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The Tally Room

Ben Raue
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Prabowo Subianto
Joko Widodo
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Ganjar Pranowo
Anies Baswedan
Southeast Asia
PDIP
Tasmania
Queensland Local Elections
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Liberal National Party
India
Liberal Party
Redistribution Process
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East Timor

The Tally Room is a podcast covering Australian elections, hosted by Ben Raue.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes158Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Ben was joined by Sarah Cameron from Griffith University, to discuss the results of the 2025 Australian Election Study, including Peter Dutton's unpopularity, foreign policy, voter dealignment, and how the vote splits by gender, generation and whethe... more

Ben was joined by Michael Evangelidis from GovConnex to discuss the factions of the Liberal Party of Australia - how fluid they are, how they work from the branch level to federal and state party rooms, and how the factions have changed in recent yea... more

Ben was joined by Frank Bongiorno and Chris Monnox to discuss the history of Australia's federal parliament being expanded, in 1949 and 1984. We discuss the motivations for these changes, the positions taken by the parties and why it happened when it... more

Ben was joined by Matt Dennien from the Brisbane Times to discuss the Queensland state redistribution, specifically the first round of submissions. The conversation focuses on the Labor and LNP submissions, and also run through some of the other publ... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Cameron
Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Griffith University and Chief Investigator of the 2025 Australian election study.
Griffith University
Episode: 158 - The 2025 Australian Election Study
Michael Evangelidis
Former advisor to Liberal Ministers, head of customer success at GovConnex
GovConnex
Episode: 157 - The Liberal factions
Frank Bongiorno
Historian at the Australian National University and future Director of the Centre of Public Ideas at the University of Canberra
Australian National University, future University of Canberra
Episode: 156 - History of a bigger parliament
Matt Dennien
Reporter covering state politics for the Brisbane Times.
Brisbane Times
Episode: 155 - Queensland's state redistribution
Chris Monnox
Historian of Australian elections with experience in Hare Clark and the ACT.
Episode: 154 - Tasmania votes for another hung parliament
Kevin Bonham
Tasmanian Staphylogist and expert in electoral analysis.
Episode: 154 - Tasmania votes for another hung parliament
Mike Lester
Tasmanian political scientist and former political journalist
Episode: 152 - Who will fill the Lambie vacuum?
William Bowe
Political analyst from Poll Bludger
Poll Bludger
Episode: 148 - A record-breaking election
Jill Sheppard
Senior lecturer in politics at the Australian National University
Australian National University
Episode: 146 - The dropping major party vote

Host

Ben Raue
Host specializing in Australian electoral systems and politics, providing detailed analyses of electoral results and voter behavior.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • The tally room

    I love this show. Interesting and learned but not stuffy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pinlincon
    Australia6 months ago
  • Great

    Really enjoy this meaty, in-depth look view. Thank you Ben for your work for us all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zaphes
    Australia2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Really enjoy this no frills podcast about all things Australian elections, voting, seats, and psephology. Ben is a great host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sblambo68
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great political podcast - must listen for political campaigners

    Depth of analysis not found anywhere else. You’ll learn a lot from Ben’s electoral know-how - subscribe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess Kendall
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great host, guests and topics

    Unrivaled for insightful, pod-form auspol/election matters discussion and dissection. A great listen, always learning!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samtheboffin
    Australia5 years ago

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The content is described as informative and professional, appealing particularly to those with political interests or careers.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and deep analysis provided in each episode, finding value in the expertise shared by both hosts and guests.
Some feedback suggests that although the perspectives lean left, the analytical quality of the content remains strong and engaging for listeners with varied political views.

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#56
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#209
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152 - Who will fill the Lambie vacuum?
Q: Do you think Labour has a pathway to form a majority government?
It's unlikely, especially as they would need a considerable swing in their favor to achieve that.
152 - Who will fill the Lambie vacuum?
Q: What challenges do you think the Tasmanian National Party faces in this election?
They face significant hurdles as they’ve not won seats in decades and are perceived as a fragmented party without a strong history.
150 - Bradfield was a draw, for a moment there
Q: How do you judge which ballots to challenge further?
Adelaide explained it's a case-by-case judgment based on prior knowledge of discrepancies and the nature of the ballots.
150 - Bradfield was a draw, for a moment there
Q: What were you looking for when you were scrutineering?
KJ and their team focused on ensuring that all votes were sorted correctly and challenged any discrepancies that could affect the count.
150 - Bradfield was a draw, for a moment there
Q: How did you find yourself working as a scrutineer for Zoe Daniel's campaign?
KJ had previously been involved in the campaign's field operations and offered to scrutineer during the recount.

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Focused on Australian elections, this podcast offers deep insights into the political landscape, with a particular emphasis on voting mechanics, electoral systems, and the shifting dynamics among political parties. Episodes examine recent and upcoming elections, analyzing factors such as candidate strategies, voter behavior, and the impact of independents and minor parties in the electoral process. The discussions often feature expert guests from academia and politics, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of Australia's political environment. The podcast uniquely blends detailed electoral analysis with timely commentary on the implications of election outcomes and partisanship trends.

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The Tally Room launched 7 years ago and published 158 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Sarah Cameron
2. Michael Evangelidis
3. Frank Bongiorno
4. Matt Dennien
5. Chris Monnox
6. Kevin Bonham
7. Mike Lester
8. William Bowe

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