FontCast

Is Tasmania heading to the polls more than a year early? It looks likely as a standoff looms between renegade crossbencher, John Tucker and Premier Jeremy Rockliff.  Becher and Brad have brought Win News Director Alex Johnston in to start a new season of the FontCast with an emergency episode. This is an unmissable 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.

Unless something big happens this is the final FontCast episode for the year and we’re going to go into a bit more depth on the big issues of the year, and some predictions for 2024. Joining host Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield is the dream team of Alex “AJ” Johnston, and David “Killa” Killick. We kick off with the latest EMRS poll and then cover everything from the stadium, the turkeys, the commission of inquiry and much more. We even give predictions for the next state election and whether Labor has any chance of winning with Rebecca White as leader.  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.

For the first time ever, recorded in front of a live audience. The votes are in. Who will win the coveted Golden Font for 2023? Peter Gutwein won this illustrious award for the first three years of its existence until Dean Winter took the gong in 2022. As the hot favourite to back it up, will the leader of opposition business make it two in a row?  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.

Was Meg Webb's naming public servants and organisations under parliamentary privilege? 01:31 - The Mercury's Political Editor David Killick says she did the right thing but he was on his own as Brad Stansfield lashed MLC for her outburst.  10:22 - Stadium 2.0 has Becher confused. David says it's muddying the waters and making the process more difficult.  17:42 - The two Turkey's as Brad calls them are still looking for a party to back them in the next election.  23: 52 - Who is behind the push to have Bridget Archer dropped from Liberal Party pre-selection for the next election? The answer may surprise you. 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.

It's back. The stadium is back after the opposition voted to let it progress to an assessment by the planning commission in the middle of the night.  This episode opens with a firey exchange between Brad and Win News Boss Alex Johnston over former Attorney General Alise Archer's claims that the premier broke the law by asking her to make her intentions clear.  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.

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.