The Shot Podcast

WW3, The ABC, Autism and Afroman - John Delmenico and Grace Tame

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:01:15 GMT

Panellists Grace Tame and John Delmenico join Dave Milner to talk about Australia's cowardly involvement in the Iran war, antivax sentiments in local politics, allegations and charges against the young Australian of the Year, and a win for free speech in the Afroman case.

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South Australian Election Special - Tory Shepherd and Walter Marsh

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:55:28 GMT

Jo and SA locals Tory Shepherd and Walter Marsh discuss the extraordinary results in SA and what it means for the state, the Liberal Party, One Nation and the Community Independents Project.

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Collective Self-Pretense - Royce Kurmelovs, Joel Jenkins, and Steph Tran

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:01:32 GMT

The Sunday Shot - March 15

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Casus Contrived - Scott Burchill, Michael West, Ian Dunt

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:17:44 GMT

The Sunday Shot - March 8

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Carry on in the Courts - Joel Jenkins, Lucy Hamliton and Anne Twomey

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:36:54 GMT

We examine the organisational and fundraising prowess of the Right while Anne Twomey provides an overview of current and likely challenges to Federal and state laws.

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Fact Migration - Greg Jericho, Jana Favero and Abul Rizvi

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:13:41 GMT

Jo tries to inject facts into the dangerously escalating debate about immigration while Dave questions whether even having this discussion allows the Right to set the terms of the debate. With The Australia Institute's Greg Jericho and ‪the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's Jana Favero and an interview with Abul Rizvi.

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Cohesion, Division and State Violence - Crystal Andrews, Antoun Issa

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:20:00 GMT

Herzog's VIP tour of Australia triggered shocking police violence as they shoved menacing 69-year olds and assaulted people at prayer - Antoun and Crystal discuss the fallout of the NSW police's disturbing overreach. Plus the Liberals new comedy act: Leader Angus Taylor!

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The Conspiracy is Real - Rachel Withers, Daniel James, and Kate Manne

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:17:14 GMT

Dave and Jo chat with Rachel Withers and Daniel James about everything from the Perth terrorist attack, the conservative shambles and surge in One Nation, the Epstein files, and Chris Minns' attempts to shut down protest in NSW to shield Isaac Herzog.

Plus, an interview with Professor Kate Manne of Cornell University about the nature of the Epstein files and the wider circles of complicity around it, and allegations of child rape against Donald Trump.

Read more from Kate at https://katemanne.substack.com/

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We're back! - Michael Bradley, Emma Shortis and Nick Hanna

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:52:00 GMT

What a time to take a break, eh? From the Bondi shootings and political fallout, to ICE in Minnesota, to an incompetent bomber on Invasion Day, our panel dissects all the happenings that we missed during the holiday period.

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Celebrating the Quarterly Essay

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 22:00:00 GMT

With Dave and Jo enjoying a well-earned break, here is a recording of a great event that Jo chaired at Gleebooks on Sunday December 7 celebrating 100 editions of Black Inc's Quarterly Essays. She was joined on the panel by author of the most recent QE THE GOOD FIGHT Sean Kelly, friend of The Shot Jess Hill and the fabulous Benjamin Law.

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The Year That Was - Doug Cameron, Zoe Daniel, and many more!

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:21:09 GMT

David and Jo bring on former MPs Doug Cameron and Zoe Daniel to recap not only the news of the week, but the news of the year. We then look for highlights, lowlights and WTFs with an excellent crew: Ronni Salt, Emma Shortis, Thomas Mayo, Nasser Mashni, Jordan "Purple Pingers" van den Lamb, Grace Tame, Ketan Joshi, Joel Jenkins, Cheryl Kernot, Amy Remeikis and Konrad of Punter's Politics.

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Time for Courage - Alice Grundy, Joel Jenkins and Michael Pascoe

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT

War Crimes in Washington. Timidity in Canberra. Discounts at The Australia Institute. (Dave in a tent somewhere).

