Best Matt Bragg Podcasts (2025)

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294. TVI with Matt Bragg 43:01

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16d ago43:01

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We're joined this week by the very funny Matt Bragg for a chat about getting up late, weird animals, 9/11 and more! Follow him @mattbraggcomedy on the socials and keep your eyes peeled for his special that is due out in October. If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp com…

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239 - Corbyn-Sultana Party Bungle & Did Pynchon's Vineland Predict Fascist Future? 1:25:01

6h ago1:25:01

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Support the show at patreon.com/leftreckoning What is going on with Your Party? Matt and David dive in the fallout from the Corbyn v. Sultana feud and what it means for what felt like a promising start for the UK left. Plus, Democratic socialism, the people like it. New poll show Democratic socialism is now mainstream. - https://jacobin.com/2025/09…

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296. "P*dos Incorporated" 41:55

2d ago41:55

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We're back in the lovely Creative Kin studios this week for more chat about homeschooling, bullying, the enhanced games and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi and sign up for as little as £3 per month…

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Matt Bearden, Joe DeRosa, Doug Mellard and Rachel Wolfson guest 1:17:58

2d ago1:17:58

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Live from The Creek and the Cave in Austin, Doug welcomes Matt Bearden, Joe DeRosa, Doug Mellard and Rachel Wolfson to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Matt Kean on Australia’s future in a climate crisis 32:36

5d ago32:36

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The Albanese government has now put a number on its climate ambition: a target of a 62-70% emissions cut by 2035 compared to 2005 levels. It comes after the release of the national climate risk assessment, which described a disastrous future for Australians on a warming planet. In this bonus episode of the Australian Politics podcast, climate and e…

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David Pocock on the 2035 climate targets and political will 28:34

5d ago28:34

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In a defining week for climate action, the Albanese government has unveiled a commitment to cut emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035. But vocal climate advocate Senator David Pocock says a minimum of 75% is needed to ‘do our bit’. Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to the ACT independent about his pessimism about political leadersh…

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238 - Charlie Kirk & The War On Free Speech, & Bolsonaro JAILED 1:34:38

7d ago1:34:38

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get full access to the postgame at ⁠patreon.com/leftreckoning⁠ Huge episode tonight! David and Matt discuss the crackdown on free speech. Then we are joined by Dr. Tom Alter, who was let go of his tenured job as a history professor at Texas State University, for engaging in free speech. We talk about what that means for Texas and the country. GoFun…

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Chris Gethard, Jon Hamm, Kate Micucci, Maxwell Nalevansky and Emil Wakim guest 1:15:05

10d ago1:15:05

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Live from The Gramercy Theatre in New York City, Doug welcomes Chris Gethard, Jon Hamm, Kate Micucci, Maxwell Nalevansky and Emil Wakim to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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295. "Who is he?" 42:15

9d ago42:15

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We're back this week for a chat about homeschooling, bad green room, comedy finances and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp community then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi and sign up for as little as £3 per month. Carl is on tour at the moment. Check…

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Jane Hume on rebuilding trust in the Liberal party 28:34

13d ago28:34

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The fallout in the Liberal party over Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s inflammatory comments about Indian migrants has now culminated in her sacking from the shadow ministry by Sussan Ley. In the lead-up to this decision by the opposition leader, Victorian senator Jane Hume described it as a situation that ‘escalated well out of control’. Hume speaks to …

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237 - Banks Backing Epstein, Iranian Women & The Fight For Freedom, TX Race Just Got Interesting 1:33:35

16d ago1:33:35

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get full access to the postgame at patreon.com/leftreckoning David & Matt break down the latest assault on Gaza, the latest in TX Dem primary, Zohran's response to a bizarre Trump comparison and more! PLUS Nilo Tabrizy (@NiloTabrizy) joins david to discuss the Women Life Freedom movement in Iran and the historical context of their fight. Pick Up Ni…

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Brandon Collins, Chad Opitz and Justin Thompson guest 57:28

16d ago57:28

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Doug welcomes Brandon Collins, Chad Opitz and Justin Thompson to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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teaser Sunday Show: Trump Blows Up Boat Looking for Venezuela War & Silicon Valley Psycho Stalks Surrogate 5:59

