Jo Dyer and Dave Milner

The Shot Podcast

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A weekly podcast about Australian politics, power and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer and Dave Milner probe the myths and half-truths pushed by those in power. Sometimes profound, occasionally profane, The Shot podcast is always entertaining. If you want a didactic account of power and politics in Australia, download something else. But if you want robust, honest and witty engagement with the big issues, The Shot podcast will be right up your alley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Author

Jo Dyer and Dave Milner

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News

Podcast website

theshot.net.au

Latest episode

Nov 8, 2026

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Episodes

On Blue Waves and Cornered Cavemen - Emma Shortis and Ronni Salt 08.11.2026

The Blue Wave is real in the US, and Jo, Dave, and Emma discuss what the next couple of years will look like, as well as the potential candidates for President in 2028. Ronni Salt joins us to talk about the increased damage Jillian Segal is doing to Australia's democracy, and her role in the larger machine of influence for Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Global Ousting of Strongmen - Grace Tame, Natasha Cica, Jordan van den Lamb 01.11.2026

The Sunday Shot - November 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Politics as Angertainment - Yaraan Bundle and Ed Koper 25.10.2026

With heavy hearts, Jo and Dave reflect on the horrific attack on Helen Haines. Dave then interviews Yaraan Bundle, an environmental activist on the front lines who can speak about the police violence used in service of capital. Lastly, Jo speaks with Ed Coper, author of the book Angertainment, about how social media algorithms incentivise a politics of outrage, leading politics to a dark place. To...

We're back! Jo, Dave, Hannah Ferguson and Antoun Issa 19.10.2026

Jo and Dave are back, and this week we have two longer interviews for you. First up we're speaking to Antoun Issa about progressive and Green leadership in Australia. Next, a chat with Hannah Ferguson, founder of Cheek Media, who is running against Albanese in the next election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Richard Denniss on the Great Australian Gas Scam 18.08.2026

The Australia Institute's Dr Richard Denniss speaks about his new essay "MORE FOOL ME: How the gas industry tricked Australia" and the multi-generation scam pulled on Australian citizens and politicians by the fossil fuel industry, and says the only way forward is to own up to the fact that Australians were fooled. One by one, Jo and Richard pick apart the gas companies' excuses for why they shoul...

"Getting Murdoched" and Raiding Pine Gap - Andrew Dodd, Matthew Ricketson, David Shoebridge 27.07.2026

A special episode this week: Jo and Dave kick things off with a round up of the week before Jo interviews Andrew Dodd and Matthew Ricketson, the authors of Getting Murdoched: How Murdoch’s Media Wields Power and Punishment. Dave spent last week at Pine Gap supporting the local Elders, part of a a nationwide convergence on the facility to protest its war crimes and its disrespect of the land and it...

A Very Interstate Update - July 19 - Nicole Chvastek and Jesse Noakes 19.07.2026

The Sunday Shot - July 19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Freedom of Information Costs $150,000 - Rex Patrick 05.07.2026

The Sunday Shot - July 5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karl, Keir, and a Party of Two - Antoun Issa and Tina Quinn 28.06.2026

This week on The Sunday Shot, Jo Dyer and Dave Milner are joined by returning panelist Antoun Issa and debutant Tina Quinn from 2SER's Fourth Estate to dissect a chaotic week in politics both at home and abroad. Starting with Karl Stefanovic's departure from Channel 9 to pursue the "Australian Tucker Carlson" lane, hiring Drew Pavlou and interviewing Tommy Robinson while chasing that lucrative 30%...

Hands-Off Hanson, Sane-Washing, and the Algae Is Winning 21.06.2026

This week, Jo Dyer and David Milner are joined by Bruce Wolpe and first-time guest Charlie Lewis from Crikey. The panel dissects that National Press Club address, and how the media (mis)handled Hanson's inflammatory rhetoric, as well as a curious pre-event disinvitation, and why so many reporters seemed more concerned about keeping Hanson happy than holding her accountable. Also on the agenda, the...

