Support We the Punters on PATREONIn this episode, Konrad and James uncover even MORE of the gas industry's scam, and launch a cheeky crowdfunded billboard campaign to raise awareness, and make sure every punter in Australia knows just how ripped off we are getting! To help us get the BILLBOARD click here!Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, we grill South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas on his controversial plan to ban all political donations in the state. We dig deep to find out if this bold move will truly clean up the dirty money in politics or if it's just a sneaky scheme to entrench the power of major parties like his own. To help us get the BILLBOARD click here!Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBE Punter Citations    Dominic Perrottet to join BHP in senior Washington role. (2024, July 19). The Australian Financial Review.   Money and power in South Australian elections. (n.d.). The Australia Institute.   Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections. (2022, August 25). YouTube.   Perpitch, N. (2023, August 21). Mark McGowan passes audition for his new mining job. Crikey.   SA donation laws - The Devil in the Details - Webinar. (2023, April 5). YouTube.   Chan, G. (2023, October 14). The bipartisan deal designed to thwart independents. The Saturday Paper.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Banning Donations Fix Democracy or RIG the Game? We Interrogate A State Premier!

Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, Konrad and James chat with politician and senator Nick McKim about Woolies and Coles and what can be done about these record high prices. Punter Citations    ABC News - "Coles underpaid over 7,800 employees more than $115 million, Fair Work Ombudsman alleges" (December 1, 2021)   The New Daily - "Woolworths wage theft bill blows out to $571 million on new underpayment" (February 23, 2022)   Oxfam Australia Media - "Australian companies rake in $98 billion in 'crisis profits' off the back of global suffering: Oxfam report" (June 2024)   ABC News - "Woolworths boss's enormous maximum payout revealed" (February 22, 2024)   Open Politics - "Nick McKim's private interests"   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supermarkets Screwing Us. We Ask a Politician How To Fix It.

Support We the Punters on PATREONIn this episode, Konrad and James chat to another Puntermon Richard Dennis to find out what the hell the 'economy' really is, and if we should actually care about it. There's also a massive update on the propaganda war To help us get the BILLBOARD click here!Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WTF is an "Economy?" & What THEY Won't Tell You About It!

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Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, the Punters delve into the insidious propaganda war being waged by mining giants like Gina Rinehart, Santos, and Woodside, who are using sports-washing, political cronyism, and misleading ads to hide their exploitation of Australia's resources. The Punters announce their bold plan to fight back against the mining industry's lies.  Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBE Punter Citations    Foote, C. (2021, May 26). Fossil Fuel Fiesta: Australia's coal and gas giants get more in subsidies than they pay in royalties. Michael West Media. https://michaelwest.com.au/fossil-fuel-fiesta-australias-coal-and-gas-giants-get-more-in-subsidies-than-they-pay-in-royalties/   West, M. (2021, May 18). Mining lobby exaggerates taxes and royalties paid by $45 billion. Michael West Media. https://michaelwest.com.au/mining-lobby-exaggerates-taxes-and-royalties-paid-45-billion/   The Australia Institute. (2023, March 22). NT motorists pay 32 times more in rego than the gas industry pays in royalties: New research. https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/nt-motorists-pay-32-times-more-in-rego-than-the-gas-industry-pays-in-royalties-new-research/   Yaxley, L. (2022, June 14). Gas giant Inpex is emitting hazardous chemicals near Darwin's CBD, worrying experts and doctors. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-14/inpex-ichthys-lng-plant-darwin-nt-vocs-emissions-increase/101153668   NSW Mining. (2021, April 29). Thank you, for everything you do. For the fans, the club and the community. #nswmining #nrl #voiceformining #newcastle #nrlw #rugbyleague #heartofthehunter [Instagram post]. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-_ueuhytC2/   Campaign Brief. (2022, February 24). Gruen delves into new Roy Hill ad: "If you don't support mining, I won't support athletes, and we won't do well at the Olympics." https://campaignbrief.com/gruen-delves-into-new-roy-hill-ad-if-you-dont-support-mining-i-wont-support-athletes-and-we-wont-do-well-at-the-olympics/   Sky News Australia. (n.d.). Real Energy: 70 Years of Woodside. https://www.skynews.com.au/stream/documentaries/real-energy-70-years-of-woodside/video/9f936b3a9258bb090df44e3c21761932   Lucas, A. (2018, March 22). Revealed: the extent of job-swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/revealed-the-extent-of-job-swapping-between-public-servants-and-fossil-fuel-lobbyists-88695  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Punters' Propaganda War Against the Mining Industry Begins!

