Best How To Afford Childcare Podcasts (2025)

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Why Housing Affordability in Australia Needs Real Solutions 8:50

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#AusPol, #DollarSovereignty, #HousingCrisis, #PublicHousing Labor’s deposit scheme won’t fix housing affordability in Australia. A public housing build program funded through dollar sovereignty could. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/housing-affordability-vs-5-deposit/By Denis Hay

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How Labor Party Factional Power Blocks Reform 10:03

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#DollarSovereignty, #LaborParty, #PoliticalReform, #SocialJusticeAustralia Explore how Labor Party factional power and Don Farrell’s influence hinder genuine social justice reform in Australia. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/labor-party-factional-power/By Denis Hay

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Why Childcare Industry Privatisation Is Failing Families 8:45

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#AustralianDollarSovereignty, #ChildCareReform, #Neoliberalism, #PublicMoneyPublicGood This article explains why the childcare industry privatisation in Australia is failing families due to weak oversight and the misuse of public funds. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/childcare-industry-privatisation/…

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SNAP Benefits Mini-sode 9:38

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Liz goes solo in this first-ever "mini-sode." Perhaps also the last...? In less than 10 minutes, Liz covers the basics about what's happening with SNAP benefits given the government shutdown...and how some New Hampshire lawmakers are choosing to punch down instead of leading with empathy. If you'd like to be a monthly supporter of the show, become …

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Political reform in Australia: We Can Break Free and Thrive 8:10

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#CorporateInfluence, #PoliticalReformAustralia, #SovereignDollar Urgent call: why political reform in Australia matters for ordinary Australians and how you can spark real change. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/political-reform-in-australia/By Denis Hay

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Critical Social Issues Australia 2026 Must Address 8:52

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#Australia2026, #ClimateAction, #DollarSovereignty, #PublicHousing, #SocialJustice Discover the key social issues Australia 2026 faces, from housing to climate action, and how dollar sovereignty can fund real change. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/social-issues-australia-2026/By Denis Hay

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Are Our Priorities Wrong? Defence Spending vs Real Needs 8:06

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#CostOfLiving, #DefenceSpendingAustralia, #HousingCrisis, #PeaceNotWar, #SocialJusticeAustralia Defence spending takes priority over Australians’ real needs, housing, health, and cost-of-living support. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/defence-spending-vs-real-needs/By Denis Hay

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Towns, Property Taxes, and a Street Sweeper (maybe) with Niko Papakonstantis 39:28

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What the heck is a "warrant article" and what does it have to do with property taxes? Should you go to a deliberative session? (yes!) Okay, fine, but what is it? Liz talks with Niko Papakonstantis, the Chair of the Exeter Select Board, about what issues towns face when New Hampshire and the federal government cut services and funding. Niko asks Liz…

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Federal Pressure to Privatise: The Hidden Cost 11:06

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#AusPol, #MMT #Federalism, #Privatisation, #PublicMoney Federal pressure to privatise through funding deals forces states to comply. Learn how this reshaped Australia’s public assets. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/federal-pressure-to-privatise-assets/By Denis Hay

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Introducing Child Care Matters: Built to Break 1:31

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Why is it so hard to find high-quality, affordable child care in the United States? And what would it take to fix it? Child Care Matters: Built to Break is a new narrative podcast from BridgeCare that shines a light on America’s early education system and what it will take to rebuild it. Across eight episodes, host and CEO of BridgeCare, Jamee Herb…

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Government Corruption Australia: Failing Public Trust 15:15

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#IntegrityInGovernment, #NACC, #PublicServiceReform, #SocialJusticeAustralia Government corruption Australia: eroding NACC integrity and public service accountability. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/government-corruption-australia/By Denis Hay

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Why Australia’s Rare Earth Deal Serves US Interests 10:05

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#AUKUS, #DollarSovereignty, #RareEarths, #SocialJusticeAustralia Australia’s rare earth deal with the US fuels its military industry, not our sovereignty. Here’s why that matters. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/rare-earth-deal-serves-us-interests/By Denis Hay

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Defeating the 1 Percent: The Nordic Playbook 10:43

