Podcasts by Unrepresentative Swill

No Vote from 2023-10-20T10:00

With the unfortunate news from the weekend about the outcome of the voice referendum, Nic and Rob discuss what this means for Australia going forward. Plus, with new conflict breaking out in Gaz...

International Assassination? from 2023-10-06T10:00:07

Canada has claimed that the Indian government are responsible for the murder of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjaron Canadian, on Canadian soil. What does this mean for India's standin...

Stalemate in Ukraine from 2023-09-29T09:00:37

With things looking dicey for the Yes campaign, is there anything they can do to salvage a good result? Plus, Ukraine's summer offensive hasn't made the progress Ukranians were hoping fo...

Rise of Ramaswamy from 2023-09-09T14:12:08

Former unknown Vivek Ramaswamy has shot into 3rd place in the Republican primary polls. Is he a serious contender should Trump suddenly lose support? Plus, is outrage against rental prices in Au...

Sad Little Men from 2023-08-25T10:00:27

Inspired by Richard Beard's 2021 book, Sad Little Men: Private Schools and the Ruin of England, is Australian private education, like its British ancestor, simply a vehicle for the privilege...

End of History? from 2023-08-11T10:00

With support for the Voice seemingly crumbling as time goes on, what should the Yes campaign have to answer for? Whose 'fault' is this? Plus, is history truly going in one direction? Or ...

Minor Civil War from 2023-06-30T09:30:05

After a small (ish) civil war on the weekend, things in Russia have seemingly gone back to normal. However, underneath the limited amount the world can see there is surely discontent towards Put...

Balance of Probabilities War Criminal from 2023-06-15T08:05:40

After a short hiatus, Nic and Rob are back with another podcast, covering the very big news of the success of Seven Media against disgraced former SAS soldier Ben Roberts Smith in high profile d...

A Very Standard Budget from 2023-05-20T09:13:24

It's the Labor Government's first (sort of) budget since they have been back in office. And it's a (as you probably could have predicted) not too ambitious budget. What is the strate...

Jobseeker & Power Hungry Republicans from 2023-05-05T04:52:26

With households being squeezed ever tighter, pressure is piling on the Government from seemingly all sides to increase social welfare support. But we can't do everything. What were and are t...

Nuclear Spending from 2023-04-21T10:00:47

Amid reportedly bad global economic winds, how can the Government continue to justify its spending choices, given we are spending $380 odd billion on nuclear submarines. Plus, Fox news have sett...

Political Triple Down from 2023-04-07T09:19:22

After somewhat devastating defeats in the NSW state election and Aston by-election, the Liberal Party have taken the controversial and unexpected move of formally opposing the Voice to Parliamen...

Banking Crisis Round Two? from 2023-03-24T09:55:08

The constitutional wording of the Voice to Parliament referendum has finally come out. What does this mean? Will the Liberals soon cave in and support the referendum, or are they planning someth...

Don't Touch My Super? from 2023-03-10T10:00:58

The Labor Government has announced it will raise taxes on high value super accounts, much to the anger of Rupert Murdoch's news empire. But, with high profile defamation proceedings in the US re...

Racing Interest Rates from 2023-02-24T09:17:08

The Reserve Bank has come under intense criticism from politicians and the public for rapid interest rate increases over the past few months. Is this criticism valid? Plus, politics and sport ha...

Voice to Parliament from 2023-02-10T09:00:32

After what is fair to say another substantially long hiatus, Nic and Rob are back again to discuss politics in 2023. What is the political significance of the Voice to Parliament, and will it pa...

Red Wave...? from 2022-11-18T09:00:10

The US midterms failed to produce the red wave the Republicans were hoping for. If this was a referendum on Trump, then what does the future of the Republican party now look like? Plus, the Labo...

Elon & Twitter from 2022-11-08T06:47:22

It's US midterms, new British Prime Ministers, mid year budgets and Elon Musk's stupid acquisition of twitter on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! 

