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Welcome to the Punters Politics podcast, making politics simple for the everyday punter. Join Everyday Punter's Konrad & James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics. Power to the punters.

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This week, we break down Labor's shock loss of the safe seat of Secret Harbour to One Nation, and work out who actually deserves the blame. We crack the case on News Corp's viral "rents to rise 30%" headline and what they conveniently left out of the... more

This week, we look into WA Labor's Secret Harbour candidate and her past as a Woodside lobbyist, score Angus Taylor's latest attempt to scare punters about national debt, and give a Lobbyist update on our push to get inside Parliament House.

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Recent Guests

Georgia Tree
Ex Woodside lobbyist and Labour candidate for Secret Harbour
Labor (WA)
Episode: Labor's Ex-Woodside Candidate, Angus Taylor's Trillion Dollar Distraction & Calling Up Our Haters Live
Alan Kohler
Puntermon Alan Kohler, finance journalist, former ABC business editor
Punters Politics (guest)
Episode: Free Childcare & Gas Royalties: Two Solutions Australia Refuses to Try
Cam Murray
Puntermon Cam Murray, housing economist
Fresh Economic Thinking
Episode: Free Childcare & Gas Royalties: Two Solutions Australia Refuses to Try
Ray Martin
Veteran Australian journalist, longtime ABC/60 Minutes figure and media commentator
Independent broadcaster / Australian media
Episode: Ray Martin: Murdoch's Grip, AI Misinformation, Gas Royalties & The Power We're Not Using
Chaz Lichodolo
Puntermon US expert, Planet America on ABC
Planet America / ABC
Episode: Punters Politics x Planet America: Trump's Playbook & Why Pauline Wants It
Dr. David Smith
Associate Professor at the United States Studies Center, University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Episode: Punters Politics x Planet America: Trump's Playbook & Why Pauline Wants It
Dan Bleakley
Co-founder and Co-CEO of New Energy Transport
New Energy Transport
Episode: Electric vs Diesel Trucks: The Punter Battle Over Australia's Transport Future
Topher Field
Independent video political commentator
Episode: Electric vs Diesel Trucks: The Punter Battle Over Australia's Transport Future
David Farley
Newly sworn-in One Nation member in Queensland Parliament
One Nation
Episode: Queensland Legalises Corruption, One Nation's Day-One Sickie & And a Gas Tax Betrayal

Hosts

Konrad Mikowski
Host of Punters Politics with broad involvement in guiding show topics and policy discussions.
James
Co-host and primary co-presenter known for framing discussions and injecting humor while challenging proposals.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • EV debate

    Great episode and mediating of the debate. Loved how you got across both points of view and allowed both sides to make their key points. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kezztip
    Australia3 months ago
  • Opening line at Senate estimates

    $3000 a seat was just the perfect opening line. Funny and true!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BH LT
    Australia5 months ago
  • Fantastic

    The work you do is not only entertaining, but of critical importance. Holding the self serving buffoons in politics to account for their abuses of power and the lack of spine. Plus the fact that they’ll only ever seem to support the lobbyist is a critical thing in today’s oligarch ruled system. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hgdgjfcc
    Australia5 months ago
  • Funniest politics show around

    Love the pod - but I don’t understand why you’re blaming Libs for NDIS structural problems? Maybe I don’t know the deets, wasn’t it started by Gillard? But Libs tried to suggest reigning in the NDIS when in government and it got shot down by Labour. Try to keep it bipartisan Punters!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TryingToKeepUp273
    Australia5 months ago
  • Political chats for the everyday punt

    Konrad and James look at issues in Australia that more people need to be aware of. While they don’t cover every terrible thing happening in the news cycle (because who can, honestly), this is one of the few media outlets that provide actionable steps for those of us who WANT to do something but just don’t quite know how to start. Plus, the reels are hilarious, and Konrad is at least 60% hotter than Jordan Shanks 😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BriarMae
    Australia5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate sharp policy insights paired with accessible, conversational style.
Guests and topics are timely and clearly framed around everyday punters' interests.
Some critiques note excessive joking can occasionally detract from technical details.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#26
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Spotify
#110
Australia/Trending
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#25
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#98
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#58
China/News/Politics
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#150
Colombia/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Free Childcare & Gas Royalties: Two Solutions Australia Refuses to Try
Q: So I heard an interesting idea put forward by you on the television, and it had something to do with nationalizing child care. Can you explain to me what your idea is and why you think it would be helpful?
Alan Kohler explains that childcare is expensive for families, argues for nationalizing childcare as a public good to improve quality and reduce costs, and contrasts subsidized for‑profit private centers with government‑run options, highlighting cost and quality implications.
Punters Politics x Garys Economics: The One Thing Billionaires Actually Fear
Q: What are the top three policy solutions you'd implement to curb wealth concentration?
Implement a robust wealth tax with clear thresholds, close loopholes, and minimum exclusions; tighten capital gains taxation to ensure gains are taxed even when not realized, and aggressively reduce exemptions that let wealth accumulate tax-free. Pair these with policies that promote broad asset ownership (e.g., public or government-backed housing) to disrupt the zero-sum dynamic and prevent wealth from flowing entirely to a tiny elite.
The Karl Stefanovic Debate Breakdown & Why I Won't Do It Again
Q: What was your initial reaction to Susan McDonald joining the segment?
Konrad and James note the surprise, discuss the dynamic of a punter-led show engaging a seasoned politician, and consider how this affects the debate's tone and fairness.
Gary's Economics: Why Australia's Wealth Is Being Pissed Away
Q: What should listeners do to fix this?
Stage one is understanding that distribution matters; demand explicit action from politicians to tax the very rich and reform wealth and housing policies; stay calm and engage as intelligent political actors.
A candid chat with Tanya Plibersek: Gas, grievance politics & why she still believes in Labor
Q: Are you constantly thinking about how you're going to be clipped out of context?
That's a really important part of thinking about what you're going to say when you do an interview.

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What is Punters Politics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Punters Politics presents accessible, take-no-prisoners political analysis centered on Australia's policy debates, budget battles, and media influence. Episodes routinely dissect housing, taxation, gas policy, and privatization with a blend of sharp critique, practical policy ideas, and jokey banter designed to appeal to everyday voters. A standout trait is the show's willingness to challenge corporate lobbying and media narratives while featuring guest voices from economics, policy think tanks, and journalism, often within a conversational, pub-talk style that mixes data, anecdotes, and pop culture. This combination—policy depth with entertainment and a clear “punters” perspective—is likely to attract listeners who want clear takes on comp... more

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3. Cam Murray
4. Ray Martin
5. Chaz Lichodolo
6. Dr. David Smith
7. Dan Bleakley
8. Topher Field

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