T-shirt Pre-orders Now Open! Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, Konrad and James chat with Dr. Cameron Murray, an economist and academic who specializes in housing markets. They explore the complex causes behind Australia's housing affordability crisis, including the roles played by immigration policy, property developers, monetary policy, government regulation, and public attitudes. Dr Cameron Murray - Book: The Great Housing Hijack Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBEPunter Citations   Janda, M. (2023, March 22). How a surge in overseas buyers could hit property investors. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/foreign-buyers-return-hit-property-investors-apra/102108332   Macrobusiness. (n.d.). Australian mortgages world's most painful. https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2022/10/australian-mortgages-worlds-most-painful/   Tulip, P., &amp; Saunders, T. (2019). Australia's high house prices damage economic productivity, financial stability and equity. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/australias-high-house-prices-damage-economic-productivity-financial-stability-and-equity-126972   Ryan, M. (2022). Inheritocracy: The lasting generational advantages of home ownership. The Money. https://www.savings.com.au/news/inheritocracy-the-lasting-generational-advantages-of-home-ownership   Sas, N. (2022, May 17). Property developers are among the biggest political donors in Australia, but should they allowed to be? ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-17/property-developer-donations-australia-politics/101061016   Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2022). Owning a home has decreased over successive generations. https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/owning-home-has-decreased-over-successive-generations   Wolfe, C. (2023, March 15). Inside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $5 million property portfolio. News.com.au. https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/inside-prime-minister-anthony-albaneses-5-million-property-portfolio/news-story/c44a4e909214dedc33a2b1eed6fd5680   Buwaneka, A. (2022). Annual Income To Afford A House In Australia Over $150,000. SavingNinja.net. https://www.savingninja.net/blog/annual-income-to-afford-a-house-in-australia-over-150000   Fernando, G., &amp; Mao, F. (2022, April 14). Politicians and their property portfolios: how many do they own? SBS The Feed. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/article/politicians-and-their-property-portfolios-how-many-do-they-own/k0a1nj3ry  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FORBIDDEN Solution to the Housing Crisis

T-shirt Pre-orders Now Open! Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, Konrad and James are joined by Chas Licciardello from Planet America (&amp; the Chasers War on Everything) to discuss strategies for navigating the complex online information world. How do we find reliable information sources? and who REALLY holds all the power in Australian politics.  Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Punter's Guide to Spotting Reliable Information Online - Feat. Chas from Planet America

Should you watch the news? Who should you trust and how do you know whats true in a world dominated by algorithms made by billionaires? Konrad and James provide a solution to societies most difficult problem, will it be enough? Support We the Punters on PATREON Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBE Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Punter Citations - www.mediabiasfactcheck.comhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C8-Y-ggSYxV/?igsh=MWZzdHBpb3NmYjh6ag%3D%3DSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Sucks! Who should you trust?

Can We Really Trust the Media? Exploring Australia’s Press Freedom Crisis with independent journalist and former corporate media journalist Michael West.  Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Citations  The Conversation, July 27, 2023 (https://theconversation.com/australias-secrecy-laws-include-875-offences-reforms-are-welcome-but-dont-go-far-enough-for-press-freedom-218234)   2.    Edelman, February 2023 (https://www.edelman.com.au/sites/g/files/aatuss381/files/2023-02/2023%20Edelman%20Trust%20Barometer%20Report%20-%20AUS%2002-2023.pdf)   3.    The Conversation, December 6, 2016 (https://theconversation.com/is-australias-media-market-one-of-the-worlds-most-concentrated-68437)   4.    AJF, June 2019 (https://www.journalistsfreedom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AJF-Press-Freedom-In-Australia-2019.pdf)    5.    Michael West Media, April 2023 (https://michaelwest.com.au/media-concentration-by-murdoch-nine-and-stokes-and-abc-cuts-a-danger-to-democracy-report/)   Support We the Punters on PATREON Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yup...THEY are lying to you!

