Serious Danger

Next in our series of bonus episodes interviewing Greens candidates for the upcoming federal election, Tom meets Sonya Semmens, Greens candidate for Higgins in Melbourne, to chat about the changing electorate, how the average charity donors are poor people, and why her daughter can’t watch David Attenborough docs anymore. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Tom’s sound had some technical issues and he’s not quite as crisp as normal this episode. Links - https://semmens.greens.org.au/  @SonyaSemmens on twitter  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU https://seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get scared by Pauline Hanson’s g-g-g-g-ghost candidates (!!). Tom and Emerald do another vibe check on how #ausvotes is going (11:30), celebrate GREENSLAND and discuss what might happen in a hung parliament scenario. Then we turn to the godawful news about reproductive rights from the US (43:47) and look at the state of abortion rights in Australia and where the Greens stand. Finally, a call to action (1:05:31) - pre-poll voting starts TOMORROW!  Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU Links - The Coal Coalition: what if the majors cut their own deal? Stranger things have happened by Mark Sawyer for Michael West Media - https://michaelwest.com.au/the-coal-coalition-what-if-the-majors-cut-their-own-deal-stranger-things-have-happened/  Don Trump Jr. losing his mind about the SCOTUS leak (https://twitter.com/RonFilipkowski/status/1521876977220730882)   Australia’s abortion “deserts” map - https://twitter.com/SPHERE_CRE/status/1462912057875959808  The US Turnaway Study on the impacts of turning away women seeking abortions:  https://www.ansirh.org/research/ongoing/turnaway-study  “Understanding Why Women Have Abortions” - La Trobe University study: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2019/opinion/understanding-why-women-have-abortions  CALL TO ACTION:  Spread the word about Greens’ preferences (https://greens.org.au/preferences) and find your local Greens HTV card (https://vote.greens.org.au/).  Listen to Tom lol and stage a BOOMERVENTION - www.boomervention.com.au Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU https://seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next up in our series of bonus episodes interviewing Greens candidates for the upcoming federal election, Tom meets Piers Mitchem, Greens candidate for Kooyong, to discuss the real and imagined threats facing our country and why Greens are the only ones taking them seriously. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Links - https://mitchem.greens.org.au/  https://greens.org.au/volunteer  @piersmitchem on twitter  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU https://seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First up in our special series of bonus episodes interviewing Greens candidates for the upcoming federal election, Tom meets Barbara Pocock, Greens Lead Senate candidate for South Australia, to chat workers rights and how her union ideals lead her to the Greens. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Links - https://greens.org.au/platform/jobs  https://greens.org.au/sa/person/barbara-pocock  @BarbaraPocock on twitter  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU https://seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Innovative campaigning is a hard grind(r). Emerald and Tom talk housing (8:26) and how hard it is to buy a house in Australia now, or even find a cheap rental (unless you personally know Albo). Then Steph Hodgins-May joins (46:39) to talk about her hectic campaigns to win the inner-Melbourne seat of Macnamara. Finally, a call to action (1:07:00). Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Labor policy update since recording - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/apr/30/labor-to-help-low-and-middle-income-earners-buy-home-with-shared-ownership-scheme   Links - Brisbane candidate Stephen Bates’ Grindr ads: https://www.pedestrian.tv/federal-election-australia/the-greens-brisbane-candidate-grindr-campaign-ads/  Tweet thread on Albanese’s renter video: https://twitter.com/kristin8X/status/1518188955845283840 Greens homelessness plan: https://greens.org.au/platform/equality#homelessness  Greens public housing plan: https://greens.org.au/platform/equality#homelessness  “The Success of the Australian Greens in Queensland Shows the Power of Organization” - Max Chandler- Mather & Liam Flenady, Jacobin (on why renters are a significant potential Greens voting base): https://www.jacobinmag.com/2020/11/australian-greens-queensland-organizing  Support Steph Hodgins-May’s campaign for Melbourne: https://stephhodginsmay.org.au/  CALL TO ACTION:  - Go to your local International Workers’ Day/May Day/Labour Day rally (Rallies around the country: https://www.fsunion.org.au/may-day-2022/ / International Online Rally: https://www.wsws.org/en/special/pages/international-mayday-online-rally-2022.html )  - Join your union; talk to your colleagues about how much you get paid Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU https://seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  It takes a lot of Lego to bring down a maverick. Emerald and Tom talk scare campaigns (5:33) and the