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Socially Democratic

Stephen Donnelly
Labor Party
Labour Party
Liberal Party
Community Organizing
Cost Of Living
Queensland State Election
Donald Trump
Kamala Harris
Australia
One Nation
Dunn Street
Federal Budget
Victoria
Democratic Party
Australian Politics
Melbourne
Climate Change
Morris Blackburn Lawyers
Tasmania
LNP

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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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Dom Ofner
General Secretary of the NSW branch of the ALP
Australian Labor Party (NSW)
Episode: Ep. 356: The NSW Labor Conference with Dom Ofner, NSW ALP General Secretary | Australia's Labor Podcast
Katie Parsons
Senior Democratic consultant; former field organizer for Obama for America
Democratic Party campaigns
Episode: Ep. 354: The U.S. Midterms and Beyond with Katie Parsons | Australia's Labor Podcast
John McTernan
Former Senior Political Advisor to the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair; Director of Communications for Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard
Former UK Labour/Australian leadership communications
Episode: Ep. 352: UK Election Fallout with John McTernan and David Feeney | Australia's Labor Podcast
Greta Carnes
American political campaigner and Relentless co-founder
Relentless, Good Influence (advisor)
Episode: Ep. 348: The Future of Organising with Greta Carnes and Josh Cook | Australia’s Labor Podcast
Josh Cook
President and co-founder of Good Influence
Good Influence
Episode: Ep. 348: The Future of Organising with Greta Carnes and Josh Cook | Australia’s Labor Podcast
John Armitage
Campaign expert and social researcher on political campaigns
Independent researcher / campaign consultant
Episode: Ep. 347: “We’re an Economic Justice Movement” with John Armitage | Australia’s Labor Podcast
Adam Triggs
Economist, co-founder at Mandala
Mandala Economics
Episode: Ep. 345: The Australian Economy with Adam Triggs | Australia’s Labor Podcast
Jessie McCrone
Former deputy chief of staff and former national secretariat organiser for the Australian Labour Party; managing partner at Foster, McCrone, Ratcliffe and Simms
Foster, McCrone, Ratcliffe and Simms
Episode: Ep. 343: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone | 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?

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Stephen Donnelly
Host of Socially Democratic; involved in Dunn Street campaign agency; central figure in show.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 280 ratings
  • Too much vitriol

    Can't listen anymore. At least the show now declares itself as a Labor propaganda outlet.

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    Solowoman07
    Australia20 days ago
  • Please stick to (Australian) Labour Politics…

    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

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    SM0000001
    Australia3 months ago
  • Falsehoods go unchallenged

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

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    jaspcle
    Australia7 months ago
  • Ehh

    These guys seem to have quite a narrow worldview

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Riley_Pod
    Australiaa year 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
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    Fabbz3182
    Australiaa year ago

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Production quality and sponsor integration are generally appreciated, with occasional notes on audio balance.
Some critics feel the show leans heavily toward Labour perspectives and could improve on generalized political coverage.
Listeners value the deep-dive interviews and practical campaign insights.
Guests are seen as knowledgeable and well-connected in the policy/campaign space.
Episodes are often long and thorough with detailed policy discussion.

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#102
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#238
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Ep. 355: AI, Authenticity, and Other Mailbag Questions with Todd Pinkerton and Lissie Ratcliff | Australia's Labor Podcast
Q: Are detailed policies being developed for AI displacement, or is the assumption that new jobs will absorb workers and manage the transition?
Todd argues that the union movement is actively thinking about managing the transition through bargaining, workload protections, and reskilling, while also noting the need for regulatory pace that keeps up with rapid AI development.
Ep. 346: How to Talk About a Global Crisis & Other Mailbag Questions with Todd Pinkerton and Lissie Ratcliff | Australia’s Labor Podcast
Q: What reforms could Labor push to address energy and manufacturing sovereignty?
Policies aimed at boosting domestic energy resilience, manufacturing capability, and reforming capital taxation while closing loopholes could be pursued, especially when public urgency is high and political appetite is favorable.
Ep. 346: How to Talk About a Global Crisis & Other Mailbag Questions with Todd Pinkerton and Lissie Ratcliff | Australia’s Labor Podcast
Q: Are there reforms Labor could push through now more easily than in normal times?
Two clear opportunities: push structural reforms given reduced media clutter and pressure, and seize the moment to advance tax reforms and windfall profits taxation that align with long-term economic sovereignty.
Ep. 346: How to Talk About a Global Crisis & Other Mailbag Questions with Todd Pinkerton and Lissie Ratcliff | Australia’s Labor Podcast
Q: What do we make of Tory leader Angus the Rhodes Scholar coming out and saying that the government ought to be considering supporting the United States in providing Royal Australian Navy ships to assist in the Strait of Hormuz?
This seems like pandering to hardline foreign policy postures and may inflame voters who are wary of entangling Australia in global military commitments; a more grounded approach would focus on domestic energy security and sovereignty.
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.

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What is Socially Democratic about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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