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Socially Democratic Home of the Socially Democratic Podcast - your favourite weekly centre-left politics and culture podcast hosted by Stephen Donnelly, founder of Dunn Street.

Each week Stephen and guests breakdown the issues shaping Australia and the rest of the world and

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by Democratic consultant Katie Parsons for our annual ...
20/12/2024

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by Democratic consultant Katie Parsons for our annual International Politics Year in Review.

From the slew of elections across the world, including those in the UK, US, and across Europe, to the big moments in political activism and unrest, like the recent coup in South Korea, Kate joins the show to help unpack the year that was 2024.

We hope you have a Merry Christmas, a safe holiday season, and a great new year.

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On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, Davi...
12/12/2024

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney.

It’s our final Feeney Files for the year - A Very Feeney Christmas Special.

David chats about the recent Syrian uprising, which saw the end of the 50+ year reign of the Assad regime, and will have ripple effects across the middle east and throughout global geopolitics.

Then we wrap up our favourite moments in auspol this year, and muse on what’s to come in 2025.

Thank you to all our listeners and patreons for your ongoing support. It’s people like you that make the show possible.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Dunn Street: https://linktr.ee/dunn_street

As is custom every time we do our Federal Year in Review, our friends Josh and Anika share their MVP's for the year acro...
06/12/2024

As is custom every time we do our Federal Year in Review, our friends Josh and Anika share their MVP's for the year across the social democratic space.

Here are their nominees for 2024.

Listen to the full Federal Year in Review for 2024 here: https://shorturl.at/f7ky3

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by  Josh Burns and Anika Wells. To kick off the festiv...
05/12/2024

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by Josh Burns and Anika Wells.

To kick off the festive month of December, we are resuming our tradition, with Josh and Anika returning to the show to unpack the year that was .

From ending Stage 3 Tax Cuts and the ongoing cost of living crisis, the various incidents in parliament, Australia’s success at the Olympics, and Trump’s impact on Aussie politics, the pair cover a lot of ground before wrapping up with their expectations for 2025.

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Our   for Creators is here! And it's been another big year for Socially Democratic. With many new listeners and follower...
04/12/2024

Our for Creators is here! And it's been another big year for Socially Democratic.

With many new listeners and followers, we're chuffed with the engagement we have received on Spotify in 2024.

Thanks to everyone who listened, followed, commented, and shared our podcast this year.

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, Davi...
28/11/2024

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney.

It is a belated episode so there is a lot to catch up on!

From the US presidential and Queensland state elections, gossip from both federal and Victorian state politics, the Melbourne Mayoral race, to the rumours of a February Federal Election, it’s a jam packed episode of the Feeney Files.

Got a question for David? Join patreon and get them in before our Xmas special. Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/45bc4wub

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Get to know our latest guest, David Kitching, a little better as we get closer to the Irish General Election. Catch the ...
24/11/2024

Get to know our latest guest, David Kitching, a little better as we get closer to the Irish General Election.

Catch the latest episode of Socially Democratic on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/dunn_street

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On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by Managing Director at Bassline Strategy, David Kitch...
22/11/2024

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by Managing Director at Bassline Strategy, David Kitching.

David is back, calling in from Dublin to give us the state of the race in Ireland before voters in the Irish Republic head to the polls next Friday.

He also discussed why Sinn Féin’s vote has collapsed in the published polls, how immigration and the cost of living are shaping the debate and can Ivana Bacik and Labour increase their representation in the Oireachteas.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Dunn Street. https://linktr.ee/dunn_street

Well, the US election is over and so is our series covering it. Big thanks to Ross and Katie for joining us over the mon...
14/11/2024

Well, the US election is over and so is our series covering it. Big thanks to Ross and Katie for joining us over the month to share their insights and analysis on what was a wild campaign.

We're taking a little hiatus this week and will be beck with a new episode of Socially Democratic next Friday.

