Frederika Phibbs and Mark Phibbs

Dadsplaining Politics

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Hi I'm Frederika and this is my dad Mark,we were having one of our regularly scheduled arguments and decided to record it. Politics is becoming increasingly intertwined with everyday life. The international community is challenged by numerous security threats and the question of democracy and it's role is fundamental. We are going to discuss current events and lend our own independent perspectives to the podcast. We are here so hopefully our listeners can learn something and we can find some peace and clarity in our differing beliefs.

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Frederika Phibbs and Mark Phibbs

Episodes

Episode 31 : Ceasefires and Increased Defence Spending 28.06.2025 25:36

The latest on Iran and Israel, Rwanda and the Congo and Nato Summit

Episode 30 : The G7 and the war in the Middle East 19.06.2025 20:22

The G7 Leaders meet in Canada and the latest on the war between Israel and Iran

Episode 29 : Israel attacks Iran, what happens Next ? 13.06.2025 24:50

LA Riots, Air India Crash, Israel attacks Iran and Aukus

Episode 28 : Trump falls out with Elon 07.06.2025 29:09

We look at the fallout of Trump and Musk, The latest on Gaza and Bradfield goes teal !

Episode 27 : King Charles shows up Donald Trump :-) 31.05.2025 22:21

King Charles opens the Canadian parliament, The Romanian Elections, Harvard attack, Superannuation Changes and the Coalition divorce and reunion !

Episode 26 : Diplomatic shockwaves in the American foreign Policy space 23.05.2025 34:52

We discuss the South African Presidents Oval office Visit, Trump's big new beautiful bill, the murder of two Israeli Embassy staff, Gaza, and the blowing up of the Australian Federal coalition

Episode 25 : The aftermath of the Australian Election 15.05.2025 20:57

Tariff backdown by trump, Ukraine/Russia peace summit, Trump in the Middle East and new leaders for the Liberals and Greens in Australia

Episode 24 : Find out how Mark Carney dealt with Trump 08.05.2025 25:44

A mix of Carney's visit to the Whitehouse, UK Local government Elections, The India Pakistan Conflict and the Latest on the Australian Elections

Episode 23 : Labor Landslide and what is the future of the Liberals ? 04.05.2025 23:51

A stunning election victory for Labor with Opposition leader Peter Dutton losing his seat. All the ins and outs of an historic day in Australia

Episode 22 : Who will win the Australian Election ? 01.05.2025 26:42

We explore the latest market turmoil on tariffs, The Singapore Election, The Canadian Election and the Australian Election

Episode 21 : What impact will the Pope's death have on the Australian Election ? 22.04.2025 25:21

The world shocked by the death of Pope Francis, War Crimes in the Congo and the latest on the Australian Election

Episode 20 : The Australian Election; The Rise of the Independents 14.04.2025 48:13

This week as we get ever closer to election day, we get the exciting opportunity to interview Kylea Tink, former Independent MP for the seat of North Sydney. We discuss all manner of election politics and the makeup of the Australian government going forward. Find out her take on the two-party system and why it is fracturing Australian society. Has ideology been taken too far? how can we restrict...

Episode 19: The Telegram debacle, stock Market Chaos and the Australian Election 31.03.2025 23:58

A free ranging discussion of global and local Australian issues

Episode 18 : Syria, Trump and Putin talk, a Bounce for Labour in Australia 20.03.2025 27:57

Syria Bloodshed, Israel attacks Gaza, The Trump/Putin Call and a bounce in Australia for Labour

Episode 17 : Updates on Ukraine, the insanity of recent Tariffs and the Australian wombat crisis 14.03.2025 26:31

This weeks episode we discuss the financial opportunities of Ukraine's mineral deposits , The relentless wave of tariffs pouring out of the US, the dives taken by the Stock market and of course the wombat!

Episode 16 : The Zelensky/Trump Meeting, London European Meeting and Tariffs 06.03.2025 28:51

What a week, catch up on our take on all things Ukraine, Europe, Canada

Episode 15 : Ukraine, German Election and Australian Polls 25.02.2025 25:14

The latest on Trump and Ukraine and the German Elections, such a lot happening in the world

Episode 14 : Munich Security Conference and Ukraine 17.02.2025 26:25

Chaos in Europe, the latest on Tariffs and Dutton ahead in the Polls in Australia

Episode 13 : Tariffs, Gaza and Albo/Trump Phone call 11.02.2025 25:52

A freewheeling discussion and sometimes some arguments about the latest in Politics

Episode 12 Tariffs and Anti Semitism 07.02.2025 25:25

We explore the Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China and the latest from the US together with the latest from Australia including slowing inflation and Anti Semitic attacks in Sydney

Episode 11 The Trump Era Begins 24.01.2025 31:26

Gaza Ceasefire, The last days of Biden, The first days of Trump and Australia Day

Episode 10 : Los Angeles Fires and Climate Change 11.01.2025 20:51

We discuss the tragic fires taking place in Los Angeles and the broader climate change topic. We also touch on the intersection of Celebrity and this tragedy and whether this creates more awareness of the Climate issue.

Episode 9 : Terrorist attacks, the death of Jimmy Carter and the Middle East 05.01.2025 22:09

This week's episode is a look into terrorism, its causes and how the recent attacks define the political landscape. In addition, we look into the intricacy of the Ukrainian and Palestinian conflicts in the wake of Bidens last remaining weeks in the White house, on top of the end of the Assad regime and how Western powers are responding. Finally, some commentary on Clive Palmer's desperate attempts...

Episode 8 : German Politics and Australia's deficit 21.12.2024 26:37

With the fall of the German Government and elections called for February 25, Germany, Europe's largest power is in Limbo. And Australia is facing years of deficits.

Episode 7 : The Fall of Assad and Albo's Poll numbers 11.12.2024 30:16

The rapid fall of the Assad regime, trouble for labour in the latest polls and should Australia consider nuclear ?