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Corporate Responsibility from 2022-10-21T10:00:11

What does it mean to hold a corporation responsible, and are the ideas that underpin our law regulating corporations fit for purpose? Plus, is there value in holding to an election promise even ...

What did we miss? from 2022-10-07T09:13:32

After a semi-brief hiatus, Nic and Rob are back to recap on some of the big stories and trends seen in Australian and international politics over the last five months. 

If you would ...

Election Eve from 2022-05-16T15:12:05

The election is one week away, the polls are definitively in Labor's favour, Nic has Covid. All is heating up, and all the marbles will be to play for this Saturday. What are the last remaining ...

The Sunshine State (w.Nick Madden!) from 2022-05-09T12:36:52

We are blessed once again to be joined by the wonderful and insightful Nick Madden, our resident expert on Queensland, to discuss the importance of the Sunshine State in the now very upcoming el...

WA - The Mark Factor from 2022-05-02T13:26:17

It’s more than half way through the 2022 Election campaign, and with Labor steadily ahead in the polls, the Coalition feels its time to start levelling all they can at the opposition. Plus, will...

All About Victoria from 2022-04-25T12:50:28

Week two of the campaign has officially been and passed, with some exciting and troubling developments, including a lot of securitising, some debating and some covid. Plus, having had Nic return...

Election Time from 2022-04-18T11:36:02

It’s that magical time once every three years, we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce that it’s election time! Time to catch up on everything that’s happened week 1, including alleged gaffs, c...

Six Week Budget from 2022-04-05T00:25:10

Budget week has been and gone: the Coalition has given its best shot at convincing the electorate they still deserve to be in government, and Labor has presented its alternative vision of govern...

Un-Unite Australia Party from 2022-03-28T13:44:34

As advertising budgets for political parties and pressure groups grow the closer we get to election time, what is being targeted through Facebook and online ads, who is behind those ads, and how...

Rigs Win Elections from 2022-03-21T13:21:49

After a week’s hiatus, Nic and Rob are back! The war in Ukraine continues to wreak horrors on the civilian population, although there is some evidence that the Russian advance is stalling. Plus,...

Episode 100!!! from 2022-03-07T10:00

It’s episode 100! To celebrate 100 weeks of making the podcast, we look back on some of the less than excellent calls we have made over a somewhat impressive catalogue of 100 episodes. There are...

Invasion of Ukraine from 2022-03-01T03:42:43

It’s been a tragic week for the world as Russia advances towards Kiev in a full invasion of Ukraine. What does this mean for the West, for Putin and for China? All this and more on this episode ...

Manchurian Candidate?? from 2022-02-22T10:44:19

It’s been a very busy week for Australian politics, with accusations of Labor being in bed with the Chinese, Sydney trains halting to a stop and Scomo giving welding a bit of a go. But in WA Mar...

Is the Government Falling Apart? from 2022-02-15T06:48:20

Parliament was back sitting last week and so came a series of blows to the government. Can they even hope to rebuild before the coming election, or are Labor’s chances at a win not as good as so...

Petty Political Point Scorer from 2022-02-07T10:00

With Scott Morrison making an ill-fated appearance at the national press club last week and having to field some quite aggressive questions, Nic and Rob survey the field leading up to the federa...

Emily Ratajkowski's My Body (w. Maddy Vercoe!) from 2022-01-31T10:00

We are blessed this week to have the presence of the wonderful Maddy Vercoe to discuss the book My Body by Emily Ratajkowski, and all it has to say about success, tension and exploitation in the...

Mark Goes Rogue from 2022-01-24T10:00

Nic and Rob along with some other West Australians are fuming this week after Mark McGowan delayed WA’s border reopening late last week, raising big question marks about what WA’s plans are abou...

A True Covid Story (w. Guy Hall!) from 2022-01-18T04:51:46

This week we are delighted to be joined by the wonderful Guy Hall, who recounts his experience catching Covid and entering self-isolation in Melbourne! Truly an interesting insight for all of us...

