Unrepresentative Swill

Labor has sent signals that it is shifting gears on its climate policy, rolling back to less ambitious emissions targets in order to increase their likelihood of being re-elected. Is this really the only option they have? What is the cost? Plus, new research from the Lowy Institute reveals some interesting new trends about how countries have managed the COVID-19 crisis. Listen now to Unrepresentat...

In it's final days, the Trump administation has made some of its most inflamatory anti-China comments to date. How will the Biden administation deal with the US-China relationship, will much change at all? Hear Nic and Rob's thoughts in the latest episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter an...

Last Wednesday President Donald Trump incited a violent mob to attack the US Capitol Building, suspending Congress and the confirmation of Joe Biden's electoral victory. With the aftermath of this unprecedented event still unwinding, what does this attack mean for US democracy? Find out Nic and Rob's thoughts on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill. If you would like to support the podcast, rate...

In a surprise blessing (for some) for the start of 2021, both Democrat candidates have been successful in the US Georgia runoff elections, meaning that President elect Biden will have a friendly congress at least for the first two years of his Presidency. Plus, what are the true weaknesses of Western democracy? Listen now to the first episode of Unrepresentative Swill in 2021! If you would like to...

Trump has used his Presidential pardon to excuse many contraversial figures. What does this say about his Presidency? All this and more on this special Christmas episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instragram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast On Facebook as Unrepresentat...

It has been a year of seismic change, but what can we use this change for on a macro level? Is it perhaps time for governments to reconsider how they spend and invest money? Plus, mining is such a huge part of the WA economy, but is it very moral? All this and more on another episode of Unrepresentative Swill, with special guest Callum (a.k.a. dog) ! If you would like to support the podcast, rate...

The pandemic has provided an opportunity for the government to introduce sweeping changes to industrial relations, including changes that apparently will help casual workers. But is this really true? Can the government escape the spectre of the controversial work choices legislation amid  criticism from the opposition? Plus, in light of hostile diplomacy between China and Australia last week,...

In light of a recent Australian government report that has unveiled 39 separate incidents of war crimes among Australian troops in Afghanistan, what will the future of Australia's military look like? Will this report really change things in the military? All this and more on another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts an...

Biden has for sure won the White House, but what will his presidency actually mean for America? What will Biden even be able to do once he becomes President? Plus, with challenges to neoliberalism being quashed at the political party level, what room is there for activism and social movements? All this and more on another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast,...

With Biden declared winner, we can finally move on from the US election and talk about the recent allegations that have come out against Attorney General Christian Porter, plus talk about media concentration in Australia! All this and more on Unrepresentative Swill with Nic and Rob!  If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twi...

With the US election results still uncertain, Nic and Rob recount the crazy rollercoaster of election day and how the race will unfold over the next few days. Why was the race so much tighter than most audiences thought? Listen in to see what we have to say.  If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Ins...

With a historic US election happening just next week, we take a look at all the swing states that will define how this election goes and give our predictions for the result. One of the great episodes of Unrepresentative Swill!   💥 GIVE AWAY ALERT! 💥 Send us your predictions for the electoral collage count for the presidential election using 270towin’s predictor and who ever gets closes...

Jacinda Ardern has just won a massive victory for her Labour party in New Zealand. But what does this mean for Labour parties across the world including Australia? Plus, Sweden has been the only country in the world to not pursue a lockdown policy in the face of Covid-19, but has this strategy paid off? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill!  If you would like to support...

The Labor opposition has given their budget in reply to the government, but does Anthony Albanese have what it takes to stand up to Scomo? Also this week, news out of New South walges suggests that premier Gladys Berejiklian may have been complicit in a corruption scandal. All of this and more on this week's episode of Unrepresentative Swill!  If you would like to support the podcast, rate an...

No one saw it coming but somehow Donald Trump caught Covid-19! With us to get into the details about what this means for the US election, we are joined by the lovely Lexi! Plus Rob and Nic talk budget week with the most un-LNP LNP budget ever coming out in the midst of the greatest economic crisis of our time.  If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and...

After watching the first US Presidential election debate live, Nic and Rob give their immediate reactions live on the podcast! It's a US Presidential debate special baby, with Nic and Rob on Unrepresentative Swill.  If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instragram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast On F...

Unfortunately for those who want action on climate change, the government has announced that new energy investment will primarily go into the gas industry. In the US, with the death of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Donald Trump may very well get a new supreme court justice pick before the November election. Join Nic and Rob for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill talking about a...

According to Freedom House, the United States is now considered a 'Flawed Democracy'. Is this fair? Is the world's oldest democracy really in big trouble? Also, why do we keep seeing centre left parties losing across the world? Is there a universal problem which makes it hard for centre left parties to win elections? All this and more, with Nic and Rob on another episode of Unrepresentative Swill!...

Should the government raise superannutation contributions from 9.5% to 12% as promised, even though we are in the middle of a recession? Paul Keating certainly thinks so. And what is going on in Indonesia, Australia's closest neighbor and biggest majority Islam country in the world. Join Nic and Rob for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill, where we discuss all this and more! If you would lik...

Australia is officially in recession! What will that mean for the future of modern economies? Plus, when China is kidnapping your citizens, what should be your countries diplomatic response? Join Nic and Rob on another episode of Unrepresentative Swill to discuss all of this and more! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter...

Regular Australians have been thinking a lot more about their state governments during the Covid crisis. But what would things look like if we didn't have state governments? Have state governments been good or bad? All this and more this week on Unrepresentative Swill with Nic and Rob!  If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram,...

How has the government been tracking throughout the Covid-19 crisis? Better yet what has the labor opposition been doing? Should an opposition fade into the background during a crisis or should they continue to criticise the government? All this and more with Nic and Rob this week on Unrepresentative Swill!  If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and fo...

Nic and Rob discuss the political ramifications of a Covid-19 vaccine and what countries it comes from and touch on the debate around free speech on social media.  If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/unrepresentative_swill_podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/Unrepresentative-Swill-Podca...

This week Nic and Rob talk about the concept of democracy and make predictions over the US election. 

Nic and Rob are back with Unrepresentative Swill, a podcast that examines the big political issues facing Australia and the world. This week we talk about Australian government debt and the idea of civil liberties during Covid!