17d ago5:59

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Get this full episode at patreon.com/leftreckoning Matt and David talk Trump's strikes on a Venezuelan speedboat and an insane story from Wired (for the second week in a row).https://www.wired.com/story/the-baby-died-whose-fault-is-it-surrogate-pregnancy/

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Kristy McBain on natural disaster preparation and ambitious climate targets 20:06

19d ago20:06

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While many Australians are feeling relieved about the end of a cold winter, the minister for emergency management and regional development is already eyeing the upcoming summer bushfire season. Kristy McBain talks to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy about the importance of social license for renewables and climate action in regional Austra…

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236 - Zohran Isn't "Betraying The Left" + Unions Win For Palestine + Is Rogan Over? 1:38:05

22d ago1:38:05

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Learn more about how to get involved at https://www.labourforpalestine.com/Join David Griscom, Aminah Sheikh, and Kevin Levangie as they dive into the latest labor movements in Canada, focusing on the successful resolutions for a two-way arms embargo with Israel. Discover how grassroots organizing and cross-union solidarity are reshaping the conver…

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293. "A pint of the black stuff" 43:21

23d ago43:21

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It's the last couple of days of Carl's post fringe holiday and he's in a hotel bar in Dublin with a pint of Guinness. We chat mostly about actors who have got their willies out on screen. Apologies for the slightly lower quality audio on this episode but the mic compression to take out the background noise meant Carl is a bit peaky from time to tim…

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Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin and Monica Nevi guest 55:56

23d ago55:56

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Doug welcomes Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin and Monica Nevi to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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teaser Sunday Show - Joining the Chorus 6:26

24d ago6:26

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get this full Sunday Show and all previous and future ones by becoming a supporting member at patreon.com/leftreckoning David and Matt react to the fallout from Taylor Lorenz's Wired article about the dark money subsidization of DNC democrat media.https://www.wired.com/story/dark-money-group-secret-funding-democrat-influencers/…

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Andrew Giles on how to fix Australia’s skill shortage 20:41

26d ago20:41

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Fresh off the government’s reform roundtable and an address to the press club on skilling Australia’s future, the minister for skills and training, Andrew Giles, says he’s focused on making sure every Australian is able to reach their full potential in the workforce. He talks to Tom McIlroy about how to solve Australia’s skill shortage, the importa…

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235 - Nordic Socialism + How The US Makes "WARBODIES" 1:04:58

27d ago1:04:58

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Apologies for the mix-up with the previous upload! LEFT RECKONING 235!!David speaks with Pelle Dragsted (@pelledragsted), a democratic socialist member of the Danish Parliament and leader of the Enhedslisten—the Red-Green Alliance—about his recently translated book, Nordic Socialism. They talk about what the Nordic countries have accomplished, the …

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Guardian Essential report: the paradox of recognition, why do Australians back Palestine but doubt its impact? 21:05

27d ago21:05

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Why do most Australians back recognising a Palestinian state, yet nearly half dismiss it as merely symbolic? The executive director of Essential Media, Peter Lewis, shares the latest poll findings with the Canberra chief of staff, Josh Butler, about Palestine, as well as fears of AI-driven job losses fuelling strong calls for regulation, a four-day…

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292. "I'm getting a wig" 41:42

28d ago41:42

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Carl zooms in from the West of Ireland and his post fringe holiday for a chat about hair transplants, loughs, tombs and much more. If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp community, head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Carl's post fringe tour starts this month. For all l…

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LEAKED LR POSTGAME 45:13

29d ago45:13

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Hope that you enjoy this public version of the LR postgame. Catch it every week at patreon.com/leftreckoning

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Paget Brewster and Chad Opitz guest 1:00:42

1M ago1:00:42

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Doug welcomes Paget Brewster and Chad Opitz to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Allegra Spender on why tax reform will make young people’s lives better 20:56

1M ago20:56

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Fresh from the government’s economic roundtable, the independent Wentworth MP Allegra Spender is optimistic about the future of tax reform in Australia. Talking to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy, she argues Labor must speed up approvals for housing and clean energy, shift the tax mix to ease pressure on young people and boost investment,…

