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Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 1min

The Cover-Up Continues: How Corporate Media Protects Gas Cartel's $215 Billion Heist

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.
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May 27, 2025 • 52min

Super Tax Changes Explained: Rich Punts vs Regular Punters

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.
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May 20, 2025 • 43min

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

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.
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May 13, 2025 • 54min

Is Your Facebook Group Actually Run by Billionaire Corporations?

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.
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May 6, 2025 • 21min

The Election Is Over... So What Now?

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.
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May 1, 2025 • 44min

Man Vs Government Accountability: Punters' Audit v Rex Patrick

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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Apr 29, 2025 • 48min

Should You Vote Labor? Punters Audit V Chris Bowen

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.
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Apr 27, 2025 • 41min

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

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 PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 1min

Who are the 'BETTER' Economic Managers? & Other Political BS

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 the mega-wealthy are robbing everyday punters of the services we actually need - like dental care, better schools, and affordable housing. Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 5min

Breaking The Duopoly: Can Independents Change the Game?

What Punter are you? Take the Quiz!Konrad and James speak with former Triple J host Alex Dyson and marathon runner Erchana Murray-Bartlett about their journey from everyday punters to independent candidates challenging Australia's broken two-party system. Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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