresentative Swill

Nic is back from Tasmania, and things are getting worse in NSW. The vaccine is the clear way out, but the rollout is a continual headache for the government. What are the political consequences of the NSW lockdown? Will this affect the election this year? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and...

With the US in the midst of a devastating heat wave, Nic and Rob discuss both Netflix's Too Hot to Handle and the impending climate crisis. Are extreme weather events truly linked to human induced climate change? Plus, who are Australia's biggest tax frauds, and why are they difficult to root out? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! On Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_pod...

As the Covid situation continues to worsen in NSW, news emerges that Victoria has again recorded positive cases. When will the cycle of lockdowns end, and what impact will they have within state electorates? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On...

Hey Ho! Rob is finally back from his holiday. And boy oh boy is there a lot to talk about. From vaccines and lockdowns to Barnaby Joyce to Julia Banks. It has been a wild few weeks in politics. Nic and Rob recap all the goings on across the country on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, T...

Wow! What a crazy few weeks it has been in federal and state politics with lockdowns, conflicting vaccine policy and carpark rorts. LUCKILY Rob is still away. So please enjoy this episode where we are completely ignorant of the latest news and we talk about a federal anti-corruption commission and modern Chinese foreign policy! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple...

Is Mark McGowan all that he's cracked up to be for progressive voters? As it turns out there is a very fair argument to say no, especially on the all-important issue of climate change! In a state that is so dependent on natural resources though, how can you ever hope to win government and have a progressive climate policy? Plus, we take a rapid dive into the Singaporean Political system and its un...

Great news this week as Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews gives the order allowing the Biloela family to reunite in Perth. But this entire saga, with a four year old girl becoming critically ill on Christmas Island where it seemingly makes no sense her family was in detention in the first place, has raised questions about our offshore detention system. Find out more on the Unrepresentative Swill...

As individuals we consume today much more than we ever have before in the past. But with all sorts of environmental crises at large now and many looming in the near future, is the way we consume fundamentally incompatible with sustainability? Can consumer activism deliver the change we need or do we need to rely on government or big business? We discuss this issue with our lovely friend and passio...

We’re back post exams after a short hiatus, and here to talk about everything we missed including the Victoria outbreak and what’s the go with the vaccines. Don’t miss this new episode of Unrepresentative Swill with Nic and Rob, now with more free time to research! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On In...

Labor delivered their budget reply last week with funding for social services the big-ticket issue. Can the Coalition outdo Labor on its traditional home winning ground? Additionally, with the latest Israel-Palestine conflict making headline across the world and buzzing on social media, how do you make sense of what is already a very complicated situation? All this and more on this episode of Unre...

It’s budget week baby! And what a big budget this has been . With lots to talk about, Nic and Rob delve into some of the broader points about the budget and the direction the government is taking Australia in as we come out of the pandemic. Listen now to hear our thoughts! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Faceboo...

Biden has confirmed that he will be spending big in a $2.3 trillion dollar plan to boost the US economy. Will this make a difference? Plus, Peter Dutton has signalled Australia should start taking China as a military threat more seriously. Is this the right approach? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple P...

Troubling news this week as Covid-19 runs rampant in India, causing devastating scenes and immense human suffering. Our hearts go out to India and its people in our hope that things will get better, despite the ineptitude of the Indian government. Plus, Nic and Rob cover the WA lockdown, and the NGO-isation of modern advocacy and protest, on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill. If you would lik...

With Scomo attending Biden's climate summit this week, he has come under immense fire at home about the Coalition's climate change policy. Are we truly bound to meet existential doom thanks to slow moving governments? Plus, this year marks 30 years since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. What has changed since then? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill....

Welcome back! After a short hiatus, Nic and Rob are back to talking about the infinity avalanche of scandal and bad press that continues to engulf the Morrison government. At the same time, Joe Biden is signalling a new two-pronged approach to the way he wants to deal with China. Will this work in practice? All this and more on the next episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to suppo...

The government scandal seems finally to be wrapping up, for now anyway. But down to a one seat majority, the government must be very careful with how it goes forward. While that is happening, Nic decides to rant about Ivy league schools! All this and more on the next episode of Unrepresentative Swill!  If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow u...

It seems like the problems for the government surrounding the issue of gender equality are only getting exponentially worse, and it is having a big impact on voters. Why is the Morrison government so bad at dealing with this issue? Is there hope for them yet? Listen to Nic and Rob talk about Government blunders YET AGAIN on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the p...

The state election over the weekend may be the biggest win ever for Mark McGowan and the Labour Party, but what are the consequences of such a big win? Plus, the nightmare for Scomo continues, is it finally starting to have a visible impact on his popularity? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts...

The Morrison government has sure had it's fair share of scandals over the past year! The Christian Porter rape allegations are only the most recent. How will this effect when Morrison decides to call the election, and will the events of this week have an impact on his chances? Plus, amid the catastrophe in the UK Royal Palace, Australia has reignited it's Republican debate. All this and more on th...

The battle between the two would be state premiers is on, although more than a week out we are virtually certain of the outcome of this state election... plus, Nic and Rob address the rape allegation made against a senior cabinet minister this week. All this and more on this episode of the Unrepresentative Swill podcast! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcast...

Facebook shocked Australia when they took down all news content on their website a week ago, but now they have agreed to restore it. Is this a win for the government? What does this mean for the new media code? Plus, the government has raised the jobseeker payments this week for the first time in 20 years, but is it enough? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill!  If you...

Why does Putin need two Aqua Discos? How did Putin's most outspoken political opponent manage to get the Russian secret police to admit they tried to assassinate him? Plus, the devastating news of sexual assault in Parliament house. All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram,...

After years of a tense relationship between the government and the military in Myanmar, the military have finally decided to take control of the country by force yet again. Will there be any hope of democracy in Myanmar in the near future? Plus, the government have taken steps to suggest they might adopt a net zero emissions target by 2050... maybe. All this and more on this week's episode of Unre...

Join Rob and Nic again as they puzzle how WA has had no community transmission since the one case that began the lockdown... plus a recap on all the news we missed while we were worrying about lockdown! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast On Facebook as Unrepres...

I mean we always knew it could happen... Perth has plunged into lockdown, so we have recorded remotely for a special episode of Unrepresentative Swill. Hear our thoughts about this new lockdown and when we will hopefully be out of it!  If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram @unrepresentative...