Serious Danger

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom keep talking about the bigger picture for the future of the climate movement. As the government announces mediocre emissions reductions targets, how can real results still be accomplished as things seem to be backsliding? Can we solve the climate crisis (in this episode)? ----------Full episode now out on Patreon! The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paying for an ambulance is crook. Emerald’s back! She and Tom catch up on some Greens news - Hannah Thomas has her charges dropped but that doesn’t fix her eye (6:58), Asta Hill has a new job as mayor of Alice Springs (13:26), and Adam Bandt also has a new job as CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation! (22:01) Then some big announcements about what’s up next for Serious Danger (30:50), along with a big chat about the future of the movement. Corporate power is kicking goals, so how can the Greens rethink their approach? ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Is centrism killing us? ft. Richard Denniss” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- Now on sale!!! Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/  Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz  Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a compelling conversation, Tim Hollo, Executive Director of the Green Institute, discusses the disturbing rise of xenophobia and nationalism in Australia post-March for Australia rallies. He critiques political hypocrisy regarding racism and explores how far-right sentiments can be countered through community action. Tim also reflects on the future of the Greens, questioning if the party serves capitalism. His vision for the Green movement emphasizes compassion, innovative strategies, and a commitment to environmental justice.

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined again by economist and Executive Director of The Australia Institute Dr Richard Denniss, to discuss his new essay ‘Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us.’ This one is a cracker, almost an hour of insightful takes from your favourite progressive economist boyfriend. Enjoy, sickos! ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Richard Denniss - https://australiainstitute.org.au/expert/richard-denniss/https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social  Read ‘Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us’ out now in Vantage Point - https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/dead-centre-vantage-point-issue-2  Richard’s tour -https://australiainstitute.org.au/events/dead-centre-richard-denniss-book-tour/  Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Video version - https://youtu.be/gCE58W9Ry9o“Taylor Swift getting engaged means we're about to see some of the worst Labor MP tweets to ever hit the timeline.” Tom is joined by returning guest host Jack Toohey, author of ‘Better Things Are Possible: How rebellious hope will change the world.’ First up, Australia has announced “credible intelligence” that Iranian proxies were responsible for anti-semitic arson attacks in Australia. What is going on?!? (8:58) Then a discussion about the ideas in Jack’s book. (28:47) In a world of hypernormalised mayhem, is hope for the future the new punk?---------- Just released on Patreon - “Posting & Boasting from WA ft. Gerard Mazza” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- Follow Jack Toohey - https://www.instagram.com/jack_toohey/https://www.tiktok.com/@jack_tooheyhttps://www.jacktoohey.com/ Read ‘Better Things Are Possible: How rebellious hope will change the world’ - https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Jack-Toohey-Better-Things-Are-Possible-9781761471506 Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Battin coming to you live from the scene of the crime. Emerald and Tom recap the mayhem down in the Tasmanian parliament (7:04), as LNP takes government and now-former Labor leader steps on a series of rakes and somehow it’s those dastardly Greens’ fault. Next up, there’s ‘March for Australia’ rallies being organised for August 31st, and they are a big dog-whistle by all the worst people in the country (24:25). Then they are joined by economist and Executive Director of The Australia Institute Dr Richard Denniss to unpack last week’s Productivity Roundtable (39:44). What is the definition of insanity? Finally, a call to action (1:14:09). ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Posting & Boasting from WA ft. Gerard Mazza” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- Follow Richard Denniss - https://australiainstitute.org.au/expert/richard-denniss/ https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social  Read ‘Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us’ out now in Vantage Point - https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/dead-centre-vantage-point-issue-2  Richard’s tour -https://australiainstitute.org.au/events/dead-centre-richard-denniss-book-tour/  National March for Palestine - today Sunday August 24th   https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/august-24-join-nationwide-march-palestine  Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined again by outspoken WA climate activist Gerard Mazza. Has the federal government become a big version of the arrogant, gas-obsessed WA Labor weirdos? What is next in the fight? Will new laws make even posting about a non-illegal protest illegal? And how is he going to celebrate his restraining order against Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill ending? ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- Links - Follow Gerard at - Gerardmazza.com  ‘Climate activist arrested over a hat,’ The Saturday Paper -https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/environment/2025/07/12/climate-activist-arrested-over-hat  Watch Coral’s Last Stand - https://www.coralslaststand.com.au/  Follow Big State on Instagram and Tiktok - https://www.instagram.com/_big_state_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@big_state_  Produced by Michael Griffinhttps://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz/  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cheek of that Hannah Ferguson, thinking she has solved left politics. Emerald and Tom go over this week’s announcement of the upcoming recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN by the Australian government (12:15). Is it a token gesture or a step forward? Then, unions are proposing a four-day work week. Could it actually happen this time? (37:06) Finally, David Stratton vs scabs, and a call to action (1:07:06).---------- Just released on Patreon - “Inside the Greens #10: 2013 election, Christine Milne & Rudd-Gillard-Rudd” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- Sign Oxfam’s Not In My Name petition  https://www.oxfam.org.au/not-in-my-name-share/  National March for Palestine - next Sunday August 24th   https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/august-24-join-nationwide-march-palestine  The Mark Humphreys doco about housing is out on Binge, “Sold! Who Broke the Australian Dream?”https://binge.com.au/shows/show-sold-who-broke-the-australian-dream!32250  Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bond, Caleb Bond, in… Never Say Anything Again. The  Emerald and Tom go through some of the worst and funniest responses to the enormous protest for Palestine across the Sydney Harbour Bridge (8:16). Is this a turning point? Then, all the results are in from the Tasmanian election (47:36), and the winner is… um… Finally, a call to action (1:08:36). ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Inside the Greens #10: 2013 election, Christine Milne & Rudd-Gillard-Rudd” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- March for Palestine!  https://apan.org.au/events/  Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this intriguing discussion, the rise of Christine Milne as leader unfolds alongside the fallout from the 2013 election. The tension between Labor and the Greens is palpable as internal conflicts come to light. Clive Palmer's entrance shakes things up, with whispers of the Greens' role in the drama. Spicy gossip about key figures like Adam Bandt and Sarah Hanson-Young adds an entertaining twist to the narrative. Dive into the complexities of politics as alliances shift and the landscape of the party evolves!