The Populist
The GuardianGuardian Presents is the home of Guardian Australia’s investigative and longform podcasts
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||
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- Left wing rubbish
Some good content, but way out there in its bias
Apple Podcasts1ozrum1976
Australia13 days ago - Excellent Work Sarah
Love this pod. Have a laugh at the semi-literate reviews from the “One Notion” voters below.
Apple Podcasts5Cutter Man MountainAustralia14 days ago - Hooked!
Great podcast full of relevant material.
Thank you Sarah for your great reporting.
Apple Podcasts5EllyhotpotatoAustraliaa month ago - Excellent
It’s important to know how much influence this woman has on our politics, most recently through the abhorrent One Nation party. Gina only ever cares about Gina.
Apple Podcasts5jamelqAustraliaa month ago - Laughable
Pure regime slop to attack a women and party who people are choosing because the uniparty has shafted them too long.
Apple Podcasts1Canberran DaveAustraliaa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #55 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #124 |  New Zealand/News |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Argentina/News |
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Populist
What is The Populist about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This investigative, longform series covers power, wealth, and accountability in Australia's mining and political spheres. Across episodes, listeners hear deep dives into the Hancock-Rinehart empire, Indigenous rights, corporate influence in sport, and the social impact of mining legacies. The show blends rigorous reporting, archival context, and high-profile interviews to uncover how wealth and governance shape national narratives, with a clear emphasis on transparency, accountability, and reconciliation. Noteworthy is the willingness to challenge powerful figures and dissect complex histories, while maintaining a narrative that's accessible to a broad, educated audience interested in ethics, policy, and Australian history.
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The Populist launched 2 years ago and published 51 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Populist include:
1. Anat Shankarosorio
2. Margot Kingston
3. Jim Savage
4. Brian Burston
5. Mark Latham
6. Kelvin Morton
7. Aidan McClinton
8. James Ashby
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