

Serious Danger
Emerald Moon & Tom Ballard
Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics. / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter & Instagram @SeriousDangerAU / patreon.com/seriousdangerau / seriousdangerpod.com
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Nov 16, 2024 • 1h 18min
152: Social Media Laws & Fairfax-Nine on the Greens
"Sydney's a big city, you know, I mean, a couple of hundred bucks, right?” Emerald and Tom check out the government’s new obsession with regulating the internet - kicking kids off of social media, a digital duty of care, and policing misinformation (11:02). Why can children go to jail but can’t go on Youtube? Is this saving the kiddies or a big scam to bring in digital ID? “Who fact-checks the fact-checkers?” Then, a couple of hostile Greens articles in Nine/Fairfax (47:03). Are voters sick of the Greens? Are the Greens sick of each other? What’s the Dorinda Cox situation? Finally, a call to action (1:17:02). ---------- Just released on Patreon - “We watched ‘How to Blow Up A Pipeline’” 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 FIFTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- RISING TIDE’S PEOPLE BLOCKADE STARTS THIS WEEK! Remember you don’t have to be in Newcastle to join or support Rising Tide: https://www.risingtide.org.au/ Dorinda Cox full statement can be read here: https://www.smh.com.au/interactive/hub/media/tearout-excerpt/35137/Senator-Cox-Office-Statement.pdf Come see Serious Danger live in NSW this November! NEWCASTLE - SOLD OUT! SYDNEY https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/serious-danger-live-in-sydney/171132 New merch at the live shows! Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 2024 • 2min
Teaser: We watched ‘How to Blow Up A Pipeline’
In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom watched the 2022 film How To Blow Up a Pipeline, adapted and fictionalised from the 2021 non-fiction book by Andreas Malm. Is property destruction the answer to the climate crisis, or should the movement embrace non-violence? Speaking of, is property destruction violence? Are the book and film dangerous? What can the movement learn from it? And is it a good watch? ---------- 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 FIFTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Come see Serious Danger live in NSW this November! NEWCASTLE (sold out) SYDNEY https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/serious-danger-live-in-sydney/171132 Links - Official website -https://howtoblowupapipeline.film/ Film currently streaming on Stan Produced by Michael Griffin 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.

Nov 9, 2024 • 1h 21min
151: US Election & Student Debt ft. Dave Anthony (The Dollop)
Kamala Harris ran a “flawless” campaign. This week on the doomer leftist election loss show, Emerald and Tom are joined by Serious Danger’s US election correspondent Dave Anthony, comedian and co-host of The Dollop podcast! (11:17) How screwed is America? How screwed is Australia? And why did Dave buy a gun? Then closer to home, this week the government announced an election promise to reduce HECS debt by 20%. (52:29) Yay? Finally, a call to action (1:19:33). ---------- Just released on Patreon - Inside The Greens #6 pt 2: 1998 Election, GST, One Nation 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 FIFTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Dave and The Dollop - https://www.dolloppodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dave_anthony_/ Donate to support families in Gaza: https://gazafunds.com/ Come see Serious Danger live in NSW this November! NEWCASTLE - SOLD OUT! SYDNEY https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/serious-danger-live-in-sydney/171132 New merch coming soon! Produced by Michael Griffin 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.

Nov 2, 2024 • 1h 15min
150: Goodbye, Greensland? Emerald’s Qld election recap
You’re allowed a week to mourn. Emerald takes Tom through the results of last week’s Queensland election (13:09). Why did the Greens underperform? Did Labor “steal” the Greens policies, or are the Greens being bad losers? Why are Labor gloating about losing? What are the funniest stories from the campaign? And how screwed is Queensland? Finally, a call to action (1:13:07). ---------- Just released on Patreon - Inside The Greens #6 pt 2: 1998 Election, GST, One Nation 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 FIFTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Rally for Forests is TODAY Sun 3rd Nov https://rallyforforests.org/ Donate to the Youth Advocacy Centre to support Qld kids in youth justice system: https://yac.net.au/donate/ Come see Serious Danger live in NSW this November! NEWCASTLE - SOLD OUT! SYDNEY https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/serious-danger-live-in-sydney/171132 Produced by Michael Griffin 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.

Oct 31, 2024 • 6min
Teaser: Inside The Greens #6 pt 2: 1998 Election, GST, One Nation
In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Emerald takes Tom through chapter 6 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - 1998 brings a Tasmanian election, focus groups, the GST, duopoly preferencing shenanigans and some federal election setbacks. ---------- 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 FIFTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Come see Serious Danger live in NSW this November! NEWCASTLE - SOLD OUT! SYDNEY https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/serious-danger-live-in-sydney/171132 Links - Buy Inside The Greens - https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/inside-greens Paddy Manning - https://twitter.com/gpaddymanning Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 2024 • 1h 9min
149: Splitting Heirs on Lidia Thorpe ft. Amy Remeikis
An Animal Justice candidate supports the Greens and would love to be the dictator of this country. Tom is joined by guest host and #auspol legend Amy Remeikis. First up Amy explains what she’s up to now she’s left The Guardian. Next a recap of the ACT election, with some bad news for Vanessa Amorosi fans (15:10). Then the moment that had the whole world watching, weirdly - Senator Lidia Thorpe’s protest during King Charles’ visit this week (32:26). Finally, a call to action (1:06:35). ---------- Just released on Patreon - Kevin 07 - 2007 Election Retrospective 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 FIFTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Support The Sameer Project https://linktr.ee/thesameerproject Follow Amy on social media https://www.instagram.com/pyjamapolitics https://twitter.com/AmyRemeikis Come see Serious Danger live in NSW this November! NEWCASTLE https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-from-the-peoples-blockade-tickets-1007274644577 SYDNEY https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/serious-danger-live-in-sydney/171132 Produced by Michael Griffin 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.

