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Socially Democratic

Stephen Donnelly
Federal Budget
Cost Of Living
Economic Reform
International Women's Day
Mariana Dam Disaster
BHP Billiton
Labour Party
Women's Rights
Gender Equity
Liberal Party
Dunkley By-Election
Australian Economy
Renewables
Housing Affordability
Swiftfox
Morris Blackburn Lawyers
Family Violence Leave
Journalism
Tasmanian Election
Australian Politics

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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Todd Pinkerton, Campaign Director for Unions NSW, and Lissie Ratcliff, Managing Partner at FMRS Advisory and fmr Chief of Staff to Premier Daniel Andrews, are back this month to answer your burning mailbag questions.

This episode of Socially Democra... more

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Happy long weekend, Social Democrats!

In this episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen sits down with economist Adam Triggs, a Partner at Mandala and Non-Resident Fellow at The Brookings Institution and ANU.

They discuss the issues that are top-of-m... more

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This week on Australia's favourite Labor politics and campaigns podcast:

🎉 Congratulations to Premier Peter Malinauskas, the entire SA Labor campaign, and the people of South Australia!

🧩 Matt, Hannah, and Stephen analyse the party's historic win... more

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In this episode of Socially Democratic:

📊 Another landslide Labor victory in South Australia for Peter Malinauskas. What can the rest of us learn from it?

🗞️ Rumours of a leadership challenge in Victoria. The news in Victoria is rife with specula... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Triggs
Economist, co-founder at Mandala
Mandala Economics
Episode: Ep. 345: The Australian Economy with Adam Triggs | Australia’s Labor Podcast
Melissa Donnelly
National Secretary of the CPSU
CPSU
Episode: Ep. 342: Retrospective on International Women’s Day 2026 – What’s Actually Changed?
Hannah MacLeod
Executive director for the Macal Institute of South Australia; former campaigner
Macal Institute of South Australia
Episode: Ep. 339 South Australia Election Weekly Recap - 8 Days to Go with Hannah MacLeod and Matt Clemow | Australia’s Labor Podcast
John McTernan
Former Director for Communications for Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Julia Gillard
Episode: Ep. 333: How Long will Keir Starmer Last? with John Mcternan
Lissie Ratcliff
Former Chief of Staff to Premier Daniel Andrews, managing partner at FMRS advisory
FMRS advisory
Episode: Ep. 332: The Mailbag Episode with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton
Todd Pinkerton
Director for Campaigns and Strategy at Union's New South Wales
Union's New South Wales
Episode: Ep. 332: The Mailbag Episode with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton
Zahra Amanpour
Born in Tehran during the Iranian Revolution, a social entrepreneur, and human rights advocate for women's rights and democratic freedom in Iran.
Episode: Ep. 331: Courage Under Fire: Iran’s Tipping Point with Zahra Amanpour
Harriet Shing
Minister for Suburban Rail Loop, Housing and Building Development, and Victoria and Precincts
Victorian Government
Episode: Ep. 329: State Politics Year in Review 2025 with Minister Harriet Shing
Sean Kelly
Former press secretary for Prime Ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard, political writer and commentator, author of 'The Game: A Portrait of Scott Morrison'.
Episode: Ep. 326: What Does Labor Believe In? with Sean Kelly

Host

Stephen Donnelly
Host of Socially Democratic, with background in campaign strategy and political analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings
  • Falsehoods go unchallenged

    So just to make it clear socially democratic don’t believe a genocide is being committed against Palestinians.

    Apple Podcasts
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    jaspcle
    Australia4 months ago
  • Ehh

    These guys seem to have quite a narrow worldview

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Riley_Pod
    Australia7 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
    Australia8 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
    Australia9 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
    Australia9 months ago

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Some listeners feel the show leans toward Labour perspectives, at times echoing party viewpoints.
Guests and topics regularly address unions, governance, and international politics, offering practical insights for political professionals.
Listeners praise high-quality interviews and host facilitation, though a few cite sound design or pacing issues.
Thoughtful, in-depth analysis of Australian politics and campaign strategy.

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Ep. 340: Social Cohesion, Working Conditions, and Other Mailbag Questions with Todd Pinkerton and Lissie Ratcliff | Australia’s Labor Podcast
Q: Paul (different) asked about the UK's social cohesion concerns and how Australian policy should respond to global debates about foreign influences in domestic politics.
The hosts push back on static foreign policy framing, emphasizing evolving civic institutions, shared values, and the need for government storytelling that binds diverse communities rather than sharpening cultural divides.
Ep. 340: Social Cohesion, Working Conditions, and Other Mailbag Questions with Todd Pinkerton and Lissie Ratcliff | Australia’s Labor Podcast
Q: CB Paul asked about the ACTU campaign for five weeks of annual leave and its realism.
The panel agrees the idea has legs as a tangible policy with broad appeal, especially if framed around productivity gains and worker well-being, and notes political risk if proposed by the Liberals.
Ep. 340: Social Cohesion, Working Conditions, and Other Mailbag Questions with Todd Pinkerton and Lissie Ratcliff | Australia’s Labor Podcast
Q: Jim asked if investing in five weeks of annual leave is realistic and how it would affect productivity and the economy.
They discuss the National Employment Standards and evidence of unpaid overtime, arguing that additional leave could reduce burnout and turnover, with broader benefits to productivity if framed as a broad reform to improve workers' lives.
Ep. 340: Social Cohesion, Working Conditions, and Other Mailbag Questions with Todd Pinkerton and Lissie Ratcliff | Australia’s Labor Podcast
Q: Andrew asked whether the Liberal coalition will learn from the Liberal Party review or simply repeat past mistakes.
The guests suggest the review contains sensible recommendations and should be read broadly within the party, and that genuine learning requires moving beyond surface critiques and embracing structural reforms and accountability.
Ep. 336: Is This Labor’s “Now or Never” Moment? with Emma Dawson
Q: Is this a now or never moment for this particular government?
It's a now moment for big reforms with a significant parliamentary majority to create real change.

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2. Melissa Donnelly
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5. Lissie Ratcliff
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7. Zahra Amanpour
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