
Socially Democratic is your weekly centre-left politics and campaign podcast hosted by Stephen Donnelly, founder of Dunn Street - a campaign agency bringing change by organising from the ground up. Each Friday, Stephen and guests breakdown the issues shaping Australia and the rest of the world and the social democrats leading them. Follow on Instagram at @dunn.street Facebook at @dunnstreetaustral... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 360 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Socially Democratic is back with the July Mailbag, and we're here to answer your questions on AI regulation, nationalising critical infrastructure, and whether Victorians should be nervous about the state election.
Host Stephen Donnelly is joined by... more
Socially Democratic goes live at the New South Wales Labor State Conference Fringe for a special episode recorded in front of a live audience at Sydney Town Hall.
Host Stephen Donnelly is joined by regular guest and Unions NSW Director of Campaigns ... more
Apologies to our listeners for the technical difficulties this week.
Socially Democratic heads to Victorian Trades Hall for a special episode with two of the most important figures in the Victorian trade union movement.
Luke Hilakari, Secretary of... more
This episode of Socially Democratic covers a massive month in Australian politics: One Nation's rise, Pauline at the National Press Club, and a Victorian Labor leadership non-challenge that fizzled before it started.
David Feeney is back on the Feen... more
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Can't listen anymore. At least the show now declares itself as a Labor propaganda outlet.
I’m very dissapointed with Episode 343: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone. In an approx 10 minute rant starting at the approx 50 minute mark David Feeney says among other things “have bleached for international law of all of its meaning and power by talking about a fake genocide claim in Gaza, by talking about a fake famine in Gaza” and “let's not forget that all of those who manufactured these absurd and oversized claims against Israel can themselves take a small bow for having killed it” and “... more
So just to make it clear socially democratic don’t believe a genocide is being committed against Palestinians.
These guys seem to have quite a narrow worldview
Nothing progressive or “socially democratic” about these morally-bankrupt, milquetoast careerists defending Israeli genocide and looking for a safe Labor seat to be parchuted into.
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A weekly centre-left politics and campaigns show that breaks down current policy debates, electoral strategy, and global political developments through the lens of social democracy. It features detailed discussions with campaign practitioners, policy researchers, and political insiders, with a strong emphasis on messaging, policy storytelling, and practical campaign takeaways for progressives. Notable strengths include long-form, thoughtful interviews that unpack complex issues, a clear focus on Labor-aligned perspectives, and a willingness to critique and contextualize policy and politics beyond surface-level punditry. The show often weaves in real-world campaign experiences, unions, and the mechanics of Australian public policy, making it... more
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Recent guests on Socially Democratic include:
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2. Katie Parsons
3. John McTernan
4. Greta Carnes
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