The Part 8A

Australia is implementing a social media ban for children under 16, and this interview with Associate Professor Dr. Lesley Anne Ey from UniSA Education Futures explains the developmental science behind the decision. Children’s brains are still developing executive functioning and critical thinking skills through their teenage years, making them vulnerable to sophisticated online predators, cyberbu...

This interview explores Australia’s current energy policy challenges through a conversation with a political leader advocating for change. At the heart of the discussion is a striking paradox: Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of natural gas, yet the country is building import terminals to bring gas back at higher prices. The speaker argues that current government policies are driv...

This episode examines the concerning rise of far-right extremist groups in Australia, focusing on the August 31st "March for Australia" protests that drew thousands across major cities. Dr. Simon Copland, an expert in online extremism from Australian National University, explains how groups like sovereign citizens—people who believe governments are illegitimate—have grown significantly since the C...

In this explosive episode of Santos Unfiltered, host Miko Santos interviews Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at the Australian Institute, about a seismic shift in Australian diplomacy. For the first time since World War II, Australia has expelled a foreign ambassador - this time Iran's representative - following shocking revelations from ASIO (Australian Security Intelligence Organisation). T...

Australia made a big decision in August 2025 to officially recognize Palestine as a country, joining other Western nations like the UK, France, and Canada. This podcast features Dr. Martin Kear from the University of Sydney, who explains why this happened now, what it means for Middle East peace, and how Australian politics is reacting. The conversation covers complex topics like Hamas, Palestinia...

When President Trump declared "Liberation Day" and slapped tariffs on 90 countries using emergency powers, he sparked a constitutional crisis that goes far beyond trade policy. Dr. Susan Stone from University of South Australia breaks down how a law designed for freezing terrorist assets is being stretched to impose massive trade taxes—and why the courts said "not so fast." Think of it like this:...

This episode examines New Zealand's recent political crisis surrounding the Treaty Principles Bill - legislation that attempted to redefine the foundational relationship between the government and Māori people. Dr. Carwyn Jones from Victoria University explains how this bill threatened to overturn 50 years of constitutional development, why it sparked the largest protest march in New Zealand histo...

In this episode of Part 8A podcast, we explore the significant political development of the National and Liberal Party coalition split in Australia. Dr. Daniel Fazio from UniSA Justice and Society provides expert analysis on this historic breakup that has only happened three times in over a century. The discussion covers the immediate causes of the split… This is a public episode. If you'd like to...

This episode explores a growing problem on social media: fake podcasts. These are short video clips made to look like real podcast interviews, but they're actually fake marketing content. Some people are making thousands of dollars creating these deceptive videos that trick viewers into thinking they're watching legitimate news or expert interviews. La Trobe University researcher Finley Watson exp...

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.readmencari.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower. You can empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this enlightening episode of Part 8A Podcast, host Miko Santos interviews Dr. Fernanda Penaloza, Senior Lecturer in Latin American Studies at the University of Sydney, about P...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower. You can empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this insightful episode of "The Expert Interview," host Miko Santos speaks with Luke Dean, an Associate Lecturer at Monash University School of Social Science and PhD candidate specializing in youth political engagement. With Australia's federal election ap...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower. You can empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this timely episode of Expert Interview, host Miko Santos and Professor Robert Brooks from Monash Business School discuss the implications of President Trump's newly imposed tariffs on Australian exports. The conversation explores how these trade restrictio...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower. You can empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this hard-hitting analysis of Australia's 2025-2026 federal budget, host Miko Santos interviews distinguished economist Professor Gigi Foster from the University of New South Wales who delivers a brutally honest assessment that cuts through political rhetor...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower. You can empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. Host Miko Santos asks Managing Director of MediaNet Amrita Sidhu in this enlightening Santos Unfiltered episode about the just-published 2025 Australian Media Landscape Report. The thorough poll of 521 reporters exposes important patterns influencing Australia...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this insightful interview, Dr. Susan Stone, Credit Union SA Chair of Economics at the University of South Australia, analyzes the recent implementation of a 25% tariff on Australian steel and aluminum exports to the United States by President Donald Trump. While Prime Minis...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this episode, Dr. Alexia Maddox from La Trobe University discusses Meta's recent decision to move away from professional fact-checking towards a community-driven moderation system. She explains how this change could affect information quality on Facebook, Instagram, and Thr...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this episode of Santos Unfiltered, host Miko Santos discusses the recent guilty verdict of former President Donald Trump in 34 felony cases with Dr. John Hart, an expert in American government and politics. They delve into Trump's reaction to the verdict, where he called it...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this episode of the Freeman Chronicle podcast, Miko Santos discusses the recent arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Hamas leaders. The host interviews Dr. Juliet McIntyre, a...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. On this episode of the FreeMan Podcast Chronicle, host Miko Santos discusses the recently announced Budget 2024 with guest Dr. Susan Stone, an expert in economics. They delve into the details of the budget, including the 9.3 billion surplus and the 28.3 billion deficit project...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. On this episode of the Freeman Chronicle podcast, Miko Santos discusses the clash between the Australian government and social media platforms over the removal of graphic images. Dr. Faith Gordon, an Associate Professor in Law, sheds light on the motivations behind the propose...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. Dubai recently faced a once-in-a-generation superstorm, resulting in extensive flooding that even impacted the airport runway. In this episode of the Freeman Chronicle podcast, Professor Steven Sherwood from the University of New South Wales discusses the primary causes of the...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.readmencari.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. The latest episode of the FreeMan Chronicle podcast dives into Australia's increased defense spending of 50 billion over the next 10 years. Host Miko Santos interviews Jennifer Parker, an expert...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this episode of the Freeman Chronicle podcast, the focus is on the recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan's east coast, the strongest in 25 years. The earthquake resulted in casualties, injuries, and building damage, with impacts felt in the Philippines and Japa...

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