Sunday Shot viewers can get $5 off the Institute's wide-ranging new book, A TIME FOR BRAVERY using the promo code SHOT5:-

https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/

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Saving Country - Lorena Allam and Royce Kurmelovs

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Royce is just off the plane from COP30 and joins Lorena Allam to talk about the planet's latest attempt to save itself. Plus an interview with Walkley Award-winning director Yaara Bou Melham on her film documenting the devastating legacy of asbestos mining on the Banjima people in WA, YURLU COUNTRY.

Details of YURLU COUNTRY screenings and how to donate to the legal fight: https://yurlucountry.com/take-action/

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Believe It or Not - Liz Allen, Eddy Jokovich and Sean Kelly

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Sean Kelly's Quarterly Essay "The Good Fight: What Does Labor Stand For?" has turbo-charged the ongoing conversation about Labor's lack of boldness. @newpoliticsAU 's Eddy Jokovich and Liz Allen discuss.

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Editors Ahoy! - November 16 - Esther Anatolitis and Antoun Issa

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Dave interrogates fellow editors @deepcut_news 's Antoun Issa and Meanjin's Esther Anatolitis about publishing in our contested times. Jo chimes in from the sidelines. Plus an interview on the Adolescent Man Box report on the state of our boys with Matt Tyler and Kate Fitz-Gibbons.

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Big Picture Politics - Marie Coleman and Daniel James

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Two big moments in Australian politics: the 50th anniversary of the Dismissal and the passing of the first Treaty bill in Australia. Marie Coleman and Daniel James join us to discuss them.

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Nature Be Damned - Lucy Hamilton and Ketan Joshi

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Dark Money expert Lucy Hamilton and Australia's best Climate Communicator Ketan Joshi outline the agendas and ideologies driving the global failure on Climate. Plus and interview with the Australian Conservation Foundation's Brendan Sydes on the EPBC Act reforms

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When Anthony Met Donald - Bob Carr, Nicole Chvastek and Bruce Wolpe

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Jo and Dave are joined by TRUTH, LIES AND MEDIA co-host Nicole Chvastek and Bruce Wolpe to discuss THAT meeting, plus Bob Carr assesses Rudd, AUKUS and the Chinese perspective.

Bruce's essay: https://www.croakey.org/trumps-new-mccarthyism-and-what-it-means-for-australia/

Nicole's podcast: https://shows.acast.com/truth-lies-and-media

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Chris Hedges talks with Dave about journalism, censorship and empire

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:21:29 GMT

Pulitzer Prize winning war correspondent Chris Hedges sat down with Dave Milner for a lengthy discussion about his cancellation at the National Press Club of Australia, creeping fascism, ICE, and the betrayal of Palestine by Western journalists.

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The National Press Club are Liars - Oct 19 - Chris Hedges, Sarah Schwartz and Scott Burchill.

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

The Jewish Council of Australia's Sarah Schwartz and international relations expert Dr Scott Burchill join the panel to discuss the precarious state of seemingly everything, and Dave interviews Pulitzer Prize winning war correspondent Chris Hedges, following his cancellation at the National Press Club of Australia.

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The Sunday Shot - Dave Milner, Joel Jenkins, Greg Jericho and Ronni Salt

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Join Dave Milner, guest co-host Joel Jenkins and special guest panelists Greg Jericho and Ronni Salt for her debut appearance on The Sunday Shot, as they dissect the week's most critical issues.

They delve into the ongoing, devastating developments in Israel and Gaza, and shine a light on the National Press Club's alarming corporate sponsors - including the weapons industry - after it dropped Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hedges.

Plus they tackle the disappointing early work of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

Don't miss this essential and revealing episode.

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The Sunday Shot - October 5

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The Sunday Shot - October 5

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Mostly United Nations - Paul Bongiorno and Rachel Withers

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Bongiorno and Rachel Withers join Jo and Dave to analyse all the adventures at the United Nations.

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Our Cursed Times - Kellie Tranter and Mark Ogge

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jo and guest host Joel Jenkins speak with Declassified Australia's Kellie Tranter and the Australia Institute's Mark Ogge about Gaza, Climate and Australia's failing foreign policy. Plus an interview with Dr Emma Shortis on the dismantling of American democracy.

