

FontCast
Font PR
A podcast dedicated to Tasmanian news, politics and business from Font PR. Join Brad Stansfield, Becher Townshend and Win News' Alex Johnston to get up to date on everything that's happening in Tassie, and take an in-depth look at the biggest issues of the day.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 50min
A bullet dodged
How did Jeremy Rockliff fair in his first week as the leader of a minority government? The Lambie agreement continues to be a point of debate. Dean Winter puts his mark on the Labor Opposition with a new shadow cabinet and Brendan Blomeley get's booted from the Liberals. FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston while the always reliable David Killick takes a well earned break. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16, 2024 • 17min
Going upstairs - analysis of upcoming legislative council elections
After weeks of pouring over the lower house elections, how will Tasmania's upper house shape up after upcoming elections in Elwick, Hobart and Prosser. This is a bonus episode of FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 2024 • 51min
Silence of the Lambies
A new government has been sworn in after Premier Jeremy Rockliff struck a deal with the Jacquie Lambie Network and at least one independent. FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor at the Mercury Newspaper David Killick to ask the question - was it worth it? FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 2024 • 4min
Mini Fontcast - the political price of the stadium
His first day back at Font after working on the election campaign Brad Stansfield drops a truth bomb about the political fallout from the Macquarie Point stadium. This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 2024 • 56min
The campaign winds down and a new government emerges
The Liberal Party have held on to power and will form a minority government after the weekend's election. Font PR's own Brad Stansfield returns to the show with Becher Townshend, Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the election results. AJ and David have some intense questioning for Brad after his five-week secondment with the Liberal Party to help with their election campaign. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2024 • 50min
Election eve - the final countdown
The final analysis and predictions before the Tasmanian state election. The polls open in less than 24 hours and while Liberals are the favourite to hold on to government, everyone agrees anything could happen. Font PR's Becher Townshend is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the electoral shenanigans of the past week. Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 2024 • 5min
Mini FontCast - How are the Greens tracking?
As the third most popular party in the state, how are the Greens tracking for the upcoming election? This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 2024 • 6min
Mini FontCast - Everyone wants a chocolate fountain
In the podcast, they discuss the government's funding of a chocolate fountain project at Cadbury, with both support and criticism. The conversation features insights from various political and news experts, offering a unique perspective on Tasmania's political landscape.

Mar 15, 2024 • 49min
Streakers and chocolate fountains
It's been an eventful week on the campaign trail with press conferences interrupted by streakers, protests during the leaders debate and the world's biggest chocolate fountain. Font PR's Becher Townshend is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the electoral shenanigans of the past week. Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2024 • 8min
Mini FontCast - Is the media coverage even?
Is the media putting enough scrutiny on how all the political parties are going to pay for their election promises? Becher thinks the Greens are getting away with a lot of uncosted policies. This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


