Best Punters Politics Podcasts (2025)

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Super Tax Changes Explained: Rich Punts vs Regular Punters 52:26

4d ago52:26

52:26

Buy Punters T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON Is Labor's new super tax really the attack on retirement savings that the media claims, or are wealthy Australians trying to protect their billion-dollar tax breaks - and why should regular Australians actually be celebrating these changes? We also discuss: Qantas Controversy National Parks Fee…

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157. Is Australia getting scammed? W/ Punters Politics 43:55

1M ago43:55

43:55

At the Get Rich Slow Club, we've been honoured to host some of Australia’s leading politicians. Having said that, it can sometimes pay to bring a healthy dose of skepticism to the political landscape. There are few commentators in Australia who embody this philosophy quite like this episode’s guest. Konrad Benjamin created Punter’s Politics as a pl…

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PREVIEW: Andrew Sullivan 36:10

1d ago36:10

36:10

Andrew Sullivan is one of the most influential political writers of his generation. He became the face of the gay marriage fight, after writing the first major American article arguing for it in 1989. His 1995 book, Virtually Normal, became a bible of the marriage equality movement. Andrew had moved to America to get his PhD in politics from Harvar…

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165. Why putting off your will could cost your family thousands 16:12

3d ago16:12

16:12

Look, no-one wants to talk about their own will. It pretty much ties with “politics at family gatherings” and “ice-breakers in the workplace” for topics we’d rather avoid. However, writing your own will in advance won’t just spare your family some administrative headaches. It can also save them money – thousands, as this episode’s title rightly sug…

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"Why Gaza is Genocide" with Israeli Holocaust Historian Prof. Amos Goldberg 1:00:09

5d ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Terms like "genocide" and "apartheid" are thrown around a lot by anti-Israel activists. But when a leading Israeli Holocaust historian declares his own country to be a genocidal apartheid state, we ought to listen. Born and raised in Israel, Dr Goldberg is a professor in the Department of Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry at The Hebrew Universi…

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164. Things to do with your super before EOFY | super Q&A 20:46

5d ago20:46

20:46

Superannuation is a lot like your spleen: you spend most of your life not thinking about it, but when you need it, you’re THRILLED it exists. And if super is like a spleen, then EOFY is much like a checkup. Or a detox. Or a… spleen upgrade of some kind… …alright, so this metaphor has lost its thread a bit. HOWEVER, the key point is this: the leadup…

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368. Tim Hewitt & Alex Keen - The Old Glory Hole 1:01:06

6d ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Tim Hewitt & Alex Keen are back in the Phacktory to pay a long overdue visit to the old glory hole. Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on Ins…

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PREVIEW: “Tariffs, Greenbacks, Qatar’s Air Force One, and American Empire” with Assoc. Prof. David Smith 28:19

9d ago28:19

28:19

How do you reconcile Trump's passion for American Greatness with his disengagement from international systems which America set up? What are the consequences so far of Trump's tariff flip-flops? Can Ukraine be resolved by the Great Powers alone? Do volatile bond markets predict the end of the U.S. dollar? Where does this all leave America in relati…

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163. Why did Scott Pape recommend this LIC? | AFIC 33:59

10d ago33:59

33:59

Listed Investment Companies (LICs) have a devoted following within the long-term investing community. However, conversations on social media and podcasts often focus on exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Of course, no asset is going to be perfect for EVERY investor, as goals and preferences change between people. However, along with a range of other inv…

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EXPOSING GMB NEWS | Andrew Drury 2:14:26

10d ago2:14:26

2:14:26

On this weeks episode of Common Sense, we are joined by Andrew Drury. Make sure to watch the entire video as Andrew exposes GMB News, and also talks on his sour relationship with Shamima Begum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Common Sense with Joey Barton

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Santos, Sharks & Susan Ley: Why Privatisation Isn't Always the Answer 43:19