Kellie's article: https://declassifiedaus.org/2025/09/15/documents-reveal-australias-knowing-silence-to-plans-for-ethnic-cleansing-of-gaza/

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The Wild West - Jesse Noakes and Marian Wilkinson

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:46:33 GMT

Nazis on our streets - WTF? We discuss the aftermath of the March for (White) Australia before hearing from Marian Wilkinson and Jesse Noakes about the petrostate that is WA and what it means for the rest of us.

Marian's new Quarterly Essay "Woodside vs the Planel" available from https://www.quarterlyessay.com.au/essay/2025/09/woodside-vs-the-planet.

Jesse's latest article on Woodside: https://www.lastplaceonearth.com.au/this-is-world-heritage/

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Oh What a Tangled Web - Wendy Bacon and Bogan Intelligentsia’s Joel Jenkins

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 02:13:08 GMT

Jo and Dave are joined by the legendary Wendy Bacon and Bogan Intelligentsia’s Joel Jenkins to try and untangle the narrative threads around Iran and Israel, and Australia’s differing response to these two countries. Jo interviews Ariel Bogle on the origins of and risks posed by self-proclaimed Sovereign Citizens.

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Gab about the Gabfest - Jane Caro and Cameron Murray

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:37:17 GMT

The Sunday Shot - August 24

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House About It - Michael Pascoe and Chris Wallace

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:30:25 GMT

Is our Housing Crisis a supply or distribution issue? We get into it with Purple Pingers, Chris Wallace and Michael Pascoe, plus reflect on Trump's failed bromance with Putin and the catastrophe that was his Alaska Summit.

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Dead Centre - Amy Remekis and Scott Burchill

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Drawing on Richard Denniss's new essay, "Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us", we discuss the political impact of centrism's leaden hand. Spoiler alert: it's not good.

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Wild Waves and How to Surf Them - Lizzie O'Shea and Cam Wilson.

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:42:53 GMT

We get deep into the looming social media ban for Under 16s plus discuss the best way to surf the internet's wildest waves.

Cam and Ariel's new book:https://ultimopress.com.au/products/conspiracy-nation

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Educate thyself - Ben Eltham and Cheryl Kernot

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 01:57:17 GMT

Starvation in Gaza, Climate success at the ICJ and Australian parliament returns. We discuss a busy week in politics before examining the dire state of the University sector.

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Isabelle Reinecke and Royce Kurmelovs

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:02:36 GMT

We discuss the implications of the Australian Climate Case, the Government's galling arguments and what comes next for the Torres Strait (apart from lots more devastating salt water).

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Telling Truths

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 01:16:21 GMT

Reports like Yoorrook Justice Commission's searingly evocative TRUTH BE TOLD and Coroner Armitage's comprehensive Coronial Inquest findings into the death of Kumanjayi Walker tell dark truths about our history and the way it informs our present. Is anyone listening?

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We doth protest too much

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:22:35 GMT

In the wake of the assault and arrest of Hannah Thomas, Michael Bradley and Hannah Ferguson join us to discuss the anti-protest lawst that have swept our country, and the punitive and/or panicked approach taken by police and other institutions to those who dare to speak out.

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Truth to Power

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:12:55 GMT

Doug Cameron and Josh Bornstein don't hold back with their incisive commentary on the way Labor, the ABC and other institutions are failing us at this critical moment. A cracker conversation.

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And Then There was War - June 22 - Emma Shortis and Bruce Wolpe

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 01:00:03 GMT

As Bruce Wolpe and Emma Shortis discuss the state of the Middle East, Trump does Netanyahu's bidding and drops bombs on Iran.

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It's a Miserable World - June 15 - Marie Coleman and Royce Kurmelovs

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:36:21 GMT

Assassinations in the US, war in the Middle East, ongoing carnage in Gaza, Marines on the ground in LA.... and an election looming in Tasmania!

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Back to Business - June 8 - Rex Patrick and Chris Wallace

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 01:00:47 GMT

With the final counts in final seats down and dusted, the focus switches to the Government: their first decisions, negotiation options and upcoming agenda.

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The Grand Tour - June 1 - Natasha Cica and Georgina Godwin

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The Sunday Shot goes to Europe! In honour of Dave’s Continental sojourn we examine the state of Europe with Georgina Godwin in London and Natasha Cica in Belgrade. Plus an interview with the Climate Council’s Greg Bourne on the implications of the extension of the North West Shelf gas project. Spoiler alert: not good.

