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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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Did the Socially Democratic hiatus week leave you feeling politically deprived?

Not to worry. Stephen, Jessie, and David are back with a full episode covering all the major (and some minor) stories in politics for the month of September. 

Here’s wh... more

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On August 31st, March for Australia spilled across the streets and into the headlines. 

But who organised it? And if not the neo-Nazis of Australia’s far-right National Socialist Network (NSN), then why did their notorious leader Thomas Sewell take ... more

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When Sarah Witty de-throned Adam Bandt as the Member for Melbourne, it came as a surprise to many - none more than Adam Bandt.

“He wouldn’t have been surprised if he was out talking to people like I was,” said Sarah. “There was a definite swing.”

T... more

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💰In June, Keir Starmer’s Labour government proposed significant cuts to disability benefits for the UK's most vulnerable citizens. 

🟢 With his party holding a clear majority in Parliament,  there should have been no issue getting it done.

💥 But ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Jacinta Allan
49th Premier of Victoria
Victorian Government
Episode: Ep. 312: Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan - Today’s Debate is Tomorrow’s No-Brainer
Katie Parsons
Former organizer and experienced Democratic campaign strategist
Episode: Ep. 311: U.S.A. Check-in with Katie Parsons
Chris Bowen
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Labor
Episode: Ep. 309: Climate Ambition with Chris Bowen
Lissie Ratcliff
Former Chief of Staff to Premier Daniel Andrews, managing partner at FMRS Advisory
FMRS Advisory
Episode: Ep. 307: “Build the Case, Stick it Out” with Lissie Ratcliff
Dean Winter
Opposition leader for the Tasmanian Parliamentary Labour Party
Tasmanian Labour Party
Episode: Ep. 306: The Man Who Would Be Premier
Colleen Dulle
Vatican reporter and associate editor at America Magazine, also host of Inside the Vatican.
America Magazine
Episode: Ep. 305: Progress and Politics in the Catholic Church
Ashlyn Horton
President of the National Union of Students
National Union of Students
Episode: Ep. 303: State of the Student Union with Ashlyn Horton
Jessie McCrone
Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Daniel Andrews and Managing Partner at Foster McCrone
Foster McCrone
Episode: Ep. 301: Final Election Recap - Victoria

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 264 ratings
  • Ehh

    These guys seem to have quite a narrow worldview

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Riley_Pod
    Australiaa month 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
    Australia2 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
    Australia3 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
    Australia3 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HobartRE
    Australia3 months ago

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Ep. 315: The Green-Slayer with Sarah Witty
Q: What were you doing before you entered into politics?
I was employed as the CEO of the NAPI Collective, an organization redistributing donated goods to families in crisis.
Ep. 314: Right Notes, Wrong Order with John McTernan
Q: How would you judge Labour's progress so far in modernizing the NHS?
Labour has made significant progress, halving waiting times and settling pay disputes, but the pace may not be fast enough for some due to long-standing issues inherited from previous governments.
Ep. 314: Right Notes, Wrong Order with John McTernan
Q: What has led immigration to become such a heated topic in the UK at this time?
The UK's geographical circumstances and failure of government competence to manage the flow of asylum seekers effectively have turned immigration into a charged issue.
Ep. 309: Climate Ambition with Chris Bowen
Q: How are we going to hit 82% renewable energy by 2030?
Bowen provides insights into the progress made and the challenges faced in achieving the 2030 renewable energy target.
Ep. 309: Climate Ambition with Chris Bowen
Q: Can we talk about gas market review?
Bowen discusses the supply issues in the gas market and the need for a holistic review of the gas code of conduct.

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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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7. Colleen Dulle
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