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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, Albo dodges the gas tax question with a masterclass in political deflection, Channel 7 runs cover for fossil fuel interests, and the lobbyist war chest smashes through $96,000. We break down the propaganda playbook, expose corporate media ... more

This week, we expose the real scam behind NDIS fraud that nobody's talking about. While YouTubers rack up millions of views chasing dodgy providers and the media runs endless clickbait about disability rorts, we break down why privatization is the ac... more

This week, we unpack the 26 cent fuel excise cut that's supposed to save you money at the pump while the government quietly hands over $10 billion a year in petrol subsidies to Gina and her mining mates. We break down why this three month discount co... more

This week, we unpack ASIO's new secret detention powers that let them jail you without a warrant, without telling anyone, and without you being able to say a word about it. Both major parties waved it through while punters were distracted by $3 diese... more

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Recent Guests

Patrick (Streets and Scars of City Past)
Guest discussing transport policy and public perception
Streets and Scars of City Past
Episode: ASIO Can Now Secretly Jail You, Japan Demands Free Gas & The Nanny State Comes For E-Bikes
Pauline Hanson
Senator (guest in political maneuver segment)
One Nation
Episode: ASIO Can Now Secretly Jail You, Japan Demands Free Gas & The Nanny State Comes For E-Bikes
Kirsten Drysdale
Punter Kirsten Drysdale on the captain's chair for a segment
Punters Politics
Episode: Albo's Secret Windfall Tax Plan, The Blame Game on Petrol Prices & Our Canberra Lobbyist Revealed
Tanya Plibersek
Prominent Australian politician and member of the Labor Party
Australian Labor Party
Episode: A candid chat with Tanya Plibersek: Gas, grievance politics & why she still believes in Labor
Tim Roberts
Representative of the New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties, a civil liberties organization
New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties
Episode: Why Hate Speech Laws Won't Stop Violence, My Instagram Pile-On & The Sticky Bandits Strike Again
Glynn Greensmith
Expert in mass shootings and journalism
Episode: Mass Shootings & Media: The One Thing Media Does That Makes Us Less Safe
Ed Husic
Labor politician and former Minister of Science and Industry
Labor Party
Episode: The TikTok Awards Dystopia, Labor MP ADMITS the Gas scam & Pauline's Wagyu Hypocrisy
Nicolette Boele
Independent politician with a background in finance and clean energy
Episode: The TikTok Awards Dystopia, Labor MP ADMITS the Gas scam & Pauline's Wagyu Hypocrisy
Helen Haynes
Independent politician from Indi, Victoria
Independent Politician
Episode: I Bought Access to Politicians, Media Ignored It & We Raised $75K to Crash Canberra’s Lobby Game

Hosts

Konrad
Co-host of Punters Politics
James
Co-host of Punters Politics

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • No mention of genocide

    No mention of genocide in Gaza, the host isn’t concerned with geopolitics of settler colonialism.

    Apple Podcasts
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    1tRains
    Australiaa month ago
  • Entertaining but also educational. Be aware this content will makr you even more frustrated with the already wealthy elite!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Rick.H
    2 months ago
  • Giving it to oligarchs

    Thank you Punter of the punters

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HammerOz
    Australia6 months ago
  • Punter D

    Punter D needs to be a regular on this show, fantastic insight.

    Apple Podcasts
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    DannyBGood1!
    Australia8 months ago
  • I mean yeah there's plenty of space for this generally. Pretty weird and big jarring-shift-in-tone energy to have discussion of political and business scams/practices and then ads for fucken menu log. It touches my cringe ceiling so cheers but no thanks.

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    aTomgoboom
    8 months ago

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Some reviews mention too much lighthearted banter but still value substance.
Listeners appreciate the clarity and honesty in discussing complex issues.
Engaging, accessible political banter with strong policy takes.

Chart Rankings

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

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#36
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#47
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#81
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Apple Podcasts
#6
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Apple Podcasts
#13
Australia/News
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#35
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
A candid chat with Tanya Plibersek: Gas, grievance politics & why she still believes in Labor
Q: How do you do that if you have to go through a corporate media machine that is incentivized to misrepresent?
You just have to accept that sometimes, things won't go your way when you do a media interview.
The TikTok Awards Dystopia, Labor MP ADMITS the Gas scam & Pauline's Wagyu Hypocrisy
Q: What were you talking about that might have bumped you to the front of the queue to get on the Punters Politics Podcast?
The guest mentioned it's other people getting to pay less money for our guests than we do, and the punters are missing out and the multinationals are winning.
Is Net Zero Just an Accounting Scam? Albo's Corruption Report Card & Cosplay Canavan's Question Dodge
Q: What would it cost Australia to drop the Net Zero target?
The cost of dropping Net Zero would be the benefit of avoiding the costs associated with getting to Net Zero.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Punters Politics

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

Punters Politics focuses on making Australian politics accessible to everyday listeners, blending sharp policy critique with humor and banter. Episodes cover wealth and housing, government spending, lobbying, media influence, and regulatory policy, often featuring economists, politicians, and civil-liberties experts. A notable edge is the candid, no-nonsense style that blends data-driven arguments with pub-talk camaraderie, making complex issues approachable for a broad audience while courting engaged, issue-focused listeners.

The show frequently examines how policy, money, and media intersect to shape public life, and it often invites listeners to think critically about accountability, transparency, and reform. Its unique mix of rigorous ... more

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