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Can they put Humpty together again? - May 25 - Frank Bongiorno, Judith Brett and Julianne Schultz

Sun, 25 May 2025 00:43:52 GMT

Chaos in the Coalition! The fallout of Labor's thumping win continues with the Nationals and the Liberals on again-off again alliance. We get historical context from a top notch panel.

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Ashes in their Mouths - Alex Fein, Leo Puglisi and Rachel Withers

Sun, 18 May 2025 01:17:49 GMT

We now know what happened. But why did it happen? Jo is joined by Rachel Withers, RedBridge’s Alex Fein and 6 News’s Leo Puglisi to assess the Big Why of the 2025 election and what it means for the losers.

David is jaunting ‘round Europe (bless him!).

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An Old-Fashioned Shellacking - Cheryl Kernot and Michael West - May 4

Sun, 04 May 2025 01:01:24 GMT

Cheryl Kernot and Michael West join Jo and Dave to pore over the entrails of the Election That Was.

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Hear the Silence

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:30:00 GMT

Jo and Dave are joined by the Australia Institute's Amy Remekis and Declassified Australia's Peter Cronau to discuss all the things that aren't being discussed this campaign. Thomas Mayo stops by.

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Christ has Risen (Jo and Dave, not so much!)

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The Sunday Shot's Easter Special: Jo checks in with Alex Fein to see how things are travelling as we pass the halfway point of the campaign. Amidst the ongoing carnage in Gaza, Dave has an extended interview with the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network's Nasser Mashni.

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Gettin' Scared

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:44:08 GMT

There really is a "vast right wing conspiracy". Lucy Hamilton and The Klaxon's Anthony Klan join us to explore the shocking deep reach of the Atlas Network and the sinister way it propagates messages that support its own commercial and political interests while masquerading as grassroots organisations.

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Policy, Parity, Parties

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 01:11:15 GMT

This week's Sunday Shot is All About Women. Dave had the morning off as Jo mined the minds of journalist and author of the recent stellar Quarterly Essay LOSING IT Jess Hill, Polipedia's Su Dharmapala and Women's Agenda's Angela Priestley. With an interview with Mudgin-Gal CEO Ashlee Donohue.

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https://www.quarterlyessay.com.au/essay/2025/03/losing-it

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Dollars and Sense

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:37:28 GMT

The Sunday Shot pulls in the big guns! Econmists Greg Jericho and Nicki Hutley join Jo and Dave to give their post-budget analysis and look forward to the coming campaign.

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The Kids are Alright

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 23:56:47 GMT

Jo and Dave are joined by Konrad from Punter's Politics and Zee Feed's (and Crikey's Readers Editor) Crystal Andrews to discuss the attitudes of young people to the upcoming election and politics (big and small P) in general. Plus interviews with Damon Gameau about the activism of the kids from his new film FUTURE COUNCIL, and climate advocate Anjali Sharma.

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The Chill Factor

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:44:12 GMT

Jo and Dave talk with Ben Eltham and Claire Connelly about institutional fear and loathing and the chilling effect on free speech. Plus The Tally Room's Ben Raue gives his analysis of the WA election results and the upcoming Federal election.

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Well, this is AUKUS.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:05:37 GMT

Emma Shortis and Andrew Fowler join Jo and Dave to discuss the full implications of AUKUS in the wake of the US going rogue.

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The Sunday Shot - Ep3

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:42:23 GMT

Jo and Dave are joined by Director of the Australia Institute’s Climate and Energy Program Polly Hemming and writer and commentator Ketan Joshi to discuss the truth about Australia’s Climate policy (spoiler alert: devastatingly bad), plus an interview with Redbridge’s Alex Fein on Designated Information Drivers, what voters are really feeling and how progressive messages can cut through.

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The Sunday Shot - Ep2

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:51:00 GMT

The Sunday Shot is back for your weekly dose of political conversation and analysis. Jo and Dave are joined by author and lawyer Josh Bornstein and commentator and novellist Jane Caro to discuss the news of the week, plus an interview with the Jewish Council of Australia’s Sarah Schwartz.

