The Board of Peace and the Business of War
In this episode, we examine Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” and what it means for Gaza, Palestine, Israel and the future of international law. Promoted as a reconstruction and peacekeeping pl...
27 Helmi 20min
Liberal Party reboot: Same message, same mistakes?
In this episode, we examine the new Shadow Cabinet and ask whether the Liberal Party’s latest leadership change represents genuine renewal or simply a rebranding of the same conservative messaging tha...
19 Helmi 39min
Dire straits: Can Taylor stop the Liberal Party collapse?
Today on New Politics, we explore the escalating crisis inside the Liberal Party following the leadership elevation of Angus Taylor and ask whether the Coalition can recover from its devastating 2025 ...
13 Helmi 31min
When a war criminal comes to town
This today’s episode of the New Politics podcast, we explore the political firestorm surrounding Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Sydney and why it became a nationwide flashpoint over Gaza, f...
11 Helmi 19min
Thought Crimes and Punishment
In this episode, we examine Australia’s newly passed anti-hate speech laws and ask when protecting communities crosses the line into criminalising dissent. Rushed through parliament after the Bondi te...
5 Helmi 28min
America’s greatest threat: The United States
In this episode, we examine growing global concern over the United States as political instability and erratic leadership under President Donald Trump increasingly undermine the post-1945 internationa...
29 Tammi 32min
The Long-Read Essay: When dissent becomes a crime
In this long-read episode, we revisit Australia’s anti-Semitism report from July 2025 and the growing politics of fear surrounding protest, free speech, and criticisms of Israel. As new federal anti-h...
22 Tammi 25min
The Long-Read Essay: American Fascism and Trump Unmasked
Donald Trump’s second presidency has exposed the United States’ rapid slide into authoritarianism, with chaos, corruption and unchecked executive power now defining American politics. In this long-rea...
15 Tammi 19min
