Serious Danger

Albo Jr in the Chairman’s Lounge. Emerald and Tom catch up on the latest dodgy offshore detention news about Nauru and Peter Dutton, before morphing into Chapo Shit House for a recap of the recent Trump indictments in the US. Finally, Labor saved the reef phew, then a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Joe Aston on Qantas in the AFR -  https://www.afr.com/rear-window/alan-joyce-puts-albo-s-son-in-qantas-chairman-s-lounge-20230802-p5dtf3 Join the 3 Days of Action to “Defend the Giants” - forest actions, MP office actions and rallies from 10-12 August to end native forest logging - https://defendthegiants.org/events/  Brisbane/ Meanjin: join the rally for renters & public housing outside Labor National Conference on 19 August - https://www.facebook.com/events/711524230742572/  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAUSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Marxist takeover of your local council. Emerald is joined by guest host and campaign manager of Elizabeth Watson-Brown’s winning 2022 federal campaign in Ryan - Esther Vale! Esther tells how she got into campaigning and how she helped defeat the LNP in inner-west Brisbane/Greensland. Then a look into the issue of TERFs in Greens parties, before a catch up on the HAFF housing bill fight and Labor’s new very serious and scary threat of a “double disillusion” election. Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  New Patreon listener Q&A ep now live! Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - The Docklands Declaration -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DHUatfgDl8hx0sRlYTPhnMEtUlgBmX3Kr9Xb5NpXTBc/edit Greens members’ open letter to protect the AGV from transphobic ideologies -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/14m453klXjyxLjlBdINMhfFHRoakkskkaisEWrTdPvZE/edit   Follow Esther on social media @EstherAVale  Find more of Esther’s work including her writing and film work at -  https://esthervale.tv/  Make a submission on the national inquiry into the rental crisis before 4 August - https://greens.org.au/housing/rent-inquiry Brisbane/ Meanjin: join the rally for renters & public housing outside Labor National Conference on 19 August -  https://www.facebook.com/events/711524230742572/  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAUSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom rack up some listener questions. They answer Qs about the Hollywood labour strikes and comrade Margot Robbie, Gonski and education reform, mutual aid and the role of charity, political music suggestions, best Arnott’s biscuits, internal party fractures, predictions for the upcoming Brisbane local council election, how the podcast got started, and more. Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAUSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fadden by-election results say no to Mad Max, yes to Cannabis. Emerald and Tom look at the shock cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, and ponder what it means for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics up in Greensland. Then a read over some recent Sydney Morning Herald articles that finally give a voice to landlords, many of whom are parents and thus worthy of our sympathy. Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Make a submission to the senate rent inquiry - https://greens.org.au/housing/rent-inquiry  Listen to Olympics discussion with Amy MacMahon in Serious Danger episode 58: The People's Pineapple Olympics Tell the government: Put Queenslanders first, not the Olympics Committee - https://www.amymacmahon.com/qldolympics  ‘Fiona Martin is a typical landlord – but she’s not what you expect’ by Nigel Gladstone - https://amp.smh.com.au/national/fiona-martin-is-a-typical-landlord-but-she-s-not-what-you-expect-20230517-p5d931.html ‘Ten Charts that explain the rental crisis in Australia’ by Nigel Gladstone - https://www.smh.com.au/national/ten-charts-that-explain-the-rental-crisis-in-australia-20230517-p5d93l.html Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAUSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hooning with the Katter Party. Emerald and Tom start with a recap of some of the week’s news. The LNP had their annual conference and the Brisbane Lord Mayor has lost his mind in existential fear of Jonno and the Greens. Then Mehreen Faruqi’s hypocrisy and koalas story - was it a stitch up? And Tasmanian Greens leader Cassy O'Connor had an unusual retirement announcement. Then, they are joined by Asher Wolf, grassroots campaigner and one of the people most responsible for ending robodebt! What has the toll been and what comes next? And why is Bill “What we've increased the rate would already be far greater than what I think the Commissioner would imagine” Shorten gaslighting us about following the RC’s recommendations? Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Follow https://twitter.com/Asher_Wolf  Australian Unemployed Workers Union - https://unemployedworkersunion.com/  Save Barak Beacon campaign - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T8A2HxDzYkXH4q5MIAOeb6SlC1diMr7L/view  https://chuffed.org/project/savebarakbeacon  Summary of the Robodebt RC findings - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/07/robodebt-royal-commission-final-report-what-did-it-find-and-what-will-happen-next  7am Podcast series on Robodebt - https://7ampodcast.com.au/  Ask us a question for an upcoming Q&A ep! Send 30 second-ish voice memos and Tom impressions to - hello@seriousdangerpod.com  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAUSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s movie night for our Patreon subscribers, as Emerald and Tom review ‘THE GIANTS’ - a new documentary telling the story of Greens party founder Bob Brown, interwoven with the majesty of Australia’s environment, particularly our forests and 100 metre-tall giant trees. Is Bob Brown a tree? Does he kinda look like Jim Chalmers? What does Baby Peter Dutton have to say about it? And what do our hosts think about Bob Brown anyway? Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Watch THE GIANTS - https://www.thegiantsfilm.com/  Ask us a question for an upcoming Q&A ep! Send 30 second-ish voice memos and Tom impressions to - hello@seriousdangerpod.com   Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAUSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanya Plibersek takes flight to approve some more mines. Emerald and Tom look at the new NACC (National Anti-Corruption Commission), the PWC scandal and the Greens' top ten referrals countdown. Federal ICAC now - now what? Then, it's NAIDOC week and an update on the Voice referendum. As some new polling suggests, will Australia vote with "the nasties?" Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Producer Mike / The Griff in The Guardian talking robodebt - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/08/it-was-so-shocking-why-robodebts-dark-legacy-will-linger-long-after-royal-commission-report  https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/may/04/how-two-reporters-exposed-centrelinks-robodebt-injustice-and-gave-voice-to-the-victimised  If you want to help campaign for the Yes vote, you can go to -  https://yes23.com.au/  Victorians, sign petition to stop brown-coal-to-hydrogen project in the Latrobe Valley - https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/view-sign-e-petitions/details/12/508  Or sign up for updates on the Greens campaign to stop it here - https://greens.org.au/vic/labor-keeping-coal-alive  Ask us a question for an upcoming Q&A ep! Send 30 second-ish voice memos and Tom impressions to - hello@seriousdangerpod.com  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAUSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another QLD MP makes some regrettable after-dinner tweets. Emerald and Tom are joined by Senator for NSW Mehreen Faruqi! First up is a recap of the state of play on the housing debate. Why do the ALP think it is ok to exploit a real long term homeless man to justify abandoning Emerald’s hometown? Young people are abandoning the major parties, and increasingly never growing into them. Then a look at the renewed push for free higher education and to end exploitative unpaid internships. Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Uni of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor supports free uni -  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/21/university-of-melbourne-vice-chancellor-calls-for-free-university-education  Ban spit hoods in law nationwide - email your local MP -  https://www.changetherecord.org.au/banspithoods  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-29/nt-hack-spithoods-human-rights-legislative-bans/102535710  Public education funding online forum with Amy MacMahon, Penny Allman-Payne (and Tom lol) July 5th  - https://www.amymacmahon.com/free_schools_forum Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAUSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friendlyjordies did an episode about the housing bill and our live interview with Max Chandler-Mather! Did you hear bruz-es and sisters, that Tom called the PM a naughty word!?! Jordies is the tone-police and we are crime! So as a bonus for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom do a reaction video to the Jordies ep, and get into a bigger conversation about his channel, ‘left’ media, ‘shill’ media, and how the various hacks and rusted-ons are reacting to the HAFF bill dispute. We have many thoughts - 75 minutes worth!   Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  The Friendlyjordies housing episode - https://youtu.be/jV6BprD7toY  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAUSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Teals are doing a Maccas run, want anything? Emerald and Tom look at another bad bill that the Greens have to oppose (sigh) - is the Nature Repair Market Bill healing? Then the most hated man on Sussex Street, the Griffith MP with the biggest ego in the country and the smallest heart, student politician and Greens housing spokesperson, Max Chandler-Mather returns to the show! What’s next in his ongoing campaign of evil? Will he again cowardly stand by and do nothing as the Prime Minister is brutally called a rude word in a joke during a comedy show by a coked-up former Triple J host? Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Greens Housing Town Hall -   https://www.maxchandlermather.com/housingplan Read Max’s piece on the Greens’ strategy around the HAFF in Jacobin (and make sure you have a printed copy handy or Albo will DESTROY you!!!) -   https://jacobin.com/2023/06/australia-labor-greens-housing-future-fund-affordability  Blockade Australia -   https://chuffed.org/project/blockade-australia-support-fundraiser The Australia Institute submission on the Nature Repair Market Bill - https://australiainstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/P1356-Beyond-Repair.pdf   Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAUSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.