
A podcast aimed at delving into Australian politics and policy with a focus on environment, wealth inequality and foreign policy. We try to answer the question why can't they (the government) just solve big issues with simple solutions
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

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So often things seem frustrating when obvious solutions just aren’t done. This podcast is a brilliant antidote to those frustrations because it airs them explicitly, then digs into what’s actually behind the problem.
The format is dialogue with a younger ALP member who channels your frustrations and asks the questions you yell at the TV. Then the answers are grounded in shared frustration, but also relentless pragmatism & a touch of optimism.
Often, it turns out that things actually are being ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #48 |
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Why Can't They Just... launched a year ago and published 25 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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