evil Cashless Debit Card. Then some explanation on how preferential voting actually works (38:53), despite what some parties and the media pretend. Finally, a call to action (59:06). Links - ABC on Cashless Debit Card campaign: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-21/how-facebook-post-fuelled-cashless-debit-card-scare-campaign/101003548  Friendlyjordies “Who will the Greens give preferences to?”: https://www.friendlyjordies.com/post/greens-preferences  Antony Green’s analysis of 2019 preference flows: https://antonygreen.com.au/preference-flows-at-the-2019-federal-election/ Charts: https://antonygreen.com.au/graphs-of-the-day-a-few-charts-on-preference-flows-at-the-2019-election/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full video version of this episode available at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Does the ABC Vote Compass steer good Labor people to the dark side? Election week one starts with Emerald and Tom talking about the dumb media gotchas that Albanese couldn’t handle but Adam Bandt turned into a big moment (8:34). Then they discuss how Labor are cool with poverty-level welfare while cutting taxes for rich people (27:18). Greens WA Senator wunderkind Jordon Steel-John joins to talk adding dental and mental health to Medicare (36:07). Finally a call to action (1:09:11). Links - CHECK YOUR ENROLMENT TO VOTE BY MONDAY 8PM https://www.aec.gov.au/enrol/ “ABC defends Vote Compass from people mad online” - Cam Wilson (not Smith as Tom says) in Crikey: https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/04/13/vote-compass-mad-online/ “Election Coverage in the Passive Voice” - Tim Dunlop in Meanjin:  https://meanjin.com.au/blog/election-coverage-in-the-passive-voice/   Jordan Steele-John Twitter @SenatorJordon Instagram jordonsteelejohn Greens dental policy:  https://greens.org.au/sites/default/files/2022-04/Greens-2022-Policy-Platform--Health--Dental.pdf  Greens mental Health policy: https://greens.org.au/sites/default/files/2022-01/Greens-2022-Policy-Platform--Health--Mental-Health.pdf   Produced by Michael Griffin https://seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The spiritual battle for the soul of the Gold Coast. It’s election time! (Presuming old mate ever announces it.) Emerald and Tom take a vibe check on the upcoming federal election (9:13), the low expectations voters have of politics (20:45), what this election is about (26:20), angry voter confrontations (31:23), messaging (40:34), memes and Palmer the living meme (45:24), before ending on some inspirational thoughts for the future (53:00). Finally a call to action (59:19). Links -  SPOOKY UPDATE: Gold Coast Mayor does not 'recall' Seven Mountains Mandate support, councillor criticises 'fringe' view: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-09/gold-coast-mayor-does-not-recall-seven-mountains-mandate/100965068  Call to action: Call supporters! Contact your local branch or reach out to your local candidate via email or social media: https://greens.org.au/candidates  https://greens.org.au/volunteer  Check your enrolment is up to date and either tell 3 friends to update theirs or post about it: https://aec.gov.au/enrol/  Produced by Michael Griffin https://seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nowhere is safe from Will Smith slap takes, even #auspol. Greens candidate for Griffith in inner-south Brisbane, Max-Chandler Mather, joins Emerald and Tom as guest host for the episode, as they discuss the budget (2:35), housing affordability (15:44), “winners and losers” (22:47), and the failure of politics to address real issues (32:10). Max then catches us up on the Griffith campaign (44:54) before a call to action (51:26). Links - Learn about the campaign for Griffith: https://www.maxforgriffith.com/  Make sure you’re signed up to volunteer on the polling booth: https://greens.org.au/volunteer  Check your enrolment is up to date and either tell 3 friends to update theirs or post about it: https://aec.gov.au/enrol/  Southerners are coming to save Qld from their dumb conservative selves: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/mar/27/they-brought-their-politics-with-them-will-queenslands-newest-residents-affect-the-election  Produced by Michael Griffin https://seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ALBO IS NOT WOKE!!! Emerald and Tom talk about how the welfare system is cooked and the Greens' plan to fix it (10:15). Then Andrew Hansen (from The Chaser!) joins to talk about positivity in a world of doomerism, and debuts a new song Unscrewed (42:40). Finally a call to action (1:00:55). Links - Read about the Greens’ Liveable Income Guarantee: https://greens.org.au/campaigns/liveable-income Go see Andrew Hansen: https://twitter.com/andrewjhansen  GO TO A CAMPAIGN EVENT OR ELSE: https://greens.org.au/events Macnamara Campaign Launch: https://victoria.greens.org.au/macn_soc_210815  As does the Gellibrand Campaign Launch: https://victoria.greens.org.au/gell_soc_20220327  Australian Unemployed Workers Union: https://unemployedworkersunion.com/   Anti-Poverty Centre https://antipovertycentre.org/   Volunteer for the upcoming election: https://greens.org.au/volunteer  Produced by Michael Griffin https://seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.