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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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May 25, 2023 • 48min
Turkeys vote for Christmas
Another Powerful episode of the FontCast with several bombshells as Brad, Becher and Alex analyse the fragile state of the Rockliff Government, the never ending saga of Hobart's stadium and the uneventful state budget. When it comes to Tasmanian politics, you heard it on the FontCast first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2023 • 26min
Impending catasrophe for Tasmania's government
Some breaking news from the FontCast team this morning as the State Government faces the loss of two MPs. What does it mean for Jeremy Rockliff's hold on power? Does a minority government mean there will be an early election? Join Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield and Alex Johnston as they analyse the impending catastrophe for Tasmania's Government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2023 • 41min
The stadium prophecy
Brad said it, and it has come true. The prime minister has promised $240 million towards the proposed stadium on Macquarie Point a month after Brad Stansfield broke the news that it would happen on FontCast. Alex Johnston joins the show to discuss how this federal government announcement will affect state politics. How does this look for State Labor after they came out so hard against the proposal only to see its federal counterpart ensure it will go ahead? Don't miss this fiery episode of FontCast to stay ahead of the news cycle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 13, 2023 • 44min
The voice of reason
Brad Stansfield finally lives out his dream of hosting the FontCast while Becher is on holiday. He's joined in the studio by the dream team of David Killick and Alex Johnston. In this episode, the team break down the data hack that rocked the Department of Education and others, the Voice and why Brad thinks it's a great TV Show, David O'Byrne's precarious position in state parliament and, of course, the progress of the Macquarie Point stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 2023 • 36min
A pyrrhic victory
Breaking news on the FontCast's favourite subject, the stadium; Brad Stansfield drops some news you will not want to miss. They also go into the troubles in Tasmania's racing industry, which were revealed this week; Becher is quick to throw the racing minister under the bus. And the team unpack the NSW election and what the defeat of the last remaining Liberal government on the mainland means for the Tasmanian government. Don't miss this episode of Tasmania's top political podcast for these stories and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 2023 • 38min
The examination of The Examiner
Show favourite Alex Johnston joins Brad and Becher to unpack the top stories from around the state and the country, including the sudden departure of the editor of the once-great paper The Examiner. Alex gives his take on the state of the state and Rebecca White's leadership of the state opposition. They also talk about the stadium that seems increasingly unlikely and don't miss Brad's blistering rant on the government's energy policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 2023 • 24min
State of the state
After the last episode went viral, thanks to Brad's inside information on Bridget Archer, it's Becher's turn in this episode. This week they unpack Jeremy Rockliff's first State of the State address, which was packed with initiatives, but none we liked. If you like to know what's really going on in Tasmanian politics, this episode is not one to miss. If you missed The Guardian's writeup of Brad's scoop from the last episode, it's worth reading. Thanks, Murpharoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 2023 • 29min
The broad church
The big news about the stadium is that Brad and Becher don't have anything to say about it in this episode. Is David O'Byne allowed back in the Labor Party yet and will the Liberals boot Bridget Archer for fraternising with teals? Don't miss this edition of Brad's commentary and Becher's witty critique in an unmissable episode of the FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 2023 • 36min
The curious case of the Longford Grand Prix
If the Longford Grand Prix Expo vanishes without a trace and doesn't make a sound, did it ever exist? Becher and Brad unpack the curious case of the $450k event that vanished without a trace. Then there's the long slow death of the Hobart AFL stadium. Brad pours cold water on reports the Prime Minister has backed the development. And why would Tasmania's Premier post a video of this embarrassing air swing on the golf course on his Twitter account? Get to the bottom of these stories and many more in this episode of the FontCast. Jeremy Rockliff - Harder than it looks, that gold thing. https://twitter.com/jeremyrockliff/status/1616344908431855616See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 2023 • 31min
The glossy brochure
An episode of bombshells, breaking news, and Brad's analysis. Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick, joins Brad and Becher to break down the year ahead for Tasmanian politics. With just over two years to go until the next state election, there is plenty to talk about from Tasmania's sharpest political minds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.