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Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while e... more

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Tom is joined by former federal MP and current boss of the Green Institute, Max Chandler-Mather! First the One Nation cartoon controversy, and the state of all that. Next, the shocking attack on Indi MP Helen Haines and the range of reactions. () Fin... more

In this bonus episode, Tom is joined by Amy Goodman and Tia Lessin, star and co-director respectively of Steal This Story, Please!

“Taking on politicians, CEOs and riot police, Amy Goodman has reported some of the most urgent and underreported stor... more

First, WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John on leave after distressing allegations against him and suggestions of party knowledge.

Then, Tom is joined by Research and Intelligence Principal at Redbridge Group, Alex Fein! What is qualitative research ... more

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Kitty Carra, the long-time Director of the Queensland Greens, to discuss her time in the role before her imminent retirement from the position. How many circuses did she run... more

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Recent Guests

Max Chandler-Mather
Former federal Greens MP and executive director of the Green Institute
Green Institute
Episode: 248: Helen Haines & Praxis ft. Max Chandler-Mather
Amy Goodman
Journalist and host of Democracy Now!
Democracy Now!
Episode: Amy Goodman from Democracy Now! & co-director Tia Lessin talk Steal This Story, Please!
Tia Lessin
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker and co-director of Steal This Story, Please!
Episode: Amy Goodman from Democracy Now! & co-director Tia Lessin talk Steal This Story, Please!
Alex Fein
Research and Intelligence Principal at Redbridge Group
Redbridge Group
Episode: 247: Understanding voters with Alex Fein from Redbridge
Kitty Carra
Director of Queensland Greens
Queensland Greens
Episode: Excerpt: Exit Interview with Kitty Carra, Director of Qld Greens
Adam Pulford
Victorian Greens candidate for Brunswick
Greens (Victoria)
Episode: 246: A Greens Grocer? ft. Adam Pulford, Brunswick Greens candidate
David Shoebridge
Senator, Greens leadership figure
Australian Greens
Episode: 245: Green shoots in the arm ft. David Shoebridge & Steph Hodgins-May
Josh Cullinan
Labor union organizer and RAFFWU advocate
RAFFWU (Retail and Fast Food Workers Union)
Episode: Excerpt: Vic Labor & SDA vs RAFFWU ft. Josh Cullinan
Sarah Schwartz
Co-founder and executive director of the Jewish Council of Australia
Jewish Council of Australia
Episode: 244: The RC on antisemitism & more Macklemore ft. Sarah Schwartz

Hosts

Tom Ballard
Host of Serious Danger; outspoken political commentator with a focus on left politics and Greens strategy; engages in lively debate and interview formats.
Emerald Moon
Co-host and writer/performer with policy/journalism background; provides insider critique and Greens perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 773 ratings
  • Long time listener

    Thanks guys! Love your work! 10 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pixie Beetle
    Australia2 months ago
  • Love the latest ep

    Loving the newer more feminist all woman line up, folks! (But I love you too, Tom!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    This_meg
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great summary about a terrible week of political decisions

    Nice work Emerald & Mandy Nolan - an entertaining way to summarise some very bad decisions from Labor and the coalition. Better is SO possible 👏👏🇵🇸🍉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kerri Gold Coast
    Australia2 months ago
  • One of the bestest

    One of the best podcasts with discussion of the big issues in an educated, humane, left-wing (yes, actually left wing and not progressive) way! Definitely orth the subscription …

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artebu
    Australia5 months ago
  • Latest ep

    Sophie McNeill was an excellent guest, very knowledgeable and passionate- have her again please :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ICG2025
    Australia6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Honest, savvy discussion on Greens strategy and climate policy.
Entertaining yet rigorous political commentary that cuts through spin.
Great range of guests from activists to journalists, with practical campaigning tips.
Riveting left-wing critique with sharp guests and grounded analysis.

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#30
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Apple Podcasts
#104
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#249
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

248: Helen Haines & Praxis ft. Max Chandler-Mather
Q: What is this policy about?
He describes a publicly owned supermarket chain that would acquire 200 Coles and Woolworths stores, build more than 400 additional stores, and aim to offer discounts on essentials and lower prices overall.
248: Helen Haines & Praxis ft. Max Chandler-Mather
Q: Why do you need to buy up existing Coles and Woolworth supermarkets to do this?
Chandler-Mather says acquiring existing stores would help break the supermarkets' market power, while a large public chain could compete at scale and push grocery prices down.
Amy Goodman from Democracy Now! & co-director Tia Lessin talk Steal This Story, Please!
Q: Can you talk a little bit about, I guess, being an activist journalist, an advocate journalist, a journalist with a hostile relationship to power and what that kind of looks like on the ground as a working journalist?
Goodman says press freedom protects the public's right to know. She recounts reporting on the East Timor massacre and criticizes journalists who trade truth for access to powerful officials.
Amy Goodman from Democracy Now! & co-director Tia Lessin talk Steal This Story, Please!
Q: Why did you want to make this film about the wonderful Amy Goodman? And why did you think it was important to make it now in this current political moment?
Lessin says the filmmakers wanted to focus on journalism as a moral practice and public service amid attacks on the media, and to show how Goodman built an audience-supported independent news model.
247: Understanding voters with Alex Fein from Redbridge
Q: How do you see the role of polling in shaping political debate and party strategy?
Fein describes polling as a critical check on assumptions when done well, but warns that badly executed polls can mislead; the key is understanding the difference between surface-level responses and deeper, 90-minute qualitative insights that reveal what truly moves voters.

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A sharp left-leaning current affairs show that centers on Australian politics with a strong focus on Greens strategy, housing, climate justice, and media dynamics. It frequently features Greens candidates, activist organizers, journalists, and policy advocates who challenge mainstream narratives, push for grassroots organizing, and interrogate how policy affects everyday people. Notable is the blend of candid humor, rigorous critique, and a willingness to scrutinize both Labor and the Greens, along with guests who bring insider perspectives from activism, journalism, and political campaigning. The format mixes debated topics, live interviews, and practical campaigning insights, making it a useful listen for listeners who want informed comme... more

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