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by Democratic consultant Katie Parsons and co-founder ...
09/11/2024

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by Democratic consultant Katie Parsons and co-founder of Run For Something Ross Morales Rocketto.

Kate and Ross for our final installment of our 2024 Presidential Election series, unpacking the disappointing results from Nov 5th. What went wrong? What went right? And where do progressives go from here?

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08/11/2024

You're probably wondering...

"We just had a historical election! Where is the latest Socially Democratic episode?!"

It's on its way, we promise. Stephen has been on the ground in Michigan, canvassing for the Harris/Walz campaign and now that the dust has settled, has started getting the script for our review episode ready.

We'll be tapping early tomorrow morning with Ross and Katie and have a new episode out very soon.

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by Democratic consultant Katie Parsons and co-founder ...
31/10/2024

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by Democratic consultant Katie Parsons and co-founder of Run For Something Ross Morales Rocketto.

With less than a week until E-Day, Katie and Ross return to unpack all the latest news in the race for the White House including Trump’s N**i Rally at Madison Square Garden and WaPo’s first non-endorsement in decades.

Kate and Ross also give us the inside baseball on how the swing states are shaping up and share their final reflections before the big day.

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And that's a wrap on our QLD State Election 2024 series. While the results didn't go our way, it has been so much fun co...
31/10/2024

And that's a wrap on our QLD State Election 2024 series. While the results didn't go our way, it has been so much fun covering the campaign with our panel.

We'd like to thank Jackie and Evan for joining us for the past month, sharing their time and insights into .

Stay tuned as we continue our series with Katie and Ross. Catch all new episodes of Socially Democratic on Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/80fI5

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by former Queensland Treasurer, Jackie Trad, and forme...
30/10/2024

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by former Queensland Treasurer, Jackie Trad, and former QLD Labor Campaign Director, Evan Moorhead.

Jackie and Evan are back for the finale in our Queensland Election series for 2024, unpacking the disappointing results from Saturday night, discussing the fault lines between metro and regional Queensland, criteria to vanquish the Greens, federal implications, and where to now for QLD Labor.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Dunn Street: https://link.chtbl.com/xk7wziV4

200K!!! Woo-hoo!It's very exciting to reach this milestone as we continue to grow our podcast and the community around i...
28/10/2024

200K!!! Woo-hoo!

It's very exciting to reach this milestone as we continue to grow our podcast and the community around it.

Thank you to our listeners who support us by listening every Friday, sharing the show with their networks, or by contributing to our Patreon.

Here is to 200K more!!

It's E-Day in QLD! Before you go vote and get your democracy sausage, go check out the latest episode of Socially Democr...
25/10/2024

It's E-Day in QLD!

Before you go vote and get your democracy sausage, go check out the latest episode of Socially Democratic - you can listen while you wait in line!

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/dunn_street

If you're in QLD, find your nearest polling booth here: https://fmpb.elections.qld.gov.au/?EventID=632

Good Luck, QLDLabor!

Socially Democratic wishes Premier Steven Miles, QLD Labor, and all the campaigners and volunteers the best of luck of w...
25/10/2024

Socially Democratic wishes Premier Steven Miles, QLD Labor, and all the campaigners and volunteers the best of luck of week for the election on Saturday.

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by Democratic consultant Katie Parsons and co-founder ...
25/10/2024

On this week's episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen was joined by Democratic consultant Katie Parsons and co-founder of Run For Something Ross Morales Rocketto.

Kate and Ross are back to unpack that week that was in the US election campaign.

With only 2 weeks till polls close, , they’ll cover Trump’s brief stunt at Maccas, VP Harris’s appearance on Fox News, and the tight polling numbers that’s got some of us biting our fingernails.

Plus we do a deep dive on the battleground states of Michigan and Wisconsin.

For those listeners based in the United States, go volunteer here: https://events.democrats.org/?utm_source=go_footer

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Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Dunn Street: https://link.chtbl.com/xk7wziV4

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