Max McLeod

Current Affairs Club

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An independent space for discussions on youth, politics, culture, and the world. Hosted by Max McLeod.

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The Phoenix Society (ANU/UNSW Classical Liberals) - Anthony Vassiliadis & Sam Fox | CAC #5 20.11.2025 1:18:14

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Anthony Vassiliadis and Sam Fox of the ANU Classical Liberal Society. It was interesting to hear them describe their group's unique place in the youth politics landscape and lay out their vision for a classical liberal (it could even be described as 'progressive capitalist') future. Enjoy the interview, and let me know your feedback down below! T...

Gen Z “Hardline” Communist - Al, Eureka Initiative | CAC #4 11.11.2025 1:18:40

I had the pleasure of sitting down with “Al” (pseudonym) from The Eureka Initiative, a newly-formed Australian group advocating socialism, anti-imperialism, and republicanism. Our discussion was a fascinating glimpse into the state of left-wing politics in our country. Enjoy, and as always, share your thoughts and feedback in the comments below. The views expressed by guests are their own and do n...

Angus Smith: Wagga Wagga, National Security, and the Liberal Party | Current Affairs Club #3 24.07.2025 1:29:36

In this episode I had the pleasure of talking with Angus Smith, 2024 Wagga Wagga Young Citizen of the Year, youth parliament member, and currently a research assistant at the ANU National Security College in Canberra. We discussed growing up in Wagga, his civic engagement, national security issues, and the future of the Liberal Party. Linktree links (on channel page): YouTube Instagram X Patreon C...

Drew Pavlou: Activism, China, Trump, Europe & Ukraine | Current Affairs Club w/ Max McLeod #2 12.04.2025 40:22

The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Current Affairs Club team. We pride ourselves on being unaffiliated with any political entity or activist organisation, and this episode is presented strictly for informational and entertainment purposes. Drew Pavlou is a 25-year-old activist from Brisbane, Australia who first came to prominence after o...

Teenage Activist vs Australia's Nuclear Ban - Will Shackel - EP 1 28.03.2025 1:56:51

The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Current Affairs Club team. We pride ourselves on being unaffiliated with any political entity or activist organisation, and this episode is presented strictly for informational and entertainment purposes. For my inaugural episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Will Shackel, the 18 year old founder...