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Home of the Socially Democratic Podcast - your favourite weekly centre-left politics and culture podcast hosted by Stephen Donnelly, founder of Dunn Street.
Jess Wilson ousts Brad Battin as leader of the Victorian Liberals. What's in store for her?
LISTEN NOW to Ep. 324: The Mailbag Episode linktr.ee/sociallydemocr…#auspolo#victoriai#liberalsl#leadershipi#NSWS#unionsn#partymembershipi#ALPL#JessWilsono#statepoliticsc#climatechangege
LISTEN NOW to Ep. 324: The Mailbag Episode linktr.ee/sociallydemocr…#auspolo#victoriai#liberalsl#leadershipi#NSWS#unionsn#partymembershipi#ALPL#JessWilsono#statepoliticsc#climatechangege
November 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Jess Wilson ousts Brad Battin as leader of the Victorian Liberals. What's in store for her?
LISTEN NOW to Ep. 324: The Mailbag Episode linktr.ee/sociallydemocr…#auspolo#victoriai#liberalsl#leadershipi#NSWS#unionsn#partymembershipi#ALPL#JessWilsono#statepoliticsc#climatechangege
LISTEN NOW to Ep. 324: The Mailbag Episode linktr.ee/sociallydemocr…#auspolo#victoriai#liberalsl#leadershipi#NSWS#unionsn#partymembershipi#ALPL#JessWilsono#statepoliticsc#climatechangege
LISTEN NOW to Ep. 324: The Mailbag Episode with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton: linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
This week, they answer Patreon questions.
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#auspol #vicpol #NSW #ALP #JessWilson
This week, they answer Patreon questions.
If you would like to join our Patreon, you can do that here: patreon.com/SociallyDemo...
#auspol #vicpol #NSW #ALP #JessWilson
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
LISTEN NOW to Ep. 324: The Mailbag Episode with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton: linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
This week, they answer Patreon questions.
If you would like to join our Patreon, you can do that here: patreon.com/SociallyDemo...
#auspol #vicpol #NSW #ALP #JessWilson
This week, they answer Patreon questions.
If you would like to join our Patreon, you can do that here: patreon.com/SociallyDemo...
#auspol #vicpol #NSW #ALP #JessWilson
The Transport Workers’ Union wins a landmark case against Qantas. Where to from here?
Hear the whole conversation in Episode 313: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone.
Listen: tr.ee/GZWZvT
#TWU #TransportWorkersUnion #Qantas #AlanJoyce #MauriceBlackburn #Organising
Hear the whole conversation in Episode 313: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone.
Listen: tr.ee/GZWZvT
#TWU #TransportWorkersUnion #Qantas #AlanJoyce #MauriceBlackburn #Organising
September 2, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The Transport Workers’ Union wins a landmark case against Qantas. Where to from here?
Hear the whole conversation in Episode 313: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone.
Listen: tr.ee/GZWZvT
#TWU #TransportWorkersUnion #Qantas #AlanJoyce #MauriceBlackburn #Organising
Hear the whole conversation in Episode 313: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone.
Listen: tr.ee/GZWZvT
#TWU #TransportWorkersUnion #Qantas #AlanJoyce #MauriceBlackburn #Organising
Tomorrow! Our in-depth conversation with Victorian Premiere Jacinta Allan. The episode is live right now for Patreon members, and out 22/8 for everyone else.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Tomorrow! Our in-depth conversation with Victorian Premiere Jacinta Allan. The episode is live right now for Patreon members, and out 22/8 for everyone else.
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Subscribe to Socially Democratic wherever you get your podcasts: sociallydemocratic.buzzsprout.com
Ep. 309: Climate Ambition with Chris Bowen is out now!
In this episode, he speaks about how climate change is far from being a niche concern of inner city elites.
Hear the whole conversation here: lnkd.in/gNXfxQ4c
In this episode, he speaks about how climate change is far from being a niche concern of inner city elites.
Hear the whole conversation here: lnkd.in/gNXfxQ4c
August 1, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Ep. 309: Climate Ambition with Chris Bowen is out now!
In this episode, he speaks about how climate change is far from being a niche concern of inner city elites.
Hear the whole conversation here: lnkd.in/gNXfxQ4c
In this episode, he speaks about how climate change is far from being a niche concern of inner city elites.
Hear the whole conversation here: lnkd.in/gNXfxQ4c
Ep. 309: Climate Ambition with Chris Bowen is Out Now
Federal Labor Minister Chris Bowen wants Australia to be on the frontlines of the fight against climate change.
And he’s in a hurry.
