The Hoot

This week on The Hoot, can Elizabeth Lee pull off a 2024 election win? What's the real role of experts in our community? And are you, personally, taking action on climate change? It's all the news you need to know with a light touch from Ngunnawal country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a mighty fall from grace for one of Canberra;'s most powerful mandarins. But if it was easy to sack Mike Pezzullo, what happens next time? This week on the Hoot with Genevieve Jacobs and David Murtagh we talk about high flyers, more senators for the ACT and whether we all need that human touch at the checkout. It's all the news you need to know with a light touch from Ngunnawal country....

Can you be too young for political office? This week on the Hoot, Genevieve Jacobs and David Murtagh debate intelligence versus wisdom and ponder whether the Canberra Liberals have a better chance of winning the 2024 ACT. And have you considered acquiring a rooster? The RSPCA would really, really, really like you to consider it (they have several).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

It's a murky week on the Hoot as David Murtagh and Genevieve Jacobs discuss the political implications from Johnathan Davis's resignation, the difference between dinner with friends and corrupt conduct and the Brindabella carpark that wasn't. It's the news you need from Ngunnawal country, with a light touch.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you an Optus customer? Yes? lucky you! This week on the Hoot, does the federal government need to ensure our communications access? Can Elizabeth Lee really win the next ACT election? And how do you know you're a public servant? It's all the news you need with a light touch from Ngunnawal country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of the Hoot, we delve into some very dark mysteries. What really happened when Mitchell and Wighton met the cops at 2am? Should you pay more taxes? And what good is your local Community Council? It's all the news you need from Ngunnawal country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever seen the inside of the chairman's lounge? Neither have your podcast hosts, but this week's episode of the Hoot is still full of opinions on APS bosses living the high life, Mr Fluffy and Halloween. Get listening! Hoot, hoot! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The referendum has been and gone, but what are the consequences of the No vote? This week on the Hoot, Genevieve Jacobs and David Murtagh take a look at the political fallout for both sides. We're also wondering if Floriade needs a facelift along with Commonwealth Park?  Our parking lots certainly do as we all get, ahem, bigger.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Hoot this week ... David Murtagh makes the case for more shame in FOI, Claire Fenwicke explains why ACT criminal sentencing errs on the soft side, and does you bum look big in that seat (or is the seat too small?) A 'fuscular' podcast host explains. Does the ACT have a transparency problem? Ombudsman weighs in on concerns around FOI requests RSPCA wants stronger sentencing after man avoids...

When is a vote not a vote? Apparently when it disagrees with the union bosses and they don't get the result they want. This week The Hoot looks at the CPSU vote that wasn't, the value of cost-benefit analyses and drones on Australia Day. Surely we can find better things to do with $450,000. Join Claire Fenwicke (filling in for Genevieve Jacobs) and David Murtagh as they dissect the week's most int...

It's been a bad week for senior public servant Mike Pezzullo - but who is really surprised to learn powerbroker and secretaries chat? This week's episode of the Hoot meditates on more independents in the ACT and asks whose voices are missing from the Voice debate. It's the news you need with a light touch from Ngunnawal country.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode of the Hoot has it all, from lowering the voting age to an extraordinary alleged scam at Griffith with a $30 million price tag and a rare McLaren supercar. And in between, how would you solve Canberra's housing crisis? It's all the news you need from Ngunnawal country with a light touch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you speak your mind when you're a public servant? If not, why not? This week on the hoot Genevieve and Dave debate the difficulties of activism, whether the Canberra Liberals are mathematically doomed to opposition and a heartwarming tale of one fan's ultimate devotion to her favourite ice-hockey team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for the Hoot, with a brand new owl in the nest. Meet David Murtagh, who is already well versed in arguing with Genevieve about politics. This week, we tackle drug decriminalisation and the QANTAS brouhaha. It's all the news you need from Ngunnawal country, with a light touch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Zed Seselja really resurrect his senate career - and do ACT voters want him? This week on the Hoot Ross Solly and Genevieve Jacobs dissect the board of inquiry, debate the ACT Liberals and discuss whether sports the last safe place for a good old barney. It's all the news you need from Ngunnawal country with light touch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did we get light rail right? Would a specialist sexual assault court work better than the current system? And does the horror of Book Week costume choices have a point? It's time for the Hoot as Ross Solly and Genevieve Jacobs debate all the news you need to know from Ngunnawal country, with a light touch.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the Hoot is just as captured by Matildas mania as everyone else as ross and Genevieve discuss the future of women's sport. Elizabeth Lee is back at work, but the Liberals challenge is immense ahead of the 2024 election. And do you eat at the movies? It's all the news you need to know with a light touch from Ngunnawal country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extraordinary times in Canberra as an inquiry head leaks his own report, consultants face a potential death knell and various Region staff are mistaken for shop assistants. It's time for the Hoot with Ross Solly, Genevieve Jacobs and all the news you need from Nugunnawal country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action stations! This week's episode of The Hoot takes in everything from the revival of V8supercars to the Barbie film. Ross and Genevieve start with the serious questions over the Voice referendum, before asking if Andrew Barr has made a mistake squashing supercars' return? And who wore pink to the film?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a murky old world in Canberra where everyone knows everyone else all too well sometimes. This week on The Hoot, Ross and Genevieve discuss procurement criticism (and the CIT debacle), political party ties and why the government is investigating your bins. It's all the news you need from Ngunnawal country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heads are rolling this week on the Hoot, as Ross Solly and Genevieve Jacobs discuss ministerial responsibility, post-COVID business failures and the unmitigated joys of a cats festival. It's all the news you need with a light touch from Ngunnawal country.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the perennial political questions: who carries the can when it all goes wrong in the public sector? This week's news from Ngunnawal country with Ross and Genevieve looks at Robodebt, the ESA and puppy yoga (because that has responsibility issues too) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for the Hoot and this week, Ross Solly and Genevieve Jacobs have much to tell. As the Calvary saga rolls on, where are the ACT Liberals' health policies? Can a phoenix rise from the PwC ashes? And, critically, is Ross going to see Taylor Swift? It's all the news you need from Ngunnawal country.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

is it finally time for a new Canberra stadium? Or are the promises so much hot air? The Hoot is here as Ross and Genevieve talk Territory rights and ask what the landmarks on our Monopoly board should be. It's your news with a light touch from Ngunnawal country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for the Hoot, with Ross Solly, Genevieve Jacobs and all the news you need to know from Ngunnawal country. This week, why can't the smartest city in the land get literacy right? Is a Nick Kyrgios documentary a good idea? And what challenges should Canberra Survivors face?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.