Support We the Punters on PATREON Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Konrad a sell out?

Support We the Punters on PATREON How do you know which politicians you can trust &amp; how can you evolve into a political nerd. We chat to the sh*t posters and political "nerds" Toilet Paper Australia, and get some tips on how to pass the politics pub test.  Which punter are you?  Cynical punter Ignorance is bliss punter Outsourcing punter Superfan punter Single issue punter Bargain hunter punter Political nerd punter  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Politicians Walk Into a Pub, Which One Do You Trust?

Support We the Punters on PATREON Konrad and James discuss the problem of political donations in Australia, explaining how corporations use donations and lobbying to influence government policy in their favor. Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBE   Punter Citations The Centre for Public Integrity. “Money in politics: a flood of political donations.” Retrieved from publicintegrity.org.au. McGuire, A., Jaspan, C., &amp; Sakkal, P. (2023, June 28). “Australia may ban gambling ads within three years after inquiry report.” The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved from smh.com.au. Murphy, K. (2019, February 1). “Australia’s federal politics and foreign donations: An overview.” ABC News. Retrieved from abc.net.au. Sawer, M. (2016, April 4). “Australia trails way behind other nations in regulating political donations.” The Conversation. Retrieved from theconversation.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SECRET Corporations DON'T Want You To Know!

Support We the Punters on PATREON In a room with SANTOS posters on the walls that definitely contains rich mahogany table, Punter Konrad and his problematic content is almost certainly being discussed. The only thing that can keep him safe are the punters!  This episode -  The Punters Lobbyist update. James shares his concerns about Konrad's wellbeing.  We chat with the Frackman, a bloke that went toe to toe with the gas companies that started drilling in his back year. Konrad annoys big gas executives in Perth.  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBE Show links Watch the Frackman Documentary  Watch the Frackman debate a Gas lobbyistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Help... they're coming after me

Join the Punters Politics PATREON Could a Bench Press Comp determine our PM? Join Everyday Punter's Konrad &amp; James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics. This episode -  Why does government suck? We find out just how many 'lobbyists' there are walking around parliament house.  A chat with Independent Senator David Pocock.  Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBE Punter Citations   The Guardian: Australia's political parties received $90m in dark money from donors during election year   The Conversation: Lobbying 101: How interest groups influence politicians and the public to get what they want   ABC News: Lobbyists outnumber politicians, code of conduct regulation   Cambridge University Press: Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens   Grattan Institute: Who’s in the room? Access and influence in Australian politics   The Conversation: Revealed: The extent of job swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should our PM be decided by who can lift the most?

Oi Punters, WELCOME to the first episode of the Punters Politics podcast! Join Everyday Punter's Konrad &amp; James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics. Don’t give up and get cynical, together we can create a movement of everyday punters who will change the rules, not just whinge about the odds. Okay, maybe we'll whinge a little bit but that is the part of politics we enjoy the most… Power to the punters. Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.com Follow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK &amp; YOUTUBE Join the Punters Politics PATREON Punter Citations  Australia PRRT: Oil giants under scrutiny as Treasurer Chalmers eyes federal budget - ABC News Ignore those spruiking for gas companies: Australia’s demand for gas is falling - The Australia Institute Fossil Fuel Fiesta: Australia’s coal and gas giants get more in subsidies than they pay in royalties - Michael West Gas company Santos flew Resources Minister Keith Pitt on chartered jet to Darwin event, documents reveal - Renew Economy Revealed: The extent of job swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists - The Conversation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You were right... It's a scam

Welcome to the Punters Politics podcast, making politics simple for the everyday punter. Join Everyday Punter's Konrad &amp; James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics. Power to the punters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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