
A new 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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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Janaline and William delve into the ramifications of the US attack on Venezuela. They consider the legality of the strike, the political and diplomatic consequences, and how Australia could respond. Janaline answers the question "Why can't the govern... more
Janaline and William delve into Labor's Future Made in Australia policy and explore its implications for Australia's future economic prosperity.
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Callum and Janaline go through the draft environmental law reform that the Labor Government recently passed through the House of Representatives, and is hoping to pass the Senate in the final sitting of Parliament in 2025. The episode is a bit longer... more
In which Callum and Janaline discuss why the federal Labor government is not implementing more ambitious reform to the regulation of gambling and gambling advertising. Spoiler alert - we think they are being lame.
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Callum and Janaline talk about economic inequality and what governments can do to address it.
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Please leave a comment, particularly if you have your own "Why can't they just..." question, or email us at whycanttheyjust@gmail.... more
Callum and Janaline discuss immigration, racism, what it means to be Australian, and Why Can't They Just eliminate racism?
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Please leave a comment, particularly if you have your own "Why can't they just..." question, or email us at why... more
In this episode, Callum and Janaline discuss why Australia might need to increase defence spending, what are the real strategic threats to Australia and will we actually get any subs under AUKUS?
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This episode is about the reform of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. Janaline and William discuss the politics of environmental law reform and the key reforms that are needed to stop the biodiversity crisis while... more
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