Below the Line
Below the Line
The Conversation
From polls to party spin to policies, ‘Below the Line’ is a 2022 limited edition podcast breaking free of party, media and populist lines. Brought to you by La Trobe University and The Conversation, our host Jon Faine dusts off his microphone and joins political scientists Anika Gauja, Simon Jackman and Andrea Carson to cut through the election noise. Regularly joined by journalists, activists and politicians in new episodes twice a week, we’ll unpack the election issues that matter to you. Produced by Courtney Carthy and Benjamin Clark.
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Below the Line: How might our new, more diverse parliament change Australia and the Asia-Pacific? – podcast
Below the Line: How might our new, more diverse parliament change Australia and the Asia-Pacific? – podcast
In the final episode of our election podcast, our regular panellists are joined by two expert guests to discuss what the election outcome could mean for domestic and foreign policy.
May 26, 2022
39 min
Below the Line: Has Australia's political landscape changed forever? – podcast
Below the Line: Has Australia's political landscape changed forever? – podcast
In this episode of Below the Line, we dissect the election result and how the media's "presidential–ised" coverage looks in light of it.
May 24, 2022
32 min
Below the Line: A Facebook executive explains the last-minute election battle on social media – podcast
Below the Line: A Facebook executive explains the last-minute election battle on social media – podcast
In the final episode of our election podcast before polling day, our expert panel interview a Facebook official on the online campaign, and discuss Morrison's mea culpa and last-minute housing policy.
May 17, 2022
40 min
Below the Line: What might happen to the major party that loses the election? – podcast
Below the Line: What might happen to the major party that loses the election? – podcast
In this episode of our election podcast, our expert panel discuss the last leaders' debate, the latest polls and what might the future of the unsuccessful major party might look like.
May 13, 2022
36 min
Below the Line: What issues are politicians ignoring this election? – podcast
Below the Line: What issues are politicians ignoring this election? – podcast
In the latest episode of our election podcast, our expert panel discuss the leaders debate and which issues aren't being discussed on the campaign trail.
May 10, 2022
31 min
Below the Line: How much are the parties spending on ads? And how come One Nation's Townsville candidate lives in Melbourne? – podcast
Below the Line: How much are the parties spending on ads? And how come One Nation's Townsville candidate lives in Melbourne? – podcast
In this episode of our election podcast, our expert panel dissect the interest rate rise, political ad spending and the impact of early voting – which opens on Monday May 9.
May 6, 2022
29 min
Below the Line: Will different cultural groups favour one side of politics this federal election? – podcast
Below the Line: Will different cultural groups favour one side of politics this federal election? – podcast
In this episode of our election podcast Below the Line, our expert panel speak to a Chinese media expert about how the Chinese-Australian community is being courted in the campaign.
Apr 29, 2022
38 min
Below the Line: Former independent Cathy McGowan hits back at John Howard’s ‘anti-Liberal groupies’ jibe – podcast
Below the Line: Former independent Cathy McGowan hits back at John Howard’s ‘anti-Liberal groupies’ jibe – podcast
In this episode of our election podcast Below the Line, our expert panel speak to former independent MP Cathy McGowan about the independent candidates seeking office.
Apr 27, 2022
32 min
Below the Line: Albanese has COVID, but Morrison is 'blessed' with an even bigger problem – podcast
Below the Line: Albanese has COVID, but Morrison is 'blessed' with an even bigger problem – podcast
In the latest episode of The Conversation's election podcast, our expert panel discuss the leaders' debate, Albanese's COVID diagnosis and how well the media are covering the campaign.
Apr 22, 2022
27 min
Below the Line: Will anyone watch the Morrison vs Albanese debate? And will a transphobia debate divide the Liberals? – podcast
Below the Line: Will anyone watch the Morrison vs Albanese debate? And will a transphobia debate divide the Liberals? – podcast
In the fourth episode of our new election podcast, our panel discuss Anthony Albanese's visit to BluesFest, a Liberal's controversial comments on trans issues and whether anyone watches live debates.
Apr 19, 2022
27 min
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