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Neil Mitchell Asks Why

Why millennials can't agree on the Cup, and the fear of being "cancelled"

Nov 1, 2023
57:22

Georgie Purcell and Joe McCracken are no ordinary politicians. Joe is a Liberal MP who came out as gay in his maiden speech to parliament. Animal Justice MP Georgie is a lawyer, a former stripper and covered head to toe in tattoos. They're both in their early 30s, opinionated and passionate. 

In this episode, Georgie Purcell and Joe McCracken tell Neil Why: 

The writing is on the wall for the Melbourne Cup

Shame is shaping public debate 

They don't agree on 'that' Jacinta Allan cartoon 

Politician's work "bloody hard"

They both suffer from anxiety

People don't care about politicians 

Also in this episode, Georgie and Joe switch places and ask Neil a couple of questions of their own...

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