What's Your Poison

Telstra OUT! We cover telecommunications, political media, and Telstra network outage(s), the impact, the fallout, the causes, the handling of it. What does this mean for Australian businesses, data centers, AI regulation, and the impacts on society. We then move onto the complexities of regulating AI and the importance of understanding the practicalities of implementing such regulations. Chapters...

Guest: Ed Coper We discuss the impact of social media algorithms on political discourse and public opinion. The role of anger and outrage in shaping online content and the need for algorithmic reform, including the challenges of educating people on information literacy and the ethical implications of AI-generated content. We talk about Ed's new book 'Angertainment'. And of course the critical anal...

We discuss the Brisbane vibe, then dig into unions and collective bargaining in the workplace. We discuss Victoria's upcoming election, some of the controversy and the fallout it caused, the disunity and public opinion of the Liberal Party, the rise of One Nation and its influence, how public perception and politics have shifted post-lockdown, the role of billionaires in policy, and the risk that...

We cover the inner workings of the Prime Minister's Office, Pauline's Press Club speech, populist campaign and political risks, immigration and multiculturalism, press club questions, and public perception and political shifts. The impact to the two-party system, media influence, and political positioning on the Australian political landscape. The role of humour and engagement in political communi...

Guest: Eamonn Fitzpatrick This week we cover a range of topics including, the impact of Indonesia as an economic and cultural partner, China's role in the region, and the challenges of middle power coordination. The economic impact of global events and the potential disruptions to supply chains. The rise of populism and media disregard, particularly in the context of Trump's approach and its simil...

Guests : Parnell Palme McGuinness and Francis Leach This week we discuss political tribalism, careers across media and politics. Labor passing budget measures, Allegra Spender’s protest, and AUKUS shifting to three used submarines and long timelines. AUKUS as deeper US integration, deterrence and sea-lane security, changing warfare via drones, nuclear sensitivities, and Australia’s energy and indu...

Featured guest: Jacqui Munro MLC (NSW) Political decisions seen through the lens of the West Wing, House of Cards, and The Thick of It. State-owned development and housing affordability in New South Wales. The challenges posed by bureaucratic regulations in construction, the impact of unions, fire ratings, and excessive paperwork. The data centre inquiry and governance, the lack of clarity in poli...

The budget one week on, CG and the media/political class response, hypocrisy and political posturing. The inaugural enhanced games and what it means for athletes. The impact of data centres and AI . Takeaways Budget and Taxation Media and Political Class Hypocrisy and Political Posturing Political dynamics between parties Impact of AI on society Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Poison Choices 06:28...

Guests: Fiona Scott, and Fiona Scott. Budget Week in Canberra, the impact of the budget on Labor and the Coalition, and the issue of trust in politics and broken promises. Housing affordability and the political blame game surrounding it. Dark economic scenarios and homelessness measures. Takeaways Budget Week in Canberra Impact of the Budget on Labor and Coalition Trust in Politics and Broken Pro...

We talk about Farrer by-election , First Nations tragedies and political failures, the impact of AI on media, challenges in journalism and media revenue, and predictions for the upcoming budget and its economic impact. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Drink Choices 23:05 First Nations Tragedies and Political Failures 31:37 The Impact of AI on Media 55:05 Budget Predictions and Economic Impact

We discuss Anzac Day (and the booing) and it's ever changing nature the evolution of Anzac Day celebrations, the state of the Minns NSW government, responses to crises, drug law reform, and our predictions for the week ahead. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Poison of Choice 09:16 Anzac Day Controversy 22:15 New South Wales Government and Policy 31:25 Drug Law Reform 44:30 Public Opinion and Politi...

We're in person this week talking about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and its complexities, international alliances, defence relationships, energy policy, and nuclear technology. Chapters 00:00 Drinks and Introductions 07:12 History and Reform of the NDIS 13:17 Challenges and Controversies of the NDIS 21:08 International Alliances and Defence Relationships 32:59 Nuclear Technolog...

The war in Iran, a human rights commission report, community identity and racism, class struggle and racism, and immigration policy and racism. We delve into the global impact and structural problems of racism, community identity and class. Takeaways Global Impact of Racism Structural Problems of Racism Community Identity and Racism Class Struggle and Racism Immigration Policy and Racism Immigrati...

Drinks, crisis management and leadership, and the implications of a cashless society. We explore the fuel crisis and the implications of a cashless society on financial transactions and societal behaviour. The rise of One Nation and the impact on major parties. Housing affordability and policy, and the need for bold reforms. Chapters 00:00 Introductions and Drink Choices 05:12 Fuel Crisis and Cash...