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The Sunday Shot - Ep1

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 01:19:16 GMT

The Shot Podcast

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Straight Outta Queensland

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:01:40 GMT

Ronni returns to the podcast for the first time in 2025, joining Jo and guest Lech Blaine. Lech draws on research from last year’s Quarterly Essay on Peter Dutton Bad Cop to analyse Dutton’s Trumpian takes before the gang discuss Lech's riveting, rollicking family memoir Australian Gospel.

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Happy New Election Year

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 02:59:48 GMT

Jo and Dave crank their brains back into gear for the first podcast of 2025. They are joined by Thomas Mayo to discuss the challenges of post-Referendum Australia, the Nazification of MAGA and tiptoe through the annual January 26 Culture War. And they launch The Sunday Shot, the progressive alternative to Insiders coming in February.

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Farewell to All That

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:31:13 GMT

Jo, Dave and Ronni ruminate on the good and mostly bad moments of 2024 and look forward to 2025, which brings a Federal Election but the release of Ronni’s debut novel, Gunnawah. Set in Riverina in 1974 as the Whitlam years are transforming Australia, Jo and Dave quiz Ronni on the inspiration behind the book and the complicated dangerous local politics of the time.

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"A Carefully Constructed Charade"

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:35:00 GMT

Jo and Dave talk with Chair of Private Media, publisher of Crikey and author of The Men Who Killed the News Eric Beecher on the future of journalism, the fallout for the Murdochs of the Nevada “Project Harmony” decision and whether Rupert is an horrific narcissistic psychopath with the power of immortality.

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Hanging the Parliament

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:34:45 GMT

Jo and Ronni get enjoyably down in the weeds with George Megalogenis to discuss all matters electoral: the Albanese Government’s prospects for a second term, Dutton’s efforts to thwart them and the disruption of our political duopoly as outlined in George’s new Quarterly Essay, Minority Report: The New Shape of Australian Politics.

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Democracy in Peril

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:08:05 GMT

Jo and Dave talk to Zack Beauchamp, senior political writer at Vox and author of The Reactionary Spirit: How America’s Most Insidious Political Tradition Swept the World about the fragility of democracy and the autocratic agenda to destroy it from within.

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Ethics Washing and Corporate (cancel) Culture

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:53:49 GMT

Jo and Dave talk to lawyer and author Josh Bornstein about his book Working for the Brand, an analysis of how corporations force staff to uphold their “values” and “integrity” or face being sacked on one hand while they gleefully destroy the world on the other. And how much are we loving Blue Sky?

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Robodebt: A Bureaucratic Hallucination

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:03:58 GMT

Jo and Ronni speak with Rick Morton about his definitive account of the great Government shakedown that was Robodebt, the immensely readable Mean Streak, and speculate on how long National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton can cling on to his job.

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Project Gaslight

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:53:08 GMT

Jo and Dave are joined by Joel Jenkins of Bogan Intelligentsia to discuss how the world-beating concentration of Australia’s media - third behind only China and Egypt - leads to a desperately distorted image and narrative of the carnage in Gaza.

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The Demise of Twitter

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 01:48:18 GMT

Ronni and Jo talk to New York Times journalists Kate Conger and Ryan Mac about their revelatory new book, Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, a cracking read about a story close to the hearts of many of our listeners: a page-turner that fills in all the jaw-dropping details about how our beloved Global Townplace became the plaything of the one of the world’s richest and most mercurial men.

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Dave is Back!

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:02:10 GMT

Dave is back behind the microphone, joining Jo and Ronni to discuss the shrinking prime ministership of Anthony Albanese and echo the title of Ronni’s latest article for the Shot: “What was it all for, Anthony?”

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No Care, No Responsibility

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:37:48 GMT

On the day we learned that no-one would be punished or be otherwise held accountable for the Robodebt catastrophe, Jo is joined by Anthony Klan, Founder and Editor of The Klaxon, to discuss the Klaxon’s ongoing series into the National Anti-Corruption Commission: its mishandling of the Royal Commission’s referrals, its counter-intuitive lack of transparency and the “recusal” that wasn’t.