11d ago43:19

43:19

Buy Punters T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON James brings distracting news about sharks and e-bikes while Konrad breaks down how corporate bludgers like Santos and Energy Australia continue to rip off everyday punters through dodgy privatisation deals. The boys discuss Susan Ley's appointment as Liberal leader, & the Northern Beaches Hosp…

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162. How to retire early with Captain FI 54:37

12d ago54:37

54:37

“Financial Independence, Retire Early” – or “FIRE” – is a concept that Tash and Ana have discussed a few times. And I mean, come on – it sounds pretty amazing, no? Asking whether you would like a FIRE’d future is sort of like asking if you’d like to win the lottery. Who would say no if given the chance? In truth, though, reaching FIRE status requir…

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Josh on... Can You Change People's Minds? 1:33:36

12d ago1:33:36

1:33:36

We've got a special treat for you today. Josh sat down with the hosts of the "Changed My Mind" podcast, who interrogated him about whether it's really possible, in our divided times, to change someone's mind. Josh shares his thoughts about the art of persuasion; reveals topics on which his position has changed; and wrestles with conundrums like fac…

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367. David Hughes & Rohan Arneil - The Girth from Perth 1:02:21

13d ago1:02:21

1:02:21

David Hughes & Rohan Arneil join Capper for a special Perth edition of the pod. Put on your hi-vis and enjoy! Watch the full video on YOUTUBE Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Fol…

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"The Game-ification of Everything" with Gurwinder Bhogal 1:42:43

16d ago1:42:43

1:42:43

Gurwinder rose to fame writing elaborately insightful Twitter threads about how to be human in the twenty-first century. He now publishes The Prism, on Substack, a guide to navigating the digital age. Watch this conversation on YouTube. And you’re missing out on our best ad-free content if you haven’t popped over to the Uncomfy Convos Substack page…

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161. Property trends: what's really happening in the market? 27:30

17d ago27:30

27:30

Between all the headlines and fear-mongering clickbait, it can be hard to know what’s actually happening in Australia’s housing market. One of the aims of this podcast, however, is to bring you the most objective, data-driven insights possible. And sure, we won’t find a Rosetta Stone for the housing market in a single episode – but the more we expl…

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Is Your Facebook Group Actually Run by Billionaire Corporations? 53:45

18d ago53:45

53:45

Buy Punters T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON Big corporations are pretending to be grassroots community groups to push their agenda, hiding behind friendly-sounding names while pumping dark money into Australian politics. We dig into who's really behind these fake organizations and expose how they're trying to influence punters while keep…

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160. Why having "finance friends" is the best money hack 17:49

19d ago17:49

17:49

You know that expression “Your network is your net worth”? Yeah, we find it a bit cringe-y as well. With that said, this Get Rich Slow Club session puts a whole new spin on it. Join Tash and Ana as they discuss how your social circle can impact your personal finance habits. In their conversation, they cover the powerful influence of money-minded fr…

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“Free Thought vs Free Speech” with Jenara Nerenberg 1:05:25

19d ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Are people too disagreeable these days? Or, in fact, are we losing the knack for disagreement? Are we self-silencing? Or getting more rude? Jenara Nerenberg is the founder and host of The Neurodiversity Project. She's a Harvard graduate who lectures widely on neuroscience and diversity, and who runs workshops at institutions like the Stanford Gradu…

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366. Blake Pavey - And Friends 1:01:18

20d ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Blake Pavey is in the studio for the first time to hang out with a couple of middle-aged men. Enjoy! Watch the full video on YOUTUBE Get tickets to see Capper in PERTH HERE Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and he…

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"Does Alien Life Exist?" with astrophysicist Dr Sara Webb 1:21:17

23d ago1:21:17

1:21:17

Are we alone? If alien life exists, why can't we find it? What's "the great filter"? Why is the universe set up the way it is? What are the chances there 's some purpose to it all? And is BBC News correct in reporting that "Scientists find 'strongest evidence yet' of life on distant planet"? What have we actually found? What might it mean? Whenever…

