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.

Author

Jo Dyer and Dave Milner

Category

News

Podcast website

theshot.net.au

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

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.

Cohesion, Division and State Violence - Crystal Andrews, Antoun Issa 15.02.2026

Herzog's VIP tour of Australia triggered shocking police violence as they shoved menacing 69-year olds and assaulted people at prayer - Antoun and Crystal discuss the fallout of the NSW police's disturbing overreach. Plus the Liberals new comedy act: Leader Angus Taylor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Conspiracy is Real - Rachel Withers, Daniel James, and Kate Manne 08.02.2026

Dave and Jo chat with Rachel Withers and Daniel James about everything from the Perth terrorist attack, the conservative shambles and surge in One Nation, the Epstein files, and Chris Minns' attempts to shut down protest in NSW to shield Isaac Herzog. Plus, an interview with Professor Kate Manne of Cornell University about the nature of the Epstein files and the wider circles of complicity around...

We're back! - Michael Bradley, Emma Shortis and Nick Hanna 01.02.2026

What a time to take a break, eh? From the Bondi shootings and political fallout, to ICE in Minnesota, to an incompetent bomber on Invasion Day, our panel dissects all the happenings that we missed during the holiday period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating the Quarterly Essay 20.12.2025

With Dave and Jo enjoying a well-earned break, here is a recording of a great event that Jo chaired at Gleebooks on Sunday December 7 celebrating 100 editions of Black Inc's Quarterly Essays. She was joined on the panel by author of the most recent QE THE GOOD FIGHT Sean Kelly, friend of The Shot Jess Hill and the fabulous Benjamin Law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Year That Was - Doug Cameron, Zoe Daniel, and many more! 16.12.2025

David and Jo bring on former MPs Doug Cameron and Zoe Daniel to recap not only the news of the week, but the news of the year. We then look for highlights, lowlights and WTFs with an excellent crew: Ronni Salt, Emma Shortis, Thomas Mayo, Nasser Mashni, Jordan "Purple Pingers" van den Lamb, Grace Tame, Ketan Joshi, Joel Jenkins, Cheryl Kernot, Amy Remeikis and Konrad of Punter's Politics. Support o...

Time for Courage - Alice Grundy, Joel Jenkins and Michael Pascoe 06.12.2025

War Crimes in Washington. Timidity in Canberra. Discounts at The Australia Institute. (Dave in a tent somewhere). Sunday Shot viewers can get $5 off the Institute's wide-ranging new book, A TIME FOR BRAVERY using the promo code SHOT5:- https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saving Country - Lorena Allam and Royce Kurmelovs 29.11.2025

Royce is just off the plane from COP30 and joins Lorena Allam to talk about the planet's latest attempt to save itself. Plus an interview with Walkley Award-winning director Yaara Bou Melham on her film documenting the devastating legacy of asbestos mining on the Banjima people in WA, YURLU COUNTRY. Details of YURLU COUNTRY screenings and how to donate to the legal fight: https://yurlucountry.com/...

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