Punters Politics

Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport We the Punters on PATREON Dutch historian Rutger Bregman - the bloke who told billionaires to pay their bloody taxes at Davos and made Tucker Carlson have a meltdown on live TV - joins the pod to deliver a brutal reality check about political activism. He argues that making people "aware" of problems isn't enough anymore, and explains how punters can stop being political hobbyists and start building the kind of movements that actually change the world - even if it takes 75 years like it did for women's suffrage. Moral Ambition: Rutger Bregman  What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport We the Punters on PATREONAfter so much pushback on the previous opinion expressed about the proposed superannuation tax changes, Punter Konrad sits down with economist Leith Van Onselen and some forceful youtube comments to explore if he was wrong to not be worried about the proposed decrease in tax concessions given to the wealthiest 0.5% of Australians. Leith Van Onselen from Macrobusiness  What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport We the Punters on PATREON This week Punter Konrad investigates if privatising the energy grid has actually brought down energy prices in Australia. With no James to bring his beauty pagaent politics, Konrad takes the helm with some ScoMo news plus some positive news for older punts. There's one hell of a blame game involving our good friends at Energy Australia (who aren't actually Australian) and an update on our sticker journey. David Pocock Gas Royalty Petition What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport We the Punters on PATREON This week we expose how Murray Watt just handed Woodside a $215 billion gas bonanza for 45 years with zero royalties, while corporate media like The Project spin archaeology professors as "activists" to distract from the biggest rip-off in Australian history. Plus we reveal how changing public opinion has gas cartels so rattled that our own resource minister is warning them about angry punters We also discuss Great Barrier Reef crisis, Victoria's public electricity return, Trump's Darwin Port playConrad's $86k HECS debt rollercoaster continuesMeg O'Neill blames Gen Z for climate change while making billionsHow Roger Cook killed Australia's EPA to protect gas cartelsPolitical fundraiser plans - celebrities, politicians, and hiring our own $75k lobbyist What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts   The Project's Propaganda & Australia's 215 Billion Corporate Gas Give AwaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport 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 ControversyNational Parks Fee IncreasesTiny House DramaNational/Liberal Party Split What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport 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 Hospital failures, and reveal how privatising essential services has led to higher costs for Aussies while profits flow to tax havens. What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big corporations are disguising themselves as grassroots groups to sway Australian politics, a deceptive tactic known as astroturfing. The hosts share humorous stories and critiques about recent election results and the shifting political landscape, shedding light on the Labor Party's victory and the Coalition's woes. They introduce a betting challenge linked to political outcomes and debate the necessity of transparency in funding. With a blend of comedy and critical insights, the podcast navigates the murky waters of political influence and grassroots authenticity.

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 PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.