Let's Save The Governor-General!

Damo, Clance and Feebs are at it again, this time, discussing the life and various moments of the life and political career of Pauline Lee Hanson.

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Oh man. What a month in Aussie politics!

The fearless trio discuss:

Pauline Hanson at the press club

Moira Deeming's headlock

Karl Stefanovic and his mate Tommy

Neil The Seal

As well as a couple of pretty heavy topics!

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Music by Ukulelvis

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In this long-awaited episode, three of Her Majesty's finest subjects discuss the generational change that was the 1996 Australian Federal Election.

Some time back, we covered the unloseable election - John Hewson being undone by a birthday cake. Well, more specifically, a question about a birthday cake. 

That was 1993, and little did we know that we were about to witness a the beginning of a generational change in Australian politics. 

Paul Keating wins the unwinnable election in 1993, in 1994 John Hewson loses a challenge to his position as opposition leader and two years later retires from politics altogether, Alexander Downer becomes Opposition Leader in 1994 with deputy Peter Costello. Unfortunately, poor polls, bad political judgement and a bad joke about domestic violence sees him step down  

The things that batter. 

And in 1995, a resurgent John Howard takes the reigns with Costello as deputy. 

One of the first things Howard does is unify the party - one of Alexander Downer's most famous quotes is that he would personally kneecap anyone who undermined Howard's attempt at winning PM. 

Along comes 1996:...

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Music by Ukulelvis

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In the latest episode of Australia's damn funniest podcast ever, the gruesome threesome discuss:

- Kyle & Jackie O's on-air implosion and proper workplace etiquette

- David Littleproud stepping as Nationals leader, Matt Canavan stepping up.

- The war in Iran, and Iranian soccer players being offered visas by Immigration minister Tony Burke.

- Accidental Canadians

And much more!

Links referenced:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/nsw-kyle-and-jackie-o-split-after-25-years-kiis-radio/106411512

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DavIJy6wmlU

https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/david-littleproud-reveals-the-day-he-decided-to-quit-as-nationals-leader-in-candid-interview/news-story/5eb432d021fc49e743ff6ee88685e4dd

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-11/matt-canavan-elected-nationals-leader/106440618

https://theconversation.com/the-iran-war-has-triggered-a-fuel-price-rise-what-does-this-mean-for-australian-consumers-277605

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/carney-says-australia-and-canada-need-sovereignty-from-hegemons/106417006

https://au.headtopics.com/news/second-mp-discovers-he-is-accidentally-canadian-after-law-79384760

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-labor-minister-who-was-canadian-for-two-weeks-despite-trying-not-to-be-20260202-p5nyzx.html

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/15/queen-mary-king-frederik-danish-royals-australia-tour

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/can-one-nation-and-pauline-hanson-ride-poll-surge-to-parliament/94sqe8u4r

https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/i-m-buggered-littleproud-quits-nats-leadership-20260310-p5o96b

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Music by Ukulelvis

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Hey! It's been a long time coming, and while we've gotten older, we certainly haven't gotten any wiser!

In our first episode back, the infamous trio of Damo, Clancy and Feebee discuss:

- The Liberal/National party split and reconciliation 

- New Liberal party leader

- Isaac Herzog protests tests the limits of free speech - Grace Tame, Hugo Lennon, 

- Scott Morrison - Islam preachers to be vetted

- NSW government will stop “good character” references

- Our new Aussies of the Year!

- Roy Morgan Australia Day poll

- Invasion Day rally terrorist attack

- Millimetre perfection at the Winter Olympics

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Music by Ukulelvis

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Hey there Gov-Gen fam! Better late than never, as they say, because the news never stops.

In this episode, we cover:

Sussan Ley leadership rumblings

A discussion on household energy prices

Brad Battin loses Vic Lib leadership to Jess Wilson

Victoria - adult time for adult crime

Protective Services Officers being re-deployed

Nazi’s protesting in NSW

Asbestos in Canberra schools

The stadium in Tasmania

A very curious Freedom of Information request + Damo gets broken.