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Breaking Worse

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:59:13 GMT

Jo and Ronni stage a Shot takeover to discuss the collapse of brainworm-infested RFK Jr’s US presidential campaign and the apparently-not-brainworm-infested Linda Reynolds' inexplicable campaign of cruelty against rape survivor Brittany Higgins.

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Paltering, Poison and Profit

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:03:26 GMT

As Dave’s European sojourn continues, Jo chats to Royce Kurmelovs about his excellent new book, Slick: Australia’s Toxic Relationship with Big Oil, an entertaining and enraging look at how the extractive industries plotted to keep mining and polluting even as they knew of their disastrous consequences. A fascinating and forensic account of Big Oil’s successful strategy to run down the clock that continues to this day.

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Heed History’s Warning

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:41:34 GMT

With Dave swanning around Europe, Jo interviews Dennis Glover on his cri de coeur Repeat: A Warning from History in which he argues the 20s and 30s have returned and draws scarifying analogies between Hitler and Stalin and Trump and Putin.

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The Engine of Privilege

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:47:22 GMT

Jo and Dave are joined by Myra and Clive Hamilton to discuss their book FOR THE FEW, a damning exposé of elite privilege and the central role of private schools in perpetuating it. And all hail Kamala!

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Things are getting weird!

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:52:05 GMT

Dave and Ronni rant about "virtue signalling" versus effective political protest, Penny Wong's "deep concern" about Gaza, the Republican National Convention starring Hulk Hogan and other assorted weirdos, and the suspiciously unhelpful anti-corruption commission

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ANDREW FOWLER -- Nuked: The submarine fiasco that sank Australia’s sovereignty

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:00:55 GMT

Jo and Dave are joined by Andrew Fowler to discuss the disaster that is AUKUS.

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Julian Assange is free

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:43:14 GMT

Dave and Ronni discuss the end of Julian Assange's 14 years in captivity, the uselessness of the National Anti Corruption Commission, and all matters truth and transparency.

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It's not Aniti-Semitic to want this to stop

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:59:39 GMT

David Milner

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It's not anti-semitic to oppose genocide

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:04:43 GMT

The Shot Podcast

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The ABC of Craven Capitulation

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:26:04 GMT

By Jo Dyer

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I met racist who wasn't there...

Fri, 31 May 2024 07:07:35 GMT

Laura Tingle has been flayed alive for suggesting that Australia is a racist country. But, writes Michael Bradley, we are being played for suckers, we know it, and yet we can’t resist the lure. A reading of piece published in The Shot on Friday, 31st May 2024. Read by Michael Bradley.

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BRIGGS: Google That Voice Thing

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:28:39 GMT

With the referendum day almost upon us, it's time to bring out the big guns. Charles Firth and Dom Knight interviewed Briggs on The Chaser Report on his efforts through the campaign, his hilarious yet sincere sketch on having conversations with No voters, and just how good it will be for the Voice to get up for everyone. Vote Yes. Share this with someone who isn't.

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The Slaughterous Legacy Of Rupert Murdoch

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 18:00:06 GMT

The Shot Pod is back!!! To celebrate the stepping down of Dave Milner's greatest foe, Rupert Murdoch, the entire team have reunited to celebrate. Joining Dave is Grace Tame, Jo Dyer, and Charles Firth, as they unpack what the legacy of Murdoch will be, and how long his empire will last without his rule.

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THOMAS MAYO - Just Say Yes

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:00:46 GMT

Very special guest Thomas Mayo joins Jo Dyer, Dave Milner, and Charles Firth on The Shot Podcast to talk about the Voice Referendum, what the Voice really is, and why it's so important to get everyone you know to #VoteYes!

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WALTER MARSH - Young Rupert, The Making of the Murdoch Empire

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:00:38 GMT

Author and journalist Walter Marsh joins Jo Dyer, Charles Firth, and Grace Tame to talk about his new book on our favourite topic: Rupert Murdoch. What is the origin story of the greatest villain to democracy?

More information on Walter's book can be found here.

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RONNI SALT - Dudded: Peter Dutton in No-man’s land

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:00:51 GMT

Ronni Salt joins Jo Dyer, Dave Milner, and Charles Firth to talk about her latest piece for The Shot which you can read here. Is Peter Dutton going to be the next PM, or will he forever be the monster we know him to be. Meanwhile Dave and Ronni bring their perspective on Twitter's rebranding, and answer why some people would still stay on the platform.