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BONUS | What’s your next money era going to be? 27:20

23d ago27:20

27:20

If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re probably pretty committed to managing your money. Even so, it’s normal to become stuck in a money rut from time to time. It happens to the best of us, and it often only requires patience and consistency to escape. Other ruts, though, might require a complete overhaul. You know those times: you’ve been coa…

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159. Are you ever going to address your "silent dream"? 29:42

24d ago29:42

29:42

We think it’s preeeeetty fair to say that we like talking about investing on this podcast. Of course, there’s a reason we have these conversations: by investing, we hope to propel ourselves towards the lives we want. However, many people spend so much time and energy working that they forget to pursue their dreams. That’s why, in this episode, we’r…

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The Election Is Over... So What Now? 21:06

25d ago21:06

21:06

Dutton is done for, the Liberal party have been sent into the wilderness to think about what they have done, Albo has taken home a decisive win, so where does that leave we the Punters? Where to from here? A quick election recap with Punter Konrad. What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON…

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158. How Ana saved $250 on health insurance (Part 2) 22:11

26d ago22:11

22:11

In a past episode, Tash and Ana explored whether private health care is actually worth it in Australia. If you missed that session, we recommend you start there, as it informs what the duo discuss here. … All caught up? Great! This time around, Tash and Ana explore methods of keeping health insurance cost-effective in Australia. For anyone with a k…

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“Conspiracies, Echo Chambers & Culture Wars” with Sacha Judd 1:44:24

26d ago1:44:24

1:44:24

The internet is a dumpster fire. Are you a firefighter? Or an arsonist? This episode is a cracker. Sacha Judd is an expert on internet subcultures. A former lawyer, she has become something like “the Mark Cuban of New Zealand” - a smart, left-wing investor in high-growth startups; advisor to businesses; and fierce commentator on Big Tech. Sacha wan…

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365. Urvi Majumdar - Responds to Every DM 1:01:46

27d ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Urvi Majumdar is back for a killer edition of Phone Hackery. Check out her new show, 'Urvi Went to an All Girls' School', on ABC iview now! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Follo…

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PREVIEW: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dave Sweeney 50:27

29d ago50:27

50:27

Do nuclear weapons protect Western civilisation? Or are they an insane error that humanity should undo? Is nuclear power worth the cost and risk? Dave Sweeney co-founded the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. Dave and Josh debate the risks and rewards of nuclear weapons and nuclear pow…

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Man Vs Government Accountability: Punters' Audit v Rex Patrick 44:29

30d ago44:29

44:29

In this bonus episode we catch up with Senator Rex Patrick running for senate for the Jacqui Lambi Network. What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Not sure who to vote for? Try Build a ballot Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BONUS: "Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Furore" with Tyson Yunkaporta 1:11:54

1M ago1:11:54

1:11:54

Have indigenous Welcomes-to-Country gone too far? On Friday, far-right hecklers disrupted the Welcome to Country (i.e. the land acknowledgment, in North American parlance) of a profound Australian national event, the Anzac Day Dawn Service. The protest has sparked a national firestorm about race, racism and remembrance. Josh shares his thoughts abo…

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Should You Vote Labor? Punters Audit V Chris Bowen 48:29

1M ago48:29

48:29

What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! We chat with current Labor minister for climate and energy Politician Chris Bowen. We discuss gas, corporate tax bludgers and has he done enough to address the big issues facing aussie punters! Not sure who to vote for? Try Build a ballot Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON See omnys…

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"Facebook Whistleblower" Frances Haugen 1:13:36

1M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

What’s social media doing to us, and how would you fix it? Mark Zuckerberg has been a busy boy on the witness stand in Washington DC lately. In one of the most consequential antitrust cases in tech history, Meta is being sued by the U.S. government for allegedly maintaining a monopoly. It could reshape the future of social media, privacy regulation…

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156. A quick chat with Jim Chalmers, Treasurer of Australia 23:14

