Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
The Australian National UniversityMark 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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 399 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNews | |||
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Why has social cohesion — a concept researchers still can't agree how to measure — become one of the most contested ideas in Australian politics? What separates the multiculturalism built by successive Australian governments from the harder, more exc... more
Is the collapse in trust of Australia's institutions, the retreat of unionism from everyday working life, and the alliances forged in Victoria's Covid lockdowns and reactivated by the 2023 Voice referendum responsible for the rise of the far right? I... more
Is social media now a more powerful force reshaping Australian democracy than any politician, party, or policy? Why has Pauline Hanson spent thirty years in the political wilderness only to emerge as the country's most potent electoral force in 2026?... more
Have Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender just become the party they always swore they weren't? Can a "free vote" constitution and no party room really survive contact with a Senate seat? Does the donation and spending caps from the last parliament leav... more
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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 Podcasts5BH LT
Australia23 days 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 Podcasts3noonafreoAustraliaa month ago - Enough is enough
This would be a great podcast except Maria really takes over & that’s all you hear. You expect a conversation between 2 people on a subject, but she just goes on & on & on. She constantly raises her voice to interrupt the other person. It was a really good show at first but I’m getting heartily sick of hearing just her voice. Thank goodness for other informative podcasts
Apple Podcasts2Tanby7Australiaa month ago - I’d love to love this more but …
Maria just dominates way too much, especially in the latest episode. Love Mark and your guests.
Apple Podcasts5Boxerairhead60Australiaa month ago - Class systems
Young Dr M talks about a class system in Australia and links it with UK.
There she sits at the ANU teaching Australia’s young with her special lingo as a women earning top money- tell her she’s dreaming.
In UK if you haven’t been to Eton and Oxford/Cambridge & your male forget it. Best to stay with what you know.
I’m 73 ( you call me old & I hate that) I wish I’d had your opportunities as a female.
By the way start analysing and explaining the tax changes needed instead of saying the government... more
Apple Podcasts5Cusp73Australia2 months ago
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What is Democracy Sausage about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A rigorous, analytically driven political podcast that blends expert academic insight with seasoned journalist reporting. Across episodes, listeners get deep dives into Australian federal politics, policy debates, polling trends, and international affairs, often anchored by long-form conversations with researchers from a leading national university. Notable strengths include thoughtful cross-examination of complex issues, strong guest lineups spanning academia, diplomacy, and policy analysis, and a calm, data-informed tone that aims to illuminate rather than sensationalize. A standout trait is the consistent use of academic perspectives to contextualize current events, making it particularly useful for listeners who want reasoned analysis a... more
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Recent guests on Democracy Sausage include:
1. Ed Coper
2. Zali Steggall
3. Allegra Spender
4. Pat Leslie
5. Rüçhan Kaya
6. Graeme Smith
7. Dr. Jill Sheppard
8. Jim Chalmers
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