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Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny

The Australian National University
Australia
Myanmar
Human Rights
Aung San Suu Kyi
Democracy
Ma Thida
Sean Turnell
Scott Morrison
Australian Labor Party
Politics
Military Junta
Conscription
Trade Unions
Rohingya
PEN International
Peter Dutton
Queensland
A Little History Of the Australian Labor Party
Pentecostalism
Catholicism

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

Historian and author Frank Bongiorno joins Democracy Sausage to discuss the year that was, a landslide federal election victory, the rise of Teal and independent politicians and the split in the conservative Coalition.

Will Labour grasp the reform ‘... more

Political journalist and author Sean Kelly joins Democracy Sausage to discuss his Quarterly Essay examining the Albanese government and asks what today's Labor actually stands for.

Why has Labor become a graveyard of lost futures, discarding reform ... more

Independent ACT Senator David Pocock joins Democracy Sausage to challenge both major parties on climate policy, gambling reform and political transparency.

Have gas companies captured both major parties on energy policy? Why won't Labor ban gambling... more

In this special live recording from the 2025 Whitlam Symposium, Mark hosts a star-studded panel discussing the 50th anniversary of the Dismissal.

Was Sir John Kerr's decision to dismiss Gough Whitlam constitutionally correct but politically catastro... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Kelly
Author of the Quarterly Essay, 'The Good Fight, What Does Labor Stand For?'
Episode: Fighting the good fight?
David Pocock
Independent Senator for the ACT
Australian Senate
Episode: Gas, gambling and governance
Troy Bramston
Author of 'The Vista of the New', a biography on Gough Whitlam.
Author
Episode: The vista of the new
Dr. Feo Snagovsky
Politician and academic from the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Episode: The elephant on meth
Dr Robert Bowker
Former ambassador and expert in Middle Eastern affairs
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Episode: Two years after October 7
Virginia Haussegger AM
Author and feminist activist
Author of the new book
Episode: An unfinished revolution
Dr. Jenna Price
Prominent columnist and political commentator, former full-time academic
Episode: Universities in crisis
Professor Sinclair Davidson
Professor of Institutional Economics at RMIT and adjunct fellow at the IPA
RMIT University
Episode: Universities in crisis
Jane Hardy
Former diplomat and expert on nuclear proliferation
Episode: Axis of upheaval

Hosts

Mark Kenny
Director of the Australian Studies Institute at ANU, Host of Democracy Sausage, with extensive experience in public affairs and political analysis.
Dr. Marija Taflaga
Political Scientist in the School of Politics and International Relations, involved in democratic analysis and public discourse.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 649 ratings
  • Weekly essential listening

    Each week I wait for an episode to drop which just keep getting better and better. Dr. Maria, what an informed, balanced, well researched superstar expert you are !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TooHardToChooseANickName
    Australia2 months ago
  • More Frank Bongiorno less Mark and Dr rant and rave

    Why have Frank on the show if you’re going to talk non stop between yourselves. Disappointing. Come on put your egos aside and let your esteemed guest have a few minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nardi Numbat
    Australia3 months ago
  • A left wing echo chamber. If you voted to the greens, and want to hear your opinion back, go ahead.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Eran
    3 months ago
  • Great Guest Jill Shepherd

    I really enjoyed hearing Jill Shepherd on the show this week while Mark Kenny is away. Can I suggest she should be on more often please? Easy conversational voice to listen to. 👍👍👍👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MerriCreek
    Australia4 months ago
  • Tea Room

    Does listening to Marija and Jill’s “tea room conversation” make for a great podcast ?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RJGS1
    Australia4 months ago

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Many find the content engaging and well-researched, making it a staple for those interested in Australian politics.
Criticism is directed at the host's tendency to interrupt, affecting the flow of conversations.

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Let's get productive!
Q: Can one of you explain what productivity is?
Productivity is producing more output with the same amount of inputs or the same amount of output with fewer inputs.
Let's get productive!
Q: What are the top three problems with our tax system?
The main issues are inefficiency, equity, and complexity.
Permanent unpredictability with Jim Chalmers
Q: Do you think in the frame of what we've just been talking about that it changes the dynamic in a thing like this productivity roundtable?
There is a sense of relief that the election is resolved and resolved decisively, which brings a bit of predictability.
Permanent unpredictability with Jim Chalmers
Q: How do you reflect on that period that you talked about?
I look at it in three periods: from the end of the Second World War to the end of the Cold War, the end of the Cold War until the GFC, and now with current challenges.
Class is in session
Q: How do you interpret the mandate result of the government?
Some students believe a strong majority government provides the opportunity to drive significant policy changes.

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This podcast provides an insightful exploration of Australian politics and current affairs, featuring discussions with prominent experts from academia and beyond. The episodes cover a wide range of topics, including electoral systems, party dynamics, public policy, and the intricacies of leadership within the Australian political landscape. Noteworthy aspects include in-depth analyses of recent elections, policy critiques, and the interplay of social movements in shaping political discourse. With a focus on both local and international issues, it is designed for listeners seeking a deeper understanding of the political forces at work in Australia today.

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2. David Pocock
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