Second Civil War?? from 2022-01-10T13:44:43

With the first anniversary of the US Capitol insurrection recently passed, the US is looking no more unified now than it was then, despite Biden’s desire to unify and heal the country. Are thing...

Less Than Happy New Year from 2022-01-07T09:17:39

Nic and Rob welcome the new year by discussing the downward spiral that is the omicron wave and how its effecting our health system. Plus, is WA’s covid policy really still a good idea in the fa...

Happy Holidays from 2021-12-21T03:27:52

Happy holidays! This week we discuss with apathy how pork barrelling has become the status quo of Australian politics, and also embrace our annual holiday tradition of figuring out which world l...

Tension in the East from 2021-12-15T02:57:12

Another week of not-so-great politics for our PM as he desperately tries to scramble together a positive message for the end of the year. Plus, signs that Russia is preparing a military invasion...

We're Back (w. Nick Madden)! from 2021-12-07T05:28:32

Rob is back from his holiday! And in true Unrepresentative Swill fashion we have missed some of the most dramatic and existentially threatening news while Rob was sipping wine in Margaret River....

Big Sugar from 2021-11-30T09:26:43

As the world braces for more news about the Omicron variant and Scomo faces challenges from all corners in the last sitting week of Parliament, Nic and Rob talk about none of that because Rob is...

The New Terror Threat? from 2021-11-23T14:30:06

Anti-vaccine mandate protests are becoming increasingly prevalent and seemingly violent. Are they something that will come and pass with the pandemic? Or does this discontent have deeper roots? ...

South Africa from 2021-11-15T14:28:45

With the death of former South African President De Klerk, the last President to lead in apartheid South Africa, what can we take from reflecting on poverty and inequality in modern South Africa...

Cop-Out 26 from 2021-11-09T14:22:07

Scomo is back, bruised and beaten, from his travels across Europe having not blown away the international community with Australia's climate policy. Meanwhile in the US. Biden has passed the fir...

A Climate Policy/vague idea from 2021-11-01T10:46

After a weak of exam related absence, Nic and Rob are back to report on the climate policy/farce of the Australian Government! As Scomo puts on his triumphant smirk at Glasgow and unveils his po...

Scomo go Glasgow? from 2021-10-18T05:26:44

In a miraculous turn of events Scott Morrison has decided to do his job and attend the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Glasgow coming up at the end of this month, but to no one’s surpris...

Albo's Habit for Parachuting from 2021-10-11T11:13:34

A lot of news to catch up on this week, but we can’t forget that the federal election is coming soon for Scomo and Albo. To shore up his chances Albo is parachuting in (forcibly picking) Labor c...

Gone with Gladys from 2021-10-04T14:57:21

Two big shock announcements for NSW politics over the weekend, premier Gladys Berejiklian resigned her position last Friday after the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption announced she ...

Justin Trud-uh oh from 2021-09-27T15:12:53

Ever call a snap election to shore up a majority and waste $600 million for basically no gain? This week Nic and Rob discuss Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who has coincidentally done so...

Floating Chernobyls? from 2021-09-20T12:37:37

Australia is going Nuclear! Sort of. Nuclear powered subs, which is a big deal! Last week Scott Morrison announced that Australia will scrap the deal we had with the French to build submarines a...

The War on Terror 20 years on from 2021-09-13T10:01:12

With misinformation seemingly at an all time high, government accountability seems at an all time low. Is this unique to modern politics or has this always been an unfortunate aspect of our poli...

The un-National National Policy from 2021-09-06T10:00

The national policy on border closures has changed? Mark McGowan says the new requirement is 80% vaccination in WA before we can let people in from high-risk states. Is this a prudent policy dec...

Life in Lockdown (w.Guy Hall!) from 2021-08-30T10:00

It’s time to take a break from some of the doom and gloom of the weekly news cycle and interview someone who truly knows what its like to be young and live in lockdown! This week we chat to our ...