Listen here: sociallydemocratic.buzzsprout.com
#climatechange #renewableenergy #gas #coal #offshorewind
Federal Labor Minister Chris Bowen wants Australia to be on the frontlines of the fight against climate change.
And he’s in a hurry.
Listen here: sociallydemocratic.buzzsprout.com
#climatechange #renewableenergy #gas #coal #offshorewind
August 1, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Ep. 309: Climate Ambition with Chris Bowen is Out Now
Federal Labor Minister Chris Bowen wants Australia to be on the frontlines of the fight against climate change.
And he’s in a hurry.
Listen here: sociallydemocratic.buzzsprout.com
#climatechange #renewableenergy #gas #coal #offshorewind
Federal Labor Minister Chris Bowen wants Australia to be on the frontlines of the fight against climate change.
And he’s in a hurry.
Listen here: sociallydemocratic.buzzsprout.com
#climatechange #renewableenergy #gas #coal #offshorewind
🍻The Socially Democratic Podcast - LIVE!
7pm, 29 May @ The Toff in Melbourne
Celebrate Labor’s landslide election victory with Stephen Donnelly and expert guests Jessie McCrone, David Feeney, Benita Kolovos, Reed Fleming.
Book Your Tickets Here: shorturl.at/UrBfV
7pm, 29 May @ The Toff in Melbourne
Celebrate Labor’s landslide election victory with Stephen Donnelly and expert guests Jessie McCrone, David Feeney, Benita Kolovos, Reed Fleming.
Book Your Tickets Here: shorturl.at/UrBfV
May 14, 2025 at 4:40 AM
🍻The Socially Democratic Podcast - LIVE!
7pm, 29 May @ The Toff in Melbourne
Celebrate Labor’s landslide election victory with Stephen Donnelly and expert guests Jessie McCrone, David Feeney, Benita Kolovos, Reed Fleming.
Book Your Tickets Here: shorturl.at/UrBfV
7pm, 29 May @ The Toff in Melbourne
Celebrate Labor’s landslide election victory with Stephen Donnelly and expert guests Jessie McCrone, David Feeney, Benita Kolovos, Reed Fleming.
Book Your Tickets Here: shorturl.at/UrBfV
Ep. 296: Labor Nation - Election Night Recap is out now!
Stephen Donnelly, Jessie McCrone, and David Feeney are back to throw high-fives, and unpack the landslide victory that no one predicted.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
#auspol #federalelection #labor #Albanese
Stephen Donnelly, Jessie McCrone, and David Feeney are back to throw high-fives, and unpack the landslide victory that no one predicted.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
#auspol #federalelection #labor #Albanese
May 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Ep. 296: Labor Nation - Election Night Recap is out now!
Stephen Donnelly, Jessie McCrone, and David Feeney are back to throw high-fives, and unpack the landslide victory that no one predicted.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
#auspol #federalelection #labor #Albanese
Stephen Donnelly, Jessie McCrone, and David Feeney are back to throw high-fives, and unpack the landslide victory that no one predicted.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
#auspol #federalelection #labor #Albanese
Week 3 was a big week for the federal election, with both major parties officially launching their campaigns.
@StiofanDonnelly
is joined by Jessie McCrone,
David Feeney, and
@benitakolovos.bsky.social
for a deep dive into the media coverage and more. linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
@StiofanDonnelly
is joined by Jessie McCrone,
David Feeney, and
@benitakolovos.bsky.social
for a deep dive into the media coverage and more. linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
April 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Week 3 was a big week for the federal election, with both major parties officially launching their campaigns.
@StiofanDonnelly
is joined by Jessie McCrone,
David Feeney, and
@benitakolovos.bsky.social
for a deep dive into the media coverage and more. linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
@StiofanDonnelly
is joined by Jessie McCrone,
David Feeney, and
@benitakolovos.bsky.social
for a deep dive into the media coverage and more. linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
Don't miss our Election Countdown 2025 series.
Former ALP nat'l organiser Jessie McCrone and former ALP campaign directer David Feeney join Stephen Donnelly to give insights based on experience, from people who don't beat around the bush.
Week 3 is out this Friday: linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
Former ALP nat'l organiser Jessie McCrone and former ALP campaign directer David Feeney join Stephen Donnelly to give insights based on experience, from people who don't beat around the bush.
Week 3 is out this Friday: linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
April 15, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Don't miss our Election Countdown 2025 series.
Former ALP nat'l organiser Jessie McCrone and former ALP campaign directer David Feeney join Stephen Donnelly to give insights based on experience, from people who don't beat around the bush.
Week 3 is out this Friday: linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
Former ALP nat'l organiser Jessie McCrone and former ALP campaign directer David Feeney join Stephen Donnelly to give insights based on experience, from people who don't beat around the bush.