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234 - Texas Democrats Return, Bolivia's Election Disappoints, Can Socialism Win The South? 1:29:28

1M ago1:29:28

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👉 Join us on Patreon for full access to bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes debriefs: https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Matt & Dave are back with a big one. We are joined by Kelsea Bond, who is running for city council in Atlanta. Kelsea explains how socialism can win in the South and the importance of being well-versed in a tradition. Then we…

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291. "I'll be able to get a handle on it" 42:35

1M ago42:35

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We're back and Carl is into the final week of the fringe. We chat about tiredness, revenge and much more! If you like the podcast and want to support it (while gaining access to videos, full length episodes and the WhatsApp community) then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi and sign up for as little as £3 per month. Carl is hitting the road on t…

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Brandon Collins, Trae Crowder and Drew Lynch guest 57:07

1M ago57:07

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Doug welcomes Brandon Collins, Trae Crowder and Drew Lynch to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Dr Mohammed Mustafa on why we need more than recognition to end the crisis in Gaza - podcast 21:37

1M ago21:37

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British-Australian doctor Mohammed Mustafa has seen first-hand the horrors occurring daily in Gaza from his time working in hospitals across the region. Speaking to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy, he describes life on the ground in the war zone, says that Australian politicians are clinging to talking points while children die, and warns…

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233 - Exposing The Ft. Bragg Cartel + DSA Convention Live Report 1:31:09

1M ago1:31:09

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Tonight on Left Reckoning: We’re joined by journalist Seth Harp @sethharp to discuss his explosive new book, "The Fort Bragg Cartel" — out today — exposing the “Fort Bragg Cartel” and uncovering the U.S. military’s hidden role in the global drug trade. From the battlefields abroad to the violence coming home, Harp’s investigation lays bare the shad…

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Mike Carrozza, Martha Kelly and Justin Thompson guest 1:01:10

1M ago1:01:10

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Doug welcomes Mike Carrozza, Martha Kelly and Justin Thompson to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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290. "I should be in the Guinness book of records" 42:38

2M ago42:38

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We're back this week to catch up on Carl's Edinburgh Fringe fun (and fatigue), James Blunt, vegan parenting and more! If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp community then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi and sign up for as little as £3 per month. Learn more about y…

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Andrew Bragg on AI, housing and what the Coalition got wrong 20:22

2M ago20:22

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Two weeks out from Labor’s economic roundtable, the Coalition’s shadow minister for productivity, housing and homelessness, Andrew Bragg, joins us to talk about the biggest challenges facing the economy. Speaking to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy, he cautions against over-regulating artificial intelligence, reflects on the Coalition’s mi…

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232 - Trump's Plan To Starve America + Texas Dems Flee State To Stop Election Stealing ft. Kylie Cheung 1:28:07

2M ago1:28:07

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Trump's trying to hide how bad this economy is as more and more people struggle to get by. Plus, in Texas GOP reps are hard at work trying to rig the upcoming midterm elections. In a last ditch effort to stop it Texas Dems have fled the state, will it work? Then Kylie Cheung (@kylietcheung) joins us to talk about her new book, Coercion, which docum…

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289. "It smells like jizz" 40:38

2M ago40:38

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Carl talks us through his first week of the Fringe. We chat smelly hot venues, food prices and much more. If you're heading to the fringe, tickets to Carl's show can be found at www.carldonnelly.info (as can tickets to his Autumn tour). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy TVI / Keep It Light Media

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Paget Brewster, Eric Edelstein, Kelly McInerney and Jerry Trainor guest 1:30:31

2M ago1:30:31

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Live from Dynasty Typewriter in LA, Doug welcomes Paget Brewster, Eric Edelstein, Kelly McInerney and Jerry Trainor to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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From Palestine to jobseeker and keeping children safe online: Tanya Plibersek on Labor’s tough calls – Australian Politics podcast 28:06

2M ago28:06

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Tanya Plibersek, one of Labor’s most recognisable political figures and the minister for social services, joins us as the government faces big decisions at home and abroad. Chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy speaks to her about the push to recognise Palestinian statehood, the jobseeker rate and the urgent fight to keep children safe online…

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Guardian Essential report: Albanese starts second term with solid approval, but Trump presidency looms – Australian Politics podcast 19:27