Oct 19, 2024 • 1h 12min
148: Albo’s mansion, the Greens slumlord & school funding class war
Canberra Liberals leader gives media the finger, loses election. Emerald and Tom learn that PM Albo bought a mansion and try to work out why exactly it feels so wrong (7:01). Is it his Hawaii moment? Meanwhile a Greens mayoral candidate is alleged to be a moldy slumlord. Then the fight is brewing over schools funding (47:08), from the underfunding of public schools and overfunding of private, to the declaration of war between toffs and Greens. Finally, a call to action (1:10:02). ---------- Just released on Patreon - Kevin 07 - 2007 Election Retrospective 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 FIFTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- CALL TO ACTION: https://greens.org.au/campaigns/save-our-public-schools Make a submission to the Senate Parliamentary Inquiry - close October 24th - https://greens.org.au/node/3025073 Roxane Ingleton response on her property - https://greens.org.au/vic/news/statement-from-roxane-ingleton-on-previous-property-issue ---------- Come see Serious Danger live in NSW this November! NEWCASTLE https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-from-the-peoples-blockade-tickets-1007274644577 SYDNEY https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/serious-danger-live-in-sydney/171132 Produced by Michael Griffin 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.

Oct 18, 2024 • 6min
Teaser: Kevin 07 - 2007 Election Retrospective
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom recap the 2007 federal election. Kevin 07! Rudd-slide! Workchoices! The idea that you could have a PM who wasn’t Little Johnny Howard! Rudd eating his ear wax in parliament! Nothing bad will ever happen again. ---------- 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 FIFTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Come see Serious Danger live in NSW this November! NEWCASTLE https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-from-the-peoples-blockade-tickets-1007274644577 SYDNEY https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/serious-danger-live-in-sydney/171132 Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 2024 • 1h 4min
147: Dealing with the Greens & Fatima’s Voice ft. Rachel Withers
Emerald is joined by guest co-host Rachel Withers, our favourite adult #auspol writer. Everyone hates the Greens (12:11), with Labor campaigners running a seminar on how to Deal With them, and Zionist lobbyists trying to get them out of office. Also they look at parliament’s reactions to October 7th, and Fatima Payman has a new political party but maybe not any new political ideas. Finally, a call to action (1:01:15). ---------- Just released on Patreon - One year since October 7th ft. Nasser Mashni, co-founder and President of the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network 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 FIFTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Rachel Withers @rachelrwithers on X and read more of her work at https://www.clippings.me/rachelwithers/ CALL TO ACTION: Check your Victorian local government candidates’ stance on Palestine: https://wevoteforpalestine.net/action/ (Emerald is not from Melbourne and didn’t realise the Victorian Councils election is only by post, not in person) Volunteer for the Greens on an election day booth in the ACT (19 October https://greens.org.au/act/volunteer) or Queensland (26 October - https://greens.org.au/qld/electionday) Tzedek Collective on links between Australian Jewish Associate and Advance: https://x.com/tzedekcollectiv/status/1842619432365113570 ---------- Come see Serious Danger live in NSW this November! NEWCASTLE https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-from-the-peoples-blockade-tickets-1007274644577 SYDNEY https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/serious-danger-live-in-sydney/171132 Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 5, 2024 • 1h 12min
146: Hezbollah, Shrinkflation & the Door-knocking Green Lion
Put on some pants, there’s a Green Lion knocking on the door. Emerald and Tom try to get their heads around the escalating conflict in Israel, Lebanon and Iran, Dutton’s grandstanding, and the Hezbollah flag-gate at protests (7:34). Then an update on supermarkets as the government threatens to do something (?) about price rorting, land banking and shrinkflation (45:10). Finally, a call to action (1:10:43). ---------- Just released on Patreon - One year since October 7th ft. Nasser Mashni, co-founder and President of the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network 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 FIFTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- CALL TO ACTION: Attend your local Free Palestine Rallies and Vigils happening across Australia - some listed at https://www.greenleft.org.au/events Melbourne 12pm October 6th from State Library Sydney 1pm October 6th from Hyde Park ---------- Come see Serious Danger live in NSW this November! NEWCASTLE https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-from-the-peoples-blockade-tickets-1007274644577 SYDNEY https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/serious-danger-live-in-sydney/171132 Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


