27 APR 2024

19 APR 2024 · After a large and unsettling week Denise reaches out to SpinProof regulars Noely Neate and Cheryl Kernot where they talk about the dreadful events of the week at Bondi Junction and at a Church in Sydney's south west. They speak about the underfunding of vital services such as mental health care - particularly when funding seems so available for defence. They also spend some time on the media's role in these events - and the focus social media has attracted. A wide ranging conversation which is worth listening to. 

12 APR 2024 · This week Denise speaks with author and journalist - Lech Blaine.  They discuss his latest Quarterly Essay - Bad Cop - about Opposition leader Peter Dutton.  Lech tells us not to underestimate his prupose and drive - and makes the point that while 'governing from Opposition' would mean that Peter Dutton doesn't achieve his long held ambition of becoming PM he can still have great impact.  They also speak about Peter Dutton's style and tactics suiting the times with the global rise of the populist politician and a media fuelled by conflict and clickbait.  A good conversation which is well worth a listen. 

19 MAR 2024

8 MAR 2024 · This Friday Denise catches up with SpinProof regulars - Noely Neate & Cheryl Kernot. As always, they cover a lot of ground from the Dunkley byelection & the tactics used - to the emerging policy plans including super for housing. They speak about the ABC, its role in our democracy & the need for fact checking. Noely shares an update on QLD poltics & Cheryl speaks about her recent trip to Vietnam - making the interesting observation that they refer to the American War - not the Vietnam War. Another worthwhile listen #auspol

1 MAR 2024 · This week Denise speaks with journalist, Rachel Withers from The Politics. They discuss the Australian news media landscape and its impact on our democracy, the Dunkley by-election, the super election year both here in Australia and overseas, Scott Morrison's leaving Parliament and wrap the issues and events of the #auspol week. Well worth a listen.

13 FEB 2024 · This week, Denise speaks with the CEO of The Climate Council - Amanda McKenzie. In a wide ranging conversation they highlight the good news happening in the climate and renewables space - there is a lot! They are also realistic about the many challenges in this sector. The overall message from Amanda and Denise - we all have a role to play to move towards the climate and renewables policy settings we need. Well worth a listen.

9 FEB 2024 · This week on the SpinProof live podcast, Denise speaks with journalist Nick Feik about his recent 8 month investigation into institutional child sexual abuse in Tasmania & their recent state-wide inquiry into these decades long issues. Even though the findings of the inquiry were highly disturbing - the many issues raised are still inexplicably occurring today. Every Australian should know about this. Content warning.

2 FEB 2024 · Former Courier Mail journalist and Twitter/X regular, Paul Syvret joins the first SpinProof live podcast for 2024 where they wrap the https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/auspol week including a discussion on QLD State politics, stage 3 tax cuts, the media's performance this week, neo-nazis in Artarmon, the state of global democracy & more.

15 DEC 2023