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#DefeatingThe1Percent, #DollarSovereignty, #EconomicJustice, #NordicModel Defeating the 1 percent starts with lessons from Norway and Sweden, which show how solidarity, equality and public ownership built shared prosperity. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/defeating-the-1-percent/By Denis Hay

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The Governor with Jon Kiper 43:43

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Someone needed to ask: who would want to be governor of New Hampshire? Jon Kiper does! He ran in the 2024 Democratic primary and he's running again. He talks with Liz about why he's running and what exactly the governor does in New Hampshire. New Hampshire Has Issues (including Liz!) does not endorse candidates. New Hampshire Has Issues (including …

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A Peoples Economic Plan: From Crisis to Renewal 8:21

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#DollarSovereignty, #GreenJobs, #PeoplesEconomicPlan, #PublicHousing, #SocialJusticeAustralia Peoples economic plan for housing, jobs, and climate renewal shows how Australia can use dollar sovereignty to rebuild its future. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/peoples-economic-plan/By Denis Hay

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The Great Privatisation Swindle 8:36

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#DollarSovereignty, #PrivatisationSwindle, #PublicAssets Stop the privatisation swindle. Learn how the sale of public assets weakened essential services. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/the-privatisation-swindle/By Denis Hay

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Democracy for Sale: The Hidden Cost of Corporate Power 10:15

25d ago10:15

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#CorporateInfluence, #DemocracyForSale, #PoliticalReform, #SocialJusticeAustralia Democracy for Sale reveals how the hidden costs of corporate power in Australian politics harm citizens and hinder fair reforms. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/democracy-for-sale/By Denis Hay

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Marijuana Legalization with Devon Chaffee 43:08

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The issue so many Granite Staters (and beyond) have asked about: why isn't marijuana legalized in New Hampshire? The ::checks notes:: "Live Free or Die" state? Devon Chaffee (Executive Director at ACLU-NH) joins Liz to explain just how close New Hampshire has gotten to legalizing cannabis...and why it will probably take some time to get over the fi…

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Australia Peace and Neutrality: A Path to Regional Stability 11:39

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#AUKUS, #AusPol, #DollarSovereignty, #ForeignPolicy, #Peace, #SocialJusticeAustralia Australia peace and neutrality can strengthen diplomacy, use dollar sovereignty wisely, and build stability across the Indo-Pacific region. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/australia-peace-and-neutrality/By Denis Hay

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Why Anti-Protest Laws in Australia are Silencing Democracy 9:30

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#Democracy, #FreedomOfSpeech, #PeacefulProtest, #SocialJusticeAustralia Anti-protest laws in Australia threaten the principles of freedom of speech and democracy. Discover how citizens can protect their rights to peaceful protest. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/anti-protest-laws-in-australia-2/…

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Robodebt and Accountability: The NACC’s Test of Integrity 9:58

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#Accountability, #AusPol, #NACC, #PublicTrust, #Robodebt Robodebt and accountability. Why the NACC investigation matters for restoring government integrity and rebuilding public trust. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/robodebt-and-accountability-nacc/By Denis Hay

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Critical Mass in Politics: How Change Suddenly Happens 8:20

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By Denis Hay

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Healthcare Beyond Profit: Ending Inequality in Care 10:51

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#BeyondProfit, #HealthcareForAl, #SocialJusticeAustralia, l #MedicareMatters Healthcare beyond profit means fairness, not shareholder gain. Corporate healthcare undermines equality. Here’s how Australia can address this issue. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/healthcare-beyond-profit/By Denis Hay

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Why a Job Guarantee in Australia Ends Precarious Work 6:58

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#AustraliaPolitics, #FullEmployment, #JobGuarantee, #SocialJustice Explore how a Job Guarantee in Australia can restore full employment, end precarious work, and strengthen communities through dollar sovereignty. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/job-guarantee-in-australia/By Denis Hay

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The Climate Crisis Is a Budget Choice 7:22

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#AusPol, #BudgetChoice, #ClimateAction, #DollarSovereignty The climate crisis is a budget choice, not a matter of affordability. With Australia’s dollar sovereignty, climate action is always possible. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/climate-crisis-is-a-budget-choice/By Denis Hay