The World-ish Cup? - Emma Shortis, Michael Pascoe, and Jayson Gillham 14.06.2026

That feeling when the government's budget lacks principle and accountability, and we all suffer because the math ain't mathing on those secondhand subs we totally always wanted. Our panel looks deeper at the budget after many Senate estimates questions (and non-answers), and examines the erratic behaviour of statements coming out of the White House. Plus, Dave interviews concert pianist Jayson Gil...

Sneaky Munitions Plants, a Media UnTamed and Suing the King 07.06.2026

Daniel James and Joel Jenkins join Dave and Jo to talk about a range of topics this week. We cover the bizarre latest attacks on Grace Tame, Dave's exclusive reporting on the undeclared munitions factories supplying Israel, what happens when One Nation actually gets questioned about policy, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Party of Independents? - Crystal Andrews, Royce Kurmelovs and Tim Dunlop 31.05.2026

Our panel covers the Senate Estimates hearing, protests in Canberra over the treatment of Sumud Flotilla activists, and Jo interviews Tim Dunlop about the possibility of a Teal party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Budget Special - Greg Jericho, Kalila Welch and El Gibbs 17.05.2026

The Sunday Shot - May 17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All About Farrer; Nick on NACC; Aboard Sumud - Rachel Withers, Nick Feik, Surya McEwen 11.05.2026

Jo and Rachel Withers examine the Farrer entrails, Nick outlines the problems the failing NACC and Dave interviews Surya McEwen aboard the Sumud Global Flotilla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Kids, Poor Kids, and the Inaction Faction - Tim Baxter and Jane Caro 03.05.2026

The Sunday Shot - May 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Evil Corporate Manifesto - Grace Tame, Antony Loewenstein, and Amal Naser 28.04.2026

Our all-star panel this week is here to break down the good, the bad, and the ugly news both here and abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Courts to the Rescue! - Paul Bongiorno, Alex Fein, and Rachel Smith 19.04.2026

This week Paul Bongiorno and RedBridge's Alex Fein join Jo and Dave to assess the mood of the nation as the courts find key elements of high profile legislation of the Victorian and NSW Governments' unconstitutional and Angus Taylor tries to win over One Nation-curious voters with One Nation-lite policies. Plus an interview with "Citizens' Lobbyist" Rachel Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

The Gambling Reform That Wasn't - Amy Remeikis, Stephen Long, and Mark Kempster 12.04.2026

Stephen Long and Amy Remeikis join Jo and Dave to tackle the ceasefire that didn't cease the firing, the gambling reform that didn't reform gambling, and an energy crisis of our own making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WW3, The ABC, Autism and Afroman - John Delmenico and Grace Tame 29.03.2026

Panellists Grace Tame and John Delmenico join Dave Milner to talk about Australia's cowardly involvement in the Iran war, antivax sentiments in local politics, allegations and charges against the young Australian of the Year, and a win for free speech in the Afroman case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Australian Election Special - Tory Shepherd and Walter Marsh 22.03.2026

Jo and SA locals Tory Shepherd and Walter Marsh discuss the extraordinary results in SA and what it means for the state, the Liberal Party, One Nation and the Community Independents Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Collective Self-Pretense - Royce Kurmelovs, Joel Jenkins, and Steph Tran 15.03.2026

The Sunday Shot - March 15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Casus Contrived - Scott Burchill, Michael West, Ian Dunt 08.03.2026

The Sunday Shot - March 8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carry on in the Courts - Joel Jenkins, Lucy Hamliton and Anne Twomey 01.03.2026

We examine the organisational and fundraising prowess of the Right while Anne Twomey provides an overview of current and likely challenges to Federal and state laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fact Migration - Greg Jericho, Jana Favero and Abul Rizvi 23.02.2026

Jo tries to inject facts into the dangerously escalating debate about immigration while Dave questions whether even having this discussion allows the Right to set the terms of the debate. With The Australia Institute's Greg Jericho and ‪ the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's Jana Favero and an interview with Abul Rizvi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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