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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 guest host, co-founder of racial justice organisation Democracy In Colour, a community organiser and a recent panellist on SBS Insight’s episode on the rise of One Nation, Neha Madhok! First up, an introduction to Neha and Tom asks h... more

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Chris Warren, union delegate and a convenor of the rank-and-file caucus Democracy For CPSU.

Is reform of the public service union possible, or is it captured from within by... more

Tom is away this week, so we have unlocked a recent favourite bonus episode for Patreon subscribers. We’ll be back with a new episode next week.

Emerald and Tom are joined by Tom’s old Tonightly mate, Aussie comedy legend Greg Larsen!

Why does life... more

Tom is joined by guest host, Greens Senator for South Australia, Barbara Pocock! (6:53) Did Labor actually do something and improve the CGT and negative gearing? How has homelessness gotten so bad? Why have the NDIS cuts slipped under the radar? And ... more

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Recent Guests

Barbara Pocock
Greens Senator for South Australia; spokesperson for Housing and Homelessness, Finance, and related portfolios
Greens Party
Episode: 225: Budget Losers 2026 ft. Senator Barbara Pocock
Max Chandler-Mather
Greens politician, former member and activist, executive leader of the Green Institute
Australian Greens / Green Institute
Episode: 224: Live in Brisbane ft. Max Chandler-Mather & Tully from Tight Knit
Tully Cotter
Member of Tight Knit, Brisbane-based community development project
Tight Knit
Episode: 224: Live in Brisbane ft. Max Chandler-Mather & Tully from Tight Knit
Ellen Sandell
Leader of the Victorian Greens
Greens Victoria
Episode: 223: Ellen Sandell on the the state of Victoria
Sophie McNeill
Former ABC journalist, WA Greens MLC, gas expert
Greens WA
Episode: 222: Having a gas ft. Sophie McNeill
Nick Feik
Writer and commentator, investigative journalist
Nick Feik Substack
Episode: 221: How media talks war & Angus Taylor’s tirade ft. Nick Feik
Mehreen Faruqi
Senator, Greens deputy leader and acting Greens leader during the episode
Australian Greens
Episode: 220: Senator Mehreen Faruqi talks war, racism & Ben Roberts-Smith
Zack Schofield
Climate activist, Rising Tide organizer
Rising Tide
Episode: 219: Zack Schofield from Rising Tide on how to stop coal & war
Rachel Withers
Journalist and writer for Crikey, co-host of Spin Cycle on RRR
Crikey; RRR / Spin Cycle
Episode: 218: War-flation, rate rises & CGT discounts ft. Rachel Withers

Hosts

Tom Ballard
Host of Serious Danger
Emerald Moon
Co-host of Serious Danger, journalist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 757 ratings
  • Latest ep

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ICG2025
    Australiaa month ago
  • Dose of sanity

    This pod is in my top 5 for providing top quality chat and most importantly cutting through the BS with cold hard facts. Thanks for saving what’s left of my sanity 💚💚🤞

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beckstar752
    Australia2 months ago
  • Yay another great podcast

    Took me a bit to find this one, but glad i did! What a wonderfully educated bunch of discussions with these two absolute legends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacew65
    Australia3 months ago
  • Brilliant and vital

    The most humane and incisive commentary on our society and its polity, politics, policies.

    Also entertainingly presented but not in a gratuitous way.

    Tom Ballard for PM!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatronOfParkville
    Australia6 months ago
  • What Australia needs

    Live your work ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jupiter’s 100th moon
    Australia6 months ago

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The show is described as humane, incisive, and essential for left-leaning Australians.
Guests and hosts are seen as knowledgeable and entertaining, with strong momentum for civic participation.

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#73
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#193
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224: Live in Brisbane ft. Max Chandler-Mather & Tully from Tight Knit
Q: What is the strategy behind the Green Institute and this new form of economic populism?
Max describes the Green Institute as a vehicle for long-term movement-building, capacity and policy development, and research that helps connect civil society with radical economic ideas. He argues for universalist, democratic socialism-style populism that centers working people and builds a broad coalition against corporate power.
224: Live in Brisbane ft. Max Chandler-Mather & Tully from Tight Knit
Q: Tell us about Tight Knit and how you got involved.
Tully explains Tight Knit as a Brisbane-based project that translates council debates into accessible video content and community engagement, with a focus on making local governance understandable and participatory. Max comments on Tight Knit's role in highlighting process and empowering young people to engage with city issues.
222: Having a gas ft. Sophie McNeill
Q: What role did Sophie McNeill play at the Woodside AGM and in the gas inquiry?
Sophie McNeill spoke at the Woodside AGM and contributed to the broader gas inquiry by holding major players to account, asking tough questions, and amplifying climate and human-rights concerns within industry discussions, thereby bridging journalism, advocacy, and policy work.
222: Having a gas ft. Sophie McNeill
Q: What is the Greens' stance on the 25% gas export tax, and how would it fund the transition?
The Greens advocate for at least a 25% gas export tax, ideally higher, to capture windfall profits, fund climate damage repair, and finance regional economic transitions away from LNG dependence. The goal is not to prop up ongoing fossil fuel use but to force the industry to pay its fair share and to use that revenue to accelerate a just transition.
222: Having a gas ft. Sophie McNeill
Q: Can you explain how the gas industry influences WA politics and government policy?
The industry is deeply embedded in the state's political economy, with massive lobbying, sponsorship of institutions and symbols, and a political culture that often places industry interests at the center of decision-making. This means policy proposals like a gas export tax face entrenched resistance from both industry and allied political actors, while Greens MPs push for accountability and a transition funding mechanism.

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This show consistently centers left-leaning Australian politics with a focus on policy, activism, and Greens-related issues. Episodes routinely dissect budget measures, housing affordability, and climate policy, often contrasting government framing with Greens critique. Guests range from Greens MPs and climate activists to investigative journalists and independents, providing practical strategy for grassroots organizing, messaging, and movement-building. The tone blends rigorous analysis with activist urgency, frequent live Q&A, and calls to action, which tends to attract listeners who want deep dives into policy, civics, and progressive politics with a dose of sharp humor.

Noteworthy strengths include a clear activist perspective, analysi... more

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