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Making Sense of Politics
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Podcast where we try to get our heads around what is happening in world of politics, policy, & power. Kate Carruthers & Nancy Georges navigate the often overwhelming world of politics w clarity, curiosity. https://linktr.ee/makingsenseofpolitics
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New Podcast: Navigating Media Literacy in a Partisan World.
Making Sense of Politics Podcast w @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social
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Why Media Literacy is a Crucial Skill We All Need Today - Making Sense of Politics Podcast
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November 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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Surely we are past these stunts in today's world? Why is politics always lagging and childish?!?
People won't stand for it anymore.
Unacceptable!
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The fishmonger’s desperate for attention again…
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Australia doesn’t need another migration ‘debate’. We need leaders brave enough to tackle inequality for all | Giridharan Sivaraman
Australia doesn’t need another migration ‘debate’. We need leaders brave enough to tackle inequality for all | Giridharan Sivaraman
Taking the easy but misleading route of blaming migrants for economic insecurity only serves to stoke the already smouldering fires of racism Racism and economic insecurity can have a close relationship in this country. That is most apparent when Australia finds itself pulled into another so-called “debate” about migration. This is usually sparked by populism or attempts to blame complex issues like housing affordability on our annual migrant intake. Across the country, recent rallies and commentary are blaming migrants for a range of woes, from the cost of living to housing supply. Politicians from various sides made similar claims prior to the last federal election. We’re seeing a rise in far-right parties platformed on anti-immigration rhetoric and racism. This rhetoric feeds on genuine economic concerns but ignores the structural forces driving economic insecurity and undermines the right to dignity, security and equality for all. Continue reading...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Hot off the press!! Latest @makingsensepols.bsky.social podcast episode w @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social
"Navigating Media Literacy in a Partisan World" is up: youtu.be/jD3JgQECEXg + Apple + Spotify
#MediaLiteracy #CriticalThinking #Misinformation #auspol #EducationMatters #InformedCitizen
Navigating Media Literacy in a Partisan World
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October 24, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Women's Health is so so behind where it needs to be! Thanks to high profile women for sharing their horrifying health issues. 'Miranda Hart's Lyme Disease Fight: Doctors Told Her 'Nothing's Wrong'' @kcar.me @nancygeorges.bsky.social
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Miranda Hart's Lyme Disease Fight: Doctors Told Her 'Nothing's Wrong'
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October 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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'Why Media Literacy is Crucial in Today's Society' New Pod: Empire of Influence: The Global Reach of Murdoch Media.
w @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social
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Why Media Literacy is Crucial in Today's Society - Making Sense of Politics
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October 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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80% of Aust'n Media Controlled by Few! New Pod: Empire of Influence: The Global Reach of Murdoch Media.
Making Sense of Politics Pod w @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social
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#auspol #ausmedia
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Did You Know? 80% of Australian Media Controlled by Few! Making Sense of Politics Podcast
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October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Hot off the press!! Latest @makingsensepols.bsky.social
podcast episode w @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social
‘Empire of Influence: The Global Reach of Murdoch Media’. Our deep dive into Aust'n media ownership. Ep youtu.be/UmPRa7e0aD4
#auspol #MediaMatters #News2025 #MurdochEmpire #Journalism
Empire of Influence: The Global Reach of Murdoch Media - Making Sense of Politics Podcast
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October 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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'Why I Only Get My News From TikTok Now' @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social deep dive into media ownership in Australia, Empire of Influence: The Global Reach of Murdoch Media. Full Ep youtu.be/UmPRa7e0aD4
#auspol #MediaMatters #NewsConsumption #MurdochEmpire #news2025
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Why I Only Get My News From TikTok Now - Making Sense of Politics Podcast
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October 15, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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‘Is it Fascism Yet?’
What a great session at Curious’ first year at the Opera House last month.
Host Anna Finder asked insightful thought provoking questions. Masha Gessen and @jasonstanley.bsky.social both bought their family’s history as well as their own experiences to every answer.
October 14, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Government Transparency & Secret Deals + Women's Health:
Making Sense of Politics Podcast w @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social
Full ep youtu.be/BxwjSDiKJNE apple: apple.co/4krATDe spotify bit.ly/4kvS6et