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How Morrison GASLIT Australia With Robodebt

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:00:40 GMT

This week Jo Dyer, Dave Milner, Grace Tame, and Charles Firth review the findings from the royal commission into Robodebt. Ever wondered why ministers like Scott Morrison thought they could get away with it? Listen and find out!

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GIDEON HAIGH - The Spirit of 'Bazball'

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:53:54 GMT

Journalist and cricket-guru Gideon Haigh joins Jo Dyer and Charles Firth to unpack the tension between Australia and England caused by the Jonny Bairstow stumping. Gideon explains the spirit and history of English cricket, defines 'Bazball', and shares what it's like in the Long Room at Lord's.

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Unravelling the web of Epstein | The disappointing failure of the 'Yes' campaign ft. John Delmenico

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:00:19 GMT

John Delmenico joins Jo, Charles, and Grace to bring the breakdown of his latest Shot article which can be found here. Plus Grace Tame reports on the result of the court case that has lead to JP Morgan's paying out the victims of Epstein $290million.

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How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World | Antony Loewenstein

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:00:11 GMT

Antony Loewenstein joins Jo Dyer and Grace Tame to talk about the insides of his new book, The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World.

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Canberra is an Ethical Toilet | SHORT SHOT

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 18:00:24 GMT

Charles, Dave, and Grace recorded an episode so spicy we couldn't release all of it, so here's the SHORT SHOT!

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READING: The Poison in Australia's Bloodstream

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:40:42 GMT

Dave Milner reading his article for The Shot 'The Poison In Australia's Bloodstream' first published June 2nd, 2023.

Read the full article online at https://theshot.net.au/general-news/the-poison-in-australias-bloodstream/

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MILNER: The poison in Australia’s bloodstream

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:00:58 GMT

Dave Milner shares the thoughts behind his latest piece "The poison in Australia’s bloodstream" which you can read here! Plus he, Jo Dyer, and Grace Tame unpack how the Vote Yes campaign can most effectively go forward, and what people from all diverse backgrounds can do to help.

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If Protesting Is Illegal, We're All Outlaws

Wed, 31 May 2023 18:00:32 GMT

Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Charles Firth and Dave Milner unpack the effect that South Australia's decision to essentially outlaw protesting will have on democracy. Plus the team debates the reasons behind the recent prediction that AI is a threat to humanity, and what it is really a threat to.

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Ronni Salt - Labor Pains

Wed, 24 May 2023 18:00:24 GMT

Ronni Salt joins Jo Dyer, Charles Firth, and Grace Tame to talk about her latest article for The Shot which you can read here.

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Dutton Becomes A Persecuted Minority

Wed, 17 May 2023 18:00:31 GMT

Jo Dyer, Dave Milner, and Grace Tame dig through the Opposition's budget reply, Labor's continued disappointment, and even more Liberals departing from the sinking ship.

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Behind the Bullshit of the Budget ... Ft. John Delmenico

Wed, 10 May 2023 18:00:04 GMT

Charles Firth, Dave Milner, and Grace Tame are joined by Shot and Chaser writer John Delmenico to have a budget breakdown without having an actual breakdown.

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The Royal Family and Kincora Boys' Home

Wed, 03 May 2023 23:10:18 GMT

Grace Tame, Jo Dyer, and Dave Milner unpack the dark history of Kincora Boys' Home and the British royal family.

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The Fate of Tucker Carlson

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:00:52 GMT

Tucker, whose name rhymes with what he is, has been fired from Fox News! What will happen to him? And should we be hopeful about the seemingly near end for the Murdoch empire?

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Ronni Salt - Fuck. Murdoch.

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:00:34 GMT

Ronni Salt joins Jo Dyer, Dave Milner, and Grace Tame on The Shot Podcast! Fox News has settled with Dominion out of court, and things around Rupert's empire look to be collapsing - but are they?

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The Australian political compass needs drastic recalibration

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:00:52 GMT

Dave Milner, Jo Dyer, and Charles Firth debrief on the Ashton by-election and are amazed that everyone is surprised by another Liberal loss. What is going on in Liberal HQ, why do they refuse to fix up their game, and will they ever stand a chance in the future? Plus, Charles pitches the Greens a new strategy.