Delta Strain from 2021-08-23T10:00

It seems hard to imagine but pressure continues to pile up against the government. As the country is weathering the delta variant spirits seem low and tensions seem high. What is the way out of ...

1 Pfizer Please from 2021-08-16T10:12:29

Exciting news in WA today as the Pfizer vaccine becomes available for 16-29 year olds! Some goods news after the pessimistic report from the International Panel on Climate Change dropped last we...

Eastern Seaboard Lockdown from 2021-08-09T10:00

With new outbreaks in Victoria and Queensland and the ongoing outbreak in NSW, times are tough right now for many Australians. But the light at the end of the tunnel is vaccination, and with new...

The Pfizer Man (w.Tom Osterberg!) from 2021-08-05T04:49:14

We are lucky to be joined by another half-vaxed Australian hero this week, the charming Tom Osterberg! We discuss the recent cuts to arts at UWA, the peril of lockdown and the hope of vaccines. ...

Half Vaxed from 2021-07-31T06:39:39

Nic is back from Tasmania, and things are getting worse in NSW. The vaccine is the clear way out, but the rollout is a continual headache for the government. What are the political consequences ...

Earth is Getting Too Hot to Handle from 2021-07-20T07:00

With the US in the midst of a devastating heat wave, Nic and Rob discuss both Netflix's Too Hot to Handle and the impending climate crisis. Are extreme weather events truly linked to human induc...

NSW to Vic and Back from 2021-07-15T07:00

As the Covid situation continues to worsen in NSW, news emerges that Victoria has again recorded positive cases. When will the cycle of lockdowns end, and what impact will they have within state...

Rob's Back from 2021-07-12T04:38:38

Hey Ho! Rob is finally back from his holiday. And boy oh boy is there a lot to talk about. From vaccines and lockdowns to Barnaby Joyce to Julia Banks. It has been a wild few weeks in politics. ...

Rob's on Holiday from 2021-07-02T09:15:45

Wow! What a crazy few weeks it has been in federal and state politics with lockdowns, conflicting vaccine policy and carpark rorts. LUCKILY Rob is still away. So please enjoy this episode where ...

The Mining State from 2021-06-24T05:40:45

Is Mark McGowan all that he's cracked up to be for progressive voters? As it turns out there is a very fair argument to say no, especially on the all-important issue of climate change! In a stat...

Offshore Detention from 2021-06-17T06:23:54

Great news this week as Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews gives the order allowing the Biloela family to reunite in Perth. But this entire saga, with a four year old girl becoming critically i...

Fast Fashion & Consumer Activism (w.Eliane)! from 2021-06-10T06:36:06

As individuals we consume today much more than we ever have before in the past. But with all sorts of environmental crises at large now and many looming in the near future, is the way we consume...

BYO Vaccine from 2021-06-04T04:08:46

We’re back post exams after a short hiatus, and here to talk about everything we missed including the Victoria outbreak and what’s the go with the vaccines. Don’t miss this new episode of Unrepr...

Can the Liberals out-Labor Labor? from 2021-05-20T03:16:28

Labor delivered their budget reply last week with funding for social services the big-ticket issue. Can the Coalition outdo Labor on its traditional home winning ground? Additionally, with the l...

Scomo Splashes the Cash from 2021-05-13T05:22:34

It’s budget week baby! And what a big budget this has been . With lots to talk about, Nic and Rob delve into some of the broader points about the budget and the direction the government is takin...

Biden's Big $$$ from 2021-05-06T03:42:18

Biden has confirmed that he will be spending big in a $2.3 trillion dollar plan to boost the US economy. Will this make a difference? Plus, Peter Dutton has signalled Australia should start taki...

Covid in India from 2021-04-29T03:21:45

Troubling news this week as Covid-19 runs rampant in India, causing devastating scenes and immense human suffering. Our hearts go out to India and its people in our hope that things will get bet...

Meeting and Beating...? from 2021-04-23T12:44:48

With Scomo attending Biden's climate summit this week, he has come under immense fire at home about the Coalition's climate change policy. Are we truly bound to meet existential doom thanks to s...