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Why Women's Hormonal Health Matters: Especially After 35 : Making Sense of Politics Podcast
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October 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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'They Only Opposed Robo Debt Because It Was the Other Party!' What do you think? Govt Transparency & Secret Deals.
Making Sense of Politics Podcast w @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social
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They Only Opposed Robo Debt Because It Was the Other Party!
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October 2, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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An amazing inspirational angel has her wings. I hope she's whispering in a lot of ears to bring real climate change and respect of all animals, plants and our beautiful earth. Rest in Peace Jane Goodall. Thank you for your enormous heart and brain. 🦋
nancygeorges.bsky.social Nancy Georges 🇦🇺 @nancygeorges.bsky.social · Oct 1
The world is a little darker today. Rest in Peace & Power Jane Goodall. Thank You for your infinite courage, wisdom, humanity & respect. You have changed generations of people & your legacy will continue your amazing life’s work.
♥️🩷💜🩵💙💚💛🧡💗❤️
October 2, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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A good day to consider donating to Wikipedia gizmodo.com/elon-musks-w...
Elon Musk's Wikipedia Competitor Is Going to Be a Disaster
Remember when Grok praised Adolf Hitler?
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October 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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While climate criminal @albomp.bsky.social continues to approve planet killing fossil fuel projects.

#FossilFuel induced #ClimateChange #Auspol
Graph ocean temperatures
October 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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crikey.com.au
Giving other countries access to our critical minerals runs all sorts of risks. Giving America control would be far worse, writes Bernard Keane.
Handing Trump a stake in Australian mining companies would be a disaster — and may be illegal as well
www.crikey.com.au
October 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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100% @brz0001.bsky.social !!!
brz0001.bsky.social Brz0001 @brz0001.bsky.social · Sep 25
If we move to elect more independents, who stack up as reliable and sensible, we will cause the sort of changes we, the people, want rather than changes government would prefer us to want.
September 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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"Was Taylor Swift too big of a star for the Super Bowl?"

Tell me what you imagine the "of" is doing in this headline.
Thank you,Sydney Morning Herald.
#boomerpedant
September 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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The sensational world of political hypocrisy! This video reveals how some parties oppose government actions not out of principle, but merely to stand against their rivals. Discussion around the controversial Robo-Debt scheme exposes the troubling truth 🧵 @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social #auspol
September 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Witness the stark reality that many are facing around the world while billionaires continue to amass wealth. With families in Australia struggling to afford education for their children, individuals in America grappling with preventable health crises 🧵 @kcar.me @nancygeorges.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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wired.com
The Signal Foundation president recalls where she was when she heard Trump cabinet officials had added a journalist to a highly sensitive group chat. www.wired.com/story/the-bi...
How Signal’s Meredith Whittaker Remembers SignalGate: ‘No Fucking Way’
The Signal Foundation president recalls where she was when she heard Trump cabinet officials had added a journalist to a highly sensitive group chat.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Government Trying to Hide Robo-Debt Details from the Public! New Podcast: Government Transparency and Secret Deals.
Making Sense of Politics Podcast w @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social
Full ep youtu.be/BxwjSDiKJNE apple apple.co/4krATDe spotify bit.ly/4kvS6et
#auspol #mspau #ausvotes #auspolhq
September 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Even more support to save the ANU School of Music.
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Don’t stop the music: Jimmy Barnes signs on to save ANU school
A group of 35 musicians have called on the ANU to halt proposed changes to the School of Music saying it will rob musicians of future professional careers.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Government Trying to Hide Robo-Debt Details from the Public! New Podcast: Government Transparency and Secret Deals.
Making Sense of Politics Podcast w @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social
Full episode youtu.be/BxwjSDiKJNE apple apple.co/4krATDe spotify bit.ly/4kvS6et
#auspol #mspau #RoboDebt
September 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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pkowen.bsky.social
Lady Gaga is a pro. It may not always be to my taste - but she's GOOD. (and a lot IS to my taste, particularly the ballads)

No gimmicks, no pitch correction - just technical vocal prowess, dynamics and emotion, accompanied simply including herself on piano.

Respect.

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"Vanish Into You" - Lady Gaga (LIVE on The Late Show)
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September 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM