The Party Line Podcast

Episode 5 - The Party Line on corporate tax scams, for-profit healthcare and Trump’s big beautiful ballroom   We start with a moment of silence to mourn the loss of the White House’s east wing, a symbol of liberty and democracy whose light once shone brightly across the world.  But then the ep takes a deep dive into some of the injustices of Australian capitalism right now. We take a loo...

We were so glad to speak to US socialist brian bean, of the Tempest Socialist Collective, about the craziness of politics in Trump’s America. We discuss how the White House is increasing the funding and power of ICE, the problems with Mandani and other left electoral challenges within the Democratic Party, and the nature of the massive No Kings demonstrations last weekend. The candidate, the billi...

This week the crew was inspired by Albo’s successful trip to Washington to meet with Herr Trump. We discussed that, and then spoke with US socialist brian bean about Mamdani’s mayoral campaign and the No Kings demonstrations on Oct 18. We then get a mystery caller to discuss police and government crackdowns on the right to protest, including at the anti-fascist protest on the weekend.  Agains...

This week’s ep takes a look at Trump’s despicable ‘peace plan’ and what it really means for the people of Gaza. We also discuss the Nobel Peace prize going to a wannabe Venezuelan dictator and Labor’s decision to take a courageous stand for multi-millionaire superannuation-holders. Anneke would like to note that her last name is pronounced: “De man u el” PS. Make sure you join the day of anti-fasc...

Following Jordy’s trip to a housing conference in WA, the pod takes a look at the crisis in public housing, before exploring the Liberal party shenanigans and Hastie’s relationship to Hanson and the far right. Plus we’ve invited two bonafide Italian socialists to talk through the inspirational general strikes that have happened there over the last few weeks. Che bello!  PS. Make sure you join...

In this pilot episode the crew discuss the far right freakery emanating from the US, Israel’s unfolding genocide, Trump’s psychotic peace plan, the deeper meaning behind Albo’s selfies with Trump, and the international solidarity movement with the people of Gaza Show notes/relevant followup pieces: Email address: socialistpartypod@gmail.com Hesgeth: https://x.com/mjfree/status/1973021113220501561?...