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To round out a tense couple of weeks in Tasmanian politics, Becher and Brad are joined by Political Editor from the Mercury, David Killick, to assess the damage. Who were the big winners and losers after Attorney General Elise Archer's shock departure from state parliament?  Don’t miss this episode of FontCast, Tasmania’s top-rating homegrown podcast and the only place to get clear, informed and fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EMERGENCY EPISODE Predictions of an election before the end of the year look more likely to play out after Tasmanian Attorney-General Elise Archer resigned over leaked damaging text messages. Archer has since said that she will sit on the crossbench and would consider supporting a Labor no-confidence motion. Becher and Brad are joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston for a detailed analysis of what could happen and what is likely to happen if Archer chooses the nuclear option and sends Tasmania to polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania’s Attorney General is under siege after allegedly abusive text messages were published. Alex Johnston is in the studio with Brad and Beacher to analyse this latest blow to the government and what the fallout could be, other than schadenfreude. Becher is unimpressed with the response to the long awaited disability report. Brad doubles down on his criticisms of the government’s plan to implement a fire tax and he has some breaking news. Don’t miss this episode of FontCast, Tasmania’s top-rating homegrown podcast and the only place to get clear, informed and fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unexpected twist in state politics has taken centre stage, overshadowing even the most groundbreaking developments. Join Brad and Becher as they delve into this intriguing narrative with The Mercury's Chief Political Editor, David Killick. Together, they unravel the mystery behind a lost prosthetic leg that captured the headlines. In addition, our hosts explore the upcoming clash of political heavyweights, with former senator Eric Abetz and current Senator Jonno Duniam gearing up for a potential rematch. Brad also delivers a breaking news update on a potential dark horse contender entering the race, adding an element of surprise to the political landscape. Dive into an insightful analysis of the stadium and its newly appointed board and other captivating stories. The FontCast is the only place to get clear, honest, informed and most importantly, fearless news and analysis about Tasmanian politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest opinion poll suggests Jeremy Rockliff's reset has worked. Join Brad and Becher as they analyse what it means for both parties. The David O'Byrne saga refuses to go away with his sister, Michelle O'Byrne, elected to Labor's national executive. The final report from the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's response to child sex abuse in institutional settings has handed down its final report. And team looks at the chances of success for the Voice referendum after the campaign officially kicked off. Don't miss Tasmania's best political analysis in this episode of the FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad is back on deck, joining Becher and Win News' Alex Johnston to assess the Premier's great reset. For Brad, it highlighted how much can change in a couple of weeks in politics. Find out if he thinks there will still be an election this year. The team discuss the status of David O'Byrne and whether he is ever going to be welcomed back into the Labor Party, the future of the Marinus Link and how the opposition appears to have found its groove and is challenging the government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mercury's David Killick was expecting a quiet winter recess, but it's been anything but. He joins Becher to unpack the State Government's lates reset. With Alex away for a golfing holiday and Brad still abroad, David and Becher unpack Jeremy Rockliff's reshuffle and admission his government had lost its way. They also look at whether Labor has been able to capitalise on it. As Dave says, there's never a dull moment in Tasmanian politics nor a dull moment on the FontCast. Don't miss this action-packed episode of Tasmania's top-rating home-grown podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becher faces some hard questions from Win News' Alex Johnston and the Mercury's David Killik over Font PR's new partner, Danielle McKay, taking a temporary job as a media advisor for the Premier's office. It's a fiery conversation that you don't want to miss. They also discuss the likelihood of a state election being held this year, and Alex mulls challenging Cassy O'Connor for the Legislative Council seat of Hobart next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a feisty week of parliament, AJ is back for a feisty episode where the boys canvass the likely next election date. Can Labor win, and what exactly are the four horsemen of the apocalypse?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Tasmania's top news and politics podcast, David Killick from the Mercury joins Becher and Brad to unpack budget estimates and to hear Brad double down on his call that the Macquarie Point stadium is D. E. A Dead. The turkeys who voted for Christmas did it again last week, and Brad is more than happy to point out that they could have triggered an election before they were ready for it. Becher also has some breaking news on a new editor for the Mercury and the highly coveted position of Secretary of the Department of State Growth. Be the first to hear the real story from Tasmania's top political analysts on the FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.