Defending Democracy with Malcolm Turnbull
Join a trusted and insightful guide, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to walk though one of the most vexed and consequential questions of our time. Are we witnessing the decline of western/liberal democracy?
External threats to our democracies have not gone away - as Vladimir Putin has demonstrated in Ukraine, but we are now realising that the greatest threats to our democracies are not from without but from within.
Latest episodes
Mar 4, 2023 • 25min
Adam Kinzinger - Inside the January 6 Capitol riots
Donald Trump, riots, an attempted insurrection - things aren’t looking good for the Republican Party. Former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger was inside the U.S. Capitol on January 6 when rioters attempted a coup. He voted to impeach Donald Trump and sat on the January 6 Committee to investigate the deadly attacks. Malcolm Turnbull speaks with Adam Kinzinger about the perfect storm that led to the January 6 attacks, why it still matters, two years on, and what’s next for the GOP. Available now on LiSTNR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 3, 2023 • 23min
Allegra Spender, Zali Steggall and the Teal election
How did they do it? And will they pull it off? Australia’s 2022 election ran against the international trend. A group of mostly female independents - the Teals - were elected on a ticket of action on climate change and integrity in politics. Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender & Member for Warringah, Zali Steggall sit down with Malcolm Turnbull to share how they unseated their opponents Dave Sharma and Tony Abbott, and what needs to change in Australian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2023 • 4min
TRAILER: Defending Democracy
Democracy around the world is in decline. From authoritarian governments to misinformation campaigns, the greatest threats to our democracies are no longer external, but from within. Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, hosts the brand new podcast Defending Democracy.Over six episodes, Mr Turnbull speaks to leaders across the globe and at home. Join him as he delves deep into the chaos of the last few years: unpacking some of the world's biggest political stories from those on the front lines.Hear Defending Democracy with Malcolm Turnbull on Listnr, March 6. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
