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Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny

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

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

Can Angus Taylor rebuild public confidence in the Liberal Party and will Migration play out well for them? What are the risks for Angus Taylor in the Farrer by-election? Will One Nation capitalise on the disarray in the Liberal party?

‘Live to tape’ ... more

How long does Angus Taylor and the Liberal party have to redefine themselves in a changed electoral landscape? Can the major parties develop serious policy in the era of grievance politics? What is ‘cross-cutting cleavage’?

With a new opposition lead... more

What has fuelled grievance politics and anti-system sentiment in Australian politics? How does policy reform in housing and education build social cohesion and why are One Nation successful in harnessing voter discontent? How have policy settings cre... more

How has the preferential voting system masked the decline of the major parties and why is the decline worse for the Liberals and Nationals? Can One Nation capitalise on the trend? How does ‘voter softness’ play out amongst the ‘aggrieved’,and what le... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Intifar Chowdhury
Lecturer in government at Flinders University and expert on youth voting patterns
Flinders University
Episode: Conservative cleavage
Sally Sitou
Member for Reid in inner Western Sydney
Parliament of Australia
Episode: Building social cohesion
Jason Falinski
Former member of the Liberal Party and political analyst
Liberal Party
Episode: Anatomy of a conservative crisis
Jason Koutsoukis
Special correspondent with the Saturday Paper and foreign correspondent
The Saturday Paper
Episode: Politics remastered
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

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Mark Kenny
Director of the Australian Studies Institute at ANU, Host of Democracy Sausage.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 663 ratings
  • Audio so poor I had to close

    Sean sounded like he was in a tunnel while others had microphone . Very disappointing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    O raffle
    Australia19 days ago
  • Production quality can be spotty

    Sound quality of the interviewee poor 3/2/26

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anthony Bill, Tasmania, AUS
    Australiaa month ago
  • Great show BUT

    PLEASE can everyone stop talking over each other - it is near impossible at times to hear individual comments!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Solowoman07
    Australiaa month ago
  • Better articulation please

    The topics and guests are generally great but I must say I prefer the commentary of Mark, the seasoned journalist and wordsmith. Maria needs to speak as to a public audience rather than a staffroom discussion of a political science faculty. And please stop injecting “sort of” or “kind of” into every phrase. It gets really annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Compulsive poster
    Australiaa month ago
  • Almost 5 stars

    The episode regarding the Liberal Party Crisis on Jan 29 2026 was outstanding. The analysis shared by the hosts and the retired Liberal MP from NSW went way beyond the personality-obsessed race calls of most established media outlets.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kyrgios Country
    Australiaa month ago

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Critiques mention that some hosts over-talk or interrupt guests, detracting from listeners' experience of hearing expert insights.
The podcast is recognized for its educational value, making it a staple for those engaged in political discussions.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analyses and the broad range of expert guests, often praising the detailed exploration of current events.
Some listeners express a desire for even more diverse guest appearances, particularly underrepresented voices in politics.

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Conservative cleavage
Q: What challenges does the Liberal Party face in trying to regain voter support?
The party is struggling to present cohesive policies that resonate with the shifting concerns of the electorate, particularly young voters.
Conservative cleavage
Q: What do younger voters think about the current political landscape in Australia?
They feel that the parties are increasingly out of touch with their experiences and concerns, especially regarding economic issues like housing.
Building social cohesion
Q: What does social cohesion mean to you?
Sally explains social cohesion is about mutual respect, kindness, and the ability to live together despite differing beliefs.
Building social cohesion
Q: How did you become interested in politics then?
Sally Sitou shares her background growing up in Cabramatta, facing community issues amid political discourse, and her family's experience as refugees which inspired her interest in politics.
Anatomy of a conservative crisis
Q: What do you think of Sussan Ley's performance as leader?
Falinski suggests that a new direction is necessary and the party must engage in serious conversations about policies and issues.

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This podcast offers an insightful exploration of current political issues and public affairs, featuring expert analysis and discussions from esteemed researchers at a prominent Australian university. Each episode critically examines the complexities of Australian politics, often highlighting historical contexts and current trends that shape governance and policy. Listeners can expect to hear from a range of knowledgeable guests, including political commentators and academics, who provide diverse perspectives on pressing issues such as healthcare, climate change, and the political landscape. This approach likely enriches the discourse on the practicalities and implications of various political decisions, making it both educational and releva... more

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2. Sally Sitou
3. Jason Falinski
4. Jason Koutsoukis
5. Sean Kelly
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7. Troy Bramston
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