Week 3 is out this Friday: linktr.ee/sociallydemo...
This week @StiofanDonnelly is joined by Rapha Manajem to discuss his gig at the upcoming Melbourne Comedy Festival! Plus, awkward encounters with our nation’s most treasured Labor leaders.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#melbcomedyfest #podcast #auspol
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#melbcomedyfest #podcast #auspol
March 21, 2025 at 3:45 AM
This week @StiofanDonnelly is joined by Rapha Manajem to discuss his gig at the upcoming Melbourne Comedy Festival! Plus, awkward encounters with our nation’s most treasured Labor leaders.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#melbcomedyfest #podcast #auspol
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#melbcomedyfest #podcast #auspol
“Utterly disgraceful…The United States is behaving like a bandit.”
This week, Stephen Donnelly and former federal MP, David Feeney, answer your questions about the new American regime and how it might impact Australian federal politics.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
This week, Stephen Donnelly and former federal MP, David Feeney, answer your questions about the new American regime and how it might impact Australian federal politics.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
March 3, 2025 at 3:15 AM
“Utterly disgraceful…The United States is behaving like a bandit.”
This week, Stephen Donnelly and former federal MP, David Feeney, answer your questions about the new American regime and how it might impact Australian federal politics.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
This week, Stephen Donnelly and former federal MP, David Feeney, answer your questions about the new American regime and how it might impact Australian federal politics.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
This week @StiofanDonnelly is joined by campaign data and messaging expert James Booth to discuss campaign analytics and messaging in both the U.S. Presidential Race and the upcoming Australian Federal Election. .
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
February 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
This week @StiofanDonnelly is joined by campaign data and messaging expert James Booth to discuss campaign analytics and messaging in both the U.S. Presidential Race and the upcoming Australian Federal Election. .
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
This week @StiofanDonnelly is joined by John Armitage, director of Qdos Research, to discuss the Werribee by-election and why it matters for Labor.
Listen to the full episode #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#Werribeebyelection #LaborParty#JacintaAllan #MelbourneWest #LiberalParty
Listen to the full episode #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#Werribeebyelection #LaborParty#JacintaAllan #MelbourneWest #LiberalParty
February 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This week @StiofanDonnelly is joined by John Armitage, director of Qdos Research, to discuss the Werribee by-election and why it matters for Labor.
Listen to the full episode #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#Werribeebyelection #LaborParty#JacintaAllan #MelbourneWest #LiberalParty
Listen to the full episode #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#Werribeebyelection #LaborParty#JacintaAllan #MelbourneWest #LiberalParty
This week @stiofandonnelly.bsky.social is joined @Terry Szuplat to discuss his book, Say it Well, a must-read for anyone trying to their own voice in the public sphere.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#TerrySzuplat #BarackObama #InauguralAddress #MarianBudde #publicspeaking
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#TerrySzuplat #BarackObama #InauguralAddress #MarianBudde #publicspeaking
February 4, 2025 at 5:38 AM
This week @stiofandonnelly.bsky.social is joined @Terry Szuplat to discuss his book, Say it Well, a must-read for anyone trying to their own voice in the public sphere.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#TerrySzuplat #BarackObama #InauguralAddress #MarianBudde #publicspeaking
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#TerrySzuplat #BarackObama #InauguralAddress #MarianBudde #publicspeaking
This week @StiofanDonnelly is joined by Tess Farrell for our 2024 Pop Culture Year in Review episode.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #usapolitics #trump #AliAbbasi #AlexGarland #TheApprentice #CivilWar
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #usapolitics #trump #AliAbbasi #AlexGarland #TheApprentice #CivilWar
January 6, 2025 at 12:04 AM
This week @StiofanDonnelly is joined by Tess Farrell for our 2024 Pop Culture Year in Review episode.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #usapolitics #trump #AliAbbasi #AlexGarland #TheApprentice #CivilWar
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #usapolitics #trump #AliAbbasi #AlexGarland #TheApprentice #CivilWar
This week Stephen Donnelly is joined by 270Strategies' Katie Parsons for our International Politics Year in Review for 2024.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #auspol
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #auspol
December 19, 2024 at 10:15 PM
This week Stephen Donnelly is joined by 270Strategies' Katie Parsons for our International Politics Year in Review for 2024.
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #auspol
Listen to #SociallyDemocratic: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #auspol
It’s our final Feeney Files for the year - A Very Feeney Christmas Special.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Dunn Street: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #auspol
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Dunn Street: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #auspol
December 12, 2024 at 11:11 PM
It’s our final Feeney Files for the year - A Very Feeney Christmas Special.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Dunn Street: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #auspol
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Dunn Street: linktr.ee/dunn_street
#sociallydemocratic #dunnstreet #podcast #auspol
"I'd like to thank the early educators who are teaching my children every single day."
