Unrepresentative Swill

It happened again. We give our take on the results and consequences of the US election, including what it might mean for Australian politics. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

With two elections on the horizon (The Queensland state election and the much less well-known US Presidential Election) Nic and Rob make predictions and ensure they will be made to look stupid in two weeks’ time. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

With a much more exciting second US Presidential Debate occuring this week, how did Kamala and Trump go? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

The government has been caught out backflipping on social reform in an attempt to avoid getting caught up on issues it perceives itself as weak on. Is that a payoff that will work for the government in the long term? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

Trump appears to be BEHIND in a number of key battleground states after a surge of support for Kamala Harris. Is it all over for the Trump campaign?? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

Kamala is now the new democratic nominee for President of the United States. Has the Trump campaign now lost some wind in its sails? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

Is it truly all over for Joe Biden (or someone else) and the Democrats post assassination attempt of Trump? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

After Biden's debate performance very much left something to be desired, what could possibly be the next move for the democrats? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

The Coalition have hit the nuclear option and yes, we will engage in the obvious and overdone pun. What is the political strategy behind this move? Plus, is there truly a 'rise' of the far right? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

Nic and Rob talk about Rishi Sunak's election announcement and Brazlian Pork and Bean stew. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

Nic and Rob talk about the budget, woo woo.

What will we make of the pro-Palestine protests that have taken place in the US and globally over the past few weeks? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

Things are taking a turn for the worse for the Don man, including his poll performance. Plus, the Tasmanian state election happened (we missed it too). If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

Nic and Rob tackle the emotionally charged topic of the conflict in Gaza, plus a quick look at the many elections that are taking place during 2024. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

Nic and Rob are back in an (impressive?) third fortnight in a row to talk about inflation in Australia, Indonesian politics post-election, and just a sprinkle of being incredulous at the goings on in the Liberal Party. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

Nic and Rob cover Labor's win in the Dunkley by-eleciton, super tuesday and the weakening support for the Torries. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

After a long hiatus Rob and Nic get up to date and get into the ABC doco nemesis and that status quo of Labor and the Coalition. If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us and follow us on Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠

With the unfortunate news from the weekend about the outcome of the voice referendum, Nic and Rob discuss what this means for Australia going forward. Plus, with new conflict breaking out in Gaza, what more can be said about Israel-Palestine? 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 ⁠@unrepresentat...

Canada has claimed that the Indian government are responsible for the murder of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjaron Canadian, on Canadian soil. What does this mean for India's standing on the international stage, and Australia's relationship with India? Plus, with US Republican speaker of the house Kevin McCarthy ousted by a hard right coalition of some of his own party members, do...

With things looking dicey for the Yes campaign, is there anything they can do to salvage a good result? Plus, Ukraine's summer offensive hasn't made the progress Ukranians were hoping for. Does this mean a peace deal is likely on the horizon? 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 follo...

Former unknown Vivek Ramaswamy has shot into 3rd place in the Republican primary polls. Is he a serious contender should Trump suddenly lose support? Plus, is outrage against rental prices in Australia representative of something more? 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 Instagr...

Inspired by Richard Beard's 2021 book, Sad Little Men: Private Schools and the Ruin of England, is Australian private education, like its British ancestor, simply a vehicle for the privileged and wealthy to hold on to their privilege and wealth? 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...

With support for the Voice seemingly crumbling as time goes on, what should the Yes campaign have to answer for? Whose 'fault' is this? Plus, is history truly going in one direction? Or are things going to get worse before they (maybe) get better? 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  @...

After a small (ish) civil war on the weekend, things in Russia have seemingly gone back to normal. However, underneath the limited amount the world can see there is surely discontent towards Putin among Russia’s ruling elite. Plus, Trump is indicted yet again, this time on more solid criminal charges. What might this mean for Trump as he still leads in the Republican nominee polls? All this and mo...

After a short hiatus, Nic and Rob are back with another podcast, covering the very big news of the success of Seven Media against disgraced former SAS soldier Ben Roberts Smith in high profile defamation proceedings. What does this mean for defamation law, journalism and the ADF? Also - more shock news in much beloved WA premier Mark McGowan resigning. All this and more on this episode of Unrepres...