Curtin’s Cast
John Curtin Research CentreWelcome to Curtin’s Cast, the John Curtin Research Centre’s podcast of politics, culture and ideas brought to you by JCRC Executive Director Nick Dyrenfurth and Redbridge Director and former Victorian Labor assistant secretary Kos Samaras. Each fortnight we bring you the freshest and most challenging conversations from the world of Australian and global politics with leaders, activists, and thinke... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||
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In this episode, Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras break down why AI anxiety is already political — not hypothetical — and why governments are at risk of repeating the biggest mistake of the last economic transition. We’ve seen this movie before. It di... more
On this episode, Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras are joined by leading scholars of nationalism and European politics expert Associate Professor Ben Wellings (Monash University) to unpack the forces reshaping the UK and Europe. From the collapse of th... more
Australia isn’t experiencing one populist surge, but two. In this episode of Curtin’s Cast, Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras unpack new RedBridge and Accent Research polling revealing a striking political reality: under the same economic pressures, di... more
Has World War 3 already begun — just without a declaration?
This week on Curtin’s Cast, Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras are joined by the excellent Misha Zelinsky — Fulbright Scholar, economist, lawyer, and national security expert — to unpack a con... more
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- Getting tiresome
I’m sorry but the inevitable rise of populism takes are getting boring, tiresome and increasingly just plain wrong. The problem for the populists is they eventually gain power and then they run into the same issue as all other governments, an electorate that wants the impossible
I’m just tired of polling based analysis because it always says the same thing ‘people upset with status quo, feel betrayed by elites’ despite living in the wealthiest freest society ever built, yes housing is a major c... more
Apple Podcasts3P0mmylee
Australia17 days ago - Refreshing partisan takes
Great show, my only real complain echoes what some others have said about the hosts speaking over the top of the guests. That just makes for a difficult listening experience at times.
Otherwise this is really a bit like old school insiders, but more Labor aligned. Honestly I find it quite refreshing in a world where so much media embarks on neutrality for neutrality’s sake and the “bothsidesism” schtick. Sometimes it’s nice to just hear people’s actual opinions.
A collab episode with back to b... more
Apple Podcasts5TwybornAustralia10 months ago - Great content but…
Love the content but I wish Nick would let Kos and the other guests finish their sentence/thoughts.
Apple Podcasts3JaydenSAnthonyAustralia10 months ago - Interesting, but…
It would be great if it weren’t such a blokefest, and if Nick could shut up a bit. Maybe the two points are the same thing…
Apple Podcasts2Flossy MAustraliaa year ago - Nick talks about himself too much
It’s excruciating that Nick thinks we want to hear about him, instead of his guests. He needs to learn good conversation skills & stop inserting himself in with his own (not interesting) life, analysis & experience
Apple Podcasts1Pete_woofaAustraliaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #27 | Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #101 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  Singapore/News/Politics |
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Curtin's Cast delivers in-depth discussions on Australian politics, global geopolitics, and public policy, often blending data-driven analysis with historical context and contemporary events. Regular guests include politicians, scholars, journalists, and policy experts, with recurring themes around populism, governance, economic reform, and international affairs. Notable strengths include a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives and to connect domestic political trends with global dynamics, making it a potentially valuable listen for decision-makers, thought leaders, and PR/marketing teams seeking informed perspectives for Australia-focused audiences.
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Recent guests on Curtin’s Cast include:
1. Ben Wellings
2. Misha Zelinsky
3. Frank Bongiorno
4. Dr Kylie Gilbert-Moore
5. Peter Khalil
6. Alastair Campbell
7. Sean Kelly
8. Alex Vynokur
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