Bubble Pop Podcast

The single most expensive government program in Australian history ended this week. But what does JobKeeper ending mean for you, and the economy you live in? A male backbencher has made a name for himself for all the wrong reasons, and the Labor party got together to decide what their policies will be in the lead up to the next election.

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The never-ending sexual assault and misconduct allegations plaguing federal politics continued this week, with reports of prostitutes and group sex inside Parliament House, while a crucial press conference by the Prime Minister turned into a disaster of his own making. Sarah and Amanda explain what Senate Estimates are and why they matter. And a veteran MP explains why so many ex-soldiers are taking their own lives and why it needs to be investigated.

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This week, blood clots in European vaccine recipients raised questions for Australians here at home. Amanda chats to a leading infectious disease expert to figure out if we should be worried. Meanwhile thousands of women marched on Parliament House over the treatment of sexual assault victims. Sarah talks to the ordinary woman who started the whole thing. 

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This week, the Prime Minister announced a couple of billion dollars to help apprentices and tourism, once JobKeeper (the government’s wage subside program) ends in March. Amanda chats to a renowned and down to earth economist about what that all means. International Women’s Day this week was also marred by accusations of rape still hanging over Parliament House. Sarah speaks to Alicia Payne MP about what it’s like being a woman in politics these days.

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Two journalists new to the Canberra press gallery chat about the week in politics, breaking down what happens in the nation’s Parliament for people who don’t live inside ‘the Canberra bubble’, decoding the language we so often hear thrown around. This week, the rape allegation against Christian Porter, revelations about the true state of aged care in Australia, and a look at next weekend's Western Australian election.

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