Unrepresentative Swill Podcast

Unrepresentative Swill

Nic Cokis and Rob Gray
Robbie Gray and Nic Cokis give their opinions about Australian and international politics that no-one asked for.
No Vote
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 Gaza, what more can be said about Israel-Palestine? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram ⁠@unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠ On Facebook as ⁠Unrepresentative Swill Podcast⁠ On Twitter ⁠@swill_podcast⁠
Oct 20, 2023
30 min
International Assassination?
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 standing on the international stage, and Australia's relationship with India? Plus, with US Republican speaker of the house Kevin McCarthy ousted by a hard right coalition of some of his own party members, do they democrats have to answer for their part in the chaos that has followed? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram and Facebook! On Instagram ⁠@unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠ On Facebook as ⁠Unrepresentative Swill Podcast⁠
Oct 6, 2023
32 min
Stalemate in Ukraine
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 for. Does this mean a peace deal is likely on the horizon? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram ⁠@unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠ On Facebook as ⁠Unrepresentative Swill Podcast⁠ On Twitter ⁠@swill_podcast⁠
Sep 29, 2023
32 min
Rise of Ramaswamy
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 Australia representative of something more? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram ⁠@unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠ On Facebook as ⁠Unrepresentative Swill Podcast⁠ On Twitter ⁠@swill_podcast⁠
Sep 9, 2023
34 min
Sad Little Men
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 privileged and wealthy to hold on to their privilege and wealth? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram ⁠@unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠ On Facebook as ⁠Unrepresentative Swill Podcast⁠ On Twitter ⁠@swill_podcast⁠
Aug 25, 2023
32 min
End of History?
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 are things going to get worse before they (maybe) get better? If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast On Facebook as Unrepresentative Swill Podcast On Twitter @swill_podcast
Aug 11, 2023
32 min
Minor Civil War
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 Putin among Russia’s ruling elite. Plus, Trump is indicted yet again, this time on more solid criminal charges. What might this mean for Trump as he still leads in the Republican nominee polls? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram @unrepresentative_swill_podcast On Facebook as Unrepresentative Swill Podcast On Twitter @swill_podcast
Jun 30, 2023
31 min
Balance of Probabilities War Criminal
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 defamation proceedings. What does this mean for defamation law, journalism and the ADF? Also - more shock news in much beloved WA premier Mark McGowan resigning. All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram ⁠@unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠ On Facebook as ⁠Unrepresentative Swill Podcast⁠ On Twitter ⁠@swill_podcast⁠
Jun 15, 2023
31 min
A Very Standard Budget
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 strategy behind this, and what does the opposition have to say in response? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram ⁠@unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠ On Facebook as ⁠Unrepresentative Swill Podcast⁠ On Twitter ⁠@swill_podcast⁠
May 20, 2023
30 min
Jobseeker & Power Hungry Republicans
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 the right and wrong moves? Plus, it is plainly obvious the US Republican party will do anything it can to seize more power, but how can they justify this when their support base is numerically so small? All this and more on this episode of Unrepresentative Swill! If you would like to support the podcast, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! On Instagram ⁠@unrepresentative_swill_podcast⁠ On Facebook as ⁠Unrepresentative Swill Podcast⁠ On Twitter ⁠@swill_podcast⁠
May 5, 2023
32 min
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