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Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny

The Australian National University
Australia
Australian Politics
Labour Party
Liberal Party
United States
Climate Change
Labor Party
Donald Trump
One Nation
Peter Dutton
Democracy
Economic Policy
Coalition
Keir Starmer
Myanmar
Political Pragmatism
China
Anthony Albanese
Climate Finance
Tasmanian Election

Mark Kenny takes a weekly look at politics and public affairs with expert analysis and discussion from researchers at The Australian National University and beyond.

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Latest Episodes

For the first time since federation Australia's population is made up of a majority of migrants and their children, changing the electoral maths for our politicians - have our leaders caught up to the times or are they getting left behind? Labor has ... more

Why has David Farley's and Pauline Hanson's immigration number not matched up — and does it even matter to One Nation's supporters? What do focus groups really say when people explain why they're giving up on the major parties? If many disaffected vo... more

Twenty-five years ago, Insiders went to air for the first time – the morning after the Aston by-election, before smartphones, before social media, and long before anyone had to explain what a fax machine was. So how much of what's changed in Australi... more

Why has the government fallen so far short of the Murphy Report's recommendations despite around 80 per cent of Australians wanting gambling ads banned? How did an under-resourced Northern Territory regulator end up overseeing a $34 billion-a-year in... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Fein
Research and Intelligence Principal, RedBridge group
RedBridge
Episode: Hostile complexity
Anna Clark
Professor of Public History at University of Technology Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: Insiders and Outsiders
Charles Livingston
Associate Professor, head of the gambling and social determinants unit
Monash University
Episode: You win some, you lose more
Maria Taflaga
Dr. from the School of Politics and International Relations
Australian National University
Episode: Job (Un)Ready
Felix Hughes
President, National Union of Students
National Union of Students (NUS)
Episode: Job (Un)Ready
Charley Ellwood
President, National Union of Students at ANU
National Union of Students (NUS)
Episode: Job (Un)Ready
Karen Barlow
Chief Political Correspondent, Saturday Paper
Saturday Paper
Episode: Command, Control and Conformity
Marija Teflaga
Dr. from School of Politics and International Relations
Australian National University
Episode: Command, Control and Conformity
Michael Zekulin
Academic from ANU School of Politics and International Relations, focus on social cohesion and terrorism
Australian National University
Episode: The Cohesion Question

Hosts

Mark Kenny
Host of the show; Director of the Australian Studies Institute at ANU
Marija Teflaga
Co-host, analyst, and commentator; from the School of Politics and International Relations

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 697 ratings
  • Maria rants

    Maria Tafluga loves to rant and rave and dominate the microphone. Punishing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nardi Numbat
    Australia17 days ago
  • Job (un) ready

    What a surprise - it is all John Howard’s fault.

    Hey left wing hacks how about blaming Albo for your problems

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RJGS1
    Australiaa month ago
  • Love the show

    Big fan of Marks dryness, but a massive fan of Maria, been tempted to look online for her classes as I enjoy her takes and the way she educates.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevin hart sucks
    Australiaa month ago
  • Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender

    Thank you for the interview with Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender - very pleased they are taking things forward with the new political party. More from them please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BH LT
    Australia2 months ago
  • Maria dominates

    I really enjoy the show but Maria goes on this tangent that is too academic and quite frankly boring. I don’t want to be in an uni tutorial. She’s clearly in a Uni bubble.

    The people that can convey complex ideas into simple sentences are the clever ones.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    noonafreo
    Australia2 months ago

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The show is respected for its thoughtful, data-informed discussion.
Interviews often deliver in-depth, policy-focused insights with strong hosts.
Guests are high-caliber and cover a broad spectrum of Australian politics.
Listeners sometimes critique on-air dynamics and audio quality, not the content itself.
Fans praise accessible, well-researched episodes with diverse viewpoints.

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#164
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Apple Podcasts
#61
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Apple Podcasts
#208
India/News

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Hostile complexity
Q: How did Adam Bandt fit into this analysis, and what might his trajectory tell us about Greens versus Hanson-style messaging?
Adam Bandt was not a major presence in the focus groups and did not register as a prominent figure; the analysis suggests Bandt's approach didn't translate into the same broad, visceral resonance as Hanson's messaging, which blends authenticity and simple, direct communication. The Greens' technocratic image contrasts with the emotive, personal storytelling that seems to engage voters.
Hostile complexity
Q: What are you making of this whole immigration discussion in terms of its impact on the understanding of One Nation?
Overall, the immigration debate isn't currently reshaping Pauline Hanson's support in the short term; the information ecosystem is highly siloed, and a lot of the audience relies on insiders and a narrow segment of the population. Focus groups show limited cross-over effects, with some individuals conflating crime concerns with migration, but the broader impact remains marginal for now.
The Cohesion Question
Q: What should governments do to counter these trends in the short and long term?
Governments should be proactive in communication, protect civil rights while countering violent extremism, and invest in long-term measures such as education, social integration, and control over information spaces to reduce susceptibility to manipulative messaging.
The Cohesion Question
Q: What does all this mean analytically for you as a scholar studying social cohesion?
Social cohesion is a dynamic balance between bonding within groups and bridging between diverse groups; when cohesion weakens, fragmentation and polarization can rise, potentially fueling extremism unless there are deliberate efforts to strengthen cross-group trust and civic participation.
Contest for the populist vote
Q: Can you explain nativism for listeners who hear the terms nativism, populism, and nationalism?
Nativism is basically an anti-immigration narrative that aims to protect the culture by restricting entry or by demanding integration into a civic form of nationalism, while nationalism is a broader patriotism that can be inclusive but is often politically energized and exclusionary in practice.

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What is Democracy Sausage about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on Australian politics, policy, and public affairs with expert analysis from researchers and practitioners. Key threads include higher education funding and policy (notably student access and affordability), the rise of independent or Teal-aligned political movements, and the dynamics of major parties and populist forces. Episodes often pair academic perspectives with journalism and practical commentary, covering budget debates, constitutional reform, national elections, and cross-border comparisons. A distinctive pattern is the blend of rigorous, data-driven analysis with accessible discussion, plus a consistent focus on how policy choices affect everyday Australians. A strong throughline across episodes is exploring gove... more

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