2M ago19:27

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As Anthony Albanese readies his second‑term reform agenda, Guardian Australia’s Josh Butler speaks with Essential Media’s Peter Lewis about the elephant in the room: Australia’s dependence on the US and how its high‑stakes defence gambles could shape both his leadership and the nation’s strategic future…

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231 - SHOWDOWN: Democratic Socialism vs. Social Democracy vs. Communism ft. Neal Meyer 57:44

2M ago57:44

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Get the postgame and Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoning Neal Meyer of Left Notes joins David and Matt to discuss this piece on Democratic Socialism, Social Democracy, and Communism: https://www.left-notes.com/p/a-typology-of-socialisms-in-the-21stAlso, Tlaib takes a shot across the bow about supporting Israel with "defensive weapons."…

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Macon Blair, Amy Miller and Chad Opitz guest 1:14:10

2M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Live from the American Comedy Co. in Sweet Home San Diego, Doug welcomes Macon Blair, Amy Miller and Chad Opitz to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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288. "I'm too tired for this sh!t" 43:29

2M ago43:29

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Carl gives us his first Edinburgh update having just arrived in town for the fringe. We discuss train problems, strongmen, VPNs and much more. If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp community then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi If you're in Edinburgh and want to s…

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Resetting the Liberals: Zoe McKenzie on reform, climate and winning back women 22:24

2M ago22:24

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As parliament resumes, the focus shifts to how the major parties plan to reset. Chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy speaks to Liberal MP for Flinders and shadow assistant minister Zoe McKenzie. She isn’t convinced by quotas but says the party needs meaningful reform if it’s serious about bringing more women into the fold – and winning back th…

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230 - AOC, Gaza, And Fumbling the New Ellis Island ft Alex Sammon 1:42:51

2M ago1:42:51

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Matt & Dave are at it again, talking about Gaza and AOC. Plus we're joined by Slate journalist Alexander Sammon to talk about the Roosevelt Hotel, that housed thousands of migrants and was also the subject of many RW conspiracy theories. What lessons can we take from its closing?https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/07/donald-trump-immigrants-ne…

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James DeMonaco, Samm Levine and Monica Nevi guest 58:06

2M ago58:06

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Doug welcomes James DeMonaco, Samm Levine and Monica Nevi to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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287. "Inshallah!" 43:53

2M ago43:53

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We're back this week for a chat about bread, architecture, making up fights in your head and much more! If you like the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and our WhatsApp community then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Carl is out on tour starting at the Edinburgh fringe this August. All ticket…

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229 - Who Profits From Homelessness? + Corbyn's Return? ft. Brian Goldstone 1:07:59

2M ago1:07:59

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We’re live talking about the return of Jeremy Corbyn, and whether we’re entering a 2018 reboot. In Texas, things are getting messier than ever, with SpaceX exploding, Paxton's "biblical divorce," and new details about Musk and Abbott’s cozy relationship coming to light.Plus, we're joined by journalist and author Brian Goldstone (@brian_goldstone) t…

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Jim Chalmers on uncertainty and ambition 26:48

2M ago26:48

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers tells Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy one of his key measures of success in the future is making Australia’s budget more sustainable. They discuss the challenge of meeting housing targets, how the morning news affects his plans and what he hopes can come out of his meeting with the G20 finance min…

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Josh Gondelman, Joe Lynch and Ellory Smith guest 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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Doug welcomes Josh Gondelman, Joe Lynch and Ellory Smith to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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286. TVI with Red Richardson 42:46

2M ago42:46

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We're joined this week by the hilarious Red Richardson to brave the heat for a chat about gangsters, hate follows and much more. There are a few slight sound issues due to fans and open windows (it was about 30 degrees when we recorded) but we've touched up the audio to make it nicer. Red is recording his special this August at London's amazing Und…

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Accountability, robodebt and regional housing: Helen Haines unpacks it all 24:10

3M ago24:10

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Tom McIlroy speaks to independent MP Helen Haines to talk through her ambitious agenda for the new parliamentary term, her sharp disappointment with the robodebt royal commission fallout, and what the government’s response says about political accountabilityBy The Guardian