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TAFE vs University: Rebuilding Australia’s Skilled Future 10:03

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#EducationReform, #SocialJusticeAustralia, #TAFE, #University TAFE vs University – explore Australia’s education shifts, workforce challenges, and solutions for a fairer future. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/tafe-vs-university/By Denis Hay

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Clean Energy (is not scary) with Sam Evans-Brown 52:49

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Celebrity guest! Liz asks Sam Evans-Brown to do some heavy lifting as Liz learned zero things about anything "energy" related in high school. As much as Liz hates change, it's time to learn a little bit. Tune in to get answers to questions like, "What's a watt?" and "What kind of outlet do you need for an electric vehicle?" and "Is Massachusetts do…

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US Military Bases in Australia & Trump’s Chaotic Leadership 8:46

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#AustraliaUSAlliance, #PineGap, #SocialJusticeAustralia, #Trump US military bases in Australia and Trump’s chaotic leadership are exposing sovereignty, security, and wasted billions. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/us-military-bases-in-australia-3/By Denis Hay

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Home Care Reforms in Australia and the Burden on Seniors 11:28

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#AgedCare, #AusPol, #HomeCareReforms, #SocialJusticeAustralia Home care reforms in Australia are shifting costs onto seniors. Learn how co-payments risk dignity, health, and fairness for older Australians. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/home-care-reforms-in-australia/By Denis Hay

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Neoliberalism Hidden Tax on Our Youth 7:38

2M ago7:38

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#AusPol, #HECSdebt, #Neoliberalism, #SocialJustice Neoliberalism hidden tax on our youth exposes how casualisation and HECS debt cripple youth opportunity in Australia. Learn the truth behind the burden. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/neoliberalism-hidden-tax/By Denis Hay

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What the bleep is the NH Executive Council? with Kayla Montgomery 39:48

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The New Hampshire Executive Council has enormous power and almost no name recognition. What the [bleep] is it? And why does New Hampshire have it? In this episode, Kayla Montgomery (VP of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund and Planned Parenthood of Northern New England) returns to the pod to tell Liz an abbreviated histo…

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Why Australia Will Never Run Out of Money 9:46

2M ago9:46

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#AustraliaEconomy, #DollarSovereignty, #MMT, #SocialJustice Australia will never run out of money. Discover how MMT busts deficit myths and why citizens must demand bold reform now. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/australia-will-never-run-out-of-money/By Denis Hay

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Public Housing in Australia: What Changed and Why 10:01

2M ago10:01

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#CommunityHousing, #DollarSovereignty, #PublicHousing, #SocialJusticeAustralia Comprehensive guide to public housing, community, and social housing, featuring 2024 statistics and policy updates leveraging Australia’s dollar sovereignty. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/public-housing-vs-community-housing/…

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Ministerial Selection in Australia Exposed 8:45

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#AusPol, #MinisterialSelection, #SocialJusticeAustralia Discover how ministerial selection in Australia fuels corporate influence and why reform is urgent for citizens. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/ministerial-selection-in-australia/By Denis Hay

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US Threat to World Peace, AUKUS, and Dollar Sovereignty 10:56

2M ago10:56

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#AUKUS, #AusPol, #SocialJusticeAustralia US threat to world peace, why AUKUS spending risks Australia, and how dollar sovereignty offers a safer path. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/us-threat-to-world-peace-sovereignty/By Denis Hay

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Voting with McKenzie Taylor 51:10

2M ago51:10

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Grab your passport! We're traveling to...your town clerk's office. New Hampshire *loves* elections, but does it love helping eligible voters get registered to vote? In this episode, Liz talks to McKenzie Taylor, the State Director of the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights, about registering in person, voting in person, requesting to vote abse…

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Australia Defence Spending Fuels US Power, Not Peace 6:33

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#AusPol, #DollarSovereignty, #JobsForPeace Australia defence spending rises again, but urgent social needs go unmet. Learn why jobs for peace matter now. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/australia-defence-spending-peace/By Denis Hay

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Business of War Exposed – How Profit Drives Conflict 9:12

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#AUKUS, #AusPol, #MilitarySpending, #SocialJusticeAustralia, #WarProfits The business of war drains public money from essential services. Learn who profits, who loses, and why reform is urgent. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/business-of-war-australia-us-nazis/By Denis Hay