1M ago23:14

23:14

In a podcast about money, budgeting, and long-term investing, an interview with the National Treasurer is a pretty big deal. That’s why the Get Rich Slow Club is properly stoked to be hosting this special guest. In this session, Tash and Ana speak with Treasurer Jim Chalmers about Australia’s income, where our taxes go, and how Chalmers’ team decid…

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What Do "Left" and "Right" Actually Agree on? (Heaps!) 40:33

1M ago40:33

40:33

What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Bonus election week episode! We sit down with ex-liberal party now independent senator for Queensland Gerard Rennick. Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Punter Konrad & Punter James

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364. Kyle Legacy - The Naked King 1:02:26

1M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Kyle Legacy is in the Phacktory for the first time! From our smartest ep to one of our dumbest. Enjoy! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on …

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"American Authoritarianism" with Matt Welch 1:24:55

1M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

What do you make of a U.S. government that snatches people off the street and disappears them into Central American prisons, forever, with no trial, and no way to appeal? Matt Welch is a libertarian journalist. He's no wild-eyed, Trump-loathing leftie. Fresh off the back of his appearance on Bill Maher, Matt joined Josh on Josh's streaming TV show,…

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155. Fixing Australia’s Broken Tax System 39:43

1M ago39:43

39:43

Independent MP Allegra Spender has made a name for herself as an advocate of climate action and gender equality. Having won the seat of Wentworth in the 2022 Federal Election, Spender is at the forefront of the Teal movement. Prior to her career in politics, Spender worked as a corporate executive, management consultant, and CEO for an education ch…

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Who are the 'BETTER' Economic Managers? & Other Political BS 1:00:45

1M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Ever wondered why politicians bang on about being 'better economic managers' while your cost of living keeps going up? In this episode, economist Greg Jericho helps us cut through the BS about budget surplus myths, explains why 'the economy' is about people (not corporate profits), and reveals how tax breaks for …

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“Reimagining Schooling” with Finnish education icon Prof. Pasi Sahlberg 1:48:09

1M ago1:48:09

1:48:09

What's the purpose of school? Why do we run schools the way we do? How might we reinvent education in an era of artificial intelligence and ADHD? Professor Pasi Sahlberg is one of the world's leading education experts. He ran Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, moved to Washington DC to advise the World Bank on education, and was a visitin…

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154. Is private health insurance actually worth it? (Part 1) 16:03

1M ago16:03

16:03

When compared to many other developed, free market nations, Australia’s healthcare system is pretty enviable. Don’t get us wrong, it has its problems; its staff are frequently overworked and underpaid, and not everyone receives the care that they should. Even so, if you’re uninsured and face a life-threatening injury, your treatment generally won’t…

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363. Punter's Politics - Konrad Benjamin 1:03:18

1M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Konrad from Punter's Politics joins the guys on easily the smartest episode of Phone Hacks ever. Back to regularly scheduled Chode talk next week. Watch the full ep on YOUTUBE Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and…

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PREVIEW: "What Can Democrats Do?" with David Pakman 20:23

1M ago20:23

20:23

The Democratic Party is paralysed. It can't merely offer resistance to Trump. It also needs to offer an alternative to him. But how? Should they oppose his every move, as the likes of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Cory Booker believe? Or should they shut up and wait for the president to doom himself, as Senate minority leader …

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I Was In A Really DARK PLACE | Ricky Hatton 2:12:26

1M ago2:12:26

2:12:26

On this episode of the Common Sense podcast we spoke with the legendary Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton. Ricky opens up on his mental health struggles following retirement, talks on his fights with Mayweather and Paquiao and tells some hilarious Oasis stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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153. Why the super industry is bad, and how to (possibly) fix the housing crisis 44:49

1M ago44:49

44:49

In Australia, talking about housing and complaining about the superannuation industry could be national sports. There’s a reason for this, of course: home ownership feels out of reach for many Aussies, and super funds have a history of hitting us with hidden fees. So, if these problems pose such issues, why isn’t anyone doing something about it? In…

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