A Two-Pronged Approach from 2021-04-16T03:37:35

Welcome back! After a short hiatus, Nic and Rob are back to talking about the infinity avalanche of scandal and bad press that continues to engulf the Morrison government. At the same time, Joe ...

Ivy League from 2021-04-02T02:20:02

The government scandal seems finally to be wrapping up, for now anyway. But down to a one seat majority, the government must be very careful with how it goes forward. While that is happening, Ni...

It CAN Get Worse for the Government! from 2021-03-24T16:41:58

It seems like the problems for the government surrounding the issue of gender equality are only getting exponentially worse, and it is having a big impact on voters. Why is the Morrison governme...

Biggest Win Ever? from 2021-03-17T13:00

The state election over the weekend may be the biggest win ever for Mark McGowan and the Labour Party, but what are the consequences of such a big win? Plus, the nightmare for Scomo continues, i...

Rock and a Hard Place from 2021-03-11T07:58:02

The Morrison government has sure had it's fair share of scandals over the past year! The Christian Porter rape allegations are only the most recent. How will this effect when Morrison decides to...

McGowan vs Kirkup from 2021-03-03T17:01:32

The battle between the two would be state premiers is on, although more than a week out we are virtually certain of the outcome of this state election... plus, Nic and Rob address the rape alleg...

Facebook Standoff from 2021-02-25T07:37:42

Facebook shocked Australia when they took down all news content on their website a week ago, but now they have agreed to restore it. Is this a win for the government? What does this mean for the...

Aqua Disco from 2021-02-17T08:00

Why does Putin need two Aqua Discos? How did Putin's most outspoken political opponent manage to get the Russian secret police to admit they tried to assassinate him? Plus, the devastating news ...

Coup in Myanmar from 2021-02-11T09:07:46

After years of a tense relationship between the government and the military in Myanmar, the military have finally decided to take control of the country by force yet again. Will there be any hop...

Lockdown? from 2021-02-05T05:09:24

Join Rob and Nic again as they puzzle how WA has had no community transmission since the one case that began the lockdown... plus a recap on all the news we missed while we were worrying about l...

Labor & The Climate from 2021-01-28T15:10:21

Labor has sent signals that it is shifting gears on its climate policy, rolling back to less ambitious emissions targets in order to increase their likelihood of being re-elected. Is this really...

Biden and The Dragon from 2021-01-21T09:08:58

In it's final days, the Trump administation has made some of its most inflamatory anti-China comments to date. How will the Biden administation deal with the US-China relationship, will much cha...

Capitol Siege from 2021-01-14T07:11:27

Last Wednesday President Donald Trump incited a violent mob to attack the US Capitol Building, suspending Congress and the confirmation of Joe Biden's electoral victory. With the aftermath of th...

Hope in Georgia from 2021-01-07T04:39:42

In a surprise blessing (for some) for the start of 2021, both Democrat candidates have been successful in the US Georgia runoff elections, meaning that President elect Biden will have a friendly...

Christmas Pardons from 2020-12-24T03:52:40

Trump has used his Presidential pardon to excuse many contraversial figures. What does this say about his Presidency? All this and more on this special Christmas episode of Unrepresentative Swil...

The Great Reset (w.Dog!) from 2020-12-16T09:00

It has been a year of seismic change, but what can we use this change for on a macro level? Is it perhaps time for governments to reconsider how they spend and invest money? Plus, mining is such...

Casual Workers from 2020-12-09T09:00

The pandemic has provided an opportunity for the government to introduce sweeping changes to industrial relations, including changes that apparently will help casual workers. But is this really ...

War Crimes from 2020-11-26T05:08:01

In light of a recent Australian government report that has unveiled 39 separate incidents of war crimes among Australian troops in Afghanistan, what will the future of Australia's military look ...