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Why Australian Labor Abandoned Workers and Who Can Fix It 8:55

2M ago8:55

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#AusPol, #AustralianLabor, #PoliticalAlternatives, #SocialJustice, #TealIndependents Discover why Australian Labor abandoned workers, who it affects, and independent candidates offering real solutions to reclaim social justice. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/australian-labor-abandoned-workers/…

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What's happening in Claremont (part 2) with Rep. Hope Damon 59:42

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Liz talks with Rep. Hope Damon about what is happening with the school district, which faces a multi-million dollar deficit in its school budget - and what the State of New Hampshire can / will / will not do, depending on who you ask... This episode was recorded on August 28, 2025. New episodes every Tuesday. Become a supporter of the show. Have an…

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What's happening in Claremont (part 1) with Matt Mooshian 40:18

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Liz talks with Matt Mooshian, a former City Councilor from Claremont, about what is happening with the school district, which faces a multi-million dollar deficit in its school budget. This episode was recorded on August 28, 2025. New episodes every Tuesday. Become a supporter of the show. Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshi…

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Why Labor Nauru Deportation Policy is a $2.5B Scandal 8:54

2M ago8:54

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#AusPol, #HumanRights, #NauruDeal, #RefugeeRights The Labor Nauru deportation policy is a $2.5B scandal, strips rights, and fuels cruelty. See what Australia could do with that money instead. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/labor-nauru-deportation-policy/By Denis Hay

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AI Governance in Australia Could Transform Democracy 11:33

2M ago11:33

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#AIGovernance, #AusPol, #AustralianPolitics, #DemocracyReform Discover how AI governance in Australia could deliver fairer policies, protect social justice, and give citizens real power. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/ai-governance-in-australia/By Denis Hay

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Why Explore China Governance Model vs Democracy is a Must 12:05

2M ago12:05

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#China, #Democracy, #Governance, #PoliticalSystems Explore China governance model vs democracy, comparing grassroots elections, long-term planning, and global influence. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/china-governance-model-vs-democracy/By Denis Hay

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Why Political Centrism in Australia Blocks Real Reform 8:03

2M ago8:03

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#AustraliaPolitics, #PoliticalReform, #SystemicChange Political centrism in Australia tends to avoid bold change. Discover why it fails ordinary Australians and how systemic reform can replace tokenistic policies. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/political-centrism-in-australia/By Denis Hay

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What happened in Claremont? with Rep. Hope Damon (TEASER) 16:15

2M ago16:15

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What happens in Claremont doesn't stay in Claremont - and instead impacts all of us. In this teaser (with a full episode coming soon!), Liz talks to Rep. Hope Damon about the school funding crisis in Claremont...and beyond. Full episode coming soon. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a supporter of the show Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email…

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How Political Action in Australia Can Ignite Real Change 9:43

2M ago9:43

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#GrassrootsAction, #PoliticalChangeInAustralia, #SocialJusticeAustralia Political action in Australia is urgent. See how Australians can overcome political helplessness and drive reform. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/political-action-in-australia/By Denis Hay

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How Fossil Fuel Influence in Australia Blocks Progress 7:49

2M ago7:49

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#AusPol, #ClimatePolitics, #EnergyTransition, #FossilFuelLobby Fossil fuel influence in Australia distorts democracy, delays climate action, and protects corporate power over clean energy. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/fossil-fuel-influence-in-australia/By Denis Hay

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Australian AI Leadership Crisis 8:00

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This episode explains why Australia is falling behind in the global race for artificial intelligence and clean energy. It outlines how a "private-first" approach and short-term politics have left the nation without the long-term infrastructure and public investment needed to lead in AI, renewables and advanced manufacturing. Experts argue Australia…

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Why a Corbyn-Style Party Could Succeed in Australia 7:47

2M ago7:47

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This episode asks whether a Corbyn-style left party could gain real power in Australia, exploring rising support in the UK, voter disillusionment with Labor, and the political space for a bold, people-first movement. It lays out the consequences of the current system — flat wages, unaffordable housing, weak climate action — and proposes solutions l…