Aged Care Minister and Minister for Sport, Anika Wells, joined Socially Democratic for its annual Federal Politics Year in Review episode for 2024.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/H4lcu3YOOls
Aged Care Minister and Minister for Sport, Anika Wells, joined Socially Democratic for its annual Federal Politics Year in Review episode for 2024.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/H4lcu3YOOls
December 12, 2024 at 4:20 AM
"I'd like to thank the early educators who are teaching my children every single day."
Aged Care Minister and Minister for Sport, Anika Wells, joined Socially Democratic for its annual Federal Politics Year in Review episode for 2024.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/H4lcu3YOOls
Aged Care Minister and Minister for Sport, Anika Wells, joined Socially Democratic for its annual Federal Politics Year in Review episode for 2024.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/H4lcu3YOOls
We're back for our annual Federal Year in Review episode with Josh Burns and Anika Wells.
Listen to the full Federal Year in Review for 2024 here: shorturl.at/f7ky3
#sociallydemocratic #podcast #auspolitics #auspol #politics #politicians
Listen to the full Federal Year in Review for 2024 here: shorturl.at/f7ky3
#sociallydemocratic #podcast #auspolitics #auspol #politics #politicians
December 5, 2024 at 11:54 PM
We're back for our annual Federal Year in Review episode with Josh Burns and Anika Wells.
Listen to the full Federal Year in Review for 2024 here: shorturl.at/f7ky3
#sociallydemocratic #podcast #auspolitics #auspol #politics #politicians
Listen to the full Federal Year in Review for 2024 here: shorturl.at/f7ky3
#sociallydemocratic #podcast #auspolitics #auspol #politics #politicians
"Labor's worst-case scenario is having to govern as a minority government with the support of the Teals."
David is back for a new episode of Feeney Files to unpack the Melbourne Mayoral race and the rumours of a February Federal Election.
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David is back for a new episode of Feeney Files to unpack the Melbourne Mayoral race and the rumours of a February Federal Election.
Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: tinyurl.com/45bc4wub
December 4, 2024 at 7:48 AM
"Labor's worst-case scenario is having to govern as a minority government with the support of the Teals."
David is back for a new episode of Feeney Files to unpack the Melbourne Mayoral race and the rumours of a February Federal Election.
Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: tinyurl.com/45bc4wub
David is back for a new episode of Feeney Files to unpack the Melbourne Mayoral race and the rumours of a February Federal Election.
Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: tinyurl.com/45bc4wub
David is back for the latest Feeney Files where he and Stephen catch up on all things #auspol.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Dunn Street: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Dunn Street: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
November 29, 2024 at 6:17 AM
David is back for the latest Feeney Files where he and Stephen catch up on all things #auspol.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Dunn Street: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Dunn Street: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
"Every time there is an issue the present government wants to throw money at it. And the one line that always scared me when I heard it from the Minister for Health was money is not an issue. If money is not an issue there is some other reason, and that is usually structural."
November 28, 2024 at 4:45 AM
"Every time there is an issue the present government wants to throw money at it. And the one line that always scared me when I heard it from the Minister for Health was money is not an issue. If money is not an issue there is some other reason, and that is usually structural."
"The interplay of the economy with people's pocketbook... You do see some similarities with how things are in the US..."
David Kitching calls in from Dublin to give us the state of the race in Ireland before voters head to the polls.
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David Kitching calls in from Dublin to give us the state of the race in Ireland before voters head to the polls.
Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: tinyurl.com/45bc4wub
November 26, 2024 at 7:30 AM
"The interplay of the economy with people's pocketbook... You do see some similarities with how things are in the US..."
David Kitching calls in from Dublin to give us the state of the race in Ireland before voters head to the polls.
Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: tinyurl.com/45bc4wub
David Kitching calls in from Dublin to give us the state of the race in Ireland before voters head to the polls.
Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: tinyurl.com/45bc4wub
**Start a Career in Media Production and Event Organising!**
Dunn Street is looking for a new Producer/Assistant to join our small team in 2025.
Find out more here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/40...
Dunn Street is looking for a new Producer/Assistant to join our small team in 2025.
Find out more here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/40...
November 21, 2024 at 11:21 PM
**Start a Career in Media Production and Event Organising!**
Dunn Street is looking for a new Producer/Assistant to join our small team in 2025.
Find out more here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/40...
Dunn Street is looking for a new Producer/Assistant to join our small team in 2025.
Find out more here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/40...