Biden's Plan from 2020-11-18T12:13:57

Biden has for sure won the White House, but what will his presidency actually mean for America? What will Biden even be able to do once he becomes President? Plus, with challenges to neoliberali...

Murdoch Press from 2020-11-11T09:46:57

With Biden declared winner, we can finally move on from the US election and talk about the recent allegations that have come out against Attorney General Christian Porter, plus talk about media ...

Election Hangover from 2020-11-05T07:48:17

With the US election results still uncertain, Nic and Rob recount the crazy rollercoaster of election day and how the race will unfold over the next few days. Why was the race so much tighter th...

US ELECTION SPECIAL !!! from 2020-10-28T04:19:25

With a historic US election happening just next week, we take a look at all the swing states that will define how this election goes and give our predictions for the result. One of the great epi...

Jacinda Landslide from 2020-10-21T09:51:48

Jacinda Ardern has just won a massive victory for her Labour party in New Zealand. But what does this mean for Labour parties across the world including Australia? Plus, Sweden has been the only...

Corruption in NSW from 2020-10-14T06:37:25

The Labor opposition has given their budget in reply to the government, but does Anthony Albanese have what it takes to stand up to Scomo? Also this week, news out of New South walges suggests t...

The Don Man Falls Sick (w. Lexi!) from 2020-10-07T09:36:10

No one saw it coming but somehow Donald Trump caught Covid-19! With us to get into the details about what this means for the US election, we are joined by the lovely Lexi! Plus Rob and Nic talk ...

The Debate is On from 2020-09-30T13:23:24

After watching the first US Presidential election debate live, Nic and Rob give their immediate reactions live on the podcast! It's a US Presidential debate special baby, with Nic and Rob on Unr...

Chatting Gas from 2020-09-23T12:46:22

Unfortunately for those who want action on climate change, the government has announced that new energy investment will primarily go into the gas industry. In the US, with the death of Supreme C...

Flawed Democracy from 2020-09-16T11:20:32

According to Freedom House, the United States is now considered a 'Flawed Democracy'. Is this fair? Is the world's oldest democracy really in big trouble? Also, why do we keep seeing centre left...

Okay, But Should we Really Raise Super? from 2020-09-09T13:13:14

Should the government raise superannutation contributions from 9.5% to 12% as promised, even though we are in the middle of a recession? Paul Keating certainly thinks so. And what is going on in...

Kidnap Diplomacy from 2020-09-02T13:24:53

Australia is officially in recession! What will that mean for the future of modern economies? Plus, when China is kidnapping your citizens, what should be your countries diplomatic response? Joi...

A Problematic Federation from 2020-08-26T13:48:47

Regular Australians have been thinking a lot more about their state governments during the Covid crisis. But what would things look like if we didn't have state governments? Have state governmen...

To Govern or Oppose? from 2020-08-19T12:01:53

How has the government been tracking throughout the Covid-19 crisis? Better yet what has the labor opposition been doing? Should an opposition fade into the background during a crisis or should ...

Vaccines and Facebook from 2020-08-12T11:28:13

Nic and Rob discuss the political ramifications of a Covid-19 vaccine and what countries it comes from and touch on the debate around free speech on social media. 

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Democracy & The US Election from 2020-08-05T09:05:52

This week Nic and Rob talk about the concept of democracy and make predictions over the US election. 

Big Spending & Covid Liberty from 2020-07-29T10:14:24

Nic and Rob are back with Unrepresentative Swill, a podcast that examines the big political issues facing Australia and the world. This week we talk about Australian government debt and the idea...

Holidays! (w. Michaela & Georgia) from 2020-07-22T11:26:56

It's Holiday time. This week while on their Holiday, Nic and Rob talk about the US voting system and cancel culture, with special guests Michaela and Georgia! 

Covid Normal from 2020-07-15T11:09:57

It's Unrepresentive Swill, where Nic and Rob give their unsolicited opinions about all things political. This week we talk about what Covid normal might look like, as well as last months border ...

Green Recovery & Defence Spending from 2020-07-08T10:47:42

Welcome back to another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! After a short hiatus to celebrate Rob turning 21, Nic and Rob are back this week to talk about the Government's recent announcemnt of a...

Uni Fees and Cyber Attacks from 2020-06-24T14:49:13

Nic and Rob are finally back with it post-exams for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! This week they talk about the contraversial changes to subsidies for university courses as well as ...

Actual Hijinx from 2020-06-17T12:48:17

Join Nic and Rob for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! This week they talk about Trump's debilitating medical issues and ripping down statues. 

Recessions and Trump (w Georgia Steel!) from 2020-06-11T13:32:01

Join Nic, Rob and special guest Georgia Steel for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! This week Nic and Rob talk about Australia's impending recession and the state of our economy, while ...

Alan Jones and George Floyd Protests from 2020-06-03T12:07:17

Join Nic and Rob for another episode of Unrepresenative Swill! This week we talk about the divise career of Alan Jones as he retires his role at 2GB radio, as well as well as they protests again...

Chinese Trade and Hong Kong from 2020-05-27T13:43:26

Join hosts Nic and Rob for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! This week they discuss tension between Australia and China that has resulted in trade restrictions, as well as the upcoming ...

Labour Unions and Bill Shorten from 2020-05-20T11:40:01

Join hosts Nic and Rob for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! This week we talk about the relevance/importance of labour unions in our modern society, as well as the public perception of...

Challenging our Beliefs and Uighur Oppression from 2020-05-13T11:44:58

Nic and Rob are back with better recoding equipment for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! This week they discuss the factors that influenced their own political beliefs as well as Chine...

Trust in Government and Neoliberalism (with Matt O'Keeffe!) from 2020-05-06T13:30:29

Join Nic and Rob with very special guest Matt O'Keeffe to celebrate our tenth episode of Unrepresentative Swill!! This week we talk about trust in government amid the covid crisis, growing animo...

Covid Tracking and Ill Dictators from 2020-04-29T13:43:35

Join Nic and Rob for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! This week they debate whether or not they should download the government's new COVID-safe tracking app, and whether or not it is t...

Malcolm's New Book and US Weaknesses from 2020-04-22T13:22:29

Join Rob and Nic for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! This week we talk about the release of Malcolm Turnbull's new book in which he gives a scathing criticism of the Liberal conservat...

State Governments, Chinese Stability & Trump from 2020-04-15T15:10:02

Nic and Rob fighting through COVID and brining you another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! This week we talk about the difference in Australian state governments responding to Coronavirus, th...

Media Bias, UK politics and Tik Tok from 2020-04-08T10:45:26

Join Nic and Rob for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! This week we discuss media bias in Australia, Boris Johnsons Coronavirus case, along with Keir Starmer appointment as new UK Labou...

Covid Stimulus and US China Hegemony from 2020-04-01T13:36:39

Join Nic and Rob for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill, coming at you from Rob's bedroom/recording studio! This week they talk about the Australian Government's Covid-19 stimulus from bo...

Military Scandals and the EU from 2020-03-25T10:16:31

Join Nic and Rob for another episode of Unrepresentative Swil! In this weeks cast we discuss recent footage showing an Australian soldier shooting an unarmed Afghan in 2012, during the Afghan Ci...

Emergency Stimulus Packages and Pessimism from 2020-03-18T07:49:08

Join Nic and Rob for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill! This week we are talking about the Liberal governments Emergency coronavirus stimulus package and it affects on the Australian eco...

Scomo and US Presidential Elections from 2020-03-11T13:47:37

Join Nic and Rob for another episode of Unrepresentative Swill, this week talking about the leadership and image of Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the wake of the bushfire crisis and reflectin...

Budgets, Presidential Nominations and Coronavirus from 2020-03-04T12:48:47

Join Nic and Rob in the first episode of our new podcast Unrepresentative Swill, where we talk all things politics both Australian and International. This week we talk about the Australian Gover...