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The Shot Podcast - Trailer 3

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:00:37 GMT

A weekly podcast about Australia politics, power and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Dave Milner and Charles Firth probe the myths and half-truths pushed by those in power.

Sometimes profound, occasionally profane, The Shot podcast is always entertaining.

This year, leading independent researcher Ronni Salt will be making regular appearances on the podcast to talk about her own investigations.

If you're wanting a didactic account of power and politics in Australia, download something else. But if you're wanting a robust, honest and witty engagement with the big issues, The Shot podcast might be right up your alley.

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The Shot Podcast - Trailer 2

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:00:19 GMT

A weekly podcast about Australia politics, power and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Dave Milner and Charles Firth probe the myths and half-truths pushed by those in power.

Sometimes profound, occasionally profane, The Shot podcast is always entertaining.

This year, leading independent researcher Ronni Salt will be making regular appearances on the podcast to talk about her own investigations.

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Patrick Lenton - Solving every problem by moving under the sea

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:00:52 GMT

Jo, Charles, and Dave are joined by the incredible Patrick Lenton who brings an eye-witness recap of what it was like to see literal fucking Nazis in Melbourne. Meanwhile, Charles has a theory on why Albo bought all those submarines.

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The Shot Podcast - Trailer 1

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:00:11 GMT

A weekly podcast about Australia politics, power and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Dave Milner and Charles Firth probe the myths and half-truths pushed by those in power.

Sometimes profound, occasionally profane, The Shot podcast is always entertaining.

This year, leading independent researcher Ronni Salt will be making regular appearances on the podcast to talk about her own investigations.

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Ronni Salt - You should ALWAYS punch Nazis

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 17:00:32 GMT

The already legendary panel of The Shot Podcast becomes even more legendary with the addition of Ronni Salt! Grace Tame, Jo Dyer, Charles Firth, and Dave Milner discuss what the aim of culture wars are, how unethical media is actively trying to make the world stupider, and the only morally righteous reaction we can have to stop it.

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Nine's "Red Scare" should win Worst Journalism of the Decade

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:00:36 GMT

Dave Milner, Grace Tame, Jo Dyer, and Charles Firth talk about the likelihood of China invading Australia. Spoilers, it's not likely.

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Why the fuck are we subsidising Earth's destruction?

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:00:42 GMT

Dave Milner begs his co-hosts - Jo Dyer, Charles Firth, and Grace Tame - to answer his simple question. Find out the true facts about climate change and the coal lobby, who's paying who off, and exactly what personal responsibility is.

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Smokescreens and Scape-Koalas... w/ Grace Tame

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:00:43 GMT

Introducing The Shot Podcast's newest host.. Grace Tame! Joined of course by Jo Dyer, Charles Firth, and Dave Milner the four Shot members dissect the issue of the Roald Dahl estate altering their works to remove certain words. Plus Charles Firth admits he was wrong about koalas.

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How to solve the housing catastrophe in one easy step

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:00:11 GMT

The Shot Podcast returns for 2023 with new episodes every Thursday.

Charles Firth seems to have had an *actually* good idea - how to solve the housing crisis in one step! As well this one-off good idea, Jo Dyer and Dave Milner discuss the crisis faced by political staffers being overworked, and why so many people turned up to George Pell's funeral (without holding a fake coffin).

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Brittany Higgins / Morrison Censured / Protests Criminalised

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:04:16 GMT

Join Dave Milner, Jo Dyer, and Charles Firth on The Shot Podcast as they dissect the week's biggest stories: Morrison's censuring, protestors being jailed, and the charges being dropped against Bruce Lehrmann.

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Why everyone (except Dave) was wrong about the Victorian election

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:00:27 GMT

Join Dave Milner, Jo Dyer, and Charles Firth on The Shot Podcast! As the only journo in Victoria that got the election result right, Dave Milner gives away my trade secret: he lives there and it was obvious.

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Australian politics is slightly less fucked now

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:00:38 GMT

Dave Milner gives an emphatic reading of his article 'Australian politics is slightly less fucked now'. Read this article here on theshot.net.au.

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