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The Party Line Podcast

Victorian Socialists
Palestine
Australia
One Nation
Pauline Hanson
Iran
Labor Party
Israel
Capitalism
Gaza
Climate Change
Gambling Industry
NDIS
Education
Venezuela
Socialist Party
Liberal Party
United States
Victoria, Australia
Pilbara Strike
Donald Trump

This is a podcast by members of the Socialist Party in Naarm (Melbourne). We hope to bring a radical perspective to a podcast landscape dominated by insipid liberalism (looking at you, The Daily). The pod will come out weekly, and aims to breakdown news and current events from a socialist point of view. While a lot of what’s going on in the world is fairly bleak, The Party Line will try and highli... more

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Latest Episodes

Episode 67 - The Party Line on how the RBA is screwing us

Big news week in the headlines: AI being evil and hacking medicare, more on raunch culture, Barnaby Joyce hanging out with Nazis, and anti-fascism in Northern Ireland.

Our first key story is... more

Episode 66 - The Party Line on Labor’s immigration capitulation to One Nation 

This ep is about Labor doing Labor things - adopting One Nation talking points on immigration. But first we check out the news, looking at KKK support for Pauline Hanson,... more

Episode 65 - The Party Line on the truth about 9/11 (and Macklemore)

It’s been 25 years since the attacks on the twin towers, and the wars that ensued. So in light of that we decided to start this ep by discussing Macklemore’s stance for Palestine a... more

Episode 64 - The Party Line on Fascism and the Climate Crisis

This week Omar is interstate, so we replaced him with the Victorian Socialists communication officer James Plested, who is an expert on both Germany and the climate crisis. 

In Germany, ... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Dite
Richmond candidate; involved in Co-Health campaign
Richmond Socialist/VS
Episode: The Party Line on how the RBA is screwing us
Annabel Brett
Host on Mix FM for debrief segment
Mix FM
Episode: The Party Line on how the RBA is screwing us
Ben O'Shea
Host on The Nightly in Perth
The Nightly
Episode: The Party Line on how the RBA is screwing us
James Plested
Communications officer for Victorian Socialists
Victorian Socialists
Episode: The Party Line on Fascism and the Climate Crisis
Michael Dulaney
Award-winning journalist and author of Sentinels
Author, Sentinels
Episode: The Party Line on how factory farming caused bird flu ft Michael Dulaney
Kath Larkin
candidate for Northcote
Victorian Socialists
Episode: The Party Line on Socialists Vs One Nation in Victoria
Corey Oakley
secretary of Victorian Socialists
Victorian Socialists
Episode: The Party Line on Socialists Vs One Nation in Victoria
Brendan Laws
candidate for Nidri (Ben Carroll's seat)
Victorian Socialists
Episode: The Party Line on Socialists Vs One Nation in Victoria
Jazz Duff
candidate for Footscray
Victorian Socialists
Episode: The Party Line on Socialists Vs One Nation in Victoria

Hosts

Jordan
Host of The Party Line Podcast; involved in editorial discussions and on-air activism; affiliated with The Party Line Podcast and Socialist Party (Australia)
Anneke
Host of The Party Line Podcast; long-running contributor with ties to The Party Line Podcast
Omar
Host of The Party Line Podcast; central on-air contributor across multiple episodes

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 446 ratings
  • Get involved!

    Really accessible and engaging podcast that couldn’t be more relevant and important with where the world is at right now.

    Have learnt so much from listening and look forward to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jordforrest
    Australia2 months ago
  • A Great Podcast

    Knowledgeable Australian socialists talking about national and international events.

    Helps one see through all the ambiguous nonsense our politicians serve us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hellyeahgirlfriend!
    Australia6 months ago
  • Excellent pod!

    Kind, intelligent, funny humans shining light on the most important issues of our times with sharp analysis. The Party Line wins

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shaggy Wombat
    Australia8 months ago
  • This podcast is actually good

    It’s a really good pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bullflan
    Australia8 months ago
  • 🥰

    Podcast Addict
    5
    aTomgoboom
    8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the accessible yet sharp left critique and clarity on organizing strategy.
Many value the combination of historical context with current events.
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The show is praised for turning complex political topics into actionable activism.

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The Party Line on how factory farming caused bird flu ft Michael Dulaney
Q: Could you talk about the impacts of inequality on people and the ways diseases interact with that?
The discussion covers Valley Fever and trench fever as examples where housing, occupation, and poverty shape disease exposure and outcomes, showing that vulnerable groups—including the homeless and racial minorities—bear a disproportionate burden, which underscores the need for addressing social determinants to prevent disease.
The Party Line on how factory farming caused bird flu ft Michael Dulaney
Q: Can you tell us a bit about why you wrote the book?
The guest shares that writing began in the context of ecological crises, climate anxiety from events like the Black Summer Bushfires, and the COVID-19 pandemic, culminating in a political lens on how capitalism and environmental exploitation drive disease spillover and how activism and solidarity are essential responses.
The Party Line on how factory farming caused bird flu ft Michael Dulaney
Q: Could you tell us a bit about this bird flu that we're seeing across the world and the virus itself and its potential impacts?
The guest explains that the current strain, H5N1, has shifted in 2021 to spread across many bird species and even several mammals, leading to mass mortalities in wildlife and concerns about transmission to humans; the discussion emphasizes how the virus spreads through poultry systems and how isolation of borders does not prevent animal movement, highlighting the need for broader ecological and agricultural reforms.
The Party Line on Fascism and the Climate Crisis
Q: What drives the rise of the far right in Europe according to the guests?
The discussion attributes it to a combination of economic inequality, austerity, liberal policymaking, and nationalist scapegoating, with an emphasis on how liberal centrism has neglected working-class concerns and allowed fascist movements to gain ground.
The Party Line on Mamdani, Rudd and anti-protest laws
Q: How do mass protests like the seven-million-strong demonstration influence strategy for future action, according to the hosts and guest?
They acknowledge their immediate political impact and the potential for lasting change, but emphasize the need to organize, build networks, and develop durable institutions to sustain momentum beyond a single mass event.

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What is The Party Line Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-left, issue-driven program that analyzes national and global politics through a socialist lens. Episodes consistently critique mainstream politics, labor struggles, imperialism, and media narratives while highlighting grassroots organizing, worker power, and solidarity campaigns. Notable tends include detailed examinations of local campaigns, anti-racism organizing, Palestine solidarity, Indigenous rights, and anti-war activism, all paired with practical calls to action such as door-knocking, fundraisers, and community mobilization. A standout is the willingness to mix sharp critique with historical context and to foreground voices from activist circles, unions, and socialist movements, making it a potential match for listeners seeki... more

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Recent guests on The Party Line Podcast include:

1. Chris Dite
2. Annabel Brett
3. Ben O'Shea
4. James Plested
5. Michael Dulaney
6. Kath Larkin
7. Corey Oakley
8. Brendan Laws

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