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Socially Democratic

Stephen Donnelly
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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

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Josh Peak
Secretary of the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association
SDA
Episode: Ep. 323: Serving Justice: The Fight for Fair Work at Macca's with Josh Peak
Gary Newman
Filmmaker and documentary director
Episode: Ep. 322: How to Capture a Prime Minister with Filmmaker Gary Newman
Lissie Ratcliff
Former Chief of Staff to Daniel Andrews, now managing partner at FMRS Advisory
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Episode: Ep. 319: The Mailbag Episode with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton
Chris Hipkins
41st Prime Minister of New Zealand
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Episode: Ep. 318: Leading the Comeback with 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand, Chris Hipkins
Benita Kolovos
Victoria's state correspondent for The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: Ep. 316: Benita Explains it All
Sarah Witty
Recent Member of Parliament representing Melbourne, formerly CEO of the NAPI Collective
Labor Party
Episode: Ep. 315: The Green-Slayer with Sarah Witty
John McTernan
Former Communications Director for Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Julia Gillard
Episode: Ep. 314: Right Notes, Wrong Order with John McTernan
Jacinta Allan
49th Premier of Victoria
Victorian Government
Episode: Ep. 312: Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan - Today’s Debate is Tomorrow’s No-Brainer
Chris Bowen
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy
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Episode: Ep. 309: Climate Ambition with Chris Bowen

Host

Stephen Donnelly
Host of Socially Democratic and founder of Dunn Street, a campaign agency focused on organizing grassroots political change.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 266 ratings
  • Ehh

    These guys seem to have quite a narrow worldview

    Apple Podcasts
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    Riley_Pod
    Australia3 months ago
  • Pro-Israel drivel

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Fabbz3182
    Australia4 months ago
  • Lissie Ratcliff chat

    Thanks for the great chat with Lissie and for her preparedness to give us a look behind the curtain which was illuminating.

    Also a belated thanks for her (& others) work during an extremely difficult period.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MickC1962
    Australia5 months ago
  • Despicable, out of touch Centrists

    Despicable out of touch centrists with no moral compass, real world experience or understanding of average Australians & their material needs, DO NOT WATCH THIS GARBAGE

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pete_woofa
    Australia5 months ago
  • Good episode - and here is why the governor acted as she did:

    Criticism of Governor Barbara Baker’s decision not to immediately grant a dissolution of parliament in early 2024 overlooks the deliberate constitutional design of vice-regal power in Tasmania. The Governor’s role is not to act as a rubber stamp for political convenience, but to safeguard the integrity of the parliamentary system. In this case, the request for dissolution arose from a breakdown in party cohesion, not from a loss of confidence in the House of Assembly as a whole. A Premier’s inab... more

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    HobartRE
    Australia5 months ago

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Ep. 324: The Mailbag Episode with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton
Q: What are the three biggest threats to labor winning a fourth term?
Labor should stay focused on service delivery and continue to connect with voters to maintain their winning formula.
Ep. 324: The Mailbag Episode with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton
Q: To you, Todd, do we need to have a vibrant, robust, large membership in order to have electoral success?
While large memberships may help, it is more important to have a broad supportive base that can mobilize during election times.
Ep. 323: Serving Justice: The Fight for Fair Work at Macca's with Josh Peak
Q: What is the purpose of the Workplace Protection Orders Bill recently passed in South Australia?
The legislation aims to give workplaces the ability to ban individuals who threaten or harass staff, ultimately to ensure the safety of retail workers against repeat offenders of violence and abuse.
Ep. 323: Serving Justice: The Fight for Fair Work at Macca's with Josh Peak
Q: What has been the relationship between the SDA and its members working at McDonald's?
The SDA has organized fast food workers since the introduction of fast food in Australia in the 1970s, negotiating agreements and ensuring rights for workers; however, relations have deteriorated, particularly around workers' rights in the past decade.
Ep. 319: The Mailbag Episode with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton
Q: What can the Commonwealth government learn from Victoria's Treaty with its First Peoples?
Victoria's Treaty process demonstrates the importance of listening to First Peoples and recognizes historical injustices, offering a model for other states.

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Engaging with contemporary political issues, this podcast explores the dynamics shaping the political landscape both in Australia and globally. Each episode features insightful discussions with guests who are experts in their fields, providing various perspectives on critical topics such as social justice, labor rights, climate change, and electoral strategies. The focus on center-left values presents a platform for progressive voices, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and grassroots activism in political campaigns. The podcast offers not just current affairs analyses but also deep dives into historic and contemporary political movements, making it particularly valuable to listeners who are politically active or seeking to ... more

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