Links referenced:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-17/opposition-leader-sussan-ley-guarantees-leadership/106020032

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEYMq4NbNTQ

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/victorian-liberal-mps-choose-jess-wilson-as-new-opposition-leader/ar-AA1QCBh8

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/victoria-youth-gang-recruiters-targeted/106003144

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/victoria-to-raise-age-of-criminal-responsibility-to-12-20230424-p5d2vw.html

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/psos-to-be-redeployed-from-train-stations-in-retail-crime-crackdown-20251115-p5nfna.html

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/psos-to-be-deployed-in-shopping-centres-during-christmas-rush-20251114-p5nfk3.html

https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/courts-law/nsw-opposition-proposes-banning-face-coverings-after-nazi-protest-in-sydney/news-story/83025a0e0a4eeea10863286676daaa0b

https://news.sky.com/story/nearly-70-schools-to-close-in-australia-over-fears-of-asbestos-in-play-sand-13471202

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/andrew_mountbatten_windsor

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/andrew_mountbatten_windsor#outgoing-1972088

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What were you doing at 1PM on November 11th, 1975? Chances are you weren't even born, but even if you weren't, the government that was dismissed by Governor-General John Kerr was revolutionary both in its achievements and its downfall.

Damo, Clancy and Feeby recap the achievements, the happenings and the downfall of Edward Gough Whitlam and the ALP of the 1970s.

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Music by Ukulelvis

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Welcome back to Let's Save The Governor-General, the only politics podcast that now has to save TWO governors-general!

And apologies for the radio silence - there was an issue with the previous episode that prevented it from getting out!

In this episode, Clancy, Damo and a recently migrated Phoebe discuss:

A brief review of the book Entitled

A brief glimpse in to Canadian life

Des Freeman shooting of police

Australia recognises Palestine state, rebuffs US criticism

Optus’ 000 outage

Andrew Hastie fighting the Tony Abbott fight

Plymouth Brethren Christian Church in the spotlight

Freya gets fired (up)

AFL grand final

Australian-born singer is forced to drop out of Russian song contest

Hope you all enoy!

Links:

https://www.skynews.com.au/breaking-news/search-for-alleged-cop-killer-dezi-freeman-hits-one-month-milestone/news-story/47e410813de970ea709ade224abd3795

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/28/albanese-rules-out-holding-australian-republic-referendum-while-he-is-prime-minister

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-officially-recognises-palestine-shrugging-off-trump-complaints-20250921-p5mwoj.html

https://www.theage.com.au/national/optus-failure-newborn-s-death-unlikely-to-be-caused-by-000-outage-police-20250921-p5mwpc.html?instance=2025-09-23-07-05-AEST&jobid=31850981&list_name=3C1D28D0-7E1E-4DC0-9DD3-A961CC5360DB&mbnr=MzA0NDMyNTk&promote_channel=edmail

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/25/future-liberal-leader-or-party-disruptor-andrew-hastie-and-the-rise-of-the-maga-right

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/mr-conviction-what-s-behind-andrew-hastie-s-new-crusade-20250924-p5mxhu.html?instance=2025-09-26-07-22-AEST&jobid=31860178&list_name=3C1D28D0-7E1E-4DC0-9DD3-A961CC5360DB&mbnr=MzA0NDMyNTk&promote_channel=edmail

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-30/plymouth-brethren-deny-coordinated-campaign-support-coalition/105233290

https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/sky-news-orders-review-after-guest-unleashes-anti-islam-rant-wears-bacon-on-air-20250922-p5mwwb.html

https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/sky-to-ditch-live-broadcasts-of-freya-fires-up-after-islamophobic-rant-20250923-p5mxan.html?instance=2025-09-24-07-13-AEST&jobid=31854166&list_name=3C1D28D0-7E1E-4DC0-9DD3-A961CC5360DB&mbnr=MzA0NDMyNTk&promote_channel=edmail

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-27/snoop-dogg-afl-grand-final-entertainment-mcg/105819406

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-21/australian-born-singer-drops-out-of-russian-hosted-song-contest/105799020

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-23/andrew-hastie-car-making-coward-muppet-liberals/105808280

For whatever reason, the Tasmanian ALP decided to try its hand at a no-confidence motion which passed...which caused the governor of Tasmania, Barbara Baker, to call an election, the 3rd election Tasmanians have had in a couple of years.

Our un-roving reporter Clancy was keeping an eye on ABC coverage, while we also discussed news topics:

- The Trial of Erin Patterson, and how awful Ch 7 is.

- The death of Bradley Murdoch

- Albo in China

- Mark Latham's unfortunate relationship issues.

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Well, wouldn't you know it - Albo has romped it home and is one step closer to taking his place in the honoured ranks like Hawkey and Keating!

In this episode of :Let's Save The Governor-General", Clancy, Damo and Feeby discuss, dissect and debate the election results and the wider ramifications for both the ALP and the LNP!

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